Govinda (b. 1963)
90s Hindi star specialising in dance and comedy movies often marketed in terms of his modest origins in the Bombay suburb of Virar. Born Govind Ahuja, the son of film producer and former actor Arun Ahuja (who played the role of Shamu in Mehboob’s Aurat?, 1940) and bhajan singer Nirmala Devi. Debut in the musical Love 86. After working mainly as a low-budget star in the tradition of [[Mithun Chakraborty]], the success of Aankhen and Raja Babu defined his distinct comedy persona, usually featuring comic sidekicks Shakti Kapoor and Kadar Khan, the heroine Karishma Kapoor and numerous songs, including controversially lewd ones such as the ‘Sarkailo khatia’ number in Raja Babu.
FILMOGRAPHY: 1986: Love 86; Tan Badan; Ilzaam; Sada Suhagan; Duty; 1987: Marte Dam Tak; Khudgarz; Mera Lahu; Dadagiri; Pyar Karke Dekho; Sindoor; Dariya Dil; Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam; 1988: Jeete Hain Shaan Se; Shiv Shakti; Pyar Mohabbat; Hatya; Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani; Tohfa Mohabbat Ka; Halaal Ki Kamai; Paap Ko Jalakar Raakh Kar Doonga; Farz Ki Jung; Khatarnak; Mahasangram; 1989: Dost Garibon Ka; Gharana; Do Qaidi; Aasman Se Ooncha; Gair Kanooni; Billoo Badshah; Aakhri Baazi; Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni; Jungbaaz; Taaqatwar; Sachaai Ki Taaqat; Gentleman; Paap Ka Ant; Kali Ganga; Mastan; 1990: Taqdeer Ka Tamasha; Awaargi; Naya Khoon; Izzatdar; Swarg; Apmaan Ki Aag; Raeeszada; 1991: Hum; Bhabhi; Kaun Kare Qurbani; 1992: Shola Aur Shabnam; Jaan Se Pyara; Zulm Ki Hukumat; Radha Ka Sangam; Baaz; Muqabala; 1993: Aankhen; Prateeksha; Zakhmon Ka Hisab; Admi Khilona Hai; Bhagyavaan; Teri Payal Mere Geet; 1994: Raja Babu; Dulara; Prem Shakti; Khuddar; Ekka Raja Rani; Aag; Brahma; Rakhwale; Beta Ho To Aisa; 1995: Andolan; Hathkadi; Kismet; Coolie No 1; Rock Dancer; Gambler.