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

YearFilmNotes
2010 Sathya
2015 Master Mind [7]

Actor

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References

  1. "Upendra Hit SHHH! Gears up for a Second Release".
  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.
  4. "Kumar Govind back with a new project!". Archived from the original on 16 September 2016.
  5. "The Magic of Om Continues".
  6. "Om was first offered to Kumar Govind - Times of India".
  7. "Kumar Govind masterminds a comeback". The Times of India. 29 April 2013. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
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