Govinda
Govinda was born on December 21, 1958. Govinda has acted in over 120 films since his debut in 1986. Govinda is best-known for his comedy related roles; his powerful contribution in dancing in Bollywood is inevitable. He is one of the most successful actors and is definitely the best dancer in Bollywood. His hardworking mentality and consistent performance made him a top class actor in Bollywood. He is known to be one of the most down to earth and kind hearted actors. He has acted with all Bollywood greats which include Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit.
He had great success with family based movies such as Dariya Dil (1988), Swarg (1990) and Hum (1991). He worked with David Dhawan for the first time in the 1989 action film Taaqatwar. He then formed a successful collaboration with him and then went onto act in 18 movies directed by him most of which were comedy films. The most successful films during their collaboration included Shola Aur Shabnam(1992), Aankhen (1993), Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999), Jodi No. 1 (2001) and Partner (2007).
Having huge success in comedy based roles, he then also tried his luck for a villainous role in the movie 'Shikari' directed by N. Chandra. His performance in the movie was critically acclaimed. After a bad phase during 2002 until 2005, he actually made the biggest ever successful comeback ever witnessed in Bollywood with a number of hits, starting with Bhagam Bhag in 2006 and a critically praised performance in Salaam E Ishq in 2007.
After his latest 2007 release is the David Dhawan directed romantic comedy Partner. The film became the second highest domestic opening week gross for an Indian film and became a blockbuster and is ranked in the top 3 movies of 2007 in India. After his successful comeback in 2006 and 2007, he has been on a signing spree and is acting in many big movies ready for 2008 and 2009 with top directors of India. Amongst other work he has come on as a guest on Indian reality shows which are based on the X factor and strictly come dancing in the UK
Movies
- Jan 18, 2019
- Hindi
Two twins live completely different lifestyles. The elder brother gets drawn towards an aimless life while the younger brother leads a life of a yogi who decides to bring his elder brother back on track.
2.4
- Mar 16, 2017
- Hindi
ACP Ravindra Varma, a fearless and sincere police officer, is called to nab terrorist Milind Shinde, who has political backing.
4.3
- Nov 21, 2014
- Hindi
A confused writer goes on the search of inspiration for his next story and falls in love with a best seller author who doesn't believe in love.
Kishan falls in love with Geeta but her rich family is against their union. Being falsely accused of a crime he did not commit, Kishan takes an oath to win back the love of his life.
2.7
- Apr 29, 2011
- Hindi
A 40 year old male virgin with sleep-walking problems finds true love after getting married to a naive child-like woman.
- Feb 06, 2009
- Hindi
Deepak tries to start a transportation service after his father receives a bus upon his retirement. However, his honest endeavour is haunted by mishaps, lack of experience and corruption.
6.6
- Dec 21, 2006
- Hindi
Champak, the owner of a theatre group, travels to London to organise a show along with Bunty and Babla, two of his group members. They soon find themselves embroiled in a murder they did not commit.
- Apr 25, 2002
- Hindi
An illiterate simpleton pretends to be a man who is unable to speak in order to win the compassion of a smart city girl with a big heart.
4.9
- Apr 13, 2001
- Hindi
Partners in crime Jai and Veeru set their next target on a rich businessman, Rai Bahadur. Things turn hilarious when both of them fall for his daughters.
- Jun 15, 2000
- Hindi
A conman disguises himself as a groom in order to con a wealthy yet a troubled businessman, later reforms his criminal ways to win his ladylove.
- Jun 25, 1999
- Hindi
Separated from their wealthy father and each other, two brothers (Sanjay Dutt, Govinda) try to win the hearts of their dream girls.
- Oct 16, 1998
- Hindi
Arjun and Pyare Mohan are honest policemen who work together. Trouble follows when thieves Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan, look-alikes of Arjun and Pyare, commit crimes and the hapless duo are blamed for it.
6.7
- Jul 09, 1998
- Hindi
When K K Singhania finds out that Raja has started a small restaurant right next to his luxurious hotel, he tries to thwart the business. To make matters worse, his daughter decides to marry Raja.
- Sep 23, 1997
- Hindi
Chaos ensues when a small time crook and a mental patient tries to win heart of a beautiful woman with comical outcomes.
6.2
- Feb 21, 1997
- Hindi
Timid Rajesh Malhotra escapes his tyrant father and meets Meena in a foreign land. The two lovers decide to marry, but when Meena's parents object, Rajesh decides to win them over in the quirkiest way.
- Nov 21, 1996
- Hindi
Amar, a rich businessman, is framed by two undercover police officers, Seema and Jagmohan, for the murder of his uncle. To evade prison, he claims to be of unsound mind and tries to solve the mystery.
- Apr 11, 1996
- Hindi
A village-based singer attempts to find love and fame in the big city.
- Nov 04, 1994
- Hindi
Two slackers competing for the affections of an heiress, inadvertently become her protectors from an evil criminal.