Govinda, born on December 21, 1963, has made a significant impact in the Indian film industry with over 120 films to his credit since his debut in 1986. He is renowned for his versatility, particularly in comedy roles, and his exceptional dancing skills have left an indelible mark on Bollywood.
Throughout his illustrious career, Govinda has had the privilege of sharing the screen with some of the most prominent actors in the industry, including Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan, and Madhuri Dixit.
He has been instrumental in several successful films, such as Dariya Dil (1988),Swarg (1990),and Hum (1991),which have become a testament to his enduring popularity. His collaboration with director David Dhawan has resulted in a string of hit films, including Shola Aur Shabnam (1992),Aankhen (1993),Raja Babu (1994),Coolie No. 1 (1995),Saajan Chale Sasural (1996),Hero No. 1 (1997),Deewana Mastana (1997),Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998),Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999),Jodi No. 1 (2001),Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003),and Partner (2007).
Govinda's impressive repertoire also includes a villainous role in the critically acclaimed film 'Shikari' directed by N. Chandra. His performance in the movie received widespread acclaim. After experiencing a slump during 2002-2005, he made a remarkable comeback with a string of hits, starting with Bhagam Bhag in 2006 and Salaam E Ishq in 2007.
His latest release, Partner, directed by David Dhawan, became the second-highest domestic opening-week gross for an Indian film and was a blockbuster, ranking among the top 3 movies of 2007 in India. Following his successful comeback, Govinda has been in high demand and has signed on to star in numerous big-budget films set for release in 2008 and 2009, working with top directors in the industry. Additionally, he has made guest appearances on popular Indian reality shows based on the X factor and strictly come dancing in the UK.
