Govinda
Known for
Govinda, born in Mumbai in 1963, is one of the defining stars of Hindi popular cinema in the nineties. Known for his rubber-limbed dancing and impeccable comic timing, he became the biggest name in a stream of hits directed by David Dhawan, including Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). He extended his appeal into the 2000s with the buddy comedy Partner (2007), before slowing down and later serving briefly in the Indian Parliament. Even after his box office peak, he remains a benchmark of Bollywood comic-hero charisma, admired for a work ethic and a dance style that generations of stars have tried to emulate.
Govinda
128 Movies
1 Series
Govinda, born in Mumbai in 1963, is one of the defining stars of Hindi popular cinema in the nineties. Known for his rubber-limbed dancing and impeccable comic timing, he became the biggest name in a stream of hits directed by David Dhawan, including Coolie No. 1 (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). He extended his appeal into the 2000s with the buddy comedy Partner (2007), before slowing down and later serving briefly in the Indian Parliament. Even after his box office peak, he remains a benchmark of Bollywood comic-hero charisma, admired for a work ethic and a dance style that generations of stars have tried to emulate.
Movies
Plays Raj Malhotra
Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta
2001
Plays Special Appearance in "Jalwa" Song
Wanted
2009
Plays Armaan Malik
Happy Ending
2014
Plays Krishna
Swarg
1990
Plays Rahul Kumar
Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain
1999
Plays Pandit
Loot
2011
Plays Rajeev
Salaam-e-Ishq
2007
Plays Bhaskar Diwakar Chaudhry
Partner
2007
Plays Raju Sachdeva
Kunwara
2000
Plays Karan
Shola Aur Shabnam
1992
Plays Bajrangi (voice)
Delhi Safari
2012
Plays Gopi
Aunty No. 1
1998
Plays Inspector Pyare Mohan Bhargava / Chote Miyan
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
1998
Plays Jai
Marte Dam Tak
1987
Plays Babla
Bhagam Bhag
2006
Plays Raja / Vicky
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen
2005
Plays Ravi
Dariya Dil
1988
Plays Sanjeevani Kumar
Raavan
2010
Plays Major Pratap Panikar
Holiday
2014
Plays Iqbal Ali
Jeete Hain Shaan Se
1988
Plays Raju Pardesi
Pardesi Babu
1998
Plays Bunnu / Gaurishankar
Aankhen
1993
Plays Monu
Haseena Maan Jaayegi
1999
Plays Tara
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah: By Hook or by Crook
2003
Plays Raja Babu
Raja Babu
1994
Plays Vijay Malhotra
Hum
1991
Plays Ganga
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai
2000
Plays Rajesh Malhotra 'Raju'
Hero No. 1
1997
Plays John D'Mello
Taaqatwar
1989
Plays Ravi Verma
Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni
1989
Plays Vinay
Tohfa Mohabbat Ka
1988
Plays Happy
Naughty @ 40
2011
Plays Bhaiyaji
Kill Dil
2014
Plays Kohinoor Karan
Maharaja
1998
Plays Dhiren Kumar
Awaargi
1990
Plays Arjun
Achanak
1998
Plays Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan
Waah! Tera Kya Kehna
2002
Plays Veeru
Jodi No. 1
2001
Plays Aniket
Andolan
1995
Plays Amar Dhanraj
Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani
1988
Plays Suraj / Rajnikanth
Haathkadi
1995
Plays Bhimsha
Aamdani Atthanni Kharcha Rupaiya
2001
Plays Prem
Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya
2001
Plays Kanu
Do Qaidi
1989
Plays Raj Malhotra
Hadh Kar Di Aapne
2000
Plays Raju
Coolie No. 1
1995
Plays Pappu
Chalo Ishq Ladaaye
2002
Plays Jeet Oberoi
Life Partner
2009
Plays Bobby P. Arora
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai
2008
Plays Vishal
Farz Ki Jung
1989
Latest Trailers
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Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Full Filmography
Rangeela Raja
Vijendra Pratap Singh/Ajay Pratap Singh
2019
Film
FryDay
Gagan
2018
Film
Hey Bro
Special Appearance in "Birju" Song
2015
Film
Happy Ending
Armaan Malik
2014
Film
Kill Dil
Bhaiyaji
2014
Film
Holiday
Major Pratap Panikar
2014
Film
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self · 3 episodes
2013–
TV
Deewana Main Deewana
Basant
2013
Film
Delhi Safari
Bajrangi (voice)
2012
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Govinda and where are they from?
Govinda is 62 years old, born on December 21, 1963 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What are the most famous roles of Govinda?
Govinda is best known for roles in Om Shanti Om, Andaz Apna Apna, Holiday.
How many movies has Govinda been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Govinda has appeared in 128 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Govinda's first movie?
The career of Govinda began with Love 86 (1986).
What is Govinda's most recent movie or series?
Govinda's most recent release is Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle, which premiered on September 25, 2025.
Govinda
1963-12-21 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Govinda ( born Govind Arun Ahuja, 21 December 1963) is a Filmfare award-winning Indian actor and politician. He has appeared in over 120 Hindi language films. At the start of his career, his acting and dancing skills gained him widespread attention among film viewers. He later gained worldwide fame as a Bollywood icon through comedy films such as Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Partner.
He was 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, after defeating Ram Naik of the Bharatiya Janata Party. In the 2009 General Elections, he opted out of politics to concentrate more on films. However he continues to have political favor from Congress Party. His constituency was succeeded by Sanjay Nirupam (also from Congress).
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.Govinda, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.