Govinda is an Indian former actor, dancer, comedian and former politician known for his work in Hindi films. Govinda's first film was 1986's Ilzaam , and he has appeared in over 130 films. [1] In June 1999, he was voted the tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in a BBC News Online poll. [2]
During the 1980s, Govinda's acted in family, drama, action and romantic films. He started out as an action hero in the 80s and reinvented himself as a comedy hero in the 90s. His earlier box-office hits include Jaan Se Pyaara (1992), Dulaara (1994), Khuddar (1994) and Andolan (1995). He was recognised later in the decade as a comic actor after playing a mischievous young NCC cadet in the 1992 romance Shola Aur Shabnam . Govinda had lead roles in several commercially successful comedy films, including Aankhen (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Dulhe Raja (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Anari No.1 (1999) and Jodi No. 1 (2001). He received a Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jayegi and a Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural . He played six roles in Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000): Raju and his mother, father, sister, grandmother and grandfather.
After a number of box office flops in the 2000s, his later commercial successes included Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007), Life Partner (2009), and Holiday (2014). In 2015 Govinda became a judge on Zee TV's dance-contest program, Dance India Dance Super Mom Season 2. [3] [4]
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Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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1986 | Love 86 | Vikram Doshi | [5] |
Ilzaam | Ajay Sharma / Vijay | [5] | |
Tan-Badan | Ravi Pratap | [5] | |
Sadaa Suhagan | Ravi | ||
Duty | DSP Govind | ||
1987 | Dadagiri | Suraj | |
Pyaar Karke Dekho | Ravi Kumar | ||
Mera Lahoo | Govinda Singh | ||
Marte Dam Tak | Jai | ||
Khudgarz | Kumar Saxena | ||
Sindoor | Ravi | ||
1988 | Shiv Shakti | Shakti | |
Dariya Dil | Ravi | ||
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Amar | ||
Pyaar Mohabbat | Raj | ||
Hatya | Sagar | ||
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Amar Dhanraj | ||
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | Hero | ||
Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Iqbal Ali | ||
Halaal Ki Kamai | Shankar | ||
Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Deepak Malhotra | ||
1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat | Sagar Singh | |
Dost Garibon Ka | Vijay/Barkat Ali | ||
Do Qaidi | Kanu | ||
Asmaan Se Ooncha | Vikram Malik (Vicky) | ||
Farz Ki Jung | Vishal | ||
Gair Kanooni | Om Narayan | ||
Billoo Badshah | Vijay | ||
Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii | Ravi Verma | ||
Taaqatwar | John D'Mello | ||
Jung Baaz | Arjun Srivastav | ||
Gharana | Ravi Mehra | ||
Gentleman | Hari / Om | Double Role | |
Paap Ka Ant | Arjun | ||
Aakhri Baazi | Ram Kumar | ||
1990 | Maha-Sangram | Arjun 'Munna' | |
Taqdeer Ka Tamasha | Satya | ||
Awaargi | Dhiren Kumar | ||
Naya Khoon | Dr. Anand | ||
Izzatdaar | Vijay | ||
Swarg | Krishna | [6] | |
Kali Ganga | Govinda | ||
Apmaan Ki Aag | Vikrant 'Vicky' Narayan Singh | ||
Paap Ke Dushman | Vijay | ||
1991 | Hum | Vijay | |
Karz Chukana Hai | Ravi | ||
Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Ajit 'Munna' Singh | ||
Bhabhi | Amar/Nakadram | ||
Raiszaada | Sanjay | ||
1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan | [6] |
Jaan Se Pyaara | Inspector Jai/Sunder | Double Roles | |
Radha Ka Sangam | Govinda | ||
Zulm Ki Hukumat | Pratap Kohli | ||
Naach Govinda Naach | Govinda | ||
Baaz | Deva | ||
1993 | Aankhen | Vijay (Bunnu) / Gaurishankar | Double role [7] Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
Prateeksha | Raja | ||
Muqabla | Havaldar Suraj | ||
Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Suraj Kumar | ||
Aadmi Khilona Hai | Sharad Verma | ||
Bhagyawan | Amar | ||
Teri Payal Mere Geet | Premi | ||
1994 | Raja Babu | Raja Babu | [7] |
Dulaara | Raja | [7] | |
Prem Shakti | Gangwa/Krishna | ||
Khuddar | Siddanth Suri | [7] | |
Ekka Raja Rani | Sagar | ||
Aag | Birju/Raju | ||
Brahma | Suraj | ||
Beta Ho To Aisa | Raju | ||
Andaz Apna Apna | Himself | Special appearance | |
1995 | Andolan | Aniket | |
Hathkadi | Suraj Chauhan/Rajnikant | Double Role | |
Kismat | Ajay | ||
Coolie No. 1 | Raju | Star Screen Award Special Jury Award Nominated – Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
Rock Dancer | |||
The Gambler | Dayashankar Pandey | ||
1996 | Apne Dam Par | Himself | Special appearance |
Saajan Chale Sasural | Shyamsunder | Filmfare Special Award Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actor | |
Maahir | Bhola | ||
Zordaar | Ravi | ||
Chhote Sarkar | Amar/Rohit | ||
1997 | Hero No. 1 | Rajesh Malhotra | [6] |
Agnichakra | Amar | ||
Banarasi Babu | Gopi | ||
Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Sagar | ||
Loha | Govinda | Special appearance [8] | |
Deewana Mastana | Bunnu | Star Screen Award Special Jury Award Nominated – Filmfare Best Actor Award Nominated – Star Screen Award for Best Actor Nominated – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
Naseeb | Krishna Prasad | ||
Kaun Rokega Mujhe | Inspector Iqbal | Special appearance [9] | |
1998 | Aunty No. 1 | Gopi/Kanaklakshmi | [6] Nominated – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role |
Achanak | Arjun | ||
Dulhe Raja | Raja | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
Maharaja | Kohinoor Karan | ||
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Pyare Mohan/Chhote Miyan | Double role [6] Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role Videocon Screen Awards Best Actor (Jury) | |
Pardesi Babu | Raju Pardesi | ||
1999 | Anari No.1 | Rahul Saxena /Raja | Double role [10] Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Comic Performance |
Rajaji | Rajaji | ||
Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Monu/Chachaji | Filmfare Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role People's Choice Awards, India for Best Comic Performance Nominated – IIFA Best Actor Award Nominated – Star Screen Award for Best Actor | |
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Rahul Malhotra | [11] | |
2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Raju/Mummy/Daddy/Sweety/Dada/Dadi | Six roles |
Joru Ka Ghulam | Raja | [11] Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Actor | |
Kunwara [11] | Raju | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role Nominated – Sansui Viewer's Choice Awards for Best Comic Actor Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Comic Performance | |
Shikari [12] | Om Srivastav/Mahendra Pratap Singh | Nominated – Filmfare Best Villain Award Nominated – Star Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Villain | |
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | Ganga | Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Comic Performance | |
Beti No. 1 | Bharat Bhatnagar | ||
2001 | Censor | Himself | Special appearance |
Jodi No.1 | Veeru | IIFA Best Comedian Award Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Comic Performance | |
Albela | Tony | ||
Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Prem | ||
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Raj Malhotra | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Comic Performance | |
Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Bhishma | Nominated – People's Choice Awards, India for Best Comic Performance | |
2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Sunder | |
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Raj Oberoi | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan | Double role Nominated – Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Pappu | ||
2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Tara | Nominated – Pogo Amazing Kids Awards for Most Amazing Comedian |
Three Roses | Himself | Tamil film; cameo appearance [13] | |
Raja Bhaiya | Raja Bhaiya | ||
2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Raja / Vicky | |
Ssukh | Chandraprakash Sharma | ||
2006 | Sandwich | Shekhar / Vicky / Sher Singh | Double role |
Bhagam Bhag | Babla | ||
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Raju | |
Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | Karan / Bobby Singh / Sher Khan | ||
Partner | Bhaskar Diwakar Chaudhary | IIFA Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Producers Guild Awards for Best Jodi of the Year with (Salman Khan) Nominated – IIFA Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated – Star Screen Award for Best Comic Actor Nominated – Producers Guild Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role Nominated – Stardust Awards for Best Supporting Actor | |
Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special appearance | |
2008 | Humsey Hai Jahaan | Special appearance | |
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Bobby Arora | ||
2009 | Chal Chala Chal | Deepak | |
Life Partner | Jeet Oberoi | Nominated – IIFA Best Comedian Award Nominated – Stardust Awards for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
Wanted | Himself | Special appearance | |
Do Knot Disturb | Raj | Nominated – The Ghanta Awards for Worst On-Screen Couple Shared with: Sushmita Sen | |
2010 | Raavan | Sanjeevani Kumar | Nominated – Stardust Awards for Best Supporting Actor |
2011 | Naughty @ 40 | Sanjeev Srivastav | |
Loot | Pandit | ||
2012 | Delhi Safari | Bajrangi (voice) | |
2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | Basant | |
Samadhi | Deputy Inspector General of Police | Bengali film [14] | |
2014 | Holiday | Sr. Commanding Officer Pratap | Special appearance |
Kill Dil | Bhaiyaji | Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – Producers Guild Awards for Best Villian | |
Happy Ending | Armaan | Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated – Star Screen Award for Best Comic Actor Nominated – Producers Guild Awards for Best Comic Actor Nominated – Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awardsfor Best Performance in a Comic Role Nominated – Arab Indo Bollywood Awards for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
2015 | Hey Bro | Special appearance [15] | |
2017 | Aa Gaya Hero | ACP Ravindra Varma | Also Producer |
2018 | FryDay | Gagan Kapoor | |
2019 | Rangeela Raja | Vijendra Pratap Singh / Ajay Pratap Singh | Double role |
Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref. |
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2001 | Jeeto Chappar Phaad Ke | Host | [16] |
2014 | DID Super Moms Season 2 | Judge | [17] |
2016 2018 2021 | Dance Bangla Dance | Judge | [18] |
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