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Govinda
5th
Member of Parliament
for Mumbai North, India
Incumbent
Assumed office 
June 03, 2004
Preceded by Ram Naik
Constituency Mumbai North
Born December 21, 1963 (1963-12-21) (age 44)
Virar, Thane, Mumbai
Birth name Govind Arun Ahuja
Political party INC
Spouse Sunita Ahuja
Children 2
Residence Mumbai
Profession Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, Politician
Religion Hinduism
As of February 19, 2008
Source: [2]

Govinda (Hindi: गोविंदा) ( born Govind Arun Ahuja, on December 21, 1963)[1] is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician currently serving as the 5th Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North Constituency of Maharashtra, India. Members of Parliament 1977: Mrinal Gore, Bharatiya Lok Dal 1980: Ravindra Varma, Janata Party India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, proclaims himself Roman Emperor, entering "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Ram Naik (born April 16, 1934) is an Indian politician He was born in Sangli, Maharashtra, in a middle class Deshastha Members of Parliament 1977: Mrinal Gore, Bharatiya Lok Dal 1980: Ravindra Varma, Janata Party Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> The name Virar comes from Eka-viraa WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Thane ( Marathi / Konkani: ठाणे (formerly Thana) is a city in Maharashtra Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial Indian National Congress-I (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major Political party in India. Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Screenwriters or scenarists are Scriptwriters who write the Screenplays from which Films and Television programs are made A film producer is a person who creates the conditions for making movies. A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Filmfare is a Bollywood magazine published fortnightly in India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A politician (from Greek " Polis " is an individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of Politics or a person A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. Members of Parliament 1977: Mrinal Gore, Bharatiya Lok Dal 1980: Ravindra Varma, Janata Party Maharashtra ( Marathi: mahārāṣṭra, IPA) is a state located on the western coast of India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films, also known as Bollywood. Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India As a young man, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films such as Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No.1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Partner. Shola aur Shabnam is a 1992 Bollywood Romantic drama film directed by David Dhawan starring Govinda and Divya Bharati. Aankhen (English The Eyes) is a 1993 Bollywood Comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double Coolie No1 is a 1991 written and directed by K Raghavendra Rao. Haseena Maan Jaayegi is a 1999 Indian Bollywood film starring Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Karishma Kapoor, Pooja Batra Partner is a Bollywood version of the hollywood movie Hitch, starring Salman Khan and Govinda.

Govinda was nicknamed and referred to as "Chi Chi" (Punjabi: Little Finger) by his family, close associates and occasionally by the media.

Govinda is married to Sunita Ahuja. He is a member of the Indian National Congress Party and was elected in June 2004 in the 14th Lok Sabha elections defeating Ram Naik of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Indian National Congress-I (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major Political party in India. Legislative elections were held in India, the world's largest Democracy, in four phases between April 20 and May 10, 2004. Ram Naik (born April 16, 1934) is an Indian politician He was born in Sangli, Maharashtra, in a middle class Deshastha The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP (भारतीय जनता पार्टी, Translation: Indian People's Party) founded in 1980 is a major Political In June 1999, Govinda was voted as the 10th greatest star of stage or screen of the last thousand years by BBC News Online users. [2]

Contents

Biography

Early life

His mother, Nirmala Devi, was a classical vocalist and actress who hailed from Banaras. His father, Arun Kumar Ahuja, an actor in the 1940s, was a Punjabi settled in Maharashtra. Arun was notable for acting in Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940). Mehboob Khan (1907 – 28 May 1964) was one of the many pioneers of Indian cinema. Aurat is a 1940 Hindi movie by Mehboob Khan starring Sardar Akhtar Surendra Kanhaiyalal and Arun (father of actor Govinda) Arun and Nirmala first met during the making of the film Savera, in which they were cast opposite each other. They married in 1941. [3] 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, was forced to move to Virar -- a far- flung semi-rural 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 -- he grew up on a diet of movies. Since his father was unable to work, Nirmala Devi brought up the children through hard times.

Acting Career

He studied at Annasaheb Vartak College in Vasai, Maharashtra. He graduated in commerce, but failed to find a job. He was not considered for a steward's position at the Taj Mahal hotel because his English wasn't good enough. His father suggested films. Around this time, Govinda saw the film Saturday Night Fever and dance became his obsession. He practised for hours and circulated a promo of himself on a VHS cassette. Soon a fertiliser 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. He started shooting for his next film Love 86 in June 1985. Love 86 is a 1986 Bollywood film directed by Esmayeel Shroff and starring Tanuja, Govinda, Rohan Kapoor Neelam and Farha Naaz By mid-July, he had signed 40 others. [4][5]

His first film to be released Ilzaam (1986) was a box office success. Ilzaam ( English: Accusation) is a 1986 Bollywood film starring Govinda in his film debut alongside Neelam 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. He was often paired opposite actress Neelam and together they appeared in hit films such as Love 86 (1986), Khudgarz (1987) and his brother Kirti Kumar's directed Hatya (1988). Neelam Kothari, born ( March 3 1968) is a former actress and an established jewellery designer Love 86 is a 1986 Bollywood film directed by Esmayeel Shroff and starring Tanuja, Govinda, Rohan Kapoor Neelam and Farha Naaz Khudgarz is a 1987 Bollywood film starring Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Bhanupriya and Govinda. Hatya is a 1988 Bollywood Thriller film directed by Kirti Kumar and starring Govinda, Neelam and Anupam Kher He had success with family drama films such as Dariya Dil (1988), Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988) and Hum (1991) as well as action films such as Marte Dam Tak (1987) and Jung Baaz (1989). Dariya Dil is a 1988 Bollywood family Drama film directed by K Jeete Hain Shaan Se is a 1988 Bollywood Action film directed by Kawal Sharma and starring Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt Hum ( English: We/Us) is a 1991 Bollywood film directed by Mukul S Marte Dam Tak is a 1987 Bollywood Action film directed by Mehul Kumar and starring Raaj Kumar, Govinda and Farha Jung Baaz is a Hindi movie directed by Mehul Kumar. The film features a huge starcast including Govinda as Arjun Srivastav Raaj Kumar as an He worked with David Dhawan for the first time in the 1989 action film Taaqatwar. David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Taaqatwar is a 1989 Bollywood Action film directed by David Dhawan and starring Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Neelam

He then formed a successful collaboration with David Dhawan and went onto act in 17 movies directed by him most of which were comedy films. The most successful films during their collaboration included Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Aankhen (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. Shola aur Shabnam is a 1992 Bollywood Romantic drama film directed by David Dhawan starring Govinda and Divya Bharati. Aankhen (English The Eyes) is a 1993 Bollywood Comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double Raja Babu (राजा बाबू is a 1994 Bollywood movie directed by David Dhawan. 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) and Jodi No. 1 (2001). Saajan Chale Sasural is a 1996 Bollywood Comedy starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Kader Khan and Hero No1 is a 1997 bollywood comedy film directed by David Dhawan. Deewana Mastana is a 1997 Bollywood Romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (literally translating to "Big Brother Small Brother" in English is a 1998 Bollywood film starring Govinda Haseena Maan Jaayegi is a 1999 Indian Bollywood film starring Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Karishma Kapoor, Pooja Batra Jodi No1 is a 2001 Bollywood crime Comedy film directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda and Sanjay Dutt along Dhawan and other directors frequently cast him opposite actresses such as Divya Bharati, Karishma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon during the 1990s. Divya Bharti (दिव्या भारती (born Divya Om Prakash Bharti, February 25, 1974 - April 5, 1993) was a popular Karisma Kapoor, nicknamed "Lolo" ( Hindi: करिश्मा कपूर born June 25, 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Raveena Tandon (रवीना टंडन born October 26 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) is a National

Govinda played the role of a villain for the first time in his career in Shikari (2000). Although the movie was not a commercial success, Govinda's convincing portrayal of a sociopath murderer was critically acclaimed. Sociopathy is a loosely-defined term that may be used to refer to Psychopathy Antisocial personality disorder Dissocial Murder is the unlawful killing of another human person with Malice aforethought, as defined in Common Law countries [6].

His box office draw suffered a setback in the early 2000s following a series of commercially unsuccessful films. His acting career was further affected when he contested and won the seat for Member of Parliament from Mumbai North in the 2004 parliamentary elections. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " He did not have any new film releases in 2004 and 2005 although some of his delayed films such as Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) and his own home production Ssukh (2005) were released but were box office disasters. Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen ( Hindi: खुल्लम खुल्ला प्यार करें Urdu: کھلم کھلا پیار کریں is Ssukh is a 2005 Bollywood Comedy film directed by Kirti Kumar starring his brother Govinda, Preeti Jhangiani,

Govinda made a comeback to films in late 2006 with the comedy film Bhagam Bhag alongside Akshay Kumar which was a success. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Bhagam Bhag ( Hindi: भगम भग Urdu: بھگم بھگ, English: Helter Skelter) is a 2006 Bollywood Akshay Kumar (अक्षय कुमार born Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia on September 9 1967 is an Indian Bollywood film actor His first 2007 release was the huge multi-starrer Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love. Salaam-E-Ishq A Tribute To Love ( Hindi: सलाम-ए-इश्क़ Urdu: سلام عشق, English: A Salute To Love Although a box office disappointment, Govinda was praised for his performance. [7]

His second 2007 release was the David Dhawan directed romantic comedy Partner, which co-stars Salman Khan. Partner is a Bollywood version of the hollywood movie Hitch, starring Salman Khan and Govinda. Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan ( Hindi: सलमान ख़ान Urdu: سلمان خان səlˈmɑːn ˈxɑːn born December 27, 1965) The film grossed Rs. 300 Million in India on its opening week, the second highest domestic opening week gross for an Indian film. [8]. His upcoming films for 2008 include Money Hai To Honey Hai.

Political 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 5 time sitting MP by over 50000 votes. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Indian National Congress-I (also known as the Congress Party and abbreviated INC) is a major Political party in India. The Lok Sabha (also titled the House of the People, by the Constitution) is the directly elected Lower house of the Parliament of India Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial It is believed that the large and influential Gujarati Muslim community had a big role to play in canvassing support for him. Mumbai North is one of the most communally sensitive areas in Mumbai

In a run up to the polls, Govinda had announced that his agenda will be awaas (housing), prawaas (transportation), swasthya (health) and gyaan (education). Members of Parliament 1977: Mrinal Gore, Bharatiya Lok Dal 1980: Ravindra Varma, Janata Party Mumbai ( Marathi:,, IPA: formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial

During the first ten months of his tenure as an Member of Parliament (MP), Govinda did not spend any money from his MP Local Area Development Fund of Rs. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. 20 million. He started utilizing his fund only when newspaper reports brought this to notice. According to the Thane district collectorate sources, Govinda committed Rs 7 to construct anganwadi, samaj mandirs and resolve drinking water problem of Vasai and Virar residents. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Thane ( Marathi / Konkani: ठाणे (formerly Thana) is a city in Maharashtra } Vasai-Virar is a city in Maharashtra state in western India. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> The name Virar comes from Eka-viraa However, work on these projects did not begin (as of August 2005), because administrative approval was being awaited. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Govinda also took credit for 80% of the quadrupling of Borivli-Virar section on Western Railway (India). Borivali ( Marathi बोरीवली Konkani -Boroli is a Suburban area located in the north-west section of Mumbai island WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> The name Virar comes from Eka-viraa The Western Railway is one of the 16 zones of Indian Railways, and is among the busiest Railway networks in India.

During his tenure as an MP, Govinda embarrassed his party, Congress, by coming out in open to support actor Shakti Kapoor, who had been caught in an sting operation, asking for sexual favours from a television reporter posing as a Bollywood aspirant[3]. Shakti Kapoor (born September 3, 1958 in India) is a Bollywood actor In law enforcement a sting operation is a Deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime Bollywood (बॉलीवूड بالی وڈ is the informal term popularly used for the Mumbai -based Hindi-language Film industry in India He also opposed the ban on dance bars, which embarrassed the Congress-NCP led Democratic Front Government, which had proposed the ban. The term dance bar is used in India to refer to bars in which adult entertainment in the form of dances by relatively well-covered women are performed for male patrons The Nationalist Congress Party ( NCP) (राष्ट्रवादी कॉँग्रेस पक्ष is an Indian political party based primarily out

As an MP, Govinda has been criticized for being inaccessible to the people of his constituency, especially during the terrible rains (beginning July 26, 2005) that left around 450 dead in Mumbai. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. After the rains, while speaking to a TV channel, Govinda claimed that he had got Rs 150 million sanctioned for his flood-hit constituency after speaking to Sonia Gandhi. Sonia Gandhi, born Edvige Antonia Albina Maino on 9 December 1946 is an Indian politician the President of the Indian National Congress and However, his own party colleagues contested the claim. Mohan Adhikari, the president of Palghar Congress Unit went on record saying that "not a single paisa" had been received. WikipediaWikiProject Indian cities for details --> Palghar is a city and a Municipal council in Thane district in the Indian state This article is about paisa the coin used in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.

On Jan 20, 2008, he has decided to quit politics to concentrate on his acting career in Bollywood. [4]

Personal Life

Govinda's brother Kirti Kumar is an actor, producer and director. His sister Kaamini Khanna is a writer , music director, singer, anchor and founder of Beauty with Astrology. Govinda has six nephews and two nieces in the entertainment industry: actors Vinay Anand,Krushna Abhishek, Aryan, Arjun Singh, Ragini Khanna,Amit Khanna, Aarti Singh and director Janmendra Kumar Ahuja. Govinda's brother-in-law Devendra Sharma has also acted in a few Hindi Films. [9][10]

Govinda married Sunita Ahuja on 11 March 1987. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The couple have two children,Narmada and Yashvardhan. Narmada is preparing herself for her acting debut in Bollywood. [11]

Govinda initially wanted to marry actress Neelam with whom he had made many films but eventually gave up and married according to his mother's choice. Neelam Kothari, born ( March 3 1968) is a former actress and an established jewellery designer He had a narrow escape from death on January 5, 1994. While travelling to a studio for the shooting of 'Khuddar (1994)', the actor's car hit another car, resulting in him sustaining injuries to his head. Though bleeding profusely, Govinda did not cancel the shooting. After visiting a doctor, he shot for the film till midnight.

Awards

Selected Filmography

Title Year Role Director Other Notes
Ilzaam 1986 Ajay Sharma/Vijay Shibu Mitra his first hit
Tan-Badan 1986 Ravi Pratap Anand
Love 86 1986 Vikram Doshi Ismayeel Shroff
Sadaa Suhagan 1986 Ravi Rama Rao Tatineni
Mera Lahoo 1987
Marte Dam Tak 1987 Jai Mehul Kumar
Khudgarz 1987 Kumar Saxena Rakesh Roshan
Dadagiri 1987 Suraj
Pyaar Karke Dekho 1987 Ravi Kumar D. The Zee Cine Award Best Actor in a Supporting Role- Male is chosen by a jury organized by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, and the winner is announced only at the ceremony Partner is a Bollywood version of the hollywood movie Hitch, starring Salman Khan and Govinda. The IIFA Best Comedian Award is chosen via a worldwide poll and the winner is announced at the ceremony Partner is a Bollywood version of the hollywood movie Hitch, starring Salman Khan and Govinda. Ilzaam ( English: Accusation) is a 1986 Bollywood film starring Govinda in his film debut alongside Neelam Love 86 is a 1986 Bollywood film directed by Esmayeel Shroff and starring Tanuja, Govinda, Rohan Kapoor Neelam and Farha Naaz Marte Dam Tak is a 1987 Bollywood Action film directed by Mehul Kumar and starring Raaj Kumar, Govinda and Farha is an Indian filmmaker Film director, producer and writer who works in the Bollywood industry Khudgarz is a 1987 Bollywood film starring Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Bhanupriya and Govinda. Rakesh Roshan ( Hindi: राकेश रोशन Urdu: راکیش روشن (born Rakesh Roshan Lal Nagrath on September 6, 1949 Rajendra Babu
Jeete Hain Shaan Se 1988 Iqbal Ali Kawal Sharma
Hatya 1988 Sagar Kirti Kumar
Jung Baaz 1989 Arjun Srivastav Mehul Kumar
Do Qaidi 1989 Kanu Ajay Kashyap
Awaargi 1990 Dhiren Kumar Mahesh Bhatt
Maha-Sangram 1990 Mukul S. Anand
Swarg 1990 Krishna David Dhawan
Izzatdaar 1990 Vijay K. Jeete Hain Shaan Se is a 1988 Bollywood Action film directed by Kawal Sharma and starring Mithun Chakraborty, Sanjay Dutt Hatya is a 1988 Bollywood Thriller film directed by Kirti Kumar and starring Govinda, Neelam and Anupam Kher Jung Baaz is a Hindi movie directed by Mehul Kumar. The film features a huge starcast including Govinda as Arjun Srivastav Raaj Kumar as an is an Indian filmmaker Film director, producer and writer who works in the Bollywood industry Do Qaidi is a 1989 Bollywood film directed by Ajay Kashyap starring Govinda and Sanjay Dutt. Awaargi is a 1990 Bollywood Drama film directed by Mahesh Bhatt starring Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Govinda Maha-Sangram (also known in the UK as The Big Battle) is a 1990 Bollywood Romance film set in a Desert directed by Mukul Anand Mukul S Anand ( 11 October, 1951 - 7 September 1997) was an Indian film director and producer Swarg ( Hindi: स्वर्ग Urdu: سورگ, Translation: Paradise is a 1990 Indian Bollywood David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Izzatdaar is a 1990 Bollywood film and starring Dilip Kumar, Govinda, Madhuri Dixit, Anupam Kher, Shafi Inamdar Bapaiah
Hum 1991 Vijay Mukul S. Anand
Shola Aur Shabnam 1992 Karan David Dhawan also singer
Jaan Se Pyaara 1992 Inspector Jai/Sunder Anand
Aankhen 1993 Bunnu/Gulshan/Gaurishankar David Dhawan
Ekka Raja Rani 1994 Sagar Afzal Ahmed
Raja Babu 1994 Raja Singh David Dhawan
Khuddar 1994 Siddarth Iqbal Durani
Dulaara 1994 Raja Vimal Kumar Also Singer
Coolie No. Hum ( English: We/Us) is a 1991 Bollywood film directed by Mukul S Mukul S Anand ( 11 October, 1951 - 7 September 1997) was an Indian film director and producer Shola aur Shabnam is a 1992 Bollywood Romantic drama film directed by David Dhawan starring Govinda and Divya Bharati. Jaan Se Pyaara is a 1992 Bollywood family film directed by Anand starring Govinda in a dual role and Divya Bharti. Aankhen (English The Eyes) is a 1993 Bollywood Comedy directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda in a double David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Ekka Raja Rani is a 1994 Bollywood comedy Drama film starring Govinda. Raja Babu (राजा बाबू is a 1994 Bollywood movie directed by David Dhawan. David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Khuddar is 1994 Hindi Movie directed by Iqbal Durrani and starring Govinda, Karishma Kapoor, Kader Khan. Dulaara is a 1994 Bollywood Mystery film directed by Vimal Kumar starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. 1 1995 Raju David Dhawan
Saajan Chale Sasural 1996 Shyamsunder David Dhawan
Hero No. 1 1997 Rajesh Malhotra David Dhawan
Deewana Mastana 1997 Bunnu David Dhawan
Achanak 1998 Arjun Naresh Malhotra
Dulhe Raja 1998 Raja Harmesh Malhotra
Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan 1998 Pyare Mohan/Chhote Miyan David Dhawan
Pardesi Babu 1998 Raju Pardesi Manoj Agarwal
Haseena Maan Jaayegi 1999 Monu David Dhawan won filmfare award for his exellent performance
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain 1999 Rahul Malhotra Nabh Kumar 'Raju'
Jis desh mein ganga rehta hain
Shikari 2000 Om Srivastav N. David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Saajan Chale Sasural is a 1996 Bollywood Comedy starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Tabu, Kader Khan and David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Hero No1 is a 1997 bollywood comedy film directed by David Dhawan. David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Deewana Mastana is a 1997 Bollywood Romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan. David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan There a 1973 film with same name Achanak ( Devanagari: अचानक Nastaliq: اچانک English: Suddenly) is Dulhe Raja is a 1998 bollywood comedy film directed by Harmesh Malhotra and starring Govinda and Raveena Tandon in lead roles Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (literally translating to "Big Brother Small Brother" in English is a 1998 Bollywood film starring Govinda David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Pardesi Babu is a 1998 Bollywood Film directed by Manoj Agrawal Plot Summary The main character in Babu Haseena Maan Jaayegi is a 1999 Indian Bollywood film starring Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Karishma Kapoor, Pooja Batra David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Chandra nominated for filmfare award for best villian
Kunwara 2000 Raju David Dhawan
Joru Ka Ghulam 2000 Raju Shakeel Noorani
Hadh Kar Di Aapne 2000 Raju Manoj Agrawal
Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa 2001 Bhimsha K. Joroo Ka Ghulam is a 1972 Hindi movie The film is directed by A Hadh Kar Di Aapne ( Hindi: हद कर दी आपने Urdu: حد کر دی آپنے) is a 2000 Hindi movie directed by Manoj Aamdani Atthani Kharchaa Rupaiyaa is a 2001 Zee Cine Awards nominated Bollywood Comedy film directed by K Raghavendra Rao
Jodi No. 1 2001 Veeru David Dhawan
Albela 2001 Tony Deepak Sareen First movie with miss world aishwaria rai bachchan
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta 2001 Raj Malhotra David Dhawan
Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai 2002 Sunder Kirti Kumar
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna 2002 Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan Manoj Agrawal
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye 2002 Pappu Aziz Sejawal
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah 2003 Tara David Dhawan
Three roses 2003 Tamil film
Ssukh 2005 Chandraprakash Sharma Kirti Kumar Also Producer
Sandwich 2006 Sher Singh/Shekhar/Vicky Anees Bazmi
Bhagam Bhag 2006 Babla Priyadarshan Had the biggest blockbuster item song of the year "signal" with akshay kumer and govinda for the first time
Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute To Love 2007 Raju Nikhil Advani
Partner 2007 Bhaskar Diwakar Chowdahry David Dhawan
Om Shanti Om 2007 Special appearance Farah Khan
Chal Chala Chal 2008 main lead T. Jodi No1 is a 2001 Bollywood crime Comedy film directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda and Sanjay Dutt along David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Albela is a hindi film released on 20 April 2001 It stars Govinda and Aishwarya Rai as the lead protagonists Kyo Kii Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta is a 2001 Indian movie starring Govinda Sushmeta Sen Rambha Anupam Kher Satish Kaushik Mohnish Bahl and Ashish Vidyarthi David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai ( Hindi: प्यार दीवाना होता है Urdu: پیار دیوانہ ہوتا ہے English Waah! Tera Kya Kehna is a 2002 Bollywood Comedy film directed by Manoj Agrawal starring Govinda and Raveena Tandon Chalo Ishq Ladaaye ( Hindi: चलो इशक़ लदाये Urdu: چلو عشق لداۓ is a 2002 Indian movie directed Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (English translation 1+1=11 literally as One and one eleven) (2003 is an Indian film by comedic writer David Dhawan. David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Ssukh is a 2005 Bollywood Comedy film directed by Kirti Kumar starring his brother Govinda, Preeti Jhangiani, Sandwich is a 2006 Bollywood Comedy film starring Govinda, Raveena Tandon and Mahima Chaudhary. Bhagam Bhag ( Hindi: भगम भग Urdu: بھگم بھگ, English: Helter Skelter) is a 2006 Bollywood Priyadarshan ( Malayalam: പ്രിയദര്‍ശന്‍ Hindi: प्रियदर्शन is a popular film director from Salaam-E-Ishq A Tribute To Love ( Hindi: सलाम-ए-इश्क़ Urdu: سلام عشق, English: A Salute To Love Nikhil Advani (निखिल आडवाणी نکھل آڏواڻي is an Indian director working in the Bollywood industry Partner is a Bollywood version of the hollywood movie Hitch, starring Salman Khan and Govinda. David Dhawan is an Indian film director His real name is Rajinder Dhawan Om Shanti Om ( Hindi: ओम शान्ति ओम is a 2007 Bollywood film directed and choreographed by Farah Khan. Farah Khan Kunder (born 9 January, 1965) is an Indian Film director and choreographer. K. Rajeev Kumar Ready for Release
Money Hai toh Honey Hai main lead Ganesh Acharya
Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai Releasing 2008 Main lead Ravi Chopra post production co starring lara dutta, tabu
Do Lucky releasing 2008 main lead Neeraj Vora in production also starring Govinda and upen patel
Main Aur Mrs Khanna 2008 Prem Soni in production
Ab Dilli Door Nahin 2009 voice Nikhi Advani Announced
Paathshala 2008 Ahmed Khan Announced
Loot 2008 Release Action/Comedy Sunil Shetty Announced
Life Partner 2009 Rumi Jaffrey Announced

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ BBC News | ENTERTAINMENT | Bollywood star tops the poll
  3. ^ Govinda's father, actor Arun Ahuja, passes away
  4. ^ Govinda: The Lovable Hero - India Today
  5. ^ Govinda gets chatty on radio
  6. ^ Shikari : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh
  7. ^ Salaam-E-Ishq : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh
  8. ^ indiaglitz.com
  9. ^ Shoeb Hakim: The big, fat Govinda family
  10. ^ Aarti Singh of ‘Maayka’ is Govinda’s niece
  11. ^ Bollywood | Actor Govinda | Daughter Narmada

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Ravi Choprā (born September 27 1946 is an Indian movie producer and director Main Aur Mrs Khanna is a forthcoming Indian Bollywood film that stars Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Sohail Khan Ab Dilli Door Nahin is a forthcoming animated Bollywood film featuring the voices of Ayesha Takia, Govinda, Urmila Matondkar Paathshaala is a forthcoming Bollywood film that stars Shahid Kapoor and Ayesha Takia in the lead roles Akhmat (Ahmed Khan (? &ndash January 6 1481) was a khan of the Great Horde between 1465 and 1481 Sunil Shetty ( Tulu: ಸುನಿಲ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ (born 11 August 1961) is an Indian Film actor and Film producer
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