Original Name: Govind Arun Ahuja
Nick Name: Chi Chi
Commonly Known Name: Virar Ka Chokra
Date of Birth (Birthday): 21 December, 1958
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'8"
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Punjab
Religion: Hindu
Marital Status: Married
Languages: Hindi, English
Contact Address: Jal Darshan, A Wing, Ruia Park, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Nick Name: Chi Chi
Commonly Known Name: Virar Ka Chokra
Date of Birth (Birthday): 21 December, 1958
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'8"
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Birth Place: Punjab
Religion: Hindu
Marital Status: Married
Languages: Hindi, English
Contact Address: Jal Darshan, A Wing, Ruia Park, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049
Govinda’s father, Arun Ahuja, was born in pre-partition Gujranwala (Pakistan), Punjab, British India on 26 January 1917.[4] He studied in an engineering college at Lahore. Veteran producer Mehboob Khan brought him to Mumbai in 1937 and cast him in Ek Hi Raasta as the leading man. Arun was notable for acting in Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940). Govinda's mother, Nazeem who was Muslim had converted to Hinduism and adopted the name Nirmala Devi.[5] Arun and Nirmala first met during the making of the film Savera, in which they were cast opposite each other. They married in 1941.[6]
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, later moved to Virar — a northern Mumbai suburb, where Govinda was born. The youngest of six children, his pet name Chi Chi means little finger in Punjabi,[7]
the language they speak at home. Since his father was unable to work,
Nirmala Devi brought up the children through hard times in Mumbai.
Acting career
Early career
He studied at Annasaheb Vartak
College in Vasai, Maharashtra. He graduated in commerce.His father
suggested films as he himself was associated with films. Around this
time, Govinda saw the film Disco Dancer
and dance became his obsession. He practiced for hours and circulated a
promo of himself on a VHS cassette. Soon a fertilizer 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. By mid-July, he had signed 40 others.[8][9]
His first released film was Ilzaam
(1986), a box office success and the fifth biggest hit of 1986. The
film established him as a dancing star. 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 several hit films such as Love 86 (1986), Khudgarz (1987) and his brother Kirti Kumar's directorial, Hatya (1988). 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). He worked with David Dhawan for the first time in the 1989 action film Taaqatwar. He also worked with Rajnikant and Sridevi in the hit film that year titled, Ghair Khanooni.
1990s
Govinda
appeared in several successful films in the 1990s and he was one of
biggest superstars of the era. In 1992, he was seen in the critically
acclaimed film, Zulm Ki Hukumat, an Indian remake of The Godfather where his performance was appreciated. 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 made by their collaboration include, Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), He actually sang for himself in some of his movies like, "Meri Pant Bhi Sexy" from Dulaara and "Gori Gori" from Shola Aur Shabnam. Aankhen (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). Aankhen
became the highest grossing film of the year and one of biggest
all-time blockbusters ever. Dhawan and other directors frequently cast
him opposite actresses such as Karishma Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Raveena Tandon during the 1990s.
2000s
" Govinda is one of his kind, he is the best at comedy. There can be no replacement for him."
— David Dhawan in an interview with NDTV.[10]
His box office graph suffered a setback in the early 2000s following a
series of commercially unsuccessful films. He 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.[11] He turned down roles in Taal, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Devdas which went on to become successful films.[12] 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. 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 home production Ssukh (2005) were released and turned out to be box office disasters.
Govinda made a comeback to films in late 2006 with the comedy film, Bhagam Bhag, alongside Akshay Kumar which became a hit. His first release of 2007 was the huge multi-starrer Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love. Although a box office disappointment, Govinda was praised for his performance.[13]
His second release of 2007 was the David Dhawan directed comedy, Partner, which co-starred Salman Khan.
The film grossed Rs.300 Million in India on its opening week, the
second highest domestic opening week gross for an Indian film until
then.[14] In 2008, he appeared in the film, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai. The same year, Salman Khan invited David Dhawan and Govinda on his show 10 Ka Dum to celebrate the success of their film Partner. In 2009, he had a successful release titled Life Partner. Govinda got back to the successful trio of David Dhawan, Vashu Bhagnani and himself with the film, Do Knot Disturb, which flopped at the box office.[15]
2010s
In 2010, Govinda was seen in Mani Ratnam's bilingual project, Raavan, along with Vikram, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai.
Govinda played a forest department employee who takes Vikram's
character through the forests in search of a wanted criminal. While it
was earlier speculated that his character was a contemporary version of Hanuman, Govinda refuted the claim.[16] Despite having a small role in the film, Govinda was appreciated for his performance.[17][18][19]
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 five time sitting MP by over 50000 votes.[20] In a run up to the polls, Govinda had announced that his agenda will be prawaas (transportation), swasthya (health) and gyaan (education).
During the first ten months of his tenure as a Member of Parliament
(MP), Govinda did not spend any money from his MP Local Area
Development Fund of Rs.20 million. He started utilizing his fund only
when newspaper reports brought this to notice. According to the Thane district collectorate sources, Govinda committed Rs7 to construct anganwadi, samaj mandirs and resolve drinking water problem of Vasai
and Virar residents. However, work on these projects did not begin (as
of August 2005), because administrative approval was being awaited.
Govinda also took credit for 80% of the quadrupling of Borivali-Virar section on Western Railway (India).
Criticism
As an MP, Govinda has been criticized for being inaccessible to the
people of his constituency, especially during the terrible rains
(beginning 26 July 2005) that left around 450 dead in Mumbai. After the
rains, while speaking to a TV channel, Govinda claimed that he had got
Rs150 million sanctioned for his flood-hit constituency after speaking
to Sonia Gandhi. 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.
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 a sting operation, asking for sexual favours from a television reporter posing as a Bollywood aspirant.[21] He also opposed the ban on dance bars, which embarrassed the Indian National Congress-Nationalist Congress Party led Democratic Front Government, which had proposed the ban.
During his tenure as the Member of Parliament, he was criticized for
never playing any active role. He was mostly absent while the house was
in session. He also did not participate in any debates or raise any
queries regarding his constituency.[22]
On 20 January 2008, he decided to quit politics to concentrate on his acting career in Bollywood.[23]
Personal life
Govinda's father Arun Ahuja was an actor in the 1940s and his mother
Nirmala Ahuja was also an actress as well as a singer. His 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.[24][25]
Govinda's maternal uncle Anand Singh, who was assistant to director Hrishikesh Mukherjee, launched him in his film, Tan Badan.
Anand's wife's sister Sunita fell in love with Govinda during the
'Mahurat' of Tan Badan. They got married on 11 March 1987. Their
marriage was a closely guarded secret for four years.[26] The couple have two children, Narmada and Yashvardhan.
Govinda narrowly escaped death on 5 January 1994 while traveling to a studio for the shooting of Khuddar
(1994). The actor's car collided with 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.[27]
Awards
Filmfare Awards
Won
- 1997 - Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural
- 1999 - Filmfare Best Comedian Award, Haseena Maan Jaayegi
Nominations
- 1994 - Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Aankhen
- 1996 - Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Coolie No. 1
- 1997 - Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Saajan Chale Sasural
- 1998 - Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Deewana Mastana
- 1999 - Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
- 2000 - Filmfare Best Villain Award for Shikari
- 2001 - Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Kunwara
- 2002 - Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Jodi No.1
- 2002 - Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
- 2003 - Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role for Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Other Awards
Won
- 1995 - Star Screen Award Special Jury Award for Coolie No. 1
- 1998 - Lux Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Dulhe Raja
- 1998 - Special Videocon Screen award from Jury for overall performance[28]
- 1999 - Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
- 2000 - Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for Haseena Maan Jaayegi
- 2002 - IIFA Best Comedian Award for Jodi No.1[29]
- 2007 - "Excellent Comic Actor" Award at the Star Gold Comedy Honors[30][31]
- 2007 - Most Stylish Comeback Award at the MTV Lycra Style Awards[32]
- 2008 - Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards, "NDTV Imagine Best Jodi of the Year 2007" along with Salman Khan.[33]
- 2008 - Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male for Partner
- 2008 - IIFA Best Comedian Award for Partner
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ilzaam | Ajay Sharma/Vijay | Debut |
| Duty | Dev Pratap Sharma | ||
| Tan-Badan | Ravi Pratap | ||
| Love 86 | Vikram Doshi | ||
| Sadaa Suhagan | Ravi | ||
| 1987 | Mera Lahoo | Govinda Singh | |
| Marte Dam Tak | Jai | ||
| Khudgarz | Kumar Saxena | ||
| Dadagiri | Suraj | ||
| Pyaar Karke Dekho | Ravi Kumar | ||
| Sindoor | Ravi | ||
| 1988 | Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Iqbal Ali | |
| Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Deepak Malhotra | ||
| Hatya | Sagar | ||
| Halaal Ki Kamai | Kabir Khanna | ||
| Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Amar Dhanraj | ||
| Dariya Dil | Ravi | ||
| Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Amar | ||
| Pyaar Mohabbat | Raj | ||
| Shiv Shakti | Shakti | ||
| Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | Hero | ||
| 1989 | Aakhri Baazi | Ram Kumar | |
| Jung Baaz | Arjun Srivastav | ||
| Do Qaidi | Kanu | ||
| Paap Ka Ant | Abhishek Mhatre | ||
| Gentleman | Hari/Om | ||
| Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii | |||
| Billoo Badshah | Vijay | ||
| Gair Kanooni | Om Narayan | ||
| Farz Ki Jung | Vishal | ||
| Dost Garibon Ka | Vijay/Barkat Ali | ||
| Asmaan Se Ooncha | Vikram Malik (Vicky) | ||
| Gharana | Ravi Mehra | ||
| Sachai Ki Taqat | Sagar Singh | ||
| Taaqatwar | John D'Mello | ||
| Teri Payal Mere Geet | Premi | ||
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Arjun 'Munna' | |
| Swarg | Krishna | ||
| Apmaan Ki Aag | Vikrant 'Vicky' Narayan Singh | ||
| Izzatdaar | Vijay | ||
| Kali Ganga | Govinda | ||
| Khatarnaak | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Naya Khoon | Dr. Anand | ||
| Raeeszada | |||
| Taqdeer Ka Tamasha | Satya | ||
| Awaargi | Dhiren Kumar | Critically acclaimed role | |
| 1991 | Hum | Vijay | |
| Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Ajit 'Munna' Singh | ||
| Bhabhi | Amar/Nakadram | ||
| Karz Chukana Hai | Ravi | ||
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan | |
| Baaz | Deva | ||
| Jaan Se Pyaara | Inspector Jai/Sunder | Double Role | |
| Zulm Ki Hukumat | Pratap Kohli | ||
| Radha Ka Sangam | Govinda | ||
| 1993 | Aankhen | Vijay (Bunnu) / Gaurishankar | Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| Muqabla | Havaldar Suraj | ||
| Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Suraj Kumar | ||
| Aadmi Khilona Hai | Sharad Verma | ||
| Prateeksha | Raja | ||
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Sagar | |
| Andaz Apna Apna | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Raja Babu | |||
| Khuddar | Siddanth Suri | ||
| Dulaara | Raja | ||
| Bhagyawan | Amar | ||
| Beta Ho To Aisa | Raju | ||
| Prem Shakti | Gangwa/Krishna | ||
| Aag | Birju/Raju | ||
| Brahma | Suraj | ||
| 1995 | Gambler | Dayashankar Pandey | |
| Rock Dancer | Himself | Guest appearance | |
| Hathkadi | Suraj Chauhan/Rajnikant | ||
| Andolan | Aniket | ||
| Kismat | Ajay | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | Raju | Star Screen Award Special Jury Award Nominated - Filmfare Best Actor Award |
|
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Shyamsunder | Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Actor Filmfare Special Award |
| Chhote Sarkar | Amar/Rohit | ||
| Zordaar | Ravi | ||
| Maahir | Bhola | ||
| Apne Dam Par | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Rajesh Malhotra | |
| Kaun Rokega Mujhe | |||
| Deewana Mastana | Bunnu | Nominated - Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
| Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Sagar | ||
| Agnichakra | Amar | ||
| Loha | Govinda | ||
| Banarasi Babu | Gopi | ||
| Naseeb | Krishna Prasad | ||
| Dil Deewana Maane Na | |||
| Bhoot Bhungla | Dewan | ||
| 1998 | Achanak | Arjun | |
| Dulhe Raja | Raja | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
| Aunty No. 1 | Gopi/Kanaklakshmi | ||
| Maharaja | Kohinoor Karan | ||
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Pyare Mohan/Chhote Miyan | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role Nominated - Filmfare Best Actor Award |
|
| Pardesi Babu | Raju Pardesi | ||
| 1999 | Anari No.1 | Rahul Saxena /Raja | Double Role |
| Rajaji | Rajaji | ||
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Monu | Filmfare Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role |
|
| Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Rahul Malhotra | ||
| 2000 | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | Ganga | |
| Shikari | Om Srivastav/Mahendra Pratap Singh | Nominated - Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Kunwara | Raju | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| Beti No. 1 | Bharat Bhatnagar | ||
| Joru Ka Ghulam | Raja | ||
| Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Raju/Mummy/Daddy/Sweety/Dada/Dadi | Six Roles | |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Bhishma | |
| Albela | Rocky Hiranandani | ||
| Censor | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Jodi No.1 | Veeru | IIFA Best Comedian Award Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
|
| Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Prem | ||
| Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Raj Malhotra | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Sunder | |
| Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan | Double Role | |
| Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Raj Oberoi | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Pappu | ||
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Tara | |
| Raja Bhaiya | Raja Bhaiya | ||
| Three Roses | Himself | Tamil Film - Guest appearance | |
| 2005 | Ssukh | Chandraprakash Sharma | |
| Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Raja/Vicky | ||
| 2006 | Sandwich | Shekhar/Vicky/Sher Singh | Double Role |
| Bhagam Bhag | Babla | One of the biggest hit of the year | |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Ajay | |
| Partner | Bhaskar Diwakar Chowdahry | IIFA Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male |
|
| Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | Karan/Bobby Singh/Sher Khan | ||
| Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Bobby Arora | |
| Humsey Hai Jahaan | |||
| 2009 | Chal Chala Chal | Deepak | |
| Life Partner | Jeet Oberoi | ||
| Do Knot Disturb | Raj | ||
| Wanted | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Raavan | Vijay Kumar | |
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | Sanjeev Srivastav | |
| Loot | Pandit | ||
| Delhi Safari | Bajrangi (voice) | 3D Animation film | |
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | ||
| Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai | Pappu | Delayed | |
| Run Bhola Run | Delayed | ||
| Afra Tafri | Under Production | ||
| Avatar | Filming[34] | ||
| 2014 | Kill Dil | Pre-production |
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