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Govinda
Govinda
	Govinda in 2008
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
	In office; 2004–2009
Preceded by	Ram Naik
Succeeded by	Sanjay Nirupam
Constituency	Mumbai North
Personal details
Born	Govind Arun Ahuja; 21 December 1963 (age 62); Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Political party	Indian National Congress (2004- 2008)
Spouse(s)	Sunita Ahuja (m. 1987)
Children	2; including Tina Ahuja
Parent(s)	Arun Kumar Ahuja (father); Nirmala Devi (mother)
Relatives	See Govinda family
Residence	Juhu, Mumbai, India
Occupation	Actor; producer; politician; dancer; comedian;
Years active	1986–2019
Nickname(s)	Chi Chi, Hero No. 1

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Govind Arun Ahuja (born 21 December 1963), known mononymously as Govinda, is an Indian actor, comedian, dancer, and former politician who is known his work in Hindi-language films.

Govinda was famous for his slapstick performances and dancing skills. As such, Govinda has received 12 Filmfare Award nominations and won two Filmfare Special Award and a Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. Govinda's first film was 1986's Ilzaam, and has appeared in over 165 Hindi films since. In June 1999, he was voted the tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in last thousand years by BBC News Online poll.^[9]

Starting out as an action and dancing hero in the 1980s, his earlier box-office hits include Ilzaam (1986), Love 86 (1986), Hatya (1988), Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988), Do Qaidi (1989), and Hum (1991). However, Govinda would go on to reinvent himself as a comedy hero in the 1990s after his role as a mischievous young NCC cadet in the 1992 romance Shola Aur Shabnam. Following his comedy debut, Govinda had lead roles in several commercially successful comedy films, including Aankhen (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Andolan (1995), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Dulhe Raja (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Anari No.1 (1999) and Jodi No. 1 (2001). He would also receive a Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999) and a Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural (1996).

In the 2000 film Hadh Kar Di Aapne, he played six roles: Raju and his mother, father, sister, grandmother and grandfather. After a series of several unsuccessful films in the 2000s, his later commercial successes include Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007), and Holiday (2014). In 2015, Govinda became a judge on Season 2 of Zee TV's dance-contest program, Dance India Dance Super Moms.^[10]^[11]^[12] The show received the highest TRP of any reality-show opening episode.^[13]

Govinda was a member of the Parliament of India from 2004 to 2009. As part of the Indian National Congress, he was elected the 7th member of parliament for the Mumbai North constituency of Maharashtra, India in the 14th Lok Sabha elections in 2004,^[14] defeating Ram Naik of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is currently working on a famous and popular Bengali show on Zee Bangla Dance Bangla Dance 2021, Season 11 as Judge which started airing on 22 May 2021.

Biography

Early life

Govinda was born on 21 December 1963 to former actor Aroon (alias Arun Kumar Ahuja) and singer-actress Nirmala Devi.^[15]

Govinda's mother hailed from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.^[16] Aroon came to Mumbai from Gujranwala, Punjab which is now in Punjab, Pakistan, to become an actor in the late 1930s. He is best known for appearing in Mehboob Khan's Aurat (1940).^[17] Aroon's professional career as an actor lasted for 15 years, from 1939 to 1954. In these years, he worked as a hero in 30 films. He produced one unsuccessful film which caused financial loss.^[17] The family, living in a bungalow on Mumbai's Carter Road, moved to Virar, a northern Mumbai suburb, where Govinda was born.^[17] The youngest of 6 children,^[18] he was given the pet name "Chi Chi," meaning "little finger" in Punjabi.^[18]^[19]

Personal life

A smiling Govinda and his daughter, wearing sunglasses — Govinda with his daughter, Tina Ahuja, at a Bright Advertising Awards announcement

His brother, Kirti Kumar, is an actor, producer, director and singer. His sister, Kaamini Khanna, is a writer, music director, and singer. Govinda's uncle Anand Singh (assistant to director Hrishikesh Mukherjee), introduced him in Tan-Badan. Singh's sister-in-law, Sunita Munjal, fell in love with Govinda at this time, and they were married on 11 March 1987, with their marriage remaining a secret for four years.^[20] They have two children: daughter Tina Ahuja and son Yashvardhan. Tina made her Bollywood debut in the 2015 Second Hand Husband.

Govinda has six nephews and two nieces in the entertainment industry: actors Vinay Anand, Krishna Abhishek, Aryan, Arjun Singh, Ragini Khanna, Amit Khanna, Aarti Singh and director Janmendra Kumar Ahuja (alias Dumpy). Govinda's brother-in-law, Devendra Sharma, has appeared in several Hindi films.

He believes in superstitions.^[21]^[22]

Govinda was seriously injured on 5 January 1994 while travelling to a studio for the shooting of Khuddar. The actor's car collided with another car, and he sustained head injuries. Although he was bleeding profusely, Govinda did not cancel the shoot; after seeing a doctor, he worked until midnight.^[23]^[24]^[25]

Acting career

1986–90: Debut and breakthrough

Three smiling men — Left to right, David Dhawan, Govinda and Chunky Pandey at a birthday party for Bobby Deol

After Govinda received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Vartak College, Vasai, his father suggested a career in films. Around this time, Govinda saw the film Disco Dancer; afterwards, he practiced for hours and circulated a promotional VHS cassette. He was offered jobs in a fertilizer commercial and an Allwyn ad.

He was offered the role of Abhimanyu in the popular mythological serial Mahabharat (1988 TV series) during its casting and he even had auditioned for it, but soon he bagged his first Bollywood film. His first lead role was in Tan-Badan opposite Khushbu, directed by his uncle Anand. Govinda began shooting for his next film, Love 86, in June 1985.^[26] His first release was Ilzaam (1986) which was a box office success, soon followed by another hit Love 86 that same year.

He went on to star in many films of various genres between 1987 and 1989 including the family dramas Khudgarz (1987), Dariya Dil (1988), Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1988) and action and drama films including Hatya (1988), Marte Dam Tak (1987), Jeete Hain Shaan Se (1988) and Jung Baaz (1989). Govinda worked with David Dhawan for the first time in the 1989 action film Taaqatwar and worked with Rajinikanth and Sridevi in Gair Kanooni that same year.

1990–99: Critical and commercial success

Govinda and Anil Kapoor shake hands, as Govinda's wife looks on — Anil Kapoor, Govinda and his wife at the 2014 IIFA

In 1990, Govinda starred in the cult classic Awaargi, with Anil Kapoor and Meenakshi Sheshadri. Swarg and Maha-Sangram co-starring Vinod Khanna, Aditya Pancholi and Madhuri Dixit were also successful. In 1991, he appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Rajnikanth in the hit film Hum. In 1992 he appeared in Zulm Ki Hukumat, an Indian version of The Godfather, and David Dhawan's Shola Aur Shabnam opposite actress Divya Bharti. His successful collaboration with Dhawan continued with Aankhen, the highest-grossing film of 1993. He and Dhawan would make several successful comedy films which included: Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Banarasi Babu (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Hero No. 1 (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998) and Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999). The actor sang in some of his films: "Meri Pant Bhi Sexy" in Dulaara and "Gori Gori" in Shola Aur Shabnam. Dhawan and other directors frequently cast him with actresses such as Karishma Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Raveena Tandon during this decade.

2000–05: Slump and break from films

Govinda and Akshay Kumar holding an English flag — Govinda (left) with Akshay Kumar on the set of *Bhagam Bhag*

Govinda's career had a setback during the early 2000s after a series of commercially unsuccessful films. His only major hit film during the early 2000s was Jodi No. 1 (2001). His other films,^[27]^[28] Hadh Kar Di Aapne,^[29] Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta^[30] and Ek Aur Ek Gyarah were moderately successful. Although the actor was nominated for Filmfare Awards for Best Performance in a Comic Role for, Jodi No.1, Kyo Kii..., and Akhiyon Se Goli Maare.

He played comedy roles criweb|url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/6682/index.html |title=Shikari : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh |website=Indiafm.com |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref> He turned down roles in Taal, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Devdas, all of which were successful.^[31]

Govinda then joined the Indian National Congress. He won a seat in Parliament from Mumbai North by defeating five-time MP Ram Naik, a former Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, by over 50,000 votes in the 2004 general election.

The actor took a break from films during the period of 2003 to 2005. He had no new film releases in 2004 and 2005, although some of his delayed films were released during this time, (such as 2005's Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen and Ssukh— produced by Govinda and directed by his brother, Kirti Kumar and 2006's Sandwich) which were box office failures.

2006–09: Comeback

Govinda in a black satin shirt with Amrita Rao, a young actress — Govinda with Amrita Rao at a *Life Partner* party

Govinda made a comeback to films in late 2006 with the comedy Bhagam Bhag (directed by Priyadarshan), in which he appeared with Akshay Kumar and Lara Dutta. It was Govinda and Kumar's first film together.

His first release of 2007 was director Nikhil Advani's big-budget drama, Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love. The all-star cast also included Shannon Esra, Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Akshaye Khanna, Ayesha Takia, John Abraham, Vidya Balan, Sohail Khan and Isha Koppikar. Govinda played Raju, a taxi driver who helps the Caucasian Stephanie (Shannon Esra) who is frantically trying to find her lover. Raju eventually falls in love with her. Although the film was a box office disappointment, Govinda's performance was praised.^[32]

His second release that year was a comedy directed by David Dhawan Partner co-starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta. The film grossed ₹300,000,000 in India during its opening week, the second-highest domestic opening-week gross for an Indian film at that time.^[33] Govinda won several 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. The previously made Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega was directed by his nephew Janmendra alias Dumpy, who was 17 years of age at that time.^{[citation needed]} Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega released in 2007 and did poorly at the box office. The film also introduced two of Govinda's nephews, Krishna Abhishek and Vinay Anand. Govinda also appeared in the song "Deewangi Deewangi", from Om Shanti Om starring ShahRukh Khan.

In 2008 Govinda appeared in Money Hai Toh Honey Hai, directed by Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Acharya, which was a box office failure. This was followed by a TK Rajeev Kumar directed comedy, Chal Chala Chal. Govinda's performance was praised, and the film was successful. That year Salman Khan invited Dhawan and Govinda on his show, 10 Ka Dum, to celebrate the success of Partner.

The following year he played a lawyer in the hit, Life Partner, and his performance was praised by the critics.^[34] Govinda rejoined Dhawan and Vashu Bhagnani for Do Knot Disturb; despite good reviews from critics, it was unsuccessful at the box office.^[35]

2010–present

In 2010 Govinda appeared in Mani Ratnam's bilingual project, Raavan, with Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai. He played a Forest Ministry employee who takes Vikram's character through the woods in search of a wanted criminal. Govinda denied reports that his character was a contemporary version of Hanuman,^[36] and his performance in the minor role was praised.^[37]^[38]^[39]

In 2011 he appeared in Jagmohan Mundhra's adult comedy, Naughty @ 40. Although the film received negative reviews, Govinda's performance was appreciated.^[40] He also appeared in Rajnish Thakur's comedy, Loot, and voiced Bajrangi the monkey for Nikhil Advani's animated Delhi Safari.

In 2013 Govinda co-starred with Priyanka Chopra in K. C. Bokadia's box office failure, Deewana Main Deewana, which had been made about ten years earlier. The film, a Hindi remake of the Tamil film Priyamudan, was directed by Vincent Selva; Govinda's performance as a villain was praised.^[41] He made his Bengali debut as a deputy inspector general of police in Dipak Sanyal's Samadhi, co-starring Gracy Singh and Sayali Bhagat, another box office failure.^[42]

Many people onstage — Govinda (second from right) with Johny Lever (extreme left) at ICFPA concert in 2013

In 2014 Govinda appeared in A.R. Murugadoss's Holiday, starring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha.^[43] This was the second collaboration of Govinda and Akshay Kumar after Bhagam Bhag.

Three years after his last starring role he starred in Yash Raj Film's Kill Dil, directed by Shaad Ali, with Ranveer Singh, Parineeti Chopra and Ali Zafar.^[44] Govinda last played an antagonist in 2000's Shikari. In the film posters, he posed with a gun.^[45]^[46]^[47]^[48] The trailer was released on 18 September 2014.^[49]^[50]^[51]^[52]^[53] The trailer was appreciated by Amitabh Bachchan. ^[54]^[55]^[56]^[57] The film was released on 14 November 2014; although Kill Dil was not a commercial success, Govinda's performance was praised by critics.^[58]

He played a superstar in Happy Ending with Saif Ali Khan and Ileana D'Cruz,^[59] his first appearance with Khan. Its trailer was released on 9 October 2014.^[60]^[61]^[62]^[63] The film was released on 21 November 2014; it was a box office failure, but Govinda's performance was praised.^[64]

In 2015 Govinda appeared in Hey Bro, starring Nupur Sharma and Ganesh Acharya.^[65]

In 2017, Govinda was seen as a cop in his home production Aa Gaya Hero, which was directed by Deepankar Senapati. The film also stars former Miss World Richa Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Murali Sharma, Makarand Deshpande and Harish Kumar.^[66] Aa Gaya Hero will be Govinda's third home production, after Hatya and Ssukh.^[67] It was released on 17 March 2017. The film was not successful at the box office. He will next be seen alongside Varun Sharma in Fry Day.^[68]

He appeared as Judge in Zee Bangla 's Dance Bangla Dance in its Grand Finale in 2016 and 2018.

From 22 May he has appear again as Judge for all episodes in Zee Bangla 's Dance Bangla Dance ^[69]

Acting collaborations

See caption — Govinda with Sanjay Dutt (left) at the launch of the book, *Mr And Mrs Dutt*

Govinda and Juhi Chawla, seated at a table — Govinda with Juhi Chawla at the 2014 Indian Princess finals

Govinda has worked with Shakti Kapoor in 42 films. They last performed together in Rangeela Raja. He has worked with Kader Khan in 41 films. Govinda and Khan were last seen together in Deewana Main Deewana, which was released almost 10 years after it was filmed.

Govinda and Johnny Lever have appeared in 22 films, with Lever primarily playing comic roles. Govinda has made 14 films with Satish Kaushik; they last appeared together in 2009's Do Knot Disturb. Govinda has made 14 films with Paresh Rawal.

Political career

In 2004, Govinda joined the Congress Party and was elected to the Lok Sabha (the lower house of the Indian parliament) from Mumbai by 50,000 votes over the five-term incumbent.^[70]

During the elections, he said his agenda would be prawaas (transportation), swasthya (health) and gyaan (education). In the field of transportation, he claimed 80% credit for the quadrupling of the Borivali-Virar section of the Western Railway zone. According to official sources, he made some efforts in the fields of health and education. The Thane district collector said in an interview that Govinda had committed money from his "local area development fund" (allocated to each MP by the government) to construct anganwadis and solve drinking-water problems in Vasai and Virar but administrative approval was delayed.^{[citation needed]}

Resignation

Govinda's film-star status could explain his inaccessibility to his constituents, but not his absence from parliament. During his tenure as the Member of Parliament, Govinda was usually absent when the Lok Sabha was in session and he was severely criticised for inactivity.^[71] At the same time, he continued his film career while he was serving as an MP. Indeed, his career witnessed a comeback of sorts in 2007, after the release of Partner. He was pilloried in the press for the combination of continuing to act in films while being generally absent from parliament, and inaccessible to his constituents. On 20 January 2008, Govinda decided to leave politics and concentrate on his Bollywood acting career.^[72]

Later Govinda said that he wasted his time by joining politics and it affected badly his films.^[73]

Controversy

In January 2008, Govinda slapped a struggling actor, Santosh Rai, on the set of Money Hai Toh Honey Hai at Filmistan Studio in Mumbai. On 5 February 2009, Rai filed a complaint against Govinda, accusing him of assault and crime, in the Borivali Magistrate Court. In 2013, the court ruled against Rai.^[74]^[75] In 2014, Rai took his case to the Supreme Court, saying that he had come to Mumbai to become an actor, and felt very humiliated when he was slapped by Govinda. According to Rai, he had contested the case for six years and had spent ₹500,000–600,000 on attorney fees. Since the actor did not apologise, he was more determined to fight him in court.^[76]^[77]^[78] In December 2015, the Supreme Court asked Govinda to apologise to Rai for slapping him and settle the whole matter out of the court immediately in the span of two weeks. The actor said that he "respects" the court's decision, and will decide when he receives it in writing.^[79]^[80]

Music career and collaborations

Govinda has worked with music directors Anand Milind and Anand Raj Anand and playback singer Udit Narayan. Narayan has sung more than 100 songs for Govinda in more than 50 films, the greatest number of films and songs he has sung for a particular actor. Other singers associated with Govinda include Kishore Kumar, Amit Kumar, Kumar Sanu, Vinod Rathod, Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Sonu Nigam. Also, his elder brother Kirti Kumar has sung 2 songs for him. In the film Farz Ki Jung (1989) there was a popular song "Phool Ka Shabab Kya, Husn Mahatab Kya..." which was sung by Late Mohammed Rafi picturized on Govinda.

His first album, Govinda, was released in 1998.^[81] In November 2013 Govinda released his second album, Gori Tere Naina, with actress Pooja Bose. Govinda also wrote lyrics.

Filmography

Accolades, awards and nominations

Govinda with five other men onstage — Govinda (second from right) at the 2012 Mother Teresa Awards

Govinda and three other people, standing on a red carpet — (l-r) Govinda, Genelia D'Souza, Tusshar Kapoor, Prachi Desai at a special screening of *Life Partner*

In 1999, Govinda was voted the world's tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in a BBC News Online poll.^[82] In July 2016, he was recognised as Actor of the Decade at the India Leadership Conclave in Mumbai.^[83]

Govinda has received 12 Filmfare Award nominations and 4 Zee Cine Awards. He has also received a Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999) and a Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural (1996).

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↑ "Bollywood star tops the poll". News.bbc.co.uk.
↑ Govinda and daughter Narmada awarded – Entertainment. Mid-day.com (2 July 2016). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.

External links

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Govinda at Bollywood Hungama

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v t e Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role
1967–1980	Mehmood (1967) Om Prakash (1968) Johnny Walker (1969) Mehmood (1970) I. S. Johar (1971) Mehmood (1972) Paintal (1973) Asrani (1974) Mehmood (1975) Deven Verma (1976) Asrani (1977) Paintal (1978) Deven Verma (1979) Utpal Dutt (1980)
1981–2000	Keshto Mukherjee (1981) Utpal Dutt (1982) Deven Verma (1983) Utpal Dutt (1984) Ravi Baswani (1985) Amjad Khan (1986) no award (1987) no award (1988) no award (1989) Anupam Kher – Satish Kaushik (1990) Kader Khan (1991) Anupam Kher (1992) Anupam Kher (1993) Anupam Kher (1994) Shakti Kapoor (1995) Anupam Kher (1996) Satish Kaushik (1997) Johnny Lever (1998) Johnny Lever (1999) Govinda (2000)
2001–2007	Paresh Rawal (2001) Saif Ali Khan (2002) Paresh Rawal (2003) Sanjay Dutt (2004) Saif Ali Khan (2005) Akshay Kumar (2006) Arshad Warsi (2007)

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-{{Use Indian English|date=February 2021}}
+{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
-{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
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 | name                = Govinda
-| nickname            = Chi Chi, Hero No.1<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cosmopolitan.in/celebrity/a9883/we-bet-you-didnt-know-these-20-bollywood-pet-names/ |title=20 Bollywood Stars and their nick names revealed |work=Cosmopolitian |access-date=15 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730112908/http://www.cosmopolitan.in/celebrity/a9883/we-bet-you-didnt-know-these-20-bollywood-pet-names/ |archive-date=30 July 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
+| nickname            = Chi Chi, Hero No. 1<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.cosmopolitan.in/celebrity/a9883/we-bet-you-didnt-know-these-20-bollywood-pet-names/ |title=20 Bollywood Stars and their nick names revealed |work=Cosmopolitian |access-date=15 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730112908/http://www.cosmopolitan.in/celebrity/a9883/we-bet-you-didnt-know-these-20-bollywood-pet-names/ |archive-date=30 July 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
-| image               = Govinda snapped at trailer launch of the film Fry Day (cropped).jpg
+| image               = Govinda still11.jpg
 | imagesize           =
-| caption             = Govinda in 2018
+| caption             = Govinda in 2008
 | office              = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
 | constituency        = [[Mumbai North (Lok Sabha Constituency)|Mumbai North]]
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 | successor           = [[Sanjay Nirupam]]
 | birth_name          = Govind Arun Ahuja
-| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1963|12|21}}<ref>{{cite web|last1=K. Jha|first1=Subhash|authorlink1=Subhash K. Jha|title=Govinda turns 50|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5931|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=21 April 2016|date=21 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Birthday special quiz: How well do you know Govinda?|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/birthday-special-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-govinda/15856151|website=[[Mid Day]]|accessdate=21 April 2016|date=21 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharma|first1=Dhriti |title='Hero No 1' Govinda turns 51!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/hero-no-1-govinda-turns-51_1518225.html|website=[[Zee News]]|accessdate=21 April 2016|date=21 December 2014}}</ref>
+| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1963|12|21}}<ref>{{cite web|last1=K. Jha|first1=Subhash|author-link1=Subhash K. Jha|title=Govinda turns 50|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5931|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=21 April 2016|date=21 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Birthday special quiz: How well do you know Govinda?|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/birthday-special-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-govinda/15856151|website=[[Mid-Day]]|access-date=21 April 2016|date=21 December 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Sharma|first1=Dhriti |title='Hero No 1' Govinda turns 51!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/celebrity/hero-no-1-govinda-turns-51_1518225.html|website=[[Zee News]]|access-date=21 April 2016|date=21 December 2014}}</ref>
-| birth_place         = [[Bombay]] (present day Virar, Western Suburban Mumbai), [[Maharashtra]], India
+| birth_place         = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
-| citizenship         = Indian
+| party               = [[Indian National Congress]] (2004- 2008) <ref name=O>https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/govinda-joins-congress/209357&ved=2ahUKEwi-ztTw9an1AhVCSWwGHX22CXkQFnoECAUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0sQg6gOmlsjmZPJTKbRrCz</ref><ref name=T>https://m.timesofindia.com/india/govinda-decides-to-quit-politics/articleshow/2714453.cms</ref
-| party               = [[Indian National Congress]]
+>
-| spouse              = {{married|Sunita Ahuja |1987}}
+| spouse              = {{marriage|Sunita Ahuja|1987}}
 | blank1              = Years active
-| data1               = 1986–present
+| data1               = 1986–2019
-| children            = [[Tina Ahuja]]<br />
+| children            = 2; including Tina Ahuja<ref>Lohana, Avinash (28 January 2017) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Govindas-son-Yashvardhan-preparing-to-enter-Bollywood/articleshow/52122449.cms Govinda's son Yashvardhan preparing to enter Bollywood]. ''Times of India''.</ref>
-Yashvardan Ahuja<ref>Lohana, Avinash (28 January 2017) [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Govindas-son-Yashvardhan-preparing-to-enter-Bollywood/articleshow/52122449.cms Govinda's son Yashvardhan preparing to enter Bollywood]. ''Times of India''.</ref>
+| parents             = [[Arun Kumar Ahuja]] (father)<br/>[[Nirmala Devi]] (mother)
-| parents             = [[Arun Kumar Ahuja]]<br />[[Nirmala Devi]]
+| residence           = [[Juhu]], [[Mumbai]], [[India]]
-| residence           = [[Juhu]], [[Mumbai]], India
 | religion            = <!--Must be reliably sourced-->
 | relatives           = See [[List of Hindi film clans#Govinda family|Govinda family]]<ref>[http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2013/oct/241013-govinda-wants-to-see-his-niece-ragini-khannas-punjabi-film.htm Govinda wants to see his niece Ragini Khanna's Punjabi film]. Mid-day.com (24 October 2013). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref>
-| profession          = [[Actor]], [[Film Producer|producer]], [[politician]], [[dance]]r
+| occupation          = {{hlist|Actor|producer|politician|dancer|comedian}}
 | signature           =
-| Notable Work        = Dulhe Raja
+| notable_work        = [[Dulhe Raja]]
 }}
-'''Govind Arun Ahuja''' (born 21 December 1963), known [[mononym]]ously as '''Govinda''' is an [[List of Indian film actors|Indian film actor]], comedian, [[Dance in India|dancer]], and former [[Indian politician|politician]], known best for his work in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi-language films]].
+'''Govind Arun Ahuja''' (born 21 December 1963), known [[mononym]]ously as '''Govinda''', is an [[Indian people|Indian]] actor, comedian, dancer, and former politician who is known his work in [[Hindi cinema|Hindi-language films]].
-Famous for his [[slapstick]] performances and dancing skills, Govinda is considered a mass entertainer and a greatly successful actor in Bollywood. As such, Govinda has received 12 [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] nominations, a [[Filmfare Special Award]], a [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Filmfare Award for Best Comedian]], and 4 [[Zee Cine Awards]]. Govinda's first film was 1986's ''[[Ilzaam]]'', and has appeared in over 165 Hindi films since. In June 1999, he was voted the tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in a [[BBC News Online]] poll.<ref>{{cite news|date=1 July 1999|title=Bollywood star tops the poll|work=BBC News|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/381017.stm|accessdate=4 May 2010}}</ref>
+Govinda was famous for his [[slapstick]] performances and dancing skills.  As such, Govinda has received 12 [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] nominations and won two [[Filmfare Special Award]] and a [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Filmfare Award for Best Comedian]].
+Govinda's first film was 1986's ''[[Ilzaam]]'', and has appeared in over 165 Hindi films since. In June 1999, he was voted the tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in last thousand years by [[BBC News Online]] poll.<ref>{{cite news|date=1 July 1999|title=Bollywood star tops the poll|work=BBC News|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/381017.stm|access-date=4 May 2010}}</ref>
-Starting out as an [[Action hero|action]] and [[Music of Bollywood|dancing]] hero in the 1980s, his earlier [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|box-office]] hits include ''Ilzaam'' (1986), ''[[Love 86]]'' (1986), ''[[Hatya]]'' (1988), ''[[Jeete Hain Shaan Se]]'' (1988), and ''[[Hum (film)|Hum]]'' (1991). However, Govinda would go on to reinvent himself as a comedy hero in the 1990s after his role as a mischievous young [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]] cadet in the 1992 romance ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola Aur Shabnam]]''. Following his comedy debut, Govinda had lead roles in several commercially-successful comedy films, including ''[[Aankhen (1993 film)|Aankhen]]'' (1993), ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'' (1994), ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No. 1]]'' (1995), ''[[Andolan (1995 film)|Andolan]]'' (1995), ''[[Hero No. 1]]'' (1997), ''[[Deewana Mastana]]'' (1997), ''[[Dulhe Raja]]'' (1998), ''[[Bade Miyan Chote Miyan]]'' (1998), ''[[Anari No.1]]'' (1999) and ''[[Jodi No.1|Jodi No. 1]]'' (2001). He would also receive a [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] for ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi|Haseena Maan Jayegi]]'' (1999) and a Filmfare Special Award for ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996).
+Starting out as an [[Action hero|action]] and [[Music of Bollywood|dancing]] hero in the 1980s, his earlier [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|box-office]] hits include ''[[Ilzaam]]'' (1986), ''[[Love 86]]'' (1986), ''[[Hatya]]'' (1988), ''[[Jeete Hain Shaan Se]]'' (1988), ''[[Do Qaidi]]'' (1989), and ''[[Hum (film)|Hum]]'' (1991). However, Govinda would go on to reinvent himself as a comedy hero in the 1990s after his role as a mischievous young [[National Cadet Corps (India)|NCC]] cadet in the 1992 romance ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola Aur Shabnam]]''. Following his comedy debut, Govinda had lead roles in several commercially successful comedy films, including ''[[Aankhen (1993 film)|Aankhen]]'' (1993), ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'' (1994), ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No. 1]]'' (1995), ''[[Andolan (1995 film)|Andolan]]'' (1995), ''[[Hero No. 1]]'' (1997), ''[[Deewana Mastana]]'' (1997), ''[[Dulhe Raja]]'' (1998), ''[[Bade Miyan Chote Miyan]]'' (1998), ''[[Anari No.1]]'' (1999) and ''[[Jodi No.1|Jodi No. 1]]'' (2001). He would also receive a [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] for ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi|Haseena Maan Jayegi]]'' (1999) and a Filmfare Special Award for ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996).
-In the 2000 film ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]'', he played six roles: Raju and his mother, father, sister, grandmother and grandfather. After a series of several unsuccessful films in the 2000s, his later commercial successes include ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' (2006),  ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' (2007), ''[[Life Partner]]'' (2009), and ''[[Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty|Holiday]]'' (2014). In 2015, Govinda became a judge on Season 2 of [[Zee TV]]'s [[Competitive dance|dance-contest]] program, ''[[Dance India Dance Super Moms]]''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/govinda-makes-comeback-on-telly/1/424222.html/ |title= Govinda makes comeback on telly|website=Indiatoday.intoday.in}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/making-a-tv-comeback-govinda-returns-with-did-super-moms/article1-1327184.aspx/ |title=Making a TV comeback: Govinda returns with DID Super Moms |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401055810/http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/making-a-tv-comeback-govinda-returns-with-did-super-moms/article1-1327184.aspx |archivedate=1 April 2015 }}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web |url= http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tv/dance-india-dance-super-moms-review-govinda-comes-back-to-tv-makes-a-grand-entry-as-dancing-judge// |title= Dance India Dance Super Moms Season 2 first episode review: Govinda comes back to TV; makes a grand entry as dancing judge |url-status= dead |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150405124938/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tv/dance-india-dance-super-moms-review-govinda-comes-back-to-tv-makes-a-grand-entry-as-dancing-judge/ |archivedate= 5 April 2015 |df= dmy-all }}</ref> The show received the highest [[Target rating point|TRP]] of any reality-show opening episode.<ref name="auto3">{{cite web |url= http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/did-supermoms-season-2-records-the-highest-opening-trp-is-govinda-the-lucky-charm// |title= DID Supermoms Season 2 records the highest opening TRP, is Govinda the lucky charm?|website=Bollywoodlife.com}}</ref>
+In the 2000 film ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]'', he played six roles: Raju and his mother, father, sister, grandmother and grandfather. After a series of several unsuccessful films in the 2000s, his later commercial successes include ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' (2006),  ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' (2007), and ''[[Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty|Holiday]]'' (2014). In 2015, Govinda became a judge on Season 2 of [[Zee TV]]'s [[Competitive dance|dance-contest]] program, ''[[Dance India Dance Super Moms]]''.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/govinda-makes-comeback-on-telly/1/424222.html/ |title= Govinda makes comeback on telly|website=Indiatoday.intoday.in}}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/making-a-tv-comeback-govinda-returns-with-did-super-moms/article1-1327184.aspx/ |title=Making a TV comeback: Govinda returns with DID Super Moms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401055810/http://www.hindustantimes.com/television/making-a-tv-comeback-govinda-returns-with-did-super-moms/article1-1327184.aspx |archive-date=1 April 2015 }}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{cite web |url= http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tv/dance-india-dance-super-moms-review-govinda-comes-back-to-tv-makes-a-grand-entry-as-dancing-judge// |title= Dance India Dance Super Moms Season 2 first episode review: Govinda comes back to TV; makes a grand entry as dancing judge |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150405124938/http://www.bollywoodlife.com/tv/dance-india-dance-super-moms-review-govinda-comes-back-to-tv-makes-a-grand-entry-as-dancing-judge/ |archive-date= 5 April 2015 |df= dmy-all }}</ref> The show received the highest [[Target rating point|TRP]] of any reality-show opening episode.<ref name="auto3">{{cite web |url= http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/did-supermoms-season-2-records-the-highest-opening-trp-is-govinda-the-lucky-charm// |title= DID Supermoms Season 2 records the highest opening TRP, is Govinda the lucky charm?|website=Bollywoodlife.com}}</ref>
-Govinda was a member of the [[Parliament of India]] from 2004 to 2009. As part of the [[Indian National Congress]], he was elected the 7th [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|member of parliament]] for the [[Mumbai North]] constituency of [[Maharashtra, India]] in the [[2004 Indian general election|14th Lok Sabha elections]] in 2004,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/govinda-the-mp-seen-seldom-in-house-constituency/316082/ |title=Govinda the MP seen seldom in House, constituency |accessdate=29 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080918202920/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Govinda-the-MP-seen-seldom-in-House-constituency/316082/ |archivedate=18 September 2008 }}</ref> defeating [[Ram Naik]] of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].
+Govinda was a member of the [[Parliament of India]] from 2004 to 2009. As part of the [[Indian National Congress]], he was elected the 7th [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|member of parliament]] for the [[Mumbai North]] constituency of [[Maharashtra, India]] in the [[2004 Indian general election|14th Lok Sabha elections]] in 2004,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/govinda-the-mp-seen-seldom-in-house-constituency/316082/ |title=Govinda the MP seen seldom in House, constituency |access-date=29 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080918202920/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Govinda-the-MP-seen-seldom-in-House-constituency/316082/ |archive-date=18 September 2008 }}</ref> defeating [[Ram Naik]] of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He is currently working on a famous and popular [[Bengali language|Bengali]] show on [[Zee Bangla]] [[Dance Bangla Dance]] 2021, Season 11 as Judge which started airing on 22 May 2021.
-== Bio ==
+== Biography ==
 ===Early life===
-Govinda was born on 21 December 1963 to former actor [[Arun Kumar Ahuja|Aroon]] (alias Arun Kumar Ahuja) and singer-actress [[Nirmala Devi]],<ref>{{cite book |author1=Gulzar |author2=Saibal Chatterjee |title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8y8vN9A14nkC&pg=PT579 |year=2003 |publisher=Popular Prakashan |isbn=978-81-7991-066-5 |page=579 }}</ref> with [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] and [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] roots.
+Govinda was born on 21 December 1963 to former actor [[Arun Kumar Ahuja|Aroon]] (alias Arun Kumar Ahuja) and singer-actress [[Nirmala Devi]].<ref>{{cite book |author1=Gulzar |author2=Saibal Chatterjee |title=Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8y8vN9A14nkC&pg=PT579 |year=2003 |publisher=Popular Prakashan |isbn=978-81-7991-066-5 |page=579 }}</ref>
-Govinda's mother, who came from the [[Gaharwal|Gaharwar Rajput]] family, hailed from [[Varanasi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geet Govinda|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/193811.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=22 April 2016|date=22 September 2003}}</ref> Aroon came to [[Mumbai]] from [[Gujranwala]], which is now in [[Pakistan]], to become an actor in the late 1930s. He is best known for appearing in [[Mehboob Khan]]'s ''[[Aurat (1940 film)|Aurat]]'' (1940).<ref name="virar">{{cite web|last1=Gupta|first1=Priya|title=Govinda: One day mummy predicted her own death to me|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Govinda-One-day-mummy-predicted-her-own-death-to-me/articleshow/45230262.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|accessdate=22 April 2016|date=22 November 2014}}</ref> Aroon's professional career as an actor lasted for 15 years, from 1939 to 1954. In these years, he worked as a hero in 30 films. He produced one unsuccessful film which caused financial loss.<ref name="virar" /> The family, living in a [[bungalow]] on [[Mumbai]]'s [[Carter Road Promenade|Carter Road]], moved to [[Virar]], a northern Mumbai [[suburb]], where Govinda was born.<ref name="virar" /> The youngest of 6 children,<ref name="Indiatoday">{{cite web|last1=Chopra|first1=Anupama|authorlink1=Anupama Chopra|title=The lovable hero|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/once-dismissed-as-downmarket-govinda-emerges-as-indias-entertainer-no.1/1/274582.html|website=[[India Today]]|accessdate=22 April 2016|date=28 July 1997}}</ref> he was given the pet name "Chi Chi," meaning "little finger" in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].<ref name="Indiatoday" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Mimi to Duggu: Celebs' nicknames and the story behind it|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Mimi-to-Duggu-Celebs-nicknames-and-the-story-behind-it/photostory/48466804.cms|website=The Times of India|accessdate=22 April 2016}}</ref>
+Govinda's mother hailed from [[Varanasi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geet Govinda|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/193811.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=22 April 2016|date=22 September 2003}}</ref> Aroon came to [[Mumbai]] from [[Gujranwala]], [[Punjab Province, British India|Punjab]] which is now in [[Punjab, Pakistan]], to become an actor in the late 1930s. He is best known for appearing in [[Mehboob Khan]]'s ''[[Aurat (1940 film)|Aurat]]'' (1940).<ref name="virar">{{cite web|last1=Gupta|first1=Priya|title=Govinda: One day mummy predicted her own death to me|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Govinda-One-day-mummy-predicted-her-own-death-to-me/articleshow/45230262.cms|website=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=22 April 2016|date=22 November 2014}}</ref> Aroon's professional career as an actor lasted for 15 years, from 1939 to 1954. In these years, he worked as a hero in 30 films. He produced one unsuccessful film which caused financial loss.<ref name="virar" /> The family, living in a [[bungalow]] on [[Mumbai]]'s [[Carter Road Promenade|Carter Road]], moved to [[Virar]], a northern Mumbai [[suburb]], where Govinda was born.<ref name="virar" /> The youngest of 6 children,<ref name="Indiatoday">{{cite web|last1=Chopra|first1=Anupama|author-link1=Anupama Chopra|title=The lovable hero|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/once-dismissed-as-downmarket-govinda-emerges-as-indias-entertainer-no.1/1/274582.html|website=[[India Today]]|access-date=22 April 2016|date=28 July 1997}}</ref> he was given the pet name "Chi Chi," meaning "little finger" in [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].<ref name="Indiatoday" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Mimi to Duggu: Celebs' nicknames and the story behind it|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Mimi-to-Duggu-Celebs-nicknames-and-the-story-behind-it/photostory/48466804.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=22 April 2016}}</ref>
 === Personal life ===
-{{See also|List of Hindi film clans#Govinda family|label 1=Govinda family}}[[File:Govinda with daughter Narmmadaa at Bright Advertising Awards announcement.jpg|thumb|alt=A smiling Govinda and his daughter, wearing sunglasses|Govinda with his daughter, [[Tina Ahuja]], at a Bright Advertising Awards announcement]]His brother, Kirti Kumar, is an actor, producer, director and singer. His sister, Kaamini Khanna, is a writer, music director, and singer. Govinda's uncle Anand Singh (assistant to director [[Hrishikesh Mukherjee]]), introduced him in ''[[Tan-Badan]]''. Singh's sister-in-law, Sunita Munjal, fell in love with Govinda at this time, and they were married on 11 March 1987, with their marriage remaining a secret for four years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmfare&nbsp;— Print Edition|url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/june2001/ivw3.html|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518215357/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/june2001/ivw3.html|archivedate=18 May 2010|accessdate=6 July 2010|website=Downloads.movies.indiatimes.com}}</ref> They have two children: daughter Tina Ahuja and son Yashvardhan. Tina made her Bollywood debut in the 2015 ''[[Second Hand Husband]]''.
+{{See also|List of Hindi film clans#Govinda family|label 1=Govinda family}}[[File:Govinda with daughter Narmmadaa at Bright Advertising Awards announcement.jpg|thumb|alt=A smiling Govinda and his daughter, wearing sunglasses|Govinda with his daughter, [[Tina Ahuja]], at a Bright Advertising Awards announcement]]His brother, Kirti Kumar, is an actor, producer, director and singer. His sister, Kaamini Khanna, is a writer, music director, and singer. Govinda's uncle Anand Singh (assistant to director [[Hrishikesh Mukherjee]]), introduced him in ''[[Tan-Badan]]''. Singh's sister-in-law, Sunita Munjal, fell in love with Govinda at this time, and they were married on 11 March 1987, with their marriage remaining a secret for four years.<ref>{{cite web|title=Filmfare&nbsp;— Print Edition|url=http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/june2001/ivw3.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100518215357/http://downloads.movies.indiatimes.com/site/june2001/ivw3.html|archive-date=18 May 2010|access-date=6 July 2010|website=Downloads.movies.indiatimes.com}}</ref> They have two children: daughter Tina Ahuja and son Yashvardhan. Tina made her Bollywood debut in the 2015 ''[[Second Hand Husband]]''.
 Govinda has six nephews and two nieces in the entertainment industry: actors [[Vinay Anand]], [[Krushna Abhishek|Krishna Abhishek]], Aryan, Arjun Singh, [[Ragini Khanna]], [[Amit Khanna]], [[Arti Singh|Aarti Singh]] and director Janmendra Kumar Ahuja (alias Dumpy). Govinda's brother-in-law, Devendra Sharma, has appeared in several Hindi films.
-Govinda was seriously injured on 5 January 1994 while travelling to a studio for the shooting of ''[[Khuddar]]''. The actor's car collided with another car, and he sustained head injuries. Although he was bleeding profusely, Govinda did not cancel the shoot; after seeing a doctor, he worked until midnight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda&nbsp;— From Rags To Riches ...Contd|url=http://living.oneindia.in/celebrity/bollywood-stars/govinda-biography-politics2.html|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207141236/http://living.oneindia.in/celebrity/bollywood-stars/govinda-biography-politics2.html|archivedate=7 February 2009|accessdate=13 January 2011|publisher=One India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Inside Govinda's secret life|url=http://ww.itimes.com/photo/govindas-rarest-pics-52b04bd5d8c9d|website=Itimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hero no. 1: An interview with Govinda|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/people/hero-no-1-an-interview-with-govinda-1.191097|website=Gulfnews.com}}</ref>
+He believes in superstitions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2009-02-12|title=Superstitious Govinda!|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/superstitious-govinda/story-kRtgPNBDWdIRB0P5trSMRN.html|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Superstitious Govinda wears lucky ...|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/celebs/superstitious-govinda-wears-lucky-bracelet/videoshow/5989400.cms&ved=2ahUKEwjiyqOsgar1AhWaH3AKHWMfAmI4FBC3AnoECAcQAg&usg=AOvVaw3nPmGrKuv0MSJgr1WFAUEj|url-status=live|access-date=2022-01-11|website=www.google.com}}</ref>
-==Timeline of acting career==
+Govinda was seriously injured on 5 January 1994 while travelling to a studio for the shooting of ''[[Khuddar]]''. The actor's car collided with another car, and he sustained head injuries. Although he was bleeding profusely, Govinda did not cancel the shoot; after seeing a doctor, he worked until midnight.<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda&nbsp;— From Rags To Riches ...Contd|url=http://living.oneindia.in/celebrity/bollywood-stars/govinda-biography-politics2.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207141236/http://living.oneindia.in/celebrity/bollywood-stars/govinda-biography-politics2.html|archive-date=7 February 2009|access-date=13 January 2011|publisher=One India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Inside Govinda's secret life|url=http://ww.itimes.com/photo/govindas-rarest-pics-52b04bd5d8c9d|website=Itimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hero no. 1: An interview with Govinda|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/people/hero-no-1-an-interview-with-govinda-1.191097|website=Gulfnews.com}}</ref>
+==Acting career==
 ==={{anchor|Early film career}}1986–90: Debut and breakthrough===
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 After Govinda received a [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree from Vartak College, Vasai, his father suggested a career in films. Around this time, Govinda saw the film ''[[Disco Dancer]]''; afterwards, he practiced for hours and circulated a promotional VHS cassette. He was offered jobs in a fertilizer commercial and an [[Hyderabad Allwyn Limited|Allwyn]] [[Advertising|ad]].
-He was offered the role of Abhimanyu in the popular mythological serial ''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)]]'' during its casting and he even had auditioned for it, but soon he bagged his first bollywood film. His first lead role was in ''[[Tan-Badan]]'' opposite [[Kushboo]], directed by his uncle Anand. Govinda began shooting for his next film, ''[[Love 86]]'', in June 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/03govinda.htm |title=Govinda gets chatty on radio |website=In.rediff.com |date=3 August 2007 |accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref> His first release was ''[[Ilzaam]]'' (1986) which was a box office success, soon followed by another hit ''Love 86'' that same year.
+He was offered the role of Abhimanyu in the popular mythological serial ''[[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)]]'' during its casting and he even had auditioned for it, but soon he bagged his first Bollywood film. His first lead role was in ''[[Tan-Badan]]'' opposite [[Khushbu]], directed by his uncle Anand. Govinda began shooting for his next film, ''[[Love 86]]'', in June 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/2007/aug/03govinda.htm |title=Govinda gets chatty on radio |website=In.rediff.com |date=3 August 2007 |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref> His first release was ''[[Ilzaam]]'' (1986) which was a box office success, soon followed by another hit ''Love 86'' that same year.
 He went on to star in many films of various genres between 1987 and 1989 including the family dramas ''[[Khudgarz]]'' (1987), ''[[Dariya Dil]]'' (1988), ''[[Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani]]'' (1988) and action and drama films including ''[[Hatya]]'' (1988), ''[[Marte Dam Tak]]'' (1987), ''[[Jeete Hain Shaan Se]]'' (1988) and ''[[Jung Baaz]]'' (1989). Govinda worked with [[David Dhawan]] for the first time in the 1989 action film ''[[Taaqatwar]]'' and worked with [[Rajinikanth]] and [[Sridevi]] in ''[[Gair Kanooni]]'' that same year.
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 [[File:Govinda at green carpet of IIFA 2014.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Govinda and Anil Kapoor shake hands, as Govinda's wife looks on|[[Anil Kapoor]], Govinda and his wife at the 2014 [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA]]]]
-In 1990, Govinda starred in the cult classic ''[[Awaargi]]'', with [[Anil Kapoor]] and [[Meenakshi Sheshadri]]. ''[[Swarg]]'' and ''[[Maha Sangram]]'' co-starring [[Vinod Khanna]], [[Aditya Pancholi]] and [[Madhuri Dixit]] were also successful. In 1991, he appeared alongside [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Rajnikant]] in the hit film ''[[Hum (film)|Hum]]''. In 1992 he appeared in ''[[Zulm Ki Hukumat]]'', an Indian version of ''[[The Godfather]]'', and David Dhawan's ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola Aur Shabnam]]'' opposite actress [[Divya Bharti]]. His successful collaboration with Dhawan continued with ''[[Aankhen (1993 film)|Aankhen]]'', the highest-grossing film of 1993. He and Dhawan would make several successful comedy films which included: ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'' (1994), ''[[Coolie No. 1 (Hindi film)|Coolie No. 1]]'' (1995), ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996), ''[[Banarasi Babu (1997 film)|Banarasi Babu]]'' (1997), ''[[Deewana Mastana]]'' (1997), ''[[Hero No. 1]]'' (1997), ''[[Bade Miyan Chote Miyan]]'' (1998) and ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi]]'' (1999). The actor sang in some of his films: "Meri Pant Bhi Sexy" in ''[[Dulaara]]'' and "Gori Gori" in ''Shola Aur Shabnam''. Dhawan and other directors frequently cast him with actresses such as [[Karishma Kapoor]], [[Juhi Chawla]] and [[Raveena Tandon]] during this decade.
+In 1990, Govinda starred in the cult classic ''[[Awaargi]]'', with [[Anil Kapoor]] and [[Meenakshi Sheshadri]]. ''[[Swarg]]'' and ''[[Maha-Sangram]]'' co-starring [[Vinod Khanna]], [[Aditya Pancholi]] and [[Madhuri Dixit]] were also successful. In 1991, he appeared alongside [[Amitabh Bachchan]] and [[Rajnikanth]] in the hit film ''[[Hum (film)|Hum]]''. In 1992 he appeared in ''[[Zulm Ki Hukumat]]'', an Indian version of ''[[The Godfather]]'', and David Dhawan's ''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola Aur Shabnam]]'' opposite actress [[Divya Bharti]]. His successful collaboration with Dhawan continued with ''[[Aankhen (1993 film)|Aankhen]]'', the highest-grossing film of 1993. He and Dhawan would make several successful comedy films which included: ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'' (1994), ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No. 1]]'' (1995), ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996), ''[[Banarasi Babu (1997 film)|Banarasi Babu]]'' (1997), ''[[Deewana Mastana]]'' (1997), ''[[Hero No. 1]]'' (1997), ''[[Bade Miyan Chote Miyan]]'' (1998) and ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi]]'' (1999). The actor sang in some of his films: "Meri Pant Bhi Sexy" in ''[[Dulaara]]'' and "Gori Gori" in ''Shola Aur Shabnam''. Dhawan and other directors frequently cast him with actresses such as [[Karishma Kapoor]], [[Juhi Chawla]] and [[Raveena Tandon]] during this decade.
 ===2000–05: Slump and break from films===
 [[File:Govinda and Akshay Kumar on the set of Bhagam Bhag.jpg|thumb|left|alt=Govinda and Akshay Kumar holding an English flag|Govinda (left) with [[Akshay Kumar]] on the set of ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'']]
-Govinda's career had a setback during the early 2000s after a series of commercially unsuccessful films. His only major hit film during the early 2000s was ''[[Jodi No. 1]]'' (2001). His other films such as ''[[Kunwara]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/kunwara-movie/7736 |title=Kunwara (2000 – Hindi)|website=Gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibosnetwork.com/asp/filmbodetails.asp?id=Kunwara |title=Kunwar|website=Ibosnetwork.coma}}</ref> ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/had/hadh-kar-di-aapne/mid_17152/reviews-editor/ |title=The Hadh Kar Di Aapne Movies Review |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202233755/http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/had/hadh-kar-di-aapne/mid_17152/reviews-editor/ |archivedate=2 February 2014  }}</ref> ''[[Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/sep/21kyu.htm |title=Kyonkii Main Jhuth Nahi bolta|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> and ''[[Ek Aur Ek Gyarah]] were moderately successful. Although'' the actor was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Filmfare Awards for Best Performance in a Comic Role]] for, ''[[Jodi No.1]]'', ''Kyo Kii...'', and ''[[Akhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''.
+Govinda's career had a setback during the early 2000s after a series of commercially unsuccessful films. His only major hit film during the early 2000s was ''[[Jodi No. 1]]'' (2001). His other films'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gomolo.com/kunwara-movie/7736 |title=Kunwara (2000 – Hindi)|website=Gomolo.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibosnetwork.com/asp/filmbodetails.asp?id=Kunwara |title=Kunwar|website=Ibosnetwork.coma}}</ref> ''[[Hadh Kar Di Aapne]]'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/had/hadh-kar-di-aapne/mid_17152/reviews-editor/ |title=The Hadh Kar Di Aapne Movies Review |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202233755/http://www.apunkachoice.com/titles/had/hadh-kar-di-aapne/mid_17152/reviews-editor/ |archive-date=2 February 2014  }}</ref> ''[[Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/sep/21kyu.htm |title=Kyonkii Main Jhuth Nahi bolta|website=Rediff.com}}</ref> and ''[[Ek Aur Ek Gyarah]] were moderately successful. Although'' the actor was nominated for [[Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role|Filmfare Awards for Best Performance in a Comic Role]] for, ''[[Jodi No.1]]'', ''Kyo Kii...'', and ''[[Akhiyon Se Goli Maare]]''.
-He played a villain for the first time in his career in ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]'' (2000). Although the movie was not a commercial success, Govinda's convincing portrayal of a [[Psychopathy|sociopathic]] [[murder]]er was critically acclaimed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/6682/index.html |title=Shikari : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh |website=Indiafm.com |date= |accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref> He turned down roles in ''[[Taal (film)|Taal]]'', ''[[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]]'' and ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'', all of which were successful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/storyOld.php?storyId=21896 |title=Sorry |website=Indianexpress.com |date= |accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref>
+He played comedy roles criweb|url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/6682/index.html |title=Shikari : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh |website=Indiafm.com |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref> He turned down roles in ''[[Taal (film)|Taal]]'', ''[[Gadar: Ek Prem Katha]]'' and ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'', all of which were successful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/storyOld.php?storyId=21896 |title=Sorry |website=Indianexpress.com |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref>
 Govinda then joined the Indian National Congress. He won a seat in Parliament from Mumbai North by defeating five-time MP Ram Naik, a former [[Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas|Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas]], by over 50,000 votes in the 2004 general election.
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 Govinda made a comeback to films in late 2006 with the comedy ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' (directed by [[Priyadarshan]]), in which he appeared with Akshay Kumar and [[Lara Dutta]]. It was Govinda and Kumar's first film together.
-His first release of 2007 was director [[Nikhil Advani]]'s big-budget drama, ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]''. The all-star cast also included [[Shannon Esra]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Priyanka Chopra]], Anil Kapoor, [[Juhi Chawla]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Ayesha Takia]], [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Vidya Balan]], [[Sohail Khan]] and [[Isha Koppikar]]. Govinda played Raju, a taxi driver who helps the Caucasian Stephanie (Shannon Esra) who is frantically trying to find her lover. Raju eventually falls in love with her. Although the film was a [[box office bomb|box office disappointment]], Govinda's performance was praised.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/12727/index.html |title=Salaam-E-Ishq : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh |website=Indiafm.com |date= |accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref>
+His first release of 2007 was director [[Nikhil Advani]]'s big-budget drama, ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]''. The all-star cast also included [[Shannon Esra]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Priyanka Chopra]], Anil Kapoor, [[Juhi Chawla]], [[Akshaye Khanna]], [[Ayesha Takia]], [[John Abraham (actor)|John Abraham]], [[Vidya Balan]], [[Sohail Khan]] and [[Isha Koppikar]]. Govinda played Raju, a taxi driver who helps the Caucasian Stephanie (Shannon Esra) who is frantically trying to find her lover. Raju eventually falls in love with her. Although the film was a [[box office bomb|box office disappointment]], Govinda's performance was praised.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiafm.com/movies/review/12727/index.html |title=Salaam-E-Ishq : Movie Review by Taran Adarsh |website=Indiafm.com |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref>
-His second release that year was a comedy directed by David Dhawan ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' co-starring Salman Khan, [[Katrina Kaif]] and Lara Dutta. The film grossed {{Currency|300 million|INR}} in India during its opening week, the second-highest domestic opening-week gross for an Indian film at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/32734.html |title=indiaglitz.com |website=Indiaglitz.com |date= |accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref> Govinda won several 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]]. The previously-made ''[[Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega]]'' was directed by his nephew Janmendra alias Dumpy, who was 17 years of age at that time.{{Citation needed|date=March 2020}} ''Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega'' released in 2007 and did poorly at the box office. The film also introduced two of Govinda's nephews, [[Krishna Abhishek]] and [[Vinay Anand]]. Govinda also appeared in the song "Deewangi Deewangi", from ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'' starring [[Shah Rukh Khan|ShahRukh Khan]].
+His second release that year was a comedy directed by David Dhawan ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'' co-starring [[Salman Khan]], [[Katrina Kaif]] and [[Lara Dutta]]. The film grossed {{Currency|300 million|INR}} in India during its opening week, the second-highest domestic opening-week gross for an Indian film at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/32734.html |title=indiaglitz.com |website=Indiaglitz.com |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref> Govinda won several 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]]. The previously made ''[[Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega]]'' was directed by his nephew Janmendra alias Dumpy, who was 17 years of age at that time.{{Citation needed|date=March 2020}} ''Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega'' released in 2007 and did poorly at the box office. The film also introduced two of Govinda's nephews, [[Krishna Abhishek]] and [[Vinay Anand]]. Govinda also appeared in the song "Deewangi Deewangi", from ''[[Om Shanti Om]]'' starring [[Shah Rukh Khan|ShahRukh Khan]].
 In 2008 Govinda appeared in ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'', directed by Bollywood choreographer [[Ganesh Acharya]], which was a box office failure. This was followed by a [[TK Rajeev Kumar]] directed comedy, ''[[Chal Chala Chal]]''. Govinda's performance was praised, and the film was successful. That year Salman Khan invited Dhawan and Govinda on his show, ''[[10 Ka Dum]]'', to celebrate the success of ''Partner''.
-The following year he played a lawyer in the hit, ''[[Life Partner]]'', and his performance was praised by the critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life Partner|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Life-Partner/movie-review/4894696.cms|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Govinda rejoined Dhawan and [[Vashu Bhagnani]] for ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]''; despite good reviews from critics, it was unsuccessful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda on his new film, Do Knot Disturb, its meaning, working with David Dhawan & Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta & Sushmita Sen|url=http://www.gomolo.in/features/article.aspx?ArticleID=191|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908161319/http://www.gomolo.in/features/article.aspx?ArticleID=191|archivedate=8 September 2009}}</ref>
+The following year he played a lawyer in the hit, ''[[Life Partner]]'', and his performance was praised by the critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Life Partner|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-review/Life-Partner/movie-review/4894696.cms|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Govinda rejoined Dhawan and [[Vashu Bhagnani]] for ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]''; despite good reviews from critics, it was unsuccessful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda on his new film, Do Knot Disturb, its meaning, working with David Dhawan & Riteish Deshmukh, Lara Dutta & Sushmita Sen|url=http://www.gomolo.in/features/article.aspx?ArticleID=191|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908161319/http://www.gomolo.in/features/article.aspx?ArticleID=191|archive-date=8 September 2009}}</ref>
 === {{anchor|2010–present: Recent work}}2010–present ===
-In 2010 Govinda appeared in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s bilingual project, ''[[Raavan]]'', with [[Abhishek Bachchan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]]. He played a [[Ministry of Environment and Forests (India)|Forest Ministry]] employee who takes Vikram's character through the woods in search of a wanted criminal. Govinda denied reports that his character was a contemporary version of [[Hanuman]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Jha |first=Subhash K |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2008/nov/041108-govinda-vikram-mani-ratnam-films-forest-officer-role.htm |title=Apna Sapna, Mani Mani |website=Mid-day.com |date=4 November 2008 |accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref> and his performance in the minor role was praised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raavan: Movie Review |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/movies/Raavan/reviewdetails-981.html |publisher=Yahoo! Movies |accessdate=8 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622055659/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/movies/Raavan/reviewdetails-981.html |archivedate=22 June 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review: 'Raavan' a feast for the senses |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6067604.cms |publisher=Economic Times |accessdate=8 July 2010 |date=19 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622053907/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6067604.cms |archivedate=22 June 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review: Raavan|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/jun/180610-Movie-Review-Raavan.htm|website=Mid-day.com|accessdate=8 July 2010}}</ref>
+In 2010 Govinda appeared in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s bilingual project, ''[[Raavan]]'', with [[Abhishek Bachchan]] and [[Aishwarya Rai]]. He played a [[Ministry of Environment and Forests (India)|Forest Ministry]] employee who takes Vikram's character through the woods in search of a wanted criminal. Govinda denied reports that his character was a contemporary version of [[Hanuman]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Jha |first=Subhash K |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2008/nov/041108-govinda-vikram-mani-ratnam-films-forest-officer-role.htm |title=Apna Sapna, Mani Mani |website=Mid-day.com |date=4 November 2008 |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref> and his performance in the minor role was praised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Raavan: Movie Review |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/movies/Raavan/reviewdetails-981.html |publisher=Yahoo! Movies |access-date=8 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622055659/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/movies/Raavan/reviewdetails-981.html |archive-date=22 June 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review: 'Raavan' a feast for the senses |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6067604.cms |publisher=Economic Times |access-date=8 July 2010 |date=19 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100622053907/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6067604.cms |archive-date=22 June 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review: Raavan|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2010/jun/180610-Movie-Review-Raavan.htm|website=Mid-day.com|access-date=8 July 2010}}</ref>
 In 2011 he appeared in [[Jagmohan Mundhra]]'s adult comedy, ''[[Naughty @ 40]]''. Although the film received negative reviews, Govinda's performance was appreciated.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/movie-review/Naughty-40/movie-review/8118442.cms Naughty @40 Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of Naughty @40 by Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> He also appeared in Rajnish Thakur's comedy, ''[[Loot (2011 film)|Loot]]'', and voiced Bajrangi the monkey for [[Nikhil Advani]]'s animated ''[[Delhi Safari]]''.
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 In 2014 Govinda appeared in [[A.R. Murugadoss]]'s ''[[Holiday (2014 film)|Holiday]]'', starring Akshay Kumar and [[Sonakshi Sinha]].<ref>[http://bollywhat.boards.net/thread/55/holiday-akshay-kumar-sonakshi-govinda?page=1&scrollTo=81 Holiday (*ing Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Govinda) |]. Bollywhat.boards.net. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> This was the second collaboration of Govinda and Akshay Kumar after ''Bhagam Bhag''.
-Three years after his last starring role he starred in [[Yash Raj Film]]'s ''[[Kill Dil]]'', directed by [[Shaad Ali]], with [[Ranveer Singh]], [[Parineeti Chopra]] and [[Ali Zafar]].<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/govinda-ranveer-singh-kill-dil-shaad-ali-rani-mukerji-parineeti-chopra/1/342198.html It's a dream come true to work with Govinda, says Ranveer – Movies News]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (7 February 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref> Govinda last played an antagonist in 2000's ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''. In the film posters, he posed with a gun.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/govinda-is-all-set-to-kill-for-paisa-in-kill-dil/ Pink pants, maroon shirt – we have got our Govinda back with 'Kill Dil']. The Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kill-dil-third-teaser-poster-revealed-govinda-to-kill-for-paisa-2019315 'Kill Dil' third teaser poster revealed: Govinda to Kill for Paisa]. Dnaindia.com (17 September 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref><ref>[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/snapshot-govinda-wears-pink-pants-with-a-swag-in-this-new-poster-for-kill-dil/499636-8-66.html News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates]. Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>[http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/govinda/govinda-ready-kill-paisa Govinda is ready to kill for 'paisa']. Pinkvilla. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> The trailer was released on 18 September 2014.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-ranveer-parineeti-ali-govinda-killing-it-in-kill-dil-trailer/ Watch 'Kill Dil' trailer: Ranveer Singh, Govinda, Ali Zafar turn baddies]. The Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-parineeti-chopra-govinda-ali-kill-dil-trailer-out--17116.html|title=Kill Dil trailer out: Govinda overshadows Ranveer, Ali in this another 'Goliyon ki Rasleela' (watch video)|date=18 September 2014|website=Indiatvnews.com|accessdate=2 October 2018}}</ref><ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/ranveer-govinda-ali-turn-baddies-kill-dil-1719057.html Ranveer Singh, Govinda, Ali turn baddies for Kill Dil- Entertainment News, Firstpost]. Firstpost.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda, Ranveer, Parineeti entertain in Kill Dil trailer |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-govinda-ranveer-parineeti-entertain-in-kill-dil-trailer/article1-1265438.aspx |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918120411/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-govinda-ranveer-parineeti-entertain-in-kill-dil-trailer/article1-1265438.aspx |archivedate=18 September 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kill Dil Trailer: Govinda, Parineeti Impress in Desi Western |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kill-dil-trailer-govinda-parineeti-impress-in-desi-western-174575.html|website=Indiatimes.com}}</ref> The trailer was appreciated by [[Amitabh Bachchan]].
+Three years after his last starring role he starred in [[Yash Raj Film]]'s ''[[Kill Dil]]'', directed by [[Shaad Ali]], with [[Ranveer Singh]], [[Parineeti Chopra]] and [[Ali Zafar]].<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/govinda-ranveer-singh-kill-dil-shaad-ali-rani-mukerji-parineeti-chopra/1/342198.html It's a dream come true to work with Govinda, says Ranveer – Movies News]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (7 February 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref> Govinda last played an antagonist in 2000's ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''. In the film posters, he posed with a gun.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/govinda-is-all-set-to-kill-for-paisa-in-kill-dil/ Pink pants, maroon shirt – we have got our Govinda back with 'Kill Dil']. The Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kill-dil-third-teaser-poster-revealed-govinda-to-kill-for-paisa-2019315 'Kill Dil' third teaser poster revealed: Govinda to Kill for Paisa]. Dnaindia.com (17 September 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141009032352/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/snapshot-govinda-wears-pink-pants-with-a-swag-in-this-new-poster-for-kill-dil/499636-8-66.html News18.com: CNN-News18 Breaking News India, Latest News Headlines, Live News Updates]. Ibnlive.in.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>[http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/govinda/govinda-ready-kill-paisa Govinda is ready to kill for 'paisa']. Pinkvilla. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> The trailer was released on 18 September 2014.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-ranveer-parineeti-ali-govinda-killing-it-in-kill-dil-trailer/ Watch 'Kill Dil' trailer: Ranveer Singh, Govinda, Ali Zafar turn baddies]. The Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ranveer-singh-parineeti-chopra-govinda-ali-kill-dil-trailer-out--17116.html|title=Kill Dil trailer out: Govinda overshadows Ranveer, Ali in this another 'Goliyon ki Rasleela' (watch video)|date=18 September 2014|website=Indiatvnews.com|access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref><ref>[http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/ranveer-govinda-ali-turn-baddies-kill-dil-1719057.html Ranveer Singh, Govinda, Ali turn baddies for Kill Dil- Entertainment News, Firstpost]. Firstpost.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda, Ranveer, Parineeti entertain in Kill Dil trailer |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-govinda-ranveer-parineeti-entertain-in-kill-dil-trailer/article1-1265438.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140918120411/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-govinda-ranveer-parineeti-entertain-in-kill-dil-trailer/article1-1265438.aspx |archive-date=18 September 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Kill Dil Trailer: Govinda, Parineeti Impress in Desi Western |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kill-dil-trailer-govinda-parineeti-impress-in-desi-western-174575.html|website=Indiatimes.com}}</ref> The trailer was appreciated by [[Amitabh Bachchan]].
-<ref>{{cite web|title=Kill Dil trailer gets thumbs up from Amitabh Bachchan|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kill-dil-trailer-gets-thumbs-up-from-amitabh-bachchan/1/384136.html|website=Indiatoday.intoday.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan praises 'Kill Dil' trailer|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Amitabh-Bachchan-praises-Kill-Dil-trailer/articleshow/42995436.cms|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan praises Ranveer, Parineeti's 'Kill Dil' trailer|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-praises-ranveer-parineetis-kill-dil-trailer/|website=Indianexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan Praises Kill Dil Trailer|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-praises-kill-dil-trailer-668531}}</ref> The film was released on 14 November 2014; although ''[[Kill Dil]]'' was not a commercial success, Govinda's performance was praised by critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie review by Anupama Chopra: Govinda shines in Shaad Ali's Kill Dil |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-govinda-shines-in-kill-dil/article1-1286140.aspx |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125021010/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-govinda-shines-in-kill-dil/article1-1286140.aspx |archivedate=25 November 2014 }}</ref>
+<ref>{{cite web|title=Kill Dil trailer gets thumbs up from Amitabh Bachchan|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kill-dil-trailer-gets-thumbs-up-from-amitabh-bachchan/1/384136.html|website=Indiatoday.intoday.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan praises 'Kill Dil' trailer|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Amitabh-Bachchan-praises-Kill-Dil-trailer/articleshow/42995436.cms|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan praises Ranveer, Parineeti's 'Kill Dil' trailer|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-praises-ranveer-parineetis-kill-dil-trailer/|website=Indianexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Amitabh Bachchan Praises Kill Dil Trailer|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/amitabh-bachchan-praises-kill-dil-trailer-668531}}</ref> The film was released on 14 November 2014; although ''[[Kill Dil]]'' was not a commercial success, Govinda's performance was praised by critics.<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie review by Anupama Chopra: Govinda shines in Shaad Ali's Kill Dil |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-govinda-shines-in-kill-dil/article1-1286140.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141125021010/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/reviews/movie-review-by-anupama-chopra-govinda-shines-in-kill-dil/article1-1286140.aspx |archive-date=25 November 2014 }}</ref>
-He played a superstar in ''[[Happy Ending (2014 film)|Happy Ending]]'' with [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda plays a superstar in 'Happy Ending'|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/govinda-plays-a-superstar-in-happy-ending/}}</ref> his first appearance with Khan. Its trailer was released on 9 October 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Happy Ending trailer: Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz and Govinda make a funny combo|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Happy-Ending-trailer-Saif-Ali-Khan-Ileana-DCruz-and-Govinda-make-a-funny-combo/articleshow/44770901.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Happy Ending trailer: Saif pulls a Castle, Govinda sums up Bollywood's mantra|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/happy-ending-trailer-saif-pulls-castle-govinda-sums-bollywoods-mantra-1751347.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Watch trailer: Saif Ali Khan, Govinda in Happy Ending |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-trailer-saif-ali-khan-govinda-in-happy-ending/article1-1273507.aspx |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011213350/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-trailer-saif-ali-khan-govinda-in-happy-ending/article1-1273507.aspx |archivedate=11 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/happy-Ending-Trailer-Released!-hindi-news-116059|title='Happy Ending' Trailer Released! – Bollywood Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz.com|accessdate=2 October 2018}}</ref> The film was released on 21 November 2014; it was a box office failure, but Govinda's performance was praised.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/happy-ending-movie-review-saif-ali-khan-govinda-illeana-dcruz/1/403016.html Movie review: Happy Ending is a decent one-time watch – Movies News]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (21 November 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref>
+He played a superstar in ''[[Happy Ending (2014 film)|Happy Ending]]'' with [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Ileana D'Cruz]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda plays a superstar in 'Happy Ending'|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/govinda-plays-a-superstar-in-happy-ending/}}</ref> his first appearance with Khan. Its trailer was released on 9 October 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Happy Ending trailer: Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz and Govinda make a funny combo|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Happy-Ending-trailer-Saif-Ali-Khan-Ileana-DCruz-and-Govinda-make-a-funny-combo/articleshow/44770901.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Happy Ending trailer: Saif pulls a Castle, Govinda sums up Bollywood's mantra|url=http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/happy-ending-trailer-saif-pulls-castle-govinda-sums-bollywoods-mantra-1751347.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Watch trailer: Saif Ali Khan, Govinda in Happy Ending |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-trailer-saif-ali-khan-govinda-in-happy-ending/article1-1273507.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011213350/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/watch-trailer-saif-ali-khan-govinda-in-happy-ending/article1-1273507.aspx |archive-date=11 October 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/happy-Ending-Trailer-Released!-hindi-news-116059|title='Happy Ending' Trailer Released! – Bollywood Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2 October 2018}}</ref> The film was released on 21 November 2014; it was a box office failure, but Govinda's performance was praised.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/happy-ending-movie-review-saif-ali-khan-govinda-illeana-dcruz/1/403016.html Movie review: Happy Ending is a decent one-time watch – Movies News]. Indiatoday.intoday.in (21 November 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref>
 In 2015 Govinda appeared in ''Hey Bro'', starring Nupur Sharma and [[Ganesh Acharya]].<ref>[http://www.ianslive.in/index.php?param=news/Ganesh_Acharya_Govinda_unveil_the_trailer_of_Hey_Bro-462801/ENTERTAINMENT/15 Welcome To IANS Live – ENTERTAINMENT – Ganesh Acharya, Govinda unveil the trailer of 'Hey Bro']. Ianslive.in (16 January 2015). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref>
-In 2017, Govinda was seen as a cop in his home production ''[[Aa Gaya Hero]]'', which was directed by Deepankar Senapati. The film also stars former Miss World Richa Sharma, [[Ashutosh Rana]], [[Murali Sharma]], [[Makarand Deshpande]] and [[Harish Kumar (actor)|Harish Kumar]].<ref>[http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-14/news-interviews/42061404_1_govinda-kolkata-girl-ashutosh-rana Thupakki: Richa Sharma plays Govinda's wife | Bengali Movie News – Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> ''Aa Gaya Hero'' will be Govinda's third home production, after ''Hatya'' and ''Ssukh''.<ref>[http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news/Govinda-To-Play-Cop-In-ABHINAY-CHAKRA-4640 Govinda To Play Cop In â€˜ABHINAY CHAKRAâ€™] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202184614/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news/Govinda-To-Play-Cop-In-ABHINAY-CHAKRA-4640 |date=2 February 2014 }}. Boxofficecapsule.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> It was released on 17 March 2017. The film was not successful at the box office.
+In 2017, Govinda was seen as a cop in his home production ''[[Aa Gaya Hero]]'', which was directed by Deepankar Senapati. The film also stars former Miss World Richa Sharma, [[Ashutosh Rana]], [[Murali Sharma]], [[Makarand Deshpande]] and [[Harish Kumar (actor)|Harish Kumar]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140201210704/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-09-14/news-interviews/42061404_1_govinda-kolkata-girl-ashutosh-rana Thupakki: Richa Sharma plays Govinda's wife | Bengali Movie News – Times of India]. Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> ''Aa Gaya Hero'' will be Govinda's third home production, after ''Hatya'' and ''Ssukh''.<ref>[http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news/Govinda-To-Play-Cop-In-ABHINAY-CHAKRA-4640 Govinda To Play Cop In â€˜ABHINAY CHAKRAâ€™] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202184614/http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/news/Govinda-To-Play-Cop-In-ABHINAY-CHAKRA-4640 |date=2 February 2014 }}. Boxofficecapsule.com. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref> It was released on 17 March 2017. The film was not successful at the box office. He will next be seen alongside Varun Sharma in Fry Day.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-04-19|title=Decoding Govinda: The Rise and Fall of India’s Comedy King|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/decoding-govinda-rise-fall-indias-comedy-king/|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref>
+He appeared as Judge in ''[[Zee Bangla]]'' 's ''[[Dance Bangla Dance]]'' in its Grand Finale in 2016 and 2018.
+From 22 May he has appear again as Judge for all episodes  in ''[[Zee Bangla]]'' 's ''[[Dance Bangla Dance]]'' <ref>{{Cite web|title=Zee Bangla launches 11th season of its dance reality show Dance Bangla Dance|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2021/05/zee-bangla-launches-11th-season-of-its-dance-reality-show-dance-bangla-dance/|language=bn}}</ref>
 =={{anchor|Collaboration with other actors and actresses|Actors}}Acting collaborations==
 [[File:Govinda at the Launch of The Book Mr And Mrs Dutt.jpg|thumb|right|alt=See caption|Govinda with [[Sanjay Dutt]] (left) at the launch of the book, ''Mr And Mrs Dutt'']]
 [[File:Juhi, Govinda at the Indian Princess finals 2014.jpg|thumb|alt=Govinda and Juhi Chawla, seated at a table|Govinda with [[Juhi Chawla]] at the 2014 Indian Princess finals]]
-Govinda has worked with [[Shakti Kapoor]] in 42 films. They last performed together in ''[[Naughty @ 40]]''. He has worked with [[Kader Khan]] in 41 films. Govinda and Khan were last seen together in ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]'', which was released almost 10 years after it was filmed. Govinda, Kapoor, and Khan have appeared together in 22 films.
+Govinda has worked with [[Shakti Kapoor]] in 42 films. They last performed together in ''[[Rangeela Raja]]''. He has worked with [[Kader Khan]] in 41 films. Govinda and Khan were last seen together in ''[[Deewana Main Deewana]]'', which was released almost 10 years after it was filmed.
 Govinda and [[Johnny Lever]] have appeared in 22 films, with Lever primarily playing comic roles. Govinda has made 14 films with [[Satish Kaushik]]; they last appeared together in 2009's ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]''. Govinda has made 14 films with [[Paresh Rawal]].
-{| class="wikitable"
-|+Other acting collaborations
-!Actor
-!Number of films
-!Films
-!Notes
-|-
-|[[Sanjay Dutt]]
-|7
-|''[[Jeete Hain Shaan Se]]'', ''[[Taaqatwar]]'', ''[[Do Qaidi]]'', ''[[Andolan (1995 film)|Andolan]]'', ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi]]'', ''[[Jodi No.1]]'', and ''[[Ek Aur Ek Gyarah]]''
-|
-|-
-|[[Neelam Kothari]]
-|10
-|Govinda's debut ''[[Ilzaam]]'', ''[[Love 86]]'', ''[[Khudgarz]]'', ''[[Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam]]'', ''[[Hatya]]'', ''[[Taaqatwar]]'', ''[[Do Qaidi]]'', ''[[Dost Garibon Ka]]'', ''[[Farz Ki Jung]]'', and ''[[Billoo Badshah]]''.
-|Frequently paired during the 1980s and early 1990s
-|-
-|[[Karisma Kapoor]]
-|10
-|''[[Muqabla (1993 film)|Muqabla]]'', ''[[Prem Shakti]]'', ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'', ''[[Dulaara]]'', ''[[Khuddar]]'', ''[[Coolie No. 1 (Hindi film)|Coolie No. 1]]'', ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'', ''[[Hero No. 1]]'', ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi]]'', and ''[[Shikari (2000 film)|Shikari]]''.
-|Often paired during the 1990s
-|-
-|[[Raveena Tandon]]
-|9
-|''[[Aunty No. 1]]'', ''[[Dulhe Raja]]'', ''[[Bade Miyan Chote Miyan]]'', ''[[Pardesi Babu]]'', ''[[Rajaji (film)|Rajaji]]'', ''[[Anari No.1]]'', ''[[Akhiyon Se Goli Maare]]'', ''[[Waah! Tera Kya Kehna]]'', and ''[[Sandwich (2006 film)|Sandwich]]''.
-|
-|-
-|[[Juhi Chawla]]
-|8 (excl. cameo)
-|''[[Swarg]]'', ''[[Bhabhi (1991 film)|Bhabhi]]'', ''[[Karz Chukana Hai]]'', ''[[Radha Ka Sangam]]'', ''[[Bhagyawan]]'', ''[[Deewana Mastana]]'', ''[[Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa]]'', and ''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]'', as well as a [[Cameo appearance|cameo]] in ''[[Andaz Apna Apna]]''.
-|
-|-
-|[[Divya Bharti]]:
-|2
-|''[[Shola Aur Shabnam (1992 film)|Shola Aur Shabnam]]'' and ''[[Jaan Se Pyaara]]''
-|
-|-
-|[[Shilpa Shetty]]
-|5
-|''[[Aag (1994 film)|Aag]]'', ''[[Hathkadi (1995 film)|Hathkadi]]'', ''[[The Gambler (1995 film)|The Gambler]]'', ''[[Chhote Sarkar (1996 film)|Chhote Sarkar]]'', and ''[[Pardesi Babu]]''
-|
-|-
-|[[Lara Dutta]]
-|4
-|''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'', ''[[Partner (2007 film)|Partner]]'', ''[[Do Knot Disturb]]'', and ''[[Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai]]''
-|
-|-
-|[[Rani Mukerji]]
-|3
-|''Hadh Kar Di Aapne'', ''[[Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai]]'', and ''[[Chalo Ishq Ladaaye]]''.
-|
-|-
-|[[Amitabh Bachchan]]
-|2
-|''[[Hum (film)|Hum]]'' and ''Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan''
-|
-|-
-|[[Rajinikanth|Rajnikant]]
-|2
-|''Hum'' and ''[[Ghairqanooni]]''
-|
-|}
 ==Political career==
-[[File:Govinda still11.jpg|right|thumb|alt=Govinda, looking pensive in a purple satin shirt|Govinda at [[Katrina Kaif]]'s birthday party in 2008]]
+In 2004, Govinda joined the [[Indian National Congress|Congress Party]] and was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]] (the [[lower house]] of the [[Parliament of India|Indian parliament]]) from [[Mumbai]] by 50,000 votes over the five-term incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://164.100.47.134/newls/homepage.aspx?mpsno=4054|title=Lok Sabha|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620075225/http://164.100.47.134/newls/homepage.aspx?mpsno=4054|archive-date=20 June 2008 }}</ref>
-In 2004, Govinda joined the [[Indian National Congress|Congress Party]] and was elected to the [[Lok Sabha]] (the [[lower house]] of the [[Parliament of India|Indian parliament]]) from [[Mumbai]] by 50,000 votes over the five-term incumbent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://164.100.47.134/newls/homepage.aspx?mpsno=4054|title=Lok Sabha|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080620075225/http://164.100.47.134/newls/homepage.aspx?mpsno=4054|archivedate=20 June 2008 }}</ref>
 During the elections, he said his agenda would be ''prawaas'' (transportation), ''swasthya'' (health) and ''gyaan'' (education). In the field of transportation, he claimed 80% credit for the quadrupling of the [[Borivali]]-Virar section of the [[Western Railway zone]]. According to official sources, he made some efforts in the fields of health and education. The [[Thane]] district collector said in an interview that Govinda had committed money from his "local area development fund" (allocated to each MP by the government) to construct ''[[anganwadi]]s'' and solve drinking-water problems in [[Vasai]] and [[Virar]] but administrative approval was delayed.{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}
 ===Resignation===
-Govinda's film-star status could explain his inaccessibility to his constituents, but not his absence from parliament. During his tenure as the Member of Parliament, Govinda was usually absent when the Lok Sabha was in session and he was severely criticised for inactivity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda justifies his cash distribution during Holi |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/govinda-justifies-his-cash-distribution-during-holi/87795-37.html |work=IBN |accessdate=27 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403080858/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/govinda-justifies-his-cash-distribution-during-holi/87795-37.html |archivedate=3 April 2009 }}</ref> At the same time, he continued his film career while he was serving as an MP. Indeed, his career witnessed a comeback of sorts in 2007, after the release of [[Partner (2007 film)|''Partner'']]. He was pilloried in the press for the combination of continuing to act in films while being generally absent from parliament, and inaccessible to his constituents. On 20 January 2008, Govinda decided to leave politics and concentrate on his [[Bollywood]] acting career.<ref>{{cite news|author=S Balakrishnan |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-01-20/india/27757336_1_actor-mp-govinda-union-minister-ram-naik-congress-activists |title=Govinda decides to quit politics|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 January 2008 |accessdate=6 July 2010}}</ref>
+Govinda's film-star status could explain his inaccessibility to his constituents, but not his absence from parliament. During his tenure as the Member of Parliament, Govinda was usually absent when the Lok Sabha was in session and he was severely criticised for inactivity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Govinda justifies his cash distribution during Holi |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/govinda-justifies-his-cash-distribution-during-holi/87795-37.html |work=IBN |access-date=27 September 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090403080858/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/govinda-justifies-his-cash-distribution-during-holi/87795-37.html |archive-date=3 April 2009 }}</ref> At the same time, he continued his film career while he was serving as an MP. Indeed, his career witnessed a comeback of sorts in 2007, after the release of [[Partner (2007 film)|''Partner'']]. He was pilloried in the press for the combination of continuing to act in films while being generally absent from parliament, and inaccessible to his constituents. On 20 January 2008, Govinda decided to leave politics and concentrate on his [[Bollywood]] acting career.<ref>{{cite news|author=S Balakrishnan |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-01-20/india/27757336_1_actor-mp-govinda-union-minister-ram-naik-congress-activists |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811083639/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-01-20/india/27757336_1_actor-mp-govinda-union-minister-ram-naik-congress-activists |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 August 2011 |title=Govinda decides to quit politics|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|date=20 January 2008 |access-date=6 July 2010}}</ref>
+Later Govinda said that he wasted his time by joining politics and it affected badly his films.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I wasted my time getting involved in politics: Govinda|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-i-wasted-my-time-getting-involved-in-politics-govinda-1614996|access-date=2022-01-11|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>
 == {{anchor|Controversies}}Controversy ==
-In January 2008, Govinda slapped a struggling actor, Santosh Rai, on the set of ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'' at [[Filmistan Studio]] in Mumbai. On 5 February 2009, Rai filed a complaint against Govinda, accusing him of assault and crime, in the [[Borivali]] Magistrate Court. In 2013, the court ruled against Rai.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hc-finds-no-material-of-criminal-intimidation-against-govinda/ HC finds no material of criminal intimidation against Govinda]. The Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=816885|title= HC Quashes Complaint Against Govinda in 2008 Slap Case|url-status= dead|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20131113142615/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=816885|archivedate= 13 November 2013|df= dmy-all}}</ref> In 2014, Rai took his case to the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]], saying that he had come to Mumbai to become an actor, and felt very humiliated when he was slapped by Govinda. According to Rai, he had contested the case for six years and had spent ₹500,000–600,000 on [[Attorney's fee|attorney fees]]. Since the actor did not apologise, he was more determined to fight him in court.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Govinda-issued-a-SC-notice-for-slapping-Santosh-Rai/articleshow/33445008.cms slapped: Govinda issued a SC notice for slapping Santosh Rai? | Hindi Movie News – Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (9 April 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/will-govinda-sue-the-man-he-slapped-in-2008/|title=Will Govinda sue the man he slapped in 2008|work=Bollywood Life}}</ref><ref>[http://post.jagran.com/actor-govinda-in-legal-soup-1396944016 Actor Govinda in legal soup – Entertainment]. Post.jagran.com (8 April 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref> In December 2015, the Supreme Court asked Govinda to apologise to Rai for slapping him and settle the whole matter out of the court immediately in the span of two weeks. The actor said that he "respects" the court's decision, and will decide when he receives it in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-asks-Govinda-to-apologize-for-slapping-a-fan-in-2008/articleshow/49980548.cms|title= SC asks Govinda to apologize for slapping a fan in 2008}}</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34972466 Govinda: Bollywood actor told to apologise for slapping fan – BBC News]. Bbc.com (1 December 2015). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref>
+In January 2008, Govinda slapped a struggling actor, Santosh Rai, on the set of ''[[Money Hai Toh Honey Hai]]'' at [[Filmistan Studio]] in Mumbai. On 5 February 2009, Rai filed a complaint against Govinda, accusing him of assault and crime, in the [[Borivali]] Magistrate Court. In 2013, the court ruled against Rai.<ref>[http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/hc-finds-no-material-of-criminal-intimidation-against-govinda/ HC finds no material of criminal intimidation against Govinda]. The Indian Express. Retrieved on 14 September 2018.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=816885|title= HC Quashes Complaint Against Govinda in 2008 Slap Case|url-status= dead|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131113142615/http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=816885|archive-date= 13 November 2013|df= dmy-all}}</ref> In 2014, Rai took his case to the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]], saying that he had come to Mumbai to become an actor, and felt very humiliated when he was slapped by Govinda. According to Rai, he had contested the case for six years and had spent ₹500,000–600,000 on [[Attorney's fee|attorney fees]]. Since the actor did not apologise, he was more determined to fight him in court.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Govinda-issued-a-SC-notice-for-slapping-Santosh-Rai/articleshow/33445008.cms slapped: Govinda issued a SC notice for slapping Santosh Rai? | Hindi Movie News – Times of India]. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (9 April 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/will-govinda-sue-the-man-he-slapped-in-2008/|title=Will Govinda sue the man he slapped in 2008|work=Bollywood Life}}</ref><ref>[http://post.jagran.com/actor-govinda-in-legal-soup-1396944016 Actor Govinda in legal soup – Entertainment]. Post.jagran.com (8 April 2014). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref> In December 2015, the Supreme Court asked Govinda to apologise to Rai for slapping him and settle the whole matter out of the court immediately in the span of two weeks. The actor said that he "respects" the court's decision, and will decide when he receives it in writing.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/SC-asks-Govinda-to-apologize-for-slapping-a-fan-in-2008/articleshow/49980548.cms|title= SC asks Govinda to apologize for slapping a fan in 2008}}</ref><ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34972466 Govinda: Bollywood actor told to apologise for slapping fan – BBC News]. Bbc.com (1 December 2015). Retrieved on 2018-09-14.</ref>
+==Music career and collaborations==
+Govinda has worked with music directors [[Anand Milind]] and [[Anand Raj Anand]] and playback singer [[Udit Narayan]]. Narayan has sung more than 100 songs for Govinda in more than 50 films, the greatest number of films and songs he has sung for a particular actor. Other singers associated with Govinda include [[Kishore Kumar]], [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Vinod Rathod]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]] and [[Sonu Nigam]]. Also, his elder brother [[Kirti Kumar]] has sung 2 songs for him. In the film ''[[Farz Ki Jung]]'' (1989) there was a popular song "Phool Ka Shabab Kya, Husn Mahatab Kya..." which was sung by Late [[Mohammed Rafi]] picturized on Govinda.
+His first album, ''Govinda'', was released in 1998.<ref>"[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Was-ghost-writer-in-many-of-my-super-hits-Govinda/articleshow/24186848.cms Was ghost writer in many of my super hits: Govinda]." ''[[The Times of India]]''. [[Press Trust of India]]. 15 October 2013. Retrieved on 22 June 2020.</ref> In November 2013 Govinda released his second album, ''Gori Tere Naina'', with actress [[Pooja Bose]]. Govinda also wrote lyrics.
+==Filmography==
+{{main|Govinda filmography}}
 == Accolades, awards and nominations ==
 [[File:Lachhman Chatnani,Ram Jawhrani,Anthony Arun Biswas,Pahlaj Nihalani,Govinda,Chandru Punjabi From The Govinda graces Mother Teresa International Award (15).jpg|right|thumb|alt=Govinda with five other men onstage|Govinda (second from right) at the 2012 [[Mother Teresa Awards]]]][[File:Govinda at special screening of Life Partner.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Govinda and three other people, standing on a red carpet|(l-r) [[Govinda]], [[Genelia D'Souza]], [[Tusshar Kapoor]], [[Prachi Desai]] at a special screening of ''[[Life Partner]]'']]
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 Govinda has received 12 [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Award]] nominations and 4 [[Zee Cine Awards]]. He has also received a [[Filmfare Best Comedian Award]] for ''[[Haseena Maan Jaayegi|Haseena Maan Jayegi]]'' (1999) and a Filmfare Special Award for ''[[Saajan Chale Sasural]]'' (1996).
-==Music career and collaborations==
-Govinda has worked with music directors [[Anand Milind]] and [[Anand Raj Anand]] and playback singer [[Udit Narayan]]. Narayan has sung more than 100 songs for Govinda in more than 50 films, the greatest number of films and songs he has sung for a particular actor. Other singers associated with Govinda include [[Amit Kumar (singer)|Amit Kumar]], [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Vinod Rathod]], [[Abhijeet Bhattacharya]] and [[Sonu Nigam]]. Also, his elder brother [[Kirti Kumar]] has sung 2 songs for him. In the film ''[[Farz Ki Jung]]'' (1989) there was a popular song "Phool Ka Shabab Kya, Husn Mahatab Kya..." which was sung by Late [[Mohammed Rafi]] picturized on Govinda.
-His first album, ''Govinda'', was released in 1998.<ref>"[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Was-ghost-writer-in-many-of-my-super-hits-Govinda/articleshow/24186848.cms Was ghost writer in many of my super hits: Govinda]." ''[[The Times of India]]''. [[Press Trust of India]]. 15 October 2013. Retrieved on 22 June 2020.</ref> In November 2013 Govinda released his second album, ''Gori Tere Naina'', with actress [[Pooja Bose]]. Govinda also wrote lyrics.
-==Films==
-{{main|Govinda filmography}}
 ==References==
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+{{Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role}}
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Govinda
Govinda in 2008

Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office 2004–2009
Preceded by	Ram Naik
Succeeded by	Sanjay Nirupam
Constituency	Mumbai North

Personal details
Born	Govind Arun Ahuja (1963-12-21) 21 December 1963 (age 62)^[1]^[2]^[3] Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Political party	Indian National Congress (2004- 2008) ^[4]^[5]
Spouse(s)	Sunita Ahuja ( m. 1987)
Children	2; including Tina Ahuja^[6]
Parent(s)	Arun Kumar Ahuja (father) Nirmala Devi (mother)
Relatives	See Govinda family^[7]
Residence	Juhu, Mumbai, India
Occupation	Actor producer politician dancer comedian
Years active	1986–2019
Nickname(s)	Chi Chi, Hero No. 1^[8]