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Govinda Profile

Govinda born as Govind Arun Ahuja on 21 December 1963 is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician.

Govinda ‘s father Arun Kumar Ahuja (Producer), The only film Ahuja ever produced was a flop. Unable to bear the loss, his health failed. The family, living in a bungalow on Mumbai’s upmarket Carter Road, later moved to Virar — a northern Mumbai suburb, where Govinda was born. The youngest of six children, his pet name Chi Chi means little finger in Punjabi, the language they speak at home.

Since his father was unable to work, Nirmala Devi brought up the children through hard times in Mumbai. Mother is Nirmala Devi (Singer), was Nazeem who was Muslim had converted to Hinduism and adopted the name Nirmala Devi.

Govinda ‘s brother is Kirti Kumar (Producer, Director, Actor)

Govinda studied at Annasahb Vartak College in Vasai, Maharashtra. He graduated in commerce, but failed to find a job. Then his father suggested films.

Around this time, Govinda saw the film Saturday Night Fever and dance became his obsession. He practiced for hours and circulated a promo of himself on a VHS cassette. Soon a fertilizer commercial came his way, followed by an Allwyn ad, finally his very first leading role in Tan-Badan, which was to be directed by his uncle Anand.

Govinda ‘s first released film was Ilzaam (1986), a box office success and the fifth biggest hit of 1986. The film established him as a dancing star. He acted in a string of movies after that with mixed success. Most of the films he appeared in during the 1980s were in the action, romance or family drama genres.

Govinda has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films. At the start of his career, In 2004, Govinda joined the Congress party, and was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower House of Parliament from Mumbai with a thumping majority of beating the five time sitting MP.As an MP, he has been criticized for being inaccessible to the people of his constituency.

Govinda ‘s acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films.
Awards:

Filmfare Awards

Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural
Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Star Screen Award Special Jury Award for Coolie No. 1
Lux Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Dulhe Raja
Special Videocon Screen award from Jury for overall performance
Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
IIFA Best Comedian Award for Partner

Filmography:

Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale
Ek Haseena Ek Deewana,
Raja Bhaiya, Ek Aur Ek Gyarah,
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye,
Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare,
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai,
Albela, Jodi No.1, Beti No.1,
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain,
Shikari, Joru Ka Ghulam, Hadh Kar Di Aapne,
Kunwara,

Original Name: Govind Arun Ahuja
Nick Name: “Chichi”
Date of Birth :21 December 1963
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5’8″
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Profession: Actor
Debut Film: Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale