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Full Name: Govinda Ahuja
Pet Name: "Chichi"
Profession: Actor
Star Sign: Sagittarius
DOB: December 21st
Height: 5'8"
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Family: Father is Arun Kumar Ahuja (Producer), Mother is Nirmala Devi (Singer)
Address: 105 Jal Darshan, A-Wing Ruia Park, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Famous For: giving the most hits with David Dhawan
Did you know? Even though Govinda is already married, he is still in media for affairs with Raveena Tandon and Rani Mukherjee
Best Films: Raja Babu, Khuddar, Aankhen, Karz Chukana Hai, Jaan Se Pyara, Aadmni Khilona Hai, Saajan Chale Sasural, Deewana Mastana, Hero No.1, Dulhe Raja, Bade Mian Chotte Mian, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, and Kyon Kii...Main Jhuth Nahin olta
Debut Film: illzam

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Biography

Govinda
Govinda is a one man entertainment show. His real name is 'Govinda Ahuja' and his pet name is 'Chichi'. He is 5'8" and was born on 21st December, 1963. His father Arun Kumar Ahuja was a producer, mother Nirmala Devi was a singer and his brother Kirti Kumar is Producer, director, actor. He is got married to Suneeta and have two children.

Govinda started his film career with Illzam in 1986 but was recognized as an actor from Hathya. But again his profile goes to low and then the shift however came with David Dhawan's Aankhein which was the block buster hit of the year. Govinda's image went for a complete overhaul. Almost all the movies that he teamed up with director David Dhawan were box-office hits.

Dancing talents were already embbed in him, but improvement in acting and his efforts to streamline his physical appearance has made him Number 1. Govinda's comic roles took him to the heart of many hindi movie lovers.

Govinda got 'Lux Zee Cine Award' in 1998 for 'Best Actor' in a Comedian role for Dulhe Raja, 'Special Filmfare Award' in 1997 for Saajan Chale Sasural, 'Special Videocon Screen Award' in 1998 from Jury for overall performance.

In 2004 he has enter into politics and stand by the side of Congress. He has won in West Mumbai against Ram Jaithe Malani. But he will not quit from movie.

He has gone out of his way to find ways and means to get his near and dear ones into films. He also helps all those he believes deserve help.The masses love him because they indentify with him.

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About Me:

Turn Ons: Nepali beauty. Don't get me wrong. I'm talking about my wife
Turn Offs: Lies and hypocrisy
Car in School: Be-car. There wasn't one even in the distant horizon
Car Now: A Mercedes Benz, an Esteem and a Zen
Favorite TV Show: Hum Paanch
On what occassions do you lie: When what I say will prevent the innocent from being victimised
Memorable Moments: The day I bought my mother a saree from my first pay-packet, the day I bought her a flat and the day she predicted that I'd be a star within a year
Philosophy of Life: Worship your mother and respect your father and guru
On a blind date you'd go out with: All my heroines
Secret Ambition: Ha! You think I'm going to tell you? Secrets are a secret
If you were a burglar you'd steal: People's hearts
You'd like to be reborn as: Son of the same mother in the same country
Favorite Night Activity: Calling my friends over and watching a movie
Allergies: Liars
Favorite Drink: Cow's milk
Terrified of: The thought that God might forsake me some day
Recurring dream: Far too many to remember
Favorite Book: Hanuman Chalisa which I read every day
Vegetable you resemble the most: Laungi mirchi
One role you'd give your eye and teeth for: No role can be worth that much. Who would want to see a blind and toothless Govinda?

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Trivia

Uncle of Vinay Anand.

Brother of former actor Kirti Kumar

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.

Son of Arun and Nirmala Devi

Presently (March 2004) running for office in Bombay (Mumbai) on the Congress party ticket.

Has two children - a daughter and son.

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Awards

Filmfare Awards
2002: IIFA Award for Best Performance In Comic Role Winner
1999: Winner of Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role in Haseena Maan Jaayegi
2002: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role in Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare
2001: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role in Jodi No.1
2001: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role in Kyonkii Main Jhuth Nahi Bolta
2000: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Negative Role in Shikari
2000: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Performance In Comic Role in Kunwara
1998: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor in in Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan
1997 Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Deewana Mastana
1995: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor (1995) in Coolie No. 1
1993: Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Aankhen

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Filmography

Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2006) (filming)

Bhagam Bhaag (2006) (filming) .... The play's hero

Partner (2006) (filming)

Ek Haseena Ek Deewana (2006) (post-production)

Mastana (2006) (post-production)

Sandwich (2005)

Ssukh (2005) .... Chandraprakash Sharma

Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005) .... Raja/Vicky

Raja Bhaiya (2003) .... Raja Bhaiya

Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook (2003) .... Tara

Chalo Ishq Ladaaye (2002) .... Pappu

Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002) .... Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan

Ankhiyon Se Goli Maare (2002) .... Raj Oberoi

Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002) .... Sunder

Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya (2001) .... Bhimsha

Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta (2001) .... Raj Malhotra

Albela (2001) .... Tony

Jodi No.1 (2001) .... Veeru

Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya (2001) .... Prem

Beti No. 1 (2000) .... Bharat Bhatnagar

Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000) .... Ganga

Shikari (2000) .... Om Srivastav/Mahendra Pratap Singh

Joru Ka Ghulam (2000) .... Raja

Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000) .... Raj Malhotra alias Raju

Kunwara (2000) .... Rajoo

Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain (1999) .... Rahul Kumar

Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) .... Monu

Rajaji (1999) .... Rajaji

Anari No. 1 (1999) .... Raja/Rahul Saxena

Pardesi Babu (1998) .... Raju Pardesi

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) .... Pyare Mohan/Chotey Miyan

Maharaja (1998) .... Kohinoor Karan

Dulhe Raja (1998) .... Raja

Achanak (1998) .... Arjun Nanda

Aunty No. 1 (1998) .... Gopi/Aunty

Deewana Mastana (1997) .... Bunnu/Police Commisioner of Mumbai

Gambler (1997) .... Inspector Dayashankar Pandey

Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997) .... Sagar

Agni Chakra (1997) .... Amar

Hero No. 1 (1997) .... Rajesh Malhotra

Banarasi Babu (1997) .... Gopi

Bhoot Bhungla (1997) .... Dewan

Dil Deewana Maane Na (1997)

Kaun Rokega Mujhe (1997)

Loha (1997) .... Govinda

Naseeb (1997) .... Krishna Prasad

Chhote Sarkar (1996) .... Amar/Rohit

Zordaar (1996) .... Ravi

Maahir (1996) .... Bhola

Apne Dam Par (1996) .... Special appearance

Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) .... Shyamsunder

Rock Dancer (1995) .... Guest

Coolie No. 1 (1995) .... Raju

Hathkadi (1995) .... ACP Suraj Chauhan/Rajnikant

Andolan (1995) .... Aniket

Kismat (1995) .... Ajay

Brahma (1994)

Aag (1994) .... Birju

Prem Shakti (1994)

Dulaara (1994) .... Raja

Raja Babu (1994) .... Raja Singh

Beta Ho To Aisa (1994)

Bhagyawan (1994) .... Inspector Amar

Ekka Raja Rani (1994) .... Sagar

Khuddar (1994) .... Police Inspector Siddhant Sure

Muqabla (1993)

Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) .... Sharad Verma

Aankhen (1993) .... Bunnu/Gulshan/Gaurishankar

Prateeksha (1993) .... Raja

Zakhmo Ka Hisaab (1993) .... Suraj Kumar

Jaan Se Pyaara (1992) .... Inspector Jai/Sunder

Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) .... Karan

Radha Ka Sangam (1992)

Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992) .... Inspector Pratap Kohli

Bhabhi (1991) .... Brother-in-law

Karz Chukana Hai (1991) .... Ravi

Hum (1991) .... Vijay

Swarg (1990) .... Krishna

Maha-Sangram (1990)

Apmaan Ki Aag (1990)

Awaargi (1990) .... Dhiren Kumar

Izzatdaar (1990) .... Vijay

Kali Ganga (1990)

Khatarnaak (1990) .... Dancer in song "Jeena Hai Humka.."

Naya Khoon (1990) .... Dr. Anand

Raeeszada (1990)

Paap Ka Ant (1989)

Gentleman (1989)

Jung Baaz (1989) .... Arjun Srivastav

Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989) .... Ravi Verma

Billoo Badshah (1989)

Aakhri Baazi (1989) .... Ram Kumar

Gair Kanooni (1989)

Farz Ki Jung (1989) .... Vishal

Dost Garibon Ka (1989)

Aasmaan Se Ooncha (1989) .... Vikram Malik (Vicky)

Do Qaidi (1989) .... Kanu

Gharana (1989) .... Ravi Mehra

Sachai Ki Taqat (1989) .... Sagar Singh

Taaqatwar (1989) .... John D'Mello

Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga (1988) .... Deepak Malhotra

Halaal Ki Kamai (1988)

Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) .... Amar Dhanraj

Hatya (1988)

Dariya Dil (1988) .... Ravi

Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam (1988) .... Amar

Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988) .... Iqbal Ali

Sindoor (1987) .... Ravi

Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)

Dadagiri (1987) .... Suraj

Khudgarz (1987) .... Kumar Saxena

Marte Dam Tak (1987)

Tan-Badan (1986) .... Ravi Pratap

Ilzaam (1986) .... Ajay Kumar

Duty (1986)

Love 86 (1986) .... Vikram Doshi

Sadaa Suhagan (1986) .... Ravi

Mit Jayenge Mitane Wale (1977)

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More evidence of Underworld Mafia control of Bollywood - Govinda ...
Bollywood actor and Congress MP Govinda has reportedly been threatened by the underworld and has taken up the issue with the Centre and the party leadership in ...

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