Kumar Govind

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Kumar Govind
Born17 May 1963
Occupation(s)Film actor, producer, director
Years active1993–present

Kumar Govind is an Indian actor and director in the Kannada film industry, known for starring in hit films like Shhh!, his debut as Hero and Anuraga Sangama with Ramesh Aravind and Sudha Rani. [1] [2] [3]

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Career

Kumar Govind made his acting debut with horror film Sshhh (1993) directed by Upendra for which was also a producer. The film became successful and made him popular. He was also appreciated for his role of innocent Govindu in Anuraga Sangama (1994). [4] Kumar Govind was initially offered the leading role in Om (1995) which did not materialize. [5] [6]

Filmography

Director

YearFilmRef.
2010 Sathya
2015 Master Mind [7]

Actor

  • Sshhh (1993)
  • Kona Edaithe (1994)
  • Anuraga Sangama (1995)
  • Minugu Thare (1996)
  • Maduve (1997)
  • Thaayi Kotta Seere (1997)
  • Ee Hrudaya Ninagaagi (1997)
  • Nodu Baa Nammoora (1997)
  • Shruti Hakida Hejje (1997)
  • Kardipura (1998)
  • Raviteja (1998)
  • Ohh Gandasare Neevu Yeshtu Oleyavaru (1998)
  • Mruthyu Bandana (1998)
  • Mayabazar (2000)
  • Vande Matharam (2001)
  • Mahalakshmi (2001)
  • Jenu Goodu (2001)
  • Sri Manjunatha (2001)
  • Yuvaraja (2001)
  • Shravana Sambrama (2002)
  • Mutthu (2002)
  • Aathma (2002)
  • Kshama (2002)
  • Halli Yadarenu Shiva (2002)
  • Nee Modida Mallige (2002)
  • Kanakambari (2004)
  • Chandana Chiguru (2005)
  • Nama Samsara Ananda Sagara (2006)
  • Amma Nagama (2006)
  • Naranthaka (2006)
  • Chikka (2007)
  • Kalyani (2008)
  • Thaayi (2008)
  • Sambrama (2008)
  • Kanakambari (2008)
  • Dubai Babu (2009)
  • Sathya (2010)
  • Bekku (2011)
  • Preethisi Horatavale (2011)
  • Master Mind (2015)
  • Mooka Nayaka (2016)
  • Rudra Tandava (2015)
  • Kaatera (2023) [8]

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References

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  2. "After burning my fingers, I want to return to my first love – cinema: Kumar Govind". The Times of India. 13 December 2022. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  3. "Darshan's Kaatera team welcomes 'brotherly soul' Kumar Govind to team". The Times of India. 17 May 2023. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 21 July 2023.
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  5. "The Magic of Om Continues". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
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