Govinda is a popular Indian actor. His real name is Govind Arun Ahuja. In the year 1986, he made his acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘Ilzaam.’ His most popular films are, Coolie No 1 (1995), Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002), Hero No 1 (1997), Raja Babu (1994), Partner (2007), and many more.
Govinda is a popular Indian actor. He was born on 21 December 1963 in Virar, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He earned a graduate degree from Annasaheb Vartak College, Vasai, Maharashtra. His father, Arun Kumar Ahuja was an actor, and his mother, Nirmala Ahuja was a homemaker. He has a brother, Kirti Kumar, and a sister, Kamini Khanna.
He is married to Sunita Ahuja. They are parents to a daughter, Tina Ahuja, and a son, Yashwardhan Ahuja.
Govinda’s favourites
His hobbies include travelling and dancing.
He likes to eat homemade food.
His favourite actors are Salman Khan and Priyanka Chopra.
His favourite film is ‘Barfi.’
His favourite restaurants are Just Around the Corner and Ming Yang in Mumbai.
Interesting facts about Govinda
Govinda’s real name is Govind Arun Ahuja.
In 1947, after the India-Pakistan partition, his father came to Punjab from the Gujranwala region of Pakistan.
His mother was a Muslim, and after marrying her father, she converted to Hinduism.
Govinda once applied for the job of a manager at Taj Hotel, but he was rejected due to his little knowledge about the English language.
Govinda’s Bollywood debut
In the year 1986, Govinda made his acting debut with the Bollywood film ‘Ilzaam.’ He also lent his voice to the song ‘I am a Street Dancer’ in the film.
In 1994, Govinda met with a road accident. Even after suffering from head injuries, he continued shooting for his film.
Govinda’s stardom
In the year 1999, Govinda received the title of the 10th Greatest Theatre Star by BBC News.
Govinda is known his comic roles in films. His projects were a hit especially with the late actor Kader Khan.
He is considered one of the best dancers in Bollywood industry. Many actors seek inspiration from Govinda’s unique dancing style.
In an interview, he shared that he made his best acting performance in the film ‘Hatya aur Swarg.’
Govinda in politics
Govinda joined the Congress Party in the year 2004. He contested in the Lok Sabha elections and won against the BJP representative, Ram Naik.
Just after four years i.e., in 2008, Govinda retired from politics.
Govinda’s filmography
Govinda’s most popular films are, Coolie No 1 (1995), Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002), Hero No 1 (1997), Raja Babu (1994), Partner (2007), Dulhe Raja (1998), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Swarg (1990), Aankhen (1993), Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Aunty No 1 (1998), and Chhote Sarkar (1996).
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