Govinda Quick Facts
| Full Name | Govinda Arun Ahuja |
| Profession | Actor |
| Date of Birth | 21 December 1963 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 62 |
| Birthplace | Virar, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce, Vartak College, Vasai |
| Years Active | 1986 to present |
| Debut | Love 86 (1986), per the source |
| Breakthrough | Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) and Aankhen (1993) |
| Spouse | Sunita Ahuja (married 1987) |
| Known For | Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Raja Babu, Partner |
Govinda Career in Numbers
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Star Screen Special Jury Award | Coolie No. 1 (1995) |
| Filmfare Special Award | Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) |
| Filmfare Best Comedian | Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999) |
| IIFA Best Comedian | Partner (2007) |
| Bengali debut | Samadhi (2013) |
Early Life and Education
Govinda was born on 21 December 1963 in Virar, a northern suburb of Mumbai, according to the source reviewed. The infobox gives Bombay as his birthplace. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Vartak College in Vasai.
Breakthrough
Shola Aur Shabnam (1992) and Aankhen (1993) established him as a comic hero, and Aankhen, in which he played a dual role, was a major box-office hit.
Govinda Career Journey
Early Films (1986 to 1991)
He appeared in Love 86, Tan-Badan, Khudgarz, Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni, Gair Kanooni and Hum, which starred Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth.
Peak Years (1992 to 2001)
He starred in Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Deewana Mastana, Dulhe Raja, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Jodi No. 1, among other films.
Later Career (2002 to 2019)
His later films include Partner (2007), Raavan (2010), Delhi Safari (2011, as a voice role), Aa Gaya Hero (2017) and Rangeela Raja (2019), which the source describes as his last theatrical release.
Govinda Movies: Selected Filmography
The table below lists the films named in the source reviewed. It is a selected list, not a full record of his career.
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Love 86 (Debut) | Not stated |
| 1986 | Ilzaam | Not stated |
| 1986 | Tan-Badan | Lead |
| 1987 | Khudgarz | Not stated |
| 1987 | Marte Dam Tak | Not stated |
| 1987 | Sindoor | Not stated |
| 1988 | Dariya Dil | Not stated |
| 1988 | Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani | Not stated |
| 1988 | Hatya | Not stated |
| 1988 | Jeete Hain Shaan Se | Not stated |
| 1989 | Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni | Not stated |
| 1989 | Jung Baaz | Not stated |
| 1989 | Taaqatwar | Not stated |
| 1989 | Gair Kanooni | Not stated |
| 1990 | Swarg | Not stated |
| 1990 | Awaargi | Not stated |
| 1990 | Maha-Sangram | Not stated |
| 1991 | Hum | Not stated |
| 1992 | Shola Aur Shabnam | Mischievous NCC cadet |
| 1993 | Aankhen | Dual role |
| 1994 | Khuddar | Not stated |
| 1994 | Dulaara | Not stated |
| 1994 | Raja Babu | Raja |
| 1995 | Coolie No. 1 | Raju |
| 1995 | Andolan | Not stated |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | Shyamsunder |
| 1997 | Hero No. 1 | Business heir |
| 1997 | Deewana Mastana | Bunnu |
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | Raja |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | Police officer and thief |
| 1999 | Anari No.1 | Not stated |
| 1999 | Haseena Maan Jaayegi | Not stated |
| 2000 | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | Six roles |
| 2000 | Shikari | Antagonist |
| 2001 | Jodi No. 1 | Veeru |
| 2001 | Kyo Kii… Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta | Not stated |
| 2002 | Akhiyon Se Goli Maare | Not stated |
| 2005 | Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen | Not stated |
| 2005 | Ssukh | Not stated |
| 2006 | Sandwich | Not stated |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | Not stated |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | Raju |
| 2007 | Partner | Not stated |
| 2007 | Jahan Jaaeyega Hamen Paaeyega | Not stated |
| 2007 | Om Shanti Om | Cameo (song Deewangi Deewangi) |
| 2008 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Not stated |
| 2008 | Chal Chala Chal | Not stated |
| 2009 | Life Partner | Lawyer |
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | Not stated |
| 2010 | Raavan | Forest Ministry employee |
| 2011 | Naughty @ 40 | Not stated |
| 2011 | Loot | Not stated |
| 2011 | Delhi Safari (animated, voice) | Bajrangi the monkey |
| 2013 | Deewana Main Deewana | Villain |
| 2013 | Samadhi (Bengali) | Deputy inspector general of police |
| 2014 | Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty | Not stated |
| 2014 | Kill Dil | Not stated |
| 2014 | Happy Ending | Superstar |
| 2015 | Hey Bro | Not stated |
| 2017 | Aa Gaya Hero | Cop |
| 2018 | FryDay | Not stated |
| 2019 | Rangeela Raja | Dual role |
Govinda Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Star Screen Special Jury Award, Coolie No. 1 |
| 1996 | Filmfare Special Award, Saajan Chale Sasural |
| 1999 | Filmfare Award for Best Comedian, Haseena Maan Jaayegi |
| 2007 | IIFA Award for Best Comedian, Partner |
| 2007 | Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male), Partner |
Govinda Net Worth and Brand Value
The figures below are not official. No net worth figure was found in a reliable source.
| Estimated Net Worth | Not publicly estimated |
| Brand Value | Not publicly estimated |
| Key Brand Endorsements | Not verified for this profile |
| Main Income Sources | Film fees and television judging work |
Personal Life
Govinda married Sunita Ahuja in 1987. In August 2025, media reports said she had filed for divorce, citing allegations that the source describes as contested. The matter is not resolved in the sources reviewed, so no outcome is stated here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Govinda
How old is Govinda?
Govinda was born on 21 December 1963, so he is 62 as of October 2026.
What was Govinda’s debut film?
He debuted in Love 86 (1986), according to the source reviewed.
What is Govinda’s net worth?
No reliable published estimate was found, so no figure is given here.
