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Bio

NickName(s)

- Govinda, Chi Chi, Virar ka Chokra

Profession(s)

- Actor, Producer, Dancer, Politician

Real Name

Govind Arun Ahuja

Physical Stats

Height (approx.)

in feet inches- 5 7

Weight (approx.)

in kilograms- 85 kg

Body Measurements (approx.)

- Chest: 44 inches - Waist: 36 inches - Biceps: 14 inches

Eye Colour

Brown

Hair Colour

Black

Career

Debut

Film (Actor):

- Ilzaam (1986)

Film (Producer):

- Ssukh (2005)

Awards/Honours

1997:

- Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural

2000:

- Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jaayegi

1998:

- Best Actor in a Comic Role for Dulhe Raja

1999:

- Best Actor in a Comic Role for Bade Miyan Chote Miya

2000:

- Best Actor in a Comic Role for Haseena Maan Jaayegi

2008:

- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) for Partner

Note:

- Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name.

Personal Life

Date Of Birth

Saturday, 21 Dec 1963

Age:

Birthplace

Virar, Maharashtra, India

Zodiac Sign

Sagittarius

Nationality

Indian

Hometown

Virar, Maharashtra, India

Schools

- Not Known

College(s)

- Annasaheb Vartak College, Vasai, Maharashtra

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor of Commerce

Religion

Hinduism

Caste

Not Known

Address

- 105, Jal Darshan, A Wing, Ruia Park Road, Juhu, Mumbai 400049

Hobbies

Dancing, Acting

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Relationships

Marriage Date

Wednesday, 11 Mar 1987

Marital Status

Married

Affair(s)

- Neelam Kothari (Actress)

- Rani Mukherji (Actress)

Family

Spouse(s)

- Sunita Ahuja

Parents

Father

- - Arun Kumar Ahuja (Actor)

Mother

- - Nirmala Ahuja

Siblings

Brother

- - Kirti Kumar (Actor)

Sister

- - Kamini Khanna (Writer)

Children

Son

- - Yashvardhan Ahuja

Daughters

- - Tina Ahuja (Actor), 1 (Name Not Known) (Died when she was just 4 months old)

Favourites

Food

Moong Dal, Khichdi, Bhindi

Actor(s)

Salman Khan

Actress

Priyanka Chopra

Film(s)

Barfi

Restaurant(s)

Just Around The Corner in Mumbai and Ming Yang in Mumbai

Personal Belongings / Assets

Cars Collection

- Mercedez-Benz, Mitsubishi Lancer, Ford Endeavor

Money Factor

Salary (approx.)

- 2-3 Crores/film

Net Worth

- 170 Crore ($25 Million)

Personal Details

Bio

NickName(s): Govinda, Chi Chi, Virar ka Chokra
Profession(s): Actor, Producer, Dancer, Politician
Real Name: Govind Arun Ahuja

Physical Stats

Height (approx.): in feet inches- 5 7
Weight (approx.): in kilograms- 85 kg
Body Measurements (approx.): - Chest: 44 inches - Waist: 36 inches - Biceps: 14 inches
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair Colour: Black

Career

Debut: Ilzaam (1986), Ssukh (2005)
Awards/Honours: Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural, Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Dulhe Raja, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Bade Miyan Chote Miya, Best Actor in a Comic Role for Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) for Partner, Along with these, he has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name.

Personal Life

Date Of Birth: 21 December 1963
Birthplace: Virar, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Virar, Maharashtra, India
Schools: Not Known
College(s): Annasaheb Vartak College, Vasai, Maharashtra
Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Commerce
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Not Known
Address: 105, Jal Darshan, A Wing, Ruia Park Road, Juhu, Mumbai 400049
Hobbies: Dancing, Acting
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Lesser Known Facts: Does Govinda Smoke?:Yes, Does Govinda Drink Alcohol?:Yes, He was born inVirar, Maharashtra and brought up in the slums of Mumbai., He is the youngest of the six siblings., When he was born, his father rejected to take him in his arms because of some reasons., Govinda used to have such a craze of watching movies that he used to save money, especially for watching movies., His mother, Nazeem was a Muslim but got converted into Hinduism and changed her name to Nirmala Devi., Govinda had a very tough childhood; as his father produced only one film in his entire career and that too a big flop, due to which they had to shift to semi-rural semiurban areas from a bungalow., He was once rejectedfor a stewards jobat the Taj Mahal Hotel because his English wasntup to the mark., He is given the nickname Chi Chi, which means little finger., Her mother wanted him to become a banker and never wanted him to become an actor. Even, he gave so many auditions, which were kept hidden from his mother., Initially, he was rejected by Rajashri Studios many times, when he auditioned for various roles., In his debut filmIlzaam, His first lead role in Tan-Badan was offered by his uncle Anand, after which his career kept on inclining towards fame., On 11 March 1987, he tied the knot with his love Sunita, but their marriage was kept hidden from the media for the next four years., It was reported that he was involved in various extra-marital affairs after his marriage and his marriage was often on the stake of separation due to his affairs., In 1994, he met with a major car accident and got many head injuries, but he didnt cancel his shoot of the movie Khudaar because of this., Govinda is a trained classical Indian dancer., His movie Aunty No.1 was named Aunty initially, but as No.1 was lucky for Govinda, so, it was added to the titleafterwards., In a BBC news online poll, he was voted the worlds tenth greatest star of screen or stage in 1999., He was the first choice for the role of Tara in the film Gadar, which later went to Sunny Deol. He was also offered roles in films Taal and Devdas, but he declined all of them., During the 90s, he transformed himself intoone of the finest comedy actors, and his chemistry with Kader Khan was impeccable. Heres a video showcasing their on-screen chemistry:, In 2004, he stepped into politics as a member of Congress and was elected as the seventh member of parliament in the 14th Lok Sabha Elections, and he defeated Ram Naik of BJP that time. He stepped out of politics in 2008., He is known as the King ofSwag in Bollywood because of his ultimate expressions., Apart from acting, he is a playback singer too., His date of birth always creates a confusion amongst his fans and followers; as it remains a mystery that whether his birth year is 1963 or 1960., In his long career, he has never been punctual on sets or on his work due to which his filmmakers and co-workers have suffered a lot., He once told that except for Hatya and Swarg, he doesnt like any of his films.

Relationships

Marriage Date: March 11, 1987
Marital Status: Married
Affair(s): Neelam Kothari (Actress), Rani Mukherji (Actress)

Family

Spouse(s): Sunita Ahuja
Parents: - Arun Kumar Ahuja (Actor), - Nirmala Ahuja
Siblings: - Kirti Kumar (Actor), - Kamini Khanna (Writer)
Children: - Yashvardhan Ahuja, - Tina Ahuja (Actor), 1 (Name Not Known) (Died when she was just 4 months old)

Favourites

Food: Moong Dal, Khichdi, Bhindi
Actor(s): Salman Khan
Actress: Priyanka Chopra
Film(s): Barfi
Restaurant(s): Just Around The Corner in Mumbai and Ming Yang in Mumbai

Personal Belongings / Assets

Cars Collection: Mercedez-Benz, Mitsubishi Lancer, Ford Endeavor

Money Factor

Salary (approx.): 2-3 Crores/film
Net Worth: 170 Crore ($25 Million)

Updated: Thursday,Sep 10, 2026 16:06 PM GMT+05:30

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