Govinda (actor)

Govinda is an Indian film actor, comedian and former politician known for his work in Hindi films. Known for his dancing skills, Govinda has received twelve Filmfare Award nominations, a Filmfare Special Award, a Filmfare Award for Best Comedian, and four Zee Cine Awards. The actor was a member of the Parliament of India from 2004 to 2009.Govindas first film was 1986s Ilzaam, and he has appeared in over 165 Hindi films. In June 1999, He was voted the tenthgreatest star of stage or screen in a BBC News Online poll.

Govinda was born onDecember 1963 to former actor Arun Kumar Ahuja and singeractress Nirmala Devi into a family with Punjabi and Sindhi roots. Arun is best known for Mehboob Khans Aurat . He produced one unsuccessful film, and became ill shortly afterwards. The family, living in a bungalow on Mumbais Carter Road, moved to Virara northern Mumbai suburbwhere Govinda was born. The youngest of six children, he was given the pet name Chi Chi, meaning little finger in Punjabi, the language spoken at home.

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