Govinda
Biography
Govinda, born Govind Arun Ahuja on December 21, 1963, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian actor and politician. He is the son of former actor Aroon, also known as Arun Kumar Ahuja, and singer-actress Nirmala Devi. Govinda has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films, with known credits totaling 161. Early in his career, his acting and dancing skills drew widespread attention, and he later achieved worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films including Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and Partner. He is a Filmfare award-winning actor and was a member of the Indian National Congress Party, serving as the seventh Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North Constituency of Maharashtra during the 2004 14th Lok Sabha elections.
Career overview
Govinda, born Govind Arun Ahuja on December 21, 1963, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian actor and politician. He is the son of former actor Aroon, also known as Arun Kumar Ahuja, and singer-actress Nirmala Devi. He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films and has known credits in acting totaling 161. At the start of his career, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later achieved worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films such as Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and Partner.
In addition to his film career, Govinda was a member of the Indian National Congress Party. He was elected as the seventh Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North Constituency of Maharashtra, India, in the 14th Lok Sabha elections in 2004, after defeating Ram Naik. He is also known for his appearances in projects such as Comedy Nights with Kapil, Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur, and Kaun Banega Crorepati.
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166 titles- Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle (2025) as Self
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self
- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
- Rangeela Raja (2019) as Vijendra Pratap Singh/Ajay Pratap Singh
- Dance Deewane (2018) as Himself
- Kanpur Waale Khuranas (2018) as Himself
- FryDay (2018) as Gagan
- Rising Star (2017) as Self
- The Drama Company (2017) as Self
- Aa Gaya Hero (2017)
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self
- Super Dancer (2016) as Self
- Hey Bro (2015) as Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
- Happy Ending (2014) as Armaan Malik
- Holiday (2014) as Major Pratap Panikar
- Kill Dil (2014) as Bhaiyaji
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
- Dance India Dance Super Moms (2013) as Self - Judge
- Deewana Main Deewana (2013) as Basant
- Delhi Safari (2012) as Bajrangi (voice)
- Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur (2011) as Guest
- Loot (2011) as Pandit
- Naughty @ 40 (2011) as Happy
- Raavan (2010) as Sanjeevani Kumar
- Wanted (2009) as Special Appearance in "Jalwa" Song
- Do Knot Disturb (2009) as Raj
- Chal Chala Chal (2009) as Deepak O. Nath
- Life Partner (2009) as Jeet Oberoi
- 10 Ka Dum (2008) as Himself
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008) as Bobby P. Arora
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self
- Partner (2007) as Bhaskar Diwakar Chaudhry
- Salaam-e-Ishq (2007) as Rajeev
- Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega (2007) as Karan
- Bhagam Bhag (2006) as Babla
- Sandwich (2006) as Sher Singh/Shekhar
- Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) as Raja / Vicky
- Ssukh (2005) as Chandraprakash Sharma
- Ssukh (2005) Producer
- Indian Idol (2004) as Self
- Raja Bhaiya (2003) as Raja Bhaiya
- Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) as Tara
- Three Roses (2003)
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Gambling, Gods and LSD (2002) as Himself
- Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002) as Pappu
- Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) as Sunder
- Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002) as Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan
- Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) as Raj
- Akhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) as Raj Oberoi
- Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001) as Raj Malhotra
- Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) as Bhimsha
- Albela (2001) as Tony
- Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (2001) as Prem
- Jodi No. 1 (2001) as Veeru
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self
- Kunwara (2000) as Raju Sachdeva
- Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) as Raj Malhotra
- Shikari (2000)
- Joru ka Ghulam (2000) as Raja
- Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai (2000) as Ganga
- Beti No. 1 (2000) as Bharat D. Bhatnagar
- Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999) as Rahul Kumar
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) as Monu
- Rajaji (1999) as Rajaji
- Anari No. 1 (1999) as Raja/Rahul Saxena
- Girotondo: Giro Attorno al Mondo (1999) Music
- Aunty No. 1 (1998) as Gopi
- Naseeb (1998) as Krishna Prasad
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) as Inspector Pyare Mohan Bhargava / Chote Miyan
- Achanak (1998) as Arjun
- Dulhe Raja (1998) as Raja
- Maharaja (1998) as Kohinoor Karan
- Pardesi Babu (1998) as Raju Pardesi
- Mohabbat Ki Aag (1997)
- Deewana Mastana (1997) as Bunnu
- Hero No. 1 (1997) as Rajesh Malhotra 'Raju'
- Banarasi Babu (1997) as Gopi
- Kaun Rokega Mujhe (1997) as Inspector Iqbal
- Loha (1997) as Special Appearance
- Agnichakra (1997) as Amar
- Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997) as Sagar
- Chhote Sarkar (1996) as Amar Saxena / Rohit
- Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) as Shyamsunder
- Maahir (1996) as Bhola / Police Inspector Shankar
- Zordaar (1996) as Ravi
- Apne Dam Par (1996) as Special appearance
- Coolie No. 1 (1995) as Raju
- Gambler (1995) as Inspector Dayashankar Pandey
- Andolan (1995) as Aniket
- Rock Dancer (1995) as Traffic Jam Dancer
- Haathkadi (1995) as Suraj / Rajnikanth
- Kismat (1995) as Ajay
- Andaz Apna Apna (1994) as Himself (Guest Appearance)
- Raja Babu (1994) as Raja Babu
- Aag (1994) as Birju/Raju
- Khuddar (1994) as Police Inspector Siddhant Suri
- Prem Shakti (1994) as Gangwa/Krishna
- Brahma (1994) as Suraj
- Ekka Raja Rani (1994) as Sagar
- Dulaara (1994) as Raja
- Dulaara (1994) Playback Singer
- Beta Ho To Aisa (1994) as Raju
- Aankhen (1993) as Bunnu / Gaurishankar
- Zakhmo Ka Hisaab (1993) as Suraj Kumar
- Muqabla (1993) as Police Constable Suraj
- Bhagyawan (1993) as Amar
- Teri Payal Mere Geet (1993) as Premee
- Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) as Sharad Verma
- Prateeksha (1993) as Raja V Kumar
- Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) as Karan
- Jaan Se Pyara (1992) as Inspector Jai / Sunder
- Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) as Pratap Koli
- Radha Ka Sangam (1992) as Govinda/Kamal Nain
- Baaz (1992) as Deva
- Naach Govinda Naach (1992) as Govinda
- Hum (1991) as Vijay Malhotra
- Karz Chukana Hai (1991) as Ravi
- Kaun Kare Kurbanie (1991) as Ajit 'Munna' Singh
- Bhabhi (1991) as Amar
- Swarg (1990) as Krishna
- Izzatdaar (1990) as Vijay
- Maha-Sangram (1990) as Arjun aka Munna
- Apmaan Ki Aag (1990) as Vikrant 'Vicky' Narayan Singh
- Kali Ganga (1990)
- Taqdeer Ka Tamasha (1990) as Satya
- Raiszaada (1990) as Actor
- Raiszaada (1990) as Sanjay
- Awaargi (1990) as Dhiren Kumar
- Khatarnaak (1990)
- Farz Ki Jung (1989) as Vishal
- Dost Garibon Ka (1989) as Vijay / Barkat Ali
- Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) as Sagar Singh
- Billoo Baadshah (1989) as Vijay
- Aakhri Baazi (1989) as Ram Kumar
- Jung Baaz (1989) as Arjun Srivastav
- Do Qaidi (1989) as Kanu
- Taaqatwar (1989) as John D'Mello
- Gair Kanooni (1989) as Om Narayan
- Asmaan Se Ooncha (1989) as Vikram Malik (Vicky)
- Paap Ka Ant (1989) as Inspector Arjun
- Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989) as Ravi Verma
- Gentleman (1989) as Hariprasad a.k.a Hari/Om
- Shiva Shakti (1988) as Shakti
- Tohfa Mohabbat Ka (1988) as Vinay
- Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) as Amar Dhanraj
- Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988) as Iqbal Ali
- Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) as Deepak Malhotra
- Dariya Dil (1988) as Ravi
- Hatya (1988) as Sagar
- Gharana (1988) as Ravi Mehra
- Khudgarz (1987) as Kumar Saxena
- Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987) as Ravi Kumar
- Sindoor (1987) as Ravi
- Mera Lahoo (1987) as Govinda Singh
- Dadagiri (1987)
- Marte Dam Tak (1987) as Jai
- Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1987) as Amar
- Duty (1986) as DSP Govind
- Ilzaam (1986) as Ajay Kumar
- Love 86 (1986) as Vikram Doshi
- Sadaa Suhagan (1986) as Ravi
- Tan-Badan (1986) as Ravi Pratap
- Afra Tafri
- Roopa
- Roopa Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Govinda best known for?
Govinda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Super Dancer (2016), Kill Dil (2014).
When and where was Govinda born?
Govinda was born on December 21, 1963 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Govinda have?
Govinda has accumulated over 166 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.
What is Govinda's background in cinema and television?
Govinda, born Govind Arun Ahuja on December 21, 1963, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, is an Indian actor and politician. He is the son of former actor Aroon, also known as Arun Kumar Ahuja, and singer-actress Nirmala Devi. Govinda has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films, with known credits totaling 161. Early in h...
Govinda by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Great Indian Kapil Show (2024) as Self — aged about 60
- Om Shanti Om (2007) as Self — aged about 43
- The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Self — aged about 52
- Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self — aged about 49
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000) as Self — aged about 36
- Swarg (1990) as Krishna — aged about 26
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