Govinda filmography
This is the filmography of Govinda (born Govind Arun Ahuja[1] on 21 December 1963[2]), an Indian actor and a former politician. Govinda has received twelve Filmfare Awards nominations winning two Filmfare Awards including a Special Jury Award and he has also won four Zee Cine Awards .
Making his debut in Ilzaam in 1986, he has appeared in over 140 Hindi films of the Bollywood industry. In June 1999, Govinda was voted as the tenth greatest star of stage or screen of the last thousand years by BBC News Online users.[3]
In 1980s he appeared in films of variety of genres such as family drama, action and romantic. In 1990s, he gained recognition as a comic actor after playing a mischievous young NCC cadet in the romantic movie Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) opposite the late Divya Bharti. He played leading roles in several commercially successful comedy films in the 1990s such as Aankhen(1993), Raja Babu(1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). He received the Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jayegi and Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural. He has successfully played dual roles in several movies like Gentleman (1989), Jaan Se Pyaara (1992), Aankhen (1993), Hathkadi (1995), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Anari No.1 (1999), Waah! Tera Kya Kehna (2002) and Sandwich (2006) .[4]
Govinda's biggest hit film so far is Partner. 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.[5] The film was declared a "Blockbuster hit at box office". Govinda won many awards for his performance in Partner including an IIFA Best Comedian Award and a Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male.
In addition to film acting, he is a member of the Indian National Congress Party. He was elected as the seventh Member of Parliament for the Mumbai North Constituency of Maharashtra, India in the 14th Lok Sabha elections in 2004,[6] after defeating Ram Naik of the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the 2009 General Elections, he opted out of politics to concentrate more on films. His constituency was succeeded by Sanjay Nirupam (also from Congress).
Films
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As actor
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Love 86 | Vikram Doshi | |
| 1986 | Ilzaam | Ajay Sharma/Vijay | Debut |
| 1986 | Tan-Badan | Ravi Pratap | |
| 1986 | Sadaa Suhagan | Ravi | |
| 1986 | Duty | ||
| 1987 | Dadagiri | Suraj | |
| 1987 | Pyaar Karke Dekho | Ravi Kumar | |
| 1987 | Mera Lahoo | Govinda Singh | |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Jai | |
| 1987 | Khudgarz | Kumar Saxena | |
| 1987 | Sindoor | Ravi | |
| 1988 | Shiv Shakti | Shakti | |
| 1988 | Dariya Dil | Ravi | |
| 1988 | Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Amar | |
| 1988 | Pyaar Mohabbat | Raj | |
| 1988 | Hatya | Sagar | |
| 1988 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Amar Dhanraj | |
| 1988 | Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | Hero | |
| 1988 | Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Iqbal Ali | |
| 1988 | Halaal Ki Kamai | Kabir Khanna | |
| 1988 | Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Deepak Malhotra | |
| 1988 | Mera Imaan | Unknown | Unreleased |
| 1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat | Sagar Singh | |
| 1989 | Dost Garibon Ka | Vijay/Barkat Ali | |
| 1989 | Do Qaidi | Kanu | |
| 1989 | Asmaan Se Ooncha | Vikram Malik (Vicky) | |
| 1989 | Farz Ki Jung | Vishal | |
| 1989 | Gair Kanooni | Om Narayan | |
| 1989 | Billoo Badshah | Vijay | |
| 1989 | Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii | Ravi Verma | |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | John D'Mello | |
| 1989 | Jung Baaz | Arjun Srivastav | |
| 1989 | Gharana | Ravi Mehra | |
| 1989 | Gentleman | Hari/Om | Double Role |
| 1989 | Paap Ka Ant | Abhishek Mhatre | a |
| 1989 | Aakhri Baazi | Ram Kumar | |
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Arjun 'Munna' | |
| 1990 | Taqdeer Ka Tamasha | Satya | |
| 1990 | Awaargi | Dhiren Kumar | Critically acclaimed role |
| 1990 | Naya Khoon | Dr. Anand | |
| 1990 | Izzatdaar | Vijay | |
| 1990 | Swarg | Krishna | |
| 1990 | Kali Ganga | Govinda | |
| 1990 | Apmaan Ki Aag | Vikrant 'Vicky' Narayan Singh | |
| 1990 | Paap Ke Dushman | Vijay | |
| 1991 | Hum | Vijay | |
| 1991 | Karz Chukana Hai | Ravi | |
| 1991 | Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Ajit 'Munna' Singh | |
| 1991 | Bhabhi | Amar/Nakadram | |
| 1991 | Raiszaada | Sanjay | |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan | |
| 1992 | Jaan Se Pyaara | Inspector Jai/Sunder | Double Roles |
| 1992 | Radha Ka Sangam | Govinda | |
| 1992 | Zulm Ki Hukumat | Pratap Kohli | |
| 1992 | Naach Govinda Naach | Govinda | |
| 1992 | Baaz | Deva | |
| 1993 | Aankhen | Vijay (Bunnu) / Gaurishankar | Double Role / Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| 1993 | Prateeksha | Raja | |
| 1993 | Muqabla | Havaldar Suraj | |
| 1993 | Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Suraj Kumar | |
| 1993 | Aadmi Khilona Hai | Sharad Verma | |
| 1993 | Bhagyawan | Amar | |
| 1993 | Teri Payal Mere Geet | Premi | |
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Raja Babu | |
| 1994 | Dulaara | Raja | |
| 1994 | Prem Shakti | Gangwa/Krishna | |
| 1994 | Khuddar | Siddanth Suri | |
| 1994 | Ekka Raja Rani | Sagar | |
| 1994 | Aag | Birju/Raju | |
| 1994 | Brahma | Suraj | |
| 1994 | Beta Ho To Aisa | Raju | |
| 1994 | Andaz Apna Apna | Himself | Special appearance |
| 1995 | Andolan | Aniket | |
| 1995 | Hathkadi | Suraj Chauhan/Rajnikant | Double Role |
| 1995 | Kismat | Ajay | |
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 | Raju | Star Screen Award Special Jury Award Nominated - Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 1995 | The Gambler | Dayashankar Pandey | |
| 1996 | Apne Dam Par | Himself | Special appearance |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Shyamsunder | Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Actor Filmfare Special Award |
| 1996 | Maahir | Bhola | |
| 1996 | Zordaar | Ravi | |
| 1996 | Chhote Sarkar | Amar/Rohit | |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Rajesh Malhotra | |
| 1997 | Agnichakra | Amar | |
| 1997 | Banarasi Babu | Gopi | |
| 1997 | Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Sagar | |
| 1997 | Loha | Govinda | |
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Bunnu | Nominated - Filmfare Best Actor Award |
| 1997 | Naseeb | Krishna Prasad | |
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | Gopi/Kanaklakshmi | |
| 1998 | Achanak | Arjun | |
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | Raja | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role |
| 1998 | Maharaja | Kohinoor Karan | |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Pyare Mohan/Chhote Miyan | Double Role / Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role Nominated - Filmfare Best Actor Award Special Videocon Screen award from Jury |
| 1998 | Pardesi Babu | Raju Pardesi | |
| 1999 | Anari No.1 | Rahul Saxena /Raja | Double Role |
| 1999 | Rajaji | Rajaji | |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Monu/Chachaji | Filmfare Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role |
| 1999 | Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Rahul Malhotra | |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Raju/Mummy/Daddy/Sweety/Dada/Dadi | Six Roles |
| 2000 | Joru Ka Ghulam | Raja | |
| 2000 | Kunwara | Raju | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 2000 | Shikari | Om Srivastav/Mahendra Pratap Singh | Nominated - Filmfare Best Villain Award |
| 2000 | Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | Ganga | |
| 2000 | Beti No. 1 | Bharat Bhatnagar | |
| 2001 | Censor | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | Veeru | IIFA Best Comedian Award Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 2001 | Albela | Rocky Hiranandani | |
| 2001 | Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Prem | |
| 2001 | Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Raj Malhotra | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 2001 | Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Bhishma | |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Sunder | |
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Raj Oberoi | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role |
| 2002 | Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan | Double Role |
| 2002 | Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Pappu | |
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Tara | |
| 2003 | Raja Bhaiya (film) | Raja Bhaiya | |
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Raja/Vicky | |
| 2005 | Ssukh | Chandraprakash Sharma | |
| 2006 | Sandwich | Shekhar/Vicky/Sher Singh | Double Role |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Babla | One of the biggest hit of the year |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Raju | |
| 2007 | Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | Karan/Bobby Singh/Sher Khan | |
| 2007 | Partner | Bhaskar Diwakar Chowdahry | IIFA Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Star Gold Excellent Comic Actor Award MTV Lycra Style Most Stylish Comeback Award NDTV Imagine Best Jodi of the Year with Salman Khan |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2008 | Humsey Hai Jahaan | Special appearance | |
| 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Bobby Arora | |
| 2009 | Chal Chala Chal | Deepak | |
| 2009 | Life Partner | Jeet Oberoi | Nominated - IIFA Best Comedian Award |
| 2009 | Wanted | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Raj | |
| 2010 | Raavan | Vijay Kumar | |
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | Sanjeev Srivastav | |
| 2011 | Delhi Safari | Bajrangi (voice) | 3D Animation film |
| 2011 | Loot | Pandit | |
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | Basant | Released After 10 years |
| 2013 | Samadhi | Deputy Inspector General of Police | Bengali debut |
| 2014 | Holiday | Sr. Commanding Officer Pratap | Special Appearance |
| 2014 | Kill Dil | Bhaiyaji | Antagonist, Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2014 | Happy Ending | Armaan | Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2015 | Hey Bro | Special Appearance | |
| 2017 | Jagga Jasoos† | Filming ( Releasing on 7 April 2017) |
Other language films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Three Roses | Himself | Tamil Film - Guest appearance |
| 2013 | Samadhi | Deputy Inspector General of Police | Bengali Debut |
Delayed
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Abhinay Chakra † | Cop | Also producer, (Delayed)[7] |
| TBA | Avatar† | Football Coach | Post-production, (Delayed) |
| TBA | Afra Tafri† | Post-production, (Delayed) | |
| TBA | Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai† | Pappu | Delayed |
| TBA | Run Bhola Run† | Delayed |
As Producer
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Abhinay Chakra† | Cop | Post-production, (Delayed) |
References
- ^ "Celebrities and their Real Names".
- ^ "Happy 50th Birthday Govinda".
- ^ "Bollywood star tops the poll". BBC News. 1 July 1999. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ "Directors double dilemma". 1 July 1999. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
- ^ "indiaglitz.com". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 6 July 2010.
- ^ "Govinda the MP seen seldom in House, constituency". Retrieved 29 May 2010.
- ^ "Govinda Produces, Stars in Action Film 'Abhinay Chakra'".