Super Heroes of Bollywood : Commons to Super story
May 11, 2023
Govinda is an Indian actor, comedian, dancer, and former politician. He has appeared in over 350 Hindi-language films and established himself as one of the most popular actors in India. Govinda is known for his slapstick performances and dancing skills.
Govinda was born on December 21, 1963 in Virar, Maharashtra, India. His father, Arun Ahuja, was an actor who appeared in Bollywood films in the 1940s and 1950s. Govinda’s mother, Nirmala Devi, was a homemaker. Govinda has two siblings, a brother, Kirti Kumar, and a sister, Padma Sharma.
Govinda began his acting career in 1986 with the film Ilzaam. He went on to star in several successful films, including Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Saajan Chale Sasural, and Dulhe Raja. For his performance in Haseena Maan Jayegi, Govinda won the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian. He also won the Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural.
In addition to his acting career, Govinda has also been involved in politics. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, in 2004 on a Congress ticket. He served as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) for one term.
Govinda is married to Sunita Ahuja. They have two children, a son, Yashvardan Ahuja, and a daughter, Tina Ahuja.
Govinda is a popular and well-respected actor in India. He is known for his humor, his dancing skills, and his dedication to his work. He is a role model for many young people in India, and he continues to be a popular figure in Indian cinema.
1989 was a special year for this actor. This year saw Govinda releasing 15 successful movies in a single year which is a record number. Only Mithun has matched this number but a few of his movies were flops so the title is held by Govinda. This was just his Third year in the industry and he became a household name instantly. Govinda was mostly potrayed as as a agonist young boy with love interest in a girl who was being suppressed by the system and this leads him to fight the people who are responsible for corruption or violence. Most of the movies had a Senior Actor who played the role of a mentor for Govinda’s charecter. also Most of the movies had a big star cast with a variety of comic, emotional and Villanous sequences.
Gentleman
Paap Ka Ant
Paap ko Jaalakar Raakh Kar Doonga
Sachai Ki Taqat
Taqatwar
Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni
Gharana
Aasman Se Ooncha
Gair Kanooni
Farz ki Jung
Do Qaidi
Billoo Badshah
Aakhri Baazi
Dost Garibon Ka
Jung Baaz
Govinda in 1989 was an upcoming superstar who played a young boy with anger and was mostly seen fighting to change the system. He was an action hero. He also had 3-4 music numbers in all films and his leading ladies were also very popular. He was trying to find his niche in this era.
Though all movies were commercial success a few superhits from Govinda this year were Do Qaidi, Jung Baaz and Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni which made Govinda a Superstar. Jaisi karni waisi bharni especially was a huge success. It revolves around a young Govinda who finds out his father had conspired against his beloved grand father and thrown him out of his house. He then teaches his father a lesson on how time goes around and everyone has to face their own Karma. It is still a cult movie in many ways.
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