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Govinda Biography
Birth Name:
Govind Arun Ahuja
Birth Place:
Virar, Maharashtra, India
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Became obsessed with dancing after seeing Disco Dancer (1982)
- Appeared in several adverts before acting in movies
- Made his debut in Ilzaam (1986)
- Winner of two Filmfare Awards: The Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural (1996) and The Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
- Elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower House of Parliament in 2004, where he served until 2008
Awards
- 2015International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Comic Role: nominated
- 2010International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Comic Role: nominated
- 2010Stardust Awards-Best Actor - Comedy/Romance: nominated
- 2008International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Comic Role: winner
- 2008International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): nominated
- 2008Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
- 2002International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Comic Role: winner
- 2000International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated
- 2000International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): nominated