Govinda Biography: Age, Family, Net Worth & more

Govinda is an actor, comedian and a Shiv Sena leader. He has appeared in over 165 Hindi films since his debut in 1986, and is famous for his comic role and distinctive dance style.

Govinda Age

As of 2024, he is 61 years old.

Govinda Biography

Full Name	Govinda Arun Ahuja
Date of Birth	21 December 1963
Birth Place	Virar, Mumbai
Height	5 feet 7 inches (1.73m)
Weight	75kgs (approx.)
Education	B.Com from Annasaheb Vartak College in Vasai
Profession	Actor, Politician
Marital Status	Married
Social Media	Instagram , Facebook

Govinda Family

Govinda was the youngest of 6 children of actor, producer, Arun Kumar Ahuja, and Nirmala Devi, a singer and actress. He comes from a mixed ethnicity family with his grandfather was Punjabi, while his grandmother was Sindhi. His family used to live in a bungalow at Carter Road, but moved to Virar after one of his father’s film production failed.

His elder brother Kirti Kumar is a film director.

In 1987, he married Sunita Ahuja. They together have two children: Narmada Ahuja born in 1989, and Yashvardhan Ahuja born in 1997.

His nephew, Krishna Abhishek is a popular comedian and actor, while his nieces Ragini Khanna and Arti Singh are television actresses.

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Govinda Early Life & Career

Despite his family’s financial challenges, Govinda pursued his education and graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. Initially he aspired to be a banker as per his mother’s wishes, he inclined towards acting after watching the film Disco Dance. He started auditioning for film roles, but faced numerous rejections. He landed his first significant role in the film Ilzaam (1986), which marked the beginning of his career, though his breakthrough came with Tan-Badan, also released in 1986.

In the 80s and 90s, Govinda quickly became a household name. He starred in over 120 films and became known for his comedic roles and dance performances. His collaborations with director David Dhawan resulted in numerous hit comedies such as Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, and Deewana Mastana (1997). Despite experiencing a decline in popularity during the early 2000s, Govinda made a successful comeback with films like Bhagam Bhag (2006) and Partner (2007)

Govinda Net Worth

As of 2024, his estimated net worth is around 150-170 crores.

Govinda Income

• Govinda owns multiple luxurious properties that may be yielding him a substantial rental income.
• Brand endorsements and appearance on reality shows.

Govinda Awards

He has won multiple awards mainly including:

• Filmfare Awards
  • Best Comedian for Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
  • Special Award for Excellence in Cinema (2020)
• International Indian Film Academy (IIFA):
  • Best Performance in a Comic Role for Jodi No. 1 (2002)
  • Best Performance in a Comic Role for Partner (2008)
• Mirchi Music Awards:
  • Face of Dhamaakedar Bollywood Hits (2016) 
• Zee Cine Awards:
  • Best Comic Actor for Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 

Govinda Shot

Govinda was hospitalized early on October 1, 2024, after accidentally shooting himself in the leg with his own revolver. The incident occurred around 4:45 AM at his residence in Juhu, Mumbai, while he was preparing to leave for a flight to Kolkata. He was rushed to Criti Care Hospital, where doctors successfully removed the bullet. His manager confirmed that he is now stable and recovering well. The Mumbai police have initiated an investigation into the incident and have taken possession of the firearm. They plan to record his statement once he is well enough to do so.

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