Trivia

Govinda was the original choice for Sunny Deol's role in Gadar.

Govinda played a negative role for the first time in Shikari which was released in 2000. Although the movie was not a commercial success, his convincing portrayal of a villain was critically acclaimed.

Was voted No.10 in a BBC News Online Survey to find out the Top 10 Greatest Stars of Stage and Screen of the last 1000 years.

He has acted in over 120 Hindi films.

He actually sang for himself in some of his movies like, "meri pant bhi sexy" from "dulaara" and "gori gori" from "shola aur shabnam".

He had a narrow escape from death on January 5, 1994. While travelling to a studio for the shooting of 'Khuddar (1994)', the actor's car hit another car, resulting in him sustaining injuries to his head. Though bleeding profusely, Govinda did not cancel the shooting. After visiting a doctor, he shot for the film till midnight.

Uncle of Vinay Anand.

2007 - Most Stylish Comeback Award at the MTV Lycra Style Awards.

He is married to a Nepalese woman. Often visits Nepal and has said "if a good script comes in a way, then I would not mind doing a Nepali film."

Starred in the shelved movie Shreya Creations "Chai Garam" (2011) Starring Govinda,Suniel Shetty,Celina Jaitly,Esha Deol,Urvashi Sharma,Jaaved Jaaferi,Rajpal Yadav,Ravi Kishan,Anupam Kher,Music by Anand Raj Anand,Shamir Tandon,Sanjay Pathak. Directed by Aditya Datt.

Son of Arun and Nirmala Devi

Starred in the shelved film Vijay Oscar Combines "Baja Bajaa Doonga" (1988). Starring Govinda, Aditya Pancholi (Replaced Jackie Shroff), Javed Jaffri, Mandakini, Kimi Katkar, Nutan, Anupam Kher, Screenplay and Dialogue by Prayag Raaj, Music by Bappi Lahiri,Produced and Directed by Vijay-Oscar .

Nephew actor Krushna Abhishek's mother, passed away in 1984. She was Govinda's sister.

Had a daughter who passed away at 4 months because she was a premature baby.

Elder sister Padma passed away from cancer. She was the mother of actor Krushna Abhishek and Aarti Singh. Padma developed cancer while she was pregnant with Aarti. When Aarti was a year old, Padma passed away.

Went for a world tour concert with Amitabh Bachchan, Sunil Shetty in May 1999. They visited cities in Canada, America and England.

Starred in the shelved film, Rohitasha Movies "Dosti Ka Taqaza"(1990). Starring Mithun Chakraborthy, Govinda. Music by Bappi Lahiri, Produced by Suresh Grover, Directed by Vijay Anand.

Was engaged to actress Neelam in 1986, but Govinda's mother was against the relationship.

Starred in the shelved film World Wide Enterprises "Aakhri Kartoos"(1988) To be made in Hindi and English. Starring Govinda, Shyamalee, Abhimanyu,Amrish Puri,Story by P.R. Chatterjee, Majid Khan,Music Bappi Lahiri, Produced by Indu Choudhry, Directed by Kirti Kumar (Hindi) and Ravin Khanna (English). Sonam was signed to play the lead role. But on the first day of shooting she reported very very late. She cost the producers alot of money. Fearing she would continue with this behavior,Indu Choudhary decided to have her replaced. Divya Bharti was a regular guest on the sets because she was doing Kirti Kumar's Radha Ka Sangam.. It was to be a James Bond type film. Meenakshi was also approached for the film but she declined.

In the early part of his career, Govinda's brother Kirti would insist that of a producer came to sign Govinda,they must also sign him (Kirti) for either a acting or singing role in the film. It was common knowledge that Kirti wanted to become a actor very badly and not Govinda. Govinda joined films only for quick money as he was about to get married.

Surprisingly Govinda gave a interview in the Stardust August 1987 edition magazine stating he was so happy and relieved he split from girlfriend Sunita. He accused Sunita of being a user who was a gold digger and schemer . Govinda went on to add Sunita was the one who spread rumors of Govinda and Neelam. There were several stories of Sunita pursuing Keshto Mukherjee's son Babloo Mukherjee.

Maternal aunt was actress Radhika ( Raat Ke Rahi, Kala Samundar). Radhika was the sister of actress Kumkum. Kumkum and Radhika were the half sister's of Govinda's mother Nirmala Devi.

Had a major fallout with frequent co-star Sanjay Dutt on the sets of EK AUR EK GYAARAH. Whilst Govinda had a harsh argument with director David Dhawan, Dutt stepped in for Dhawan's defense. Although the movie was a critical and a commercial success, it remains Govinda's last collaboration with Dutt as of 2021.

Once mentioned in an interview he was inspired to take up break dance practice after watching John Travolta's performance as Tony Manero in the iconic disco blockbuster SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER(1977).

Niece Aarti Singh is a actress. She is the sister of actor Krishna Abhishek. She acted in the TV serial Parichaiy.

Sister Kamini Khanna is often mistaken as the actress Kamini Khanna.This is due to them both having the same name.

In 1988, pop star Parvati Khan had a pop album titled "Masti" released by Venus. Govinda sang two songs on the album with her . The songs names were "Pyaar Mera" and "Khai Jala Baboo".

Starred in the shelved movie Pranlal Mehta's "Love and War" (1992). Starring Govinda, Jay Mehta, Varsha Usgaonkar, Zeba Bhaktiar. Directed by Iqbal Durrani.

Actress Kumkum is his maternal aunt. Kumkum and Govinda's mother Nirmala had the same father but different mothers. Kumkum and her sister Radha were born from Vasudev's Muslim mistress known as Munan Appa. Govinda's maternal grandfather' s name was Vasudev Maharaj aka Vasudev Narayan Singh. He was a famous Tabla player and hailed from a Kshatriya family in Benaras. Kumkum step father was Manzoor Hassan Khan from Hussainabad near Patna. Kumkum also has a younger brother named Zahid Ali Abrar. He went to school with Queen's lead singer Freddy Mercury. When the documentary on Freddy Mercury was made,Zahid appeared in it. Zahid Abrar is also the father of director Hadi Ali Abrar . Zahid also has another son named Jaffar Ali Abrar. Govinda is also related to actress Abir (Abeer) Abrar . She is Kumkum's niece.

Maternal uncle was famous Tabla player Lakshan Narayan Singh alias Lachchu Maharaj.

In 1996 Jackie Shroff signed Nana Patekar and Govinda for a film to be directed by David Dhawan. Jackie was only going to produce the film and not act in it.

Has two children - a daughter and son.

Govinda is set to make a comeback in 2006 and will release two new movies: A comedy, directed by David Dhawan and Nikhil Advani's multi-starrer Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love. (December 2006)

Nephew of actor , director Anand (Jaan Se Pyaara).

Govinda's brother in law Devendra Sharma was also an actor. He is wife Sunita's brother. He acted along side Govinda in movies such as Radha Ka Sangam, Saajan Chaale Sasural, Do Aankhen Barah Haath, Dulaara. He also handles Govinda's distribution office.

Sister Kamini Khanna composed the music of Ssukh.

Nephew Amit Khanna acted in the TV serial " Yeh Dil Chahe More" He is the brother of Ragini and son of Kamini Khanna.

Govinda has a nephew named Ishendra who was to make his debut along side Govinda in the movie Hadh Kar Di Aap Ne. He was dropped from the film and he decided not to be an actor.

Govinda's uncle Anand's son is actor Arjun Singh. Arjun Singh debuted in Telegu films in 2007. The movies name was " Boys and Girls ". Arjun's father, actor, director Anand , directed Jaan Se Pyaara and acted in Golmaal. Anand was coincidently married to Sangeeta, who is the sister of Govinda's wife Sunita. This way Govinda is related to actor Arjun Singh in two relations. He is Arjun Singh's uncle if you see that Arjun Singh is wife Sunita' s nephew. He is also Arjun Singh's cousin when you see that Arjun Singh is the son of uncle Anand (Mom's brother).

Govinda's elder sister Pushpaa is the mother of actor Vinay Anand. She recently passed away. She suffered from a mental illness.

Mother Nirmala Devi real name is Nazeem. She was also a leading actress who acted opposite Bharat Bhushan, Moti Lal and husband Arun Ahuja.

Cousin of actor Aakash Gaharwar ( Son of director R.P. Singh aka Rajendra Singh). Rajendra is the brother of Govinda's actor, director mama, Anand Singh.

Brother in law of producer Praveen Khanna. (Married to sister Kamini Khanna).

Starred in Jimmy Nirula's shelved film " Dulhan Dilwale Ki" co starring Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan. Directed by Partho Gosh. This was in 2000.

Went for a world tour concert with Chunky Pandey, Amrita Singh, Johnny Walker in October 1991. They visited cities in Canada, America and England.

Went for a world tour concert with Salma Agha, Suresh Oberoi and Sonam in May 1989. They visited cities in Canada, America and England.

Starred in R.K.Jain's shelved film " Aazma Kar Dekh Lo" .The title was later changed to "Engineer No. 1" in 1998. The film was started in 1990 and was never finished . Starring Govinda, Urvashi (South), Deepak Parashar, Hema Malini,Anita Raj,Satish Kaushik, Sadashiv Amrapurkar. Music Laxmikant Pyarelal. Written by Iqbal Durrani. Produced and Directed by R.K. Jain.

Starred in Jackie Shroff Entertainment's shelved film,"Raju Raja Ram". Starring Jackie Shroff, Govinda, Salman Khan, Manisha Koirala, Rakesh Bedi. Produced by Jackie Shroff , Avinash Adik, Prakash Jaju. Music by Anu Malik. Directed by David Dhawan. This was in 1997. The film was finally made as Tom Dick and Harry in 2006.

Starred in the shelved film, United Films Combined "Dil Ke Aas Paas" ( Previously titled Mastana)in 1998. Starring Jackie Shroff,Govinda, Mahima Chaudhary, Rambha (Special Appearance),Anjan Srivastav,Jaspal Bhatti,Satyen Kappu,Tiku Talsania,Indira Krishnan,Nirmal Pandey,Arun Govil,Avtar Gill,Upasana Singh,Music by Rajesh Roshan. Produced by Kamlesh Doshi, Vasant Doshi,Directed by Partho Gosh.

Starred in the shelved film, Madhuban International's "Gunhahon Ke Phool" (Gairatmand)(Garazmamd). (1990). Starring Shammi Kapoor,Govinda, Farha,Om Prakash,Rohini Hattangadi,Aruna Irani,Raza Murad, Gulshan Grover. Music by Bappi Lahiri,Produced by Dinesh Patil,Kamla Rani, Hashim Khan, Directed by Yesh Chauhan. The film was previously directed by K Shashilal Nair. When Govinda and Shashi had a major problem, Govinda had the director replaced.