Govinda filmography
Govinda is an Indian actor, dancer, comedian and politician known for his work in Hindi films. Govinda's first film was 1986's Love 86, and he has appeared in over 120 films.[1] In June 1999, he was voted the tenth-greatest star of stage or screen in a BBC News Online poll.[2]
During the 1980s, Govinda's acted in family, drama, action and romantic films. He started out as an action hero in the 80s and reinvented himself as a comedy hero in the 90s. His earlier box-office hits include Jaan Se Pyaara (1992), Dulaara (1994), Khuddar (1994) and Andolan (1995). He was recognised later in the decade as a comic actor after playing a mischievous young NCC cadet in the 1992 romance Shola Aur Shabnam. Govinda had lead roles in several commercially successful comedy films, including Aankhen (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (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 received a Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jayegi and a Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural. He played six roles in Hadh Kar Di Aapne (2000): Raju and his mother, father, sister, grandmother and grandfather.
After a number of box office flops in the 2000s, his later commercial successes included Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007), Life Partner (2009), and Holiday (2014). In 2015 Govinda became a judge on Zee TV's dance-contest program, Dance India Dance Super Mom Season 2.[3][4]
Films
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Love 86 | Vikram Doshi | [5] |
| Ilzaam | Ajay Sharma / Vijay | [5] | |
| Tan-Badan | Ravi Pratap | [5] | |
| Sadaa Suhagan | Ravi | ||
| Duty | DSP Govind | ||
| 1987 | Dadagiri | Suraj | |
| Pyaar Karke Dekho | Ravi Kumar | ||
| Mera Lahoo | Govinda Singh | ||
| Marte Dam Tak | Jai | ||
| Khudgarz | Kumar Saxena | ||
| Sindoor | Ravi | ||
| 1988 | Shiv Shakti | Shakti | |
| Dariya Dil | Ravi | ||
| Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Amar | ||
| Pyaar Mohabbat | Raj | ||
| Hatya | Sagar | ||
| Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Amar Dhanraj | ||
| Tohfa Mohabbat Ka | Hero | ||
| Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Iqbal Ali | ||
| Halaal Ki Kamai | Shankar | ||
| Paap Ko Jalaa Kar Raakh Kar Doonga | Deepak Malhotra | ||
| 1989 | Sachai Ki Taqat | Sagar Singh | |
| Dost Garibon Ka | Vijay/Barkat Ali | ||
| Do Qaidi | Kanu | ||
| Asmaan Se Ooncha | Vikram Malik (Vicky) | ||
| Farz Ki Jung | Vishal | ||
| Gair Kanooni | Om Narayan | ||
| Billoo Badshah | Vijay | ||
| Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharnii | Ravi Verma | ||
| Taaqatwar | John D'Mello | ||
| Jung Baaz | Arjun Srivastav | ||
| Gharana | Ravi Mehra | ||
| Gentleman | Hari / Om | Double Role | |
| Paap Ka Ant | Arjun | ||
| Aakhri Baazi | Ram Kumar | ||
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Arjun 'Munna' | |
| Taqdeer Ka Tamasha | Satya | ||
| Awaargi | Dhiren Kumar | ||
| Naya Khoon | Dr. Anand | ||
| Izzatdaar | Vijay | ||
| Swarg | Krishna | [6] | |
| Kali Ganga | Govinda | ||
| Apmaan Ki Aag | Vikrant 'Vicky' Narayan Singh | ||
| Paap Ke Dushman | Vijay | Unreleased film | |
| 1991 | Hum | Vijay | |
| Karz Chukana Hai | Ravi | ||
| Kaun Kare Kurbanie | Ajit 'Munna' Singh | ||
| Bhabhi | Amar/Nakadram | ||
| Raiszaada | Sanjay | ||
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Karan | [6] |
| Jaan Se Pyaara | Inspector Jai/Sunder | Double Roles | |
| Radha Ka Sangam | Govinda | ||
| Zulm Ki Hukumat | Pratap Kohli | ||
| Naach Govinda Naach | Govinda | ||
| Baaz | Deva | ||
| 1993 | Aankhen | Vijay (Bunnu) / Gaurishankar | Double role[7] Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Actor |
| Prateeksha | Raja | ||
| Muqabla | Havaldar Suraj | ||
| Zakhmo Ka Hisaab | Suraj Kumar | ||
| Aadmi Khilona Hai | Sharad Verma | ||
| Bhagyawan | Amar | ||
| Teri Payal Mere Geet | Premi | ||
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Raja Babu | [7] |
| Dulaara | Raja | [7] | |
| Prem Shakti | Gangwa/Krishna | ||
| Khuddar | Siddanth Suri | [7] | |
| Ekka Raja Rani | Sagar | ||
| Aag | Birju/Raju | ||
| Brahma | Suraj | ||
| Beta Ho To Aisa | Raju | ||
| Andaz Apna Apna | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 1995 | Andolan | Aniket | |
| Hathkadi | Suraj Chauhan/Rajnikant | Double Role | |
| Kismat | Ajay | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | Raju | Star Screen Award Special Jury Award Nominated – Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
| Rock Dancer | Rajveer Randhawa | Special appearance | |
| The Gambler | Dayashankar Pandey | ||
| 1996 | Apne Dam Par | Himself | Special appearance |
| Saajan Chale Sasural | Shyamsunder | Nominated- Filmfare Award for Best Actor Filmfare Special Award | |
| Maahir | Bhola | ||
| Zordaar | Ravi | ||
| Chhote Sarkar | Amar/Rohit | ||
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Rajesh Malhotra | [6] |
| Agnichakra | Amar | ||
| Banarasi Babu | Gopi | ||
| Do Ankhen Barah Hath | Sagar | ||
| Loha | Govinda | Special appearance[8] | |
| Deewana Mastana | Bunnu | Nominated – Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
| Naseeb | Krishna Prasad | ||
| Kaun Rokega Mujhe | Inspector Iqbal | Special appearance[9] | |
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | Gopi/Kanaklakshmi | [6] |
| Achanak | Arjun | ||
| Dulhe Raja | Raja | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role | |
| Maharaja | Kohinoor Karan | ||
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Pyare Mohan/Chhote Miyan | Double role[6] Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role Nominated – Filmfare Best Actor Award | |
| Pardesi Babu | Raju Pardesi | ||
| 1999 | Anari No.1 | Rahul Saxena /Raja | Double role[10] |
| Rajaji | Rajaji | ||
| Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Monu/Chachaji | Filmfare Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Comic RoleNominated - IIFA Best Actor Award | |
| Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain | Rahul Malhotra | [11] | |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne |
|
Six roles |
| Joru Ka Ghulam | Raja | [11] | |
| Kunwara[11] | Raju | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| Shikari[12] | Om Srivastav/Mahendra Pratap Singh | Nominated – Filmfare Best Villain Award | |
| Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain | Ganga | ||
| Beti No. 1 | Bharat Bhatnagar | ||
| 2001 | Censor | Himself | Special appearance |
| Jodi No.1 | Veeru | IIFA Best Comedian Award Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| Albela | Tony | ||
| Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya | Prem | ||
| Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Raj Malhotra | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| Aamdani Atthani Kharcha Rupaiyaa | Bhishma | ||
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Sunder | |
| Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Raj Oberoi | Nominated -Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Comic Role | |
| Waah! Tera Kya Kehna | Raj Oberoi/Banne Khan | Double role | |
| Chalo Ishq Ladaaye | Pappu | ||
| 2003 | Ek Aur Ek Gyarah | Tara | |
| Three Roses | Himself | Tamil film; cameo appearance[13] | |
| Raja Bhaiya | Raja Bhaiya | ||
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Raja / Vicky | |
| Ssukh | Chandraprakash Sharma | ||
| 2006 | Sandwich | Shekhar / Vicky / Sher Singh | Double role |
| Bhagam Bhag | Babla | ||
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Raju | |
| Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | Karan / Bobby Singh / Sher Khan | ||
| Partner | Bhaskar Diwakar Chaudhary | IIFA Best Comedian Award Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Star Gold Excellent Comic Actor Award MTV Lycra Style Most Stylish Comeback Award NDTV Imagine Best Jodi of the Year with Salman Khan Nominated - IIFA Best Actor Award | |
| Om Shanti Om | Himself | Special appearance | |
| 2008 | Humsey Hai Jahaan | Special appearance | |
| Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Bobby Arora | ||
| 2009 | Chal Chala Chal | Deepak | |
| Life Partner | Jeet Oberoi | Nominated – IIFA Best Comedian Award | |
| Wanted | Himself | Special appearance | |
| Do Knot Disturb | Raj | ||
| 2010 | Raavan | Sanjeevani Kumar | |
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | Sanjeev Srivastav | |
| Loot | Pandit | ||
| 2012 | Delhi Safari | Bajrangi (voice) | |
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | Basant | |
| Samadhi | Deputy Inspector General of Police | Bengali film[14] | |
| 2014 | Holiday | Sr. Commanding Officer Pratap | Special appearance |
| Kill Dil | Bhaiyaji | Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Happy Ending | Armaan Malik | Stardust Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| 2015 | Hey Bro | Special appearance[15] | |
| 2017 | Aa Gaya Hero | ACP Ravindra Varma | Also producer |
| 2018 | FryDay | Gagan Kapoor | |
| 2019 | Rangeela Raja | Vijendra Pratap Singh / Ajay Pratap Singh | Double role |
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | Himself | Documentary[16] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jeeto Chappar Phaad Ke | Host | [17] |
| 2014 | DID Super Moms Season 2 | Judge | [18] |
| 2016 2018 2021 |
Dance Bangla Dance | Judge | [19] |
References
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- ^ "Bollywood star tops the poll". BBC News. 1 July 1999. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ^ "Govinda makes comeback on telly". India Today. 17 March 2015.
- ^ "Making a TV comeback: Govinda returns with DID Super Moms". Archived from the original on 1 April 2015.
- ^ a b c Madhu Jain (30 June 1986). "Govinda: Golden goose". India Today. New Delhi: Living Media India Limited. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d e Anupama Chopra (27 July 1997). "The lovable hero". India Today. Living Media India Limited. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ a b c d Ahuja, Govinda (11 December 1997). "Govinda!" (Interview). Interviewed by V S Srinivasan. Mumbai: Rediff.com. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ "Rediff On The NeT, Movies: What's on in Bollywood". www.rediff.com.
- ^ "Rediff On The Net, Movies: A friend indeed". www.rediff.com.
- ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Komal Nahta analyses Govinda's box office run". m.rediff.com.
- ^ a b c "rediff.com, Movies: Komal Nahta analyses Govinda's box office run". www.rediff.com.
- ^ "Govinda plays villain in N. Chandra's Shikari". India Today. 23 August 1999.
- ^ "Govinda, now in Tamil". Rediff.com.
- ^ "Samadhi Movie Review". The Times of India.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (6 March 2015). "Hey Bro Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama.
- ^ "Kanhaiyalal's daughter Hemaa Singh: Big B, Dharmendraji have paid tribute to dad". Mid-day. 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Chote Miyan To Come With Chappar Phad Ke Booties". Archived from the original on 7 March 2014.
- ^ "Govinda turns judge for dance reality show". Indianexpress.com. 18 March 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ "Zee Bangla launches 11th season of its dance reality show Dance Bangla Dance". Bestmediainfo.com (in Bengali). 24 May 2021.