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Govinda is an award-winning Bollywood actor who was born in Virar, Mumbai on December 21, 1963.
 
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| Govinda studied Commerce at Annasahb Vartak college in Vasai, Mumbai. After passing out from college he tried for a job but couldn't seek any opportunities because his English wasn't good enough. | 
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Govinda got his first break in Bollywood from movie 'Tan Badan' which was directed by his uncle, Anand.
 
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| Govinda has made his fans laugh with his performance in comedy films like 'Shola Aur Shabnam', 'Aankhen' and 'Coolie No.1'. He also received a lot of fame and name from his movies. | 
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| In 2004, Govinda entered politics by joining the Congress party. He was elected to Lok Sabha, the lower House of Parliament from Mumbai. | 
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Govinda during the promotion for his upcoming movie 'Do Knot Disturb' at Le meridian hotel in New Delhi September 15, 2009.
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Govinda during the promotion for his upcoming movie 'Do Knot Disturb' at Le meridian hotel in New Delhi September 15, 2009.
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Govinda during the promotion for his upcoming movie 'Do Knot Disturb' at Le meridian hotel in New Delhi September 15, 2009.
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Having lost weight, Govinda is looking younger and fresher. Having put the lows behind, Govinda is now excited at the interesting mix of films he has – from a comedy like Do Knot Disturb... to a drama like Mani Ratnam’s Raavana. 
 
 
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| Govinda with wife celebrates 'Ganesha Chaturthi' at their residence in Mumbai on August 25, 2009. (PTI) | 
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| Actor Govinda at his Juhu residence. (BCCL/Lalit Nene) | 
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| Govinda poses for the shutterbugs. (BCCL/Sachin Haralkar) | 
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| Actor and MP Govinda photoshoot at his Juhu residence. (Photo/Shantanu Das) (BCCL) | 
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| Govinda in Pune for shooting. (Photo/Nasir Shaikh) (BCCL) | 
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| Bollywood Actor, Govinda's birthday party at Fun Republic. (Photo/Nilesh Wairkar) (BCCL) |