Arun Govil
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Arun Govil (born 12 January 1958) is an award-winning India
n actor, producer and director. He has acted in various Hindi
, Bhojpuri, Oriya
and Telugu
movies. He is best known for playing Rama
in Ramanand Sagar
's hit television series Ramayan
(1986).
. He got his formal education at Meerut University, where he acted in some plays. His father wanted him to become a government servant while Arun wanted to do something for which he would be remembered. In 1975, at the young age of 17, he moved to Bombay to start his own business there. He later found his way into acting.
(1979), Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
(1979), Ayaash (1982) and Itni Si Baat (1981).
Ramanand Sagar
cast Govil as Vikramaditya
in his television series Vikram Aur Betaal
and Rama
in his highly successful television series Ramayan
, for which he won the Uptron Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" in 1988. His role as Rama
provided great exposure to him and led to him being cast in other religious-based roles, including Harishchandra
in Vishwamitra (TV series). He also worked in Oriya
movies like Bidhira Bidhan (1989) and many Telugu
movies like Edu Kondalaswamy (1991), Govindha Govindha (1993), and Great Robbery (1996).
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor, producer and director. He has acted in various Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, Bhojpuri, Oriya
Oriya language
Oriya , officially Odia from November, 2011, is an Indian language, belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. It is mainly spoken in the Indian states of Orissa and West Bengal...
and Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
movies. He is best known for playing Rama
Rama
Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...
in Ramanand Sagar
Ramanand Sagar
Ramanand Sagar was an Indian film director. He is most famous for making the extremely popular Ramayan television series, a television adaptation of the ancient Indian epic of the same name, starring Arun Govil as Lord Ram and Deepika Chikhalia as Sita.Sagar was born at Asal Guru-Ke near Lahore...
's hit television series Ramayan
Ramayan (TV series)
Ramayan is a highly successful Indian television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78-episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m...
(1986).
Personal life
Arun Govil was born in Ramnagar near Meerut, Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
. He got his formal education at Meerut University, where he acted in some plays. His father wanted him to become a government servant while Arun wanted to do something for which he would be remembered. In 1975, at the young age of 17, he moved to Bombay to start his own business there. He later found his way into acting.
Family
Arun Govil is the youngest of four brothers, one of whom is married to Tabassum, a former child actress. His father was a government officer. Govil is married to actress Shrilekha, with whom he has a son and a daughter.Religious beliefs
Arun Govil describes himself as "not particularly religious" and says when he was a child he would attend Ram-lila plays to please his religious mother. He currently serves as the president of Lakshmi Narayan Dham, an organization that works under his holiness Shri Kumar Swami Brahmarishi who is known for blessing people with "beej mantras" (secret incantations) to help them with their problems and cure their illnesses.Actor
Arun Govil got his first break in Indian cinema in the 1977 film Paheli. He later starred in other films such as Sawan Ko Aane DoSawan Ko Aane Do
Sawan Ko Aane Do is a 1979 Rajshri Productions Hindi movie produced by Tarachand Barjatya and directed by Kanak Mishra. The film was noted for its enchanting songs and charismatic performance by Arun Govil....
(1979), Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin is a 1979 Bollywood drama film directed by Satyen Bose.-Cast:*Arun Govil ... Ajay S. Agarwal*Madhu Kapoor ... Nirmala M. Agarwal*Sunder*Gajanan Jagirdar ... Hariram*Birbal ... Bahadur...
(1979), Ayaash (1982) and Itni Si Baat (1981).
Ramanand Sagar
Ramanand Sagar
Ramanand Sagar was an Indian film director. He is most famous for making the extremely popular Ramayan television series, a television adaptation of the ancient Indian epic of the same name, starring Arun Govil as Lord Ram and Deepika Chikhalia as Sita.Sagar was born at Asal Guru-Ke near Lahore...
cast Govil as Vikramaditya
Vikramaditya
Vikramaditya was a legendary emperor of Ujjain, India, famed for his wisdom, valour and magnanimity. The title "Vikramaditya" was later assumed by many other kings in Indian history, notably the Gupta King Chandragupta II and Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya .The name King Vikramaditya is a...
in his television series Vikram Aur Betaal
Vikram Aur Betaal
Vikram Aur Betaal was a children's television programme aired on DD National. The series contained stories from Indian mythology that aim at teaching kids lessons of life while entertaining them...
and Rama
Rama
Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...
in his highly successful television series Ramayan
Ramayan (TV series)
Ramayan is a highly successful Indian television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78-episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m...
, for which he won the Uptron Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" in 1988. His role as Rama
Rama
Rama or full name Ramachandra is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu in Hinduism, and a king of Ayodhya in ancient Indian...
provided great exposure to him and led to him being cast in other religious-based roles, including Harishchandra
Harishchandra
Harishchandra, in Hindu religious texts is the 36th king of the Solar Dynasty, Surya Maharishi Gothram . His legend is very popular and often told as a benchmark for an ideal life. He was renowned for his piety and justice. His name is Sanskrit for "having golden splendour".Harishchandra had two...
in Vishwamitra (TV series). He also worked in Oriya
Oriya language
Oriya , officially Odia from November, 2011, is an Indian language, belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family. It is mainly spoken in the Indian states of Orissa and West Bengal...
movies like Bidhira Bidhan (1989) and many Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
movies like Edu Kondalaswamy (1991), Govindha Govindha (1993), and Great Robbery (1996).
Producer
He later set up a production company with his Ramayan co-star Sunil Lahiri. He produced and acted in Mashaal, a TV series based on the Indian independence movement. His wife Shrileikha acted and co-produced the show as well.Films
| Year | Film | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 Bollywood films of 1977 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1977:-Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1977:-1977:-External links:* - A look back at 1977 with a focus on the Hindi film song... |
Paheli Paheli (1977 film) Paheli is a 1977 Bollywood film produced by Tarachand Barjatya for Rajshri Productions. This family drama was directed by Prashant Nanda with Satyajeet and Nameeta Chandra playing the lead characters.... |
Balram | |
| 1979 Bollywood films of 1979 -Highest grossing:The top thirty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1979:The last eleven were declared flops but had huge openings on their release and the first twenty nine were declared superhits.-1979:... |
Sawan Ko Aane Do Sawan Ko Aane Do Sawan Ko Aane Do is a 1979 Rajshri Productions Hindi movie produced by Tarachand Barjatya and directed by Kanak Mishra. The film was noted for its enchanting songs and charismatic performance by Arun Govil.... |
Birju | |
| Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin is a 1979 Bollywood drama film directed by Satyen Bose.-Cast:*Arun Govil ... Ajay S. Agarwal*Madhu Kapoor ... Nirmala M. Agarwal*Sunder*Gajanan Jagirdar ... Hariram*Birbal ... Bahadur... |
Ajay S. Agarwal | ||
| Raadha Aur Seeta Raadha Aur Seeta Raadha Aur Seeta is a 1979 Bollywood film directed by Vijay Kapoor.-Cast:*Rajendra Nath ... Dholuram*Madan Puri ... Shankar Saxena*Leela Mishra ... Bua *Savita Bajaj ... College Lecturer*Rita Bhaduri ... Raadha S. Saxena... |
Shekhar Verma | ||
| 1980 Bollywood films of 1980 -Highest grossing:The top forty box office hits of the year 1980-1980 releases:... |
Judaai Judaai (1980 film) Judaai is an Indian Hindi film directed by T. Rama Rao, released on 26 September 1980. The film stars Ashok Kumar, Rekha and Jeetendra in lead roles.-Plot:... |
Umakant S. Verma | |
| 1981 Bollywood films of 1981 -Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1981:The last four were box office flops-1981:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database* - A look back at the year 1981 with a special focus on the Hindi film song*... |
Jiyo To Aise Jiyo | Kundan Sharma | |
| Itni Si Baat | Anand | ||
| Shradhanjali | Raju Kumar | ||
| 1982 Bollywood films of 1982 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1982:-Highest grossing:The top forty two grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1982:The last three were declared flops and the rest were declared superhits-External links:... |
Gumsum | ||
| Ayaash | Amal | ||
| Barrister | |||
| Jawalaa Dahej Ki | |||
| 1983 Bollywood films of 1983 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1983:-Highest grossing:The top thirty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1983:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Lal Chunariyaa | Special appearance | |
| Himmatwala | Govind | ||
| Justice Chaudhury | Inspector Ramesh Chaudhary | ||
| 1984 | Aasmaan Aasmaan Aasmaan is a 1984 Bollywood movie starting Rajiv Kapoor, Tina Munim, and Mala Sinha. It was directed by Tony Juneja.... |
Doctor | |
| Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein | |||
| Ram Tera Desh | Prakash | ||
| 1985 Bollywood films of 1985 -Highest grossing:The top forty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1985:A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1985:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Karmyudh | Rajesh | |
| Do Dilon Ki Dastaan | Kamal | ||
| Yudh Yudh (film) Yudh is a 1985 Indian Bollywood action thriller film which is produced by Gulshan Rai and marks the directorial debut of his son Rajiv Rai. The film features a large star cast including Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor , Tina Munim, Pran, Danny Denzongpa, Nutan, Shatrughan Sinha and Hema... |
Inspector Bhargav | ||
| Baadal Baadal Baadal is a 1985 Hindi-language Indian feature film directed by Anand Sagar, starring Shammi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Arun Govil, Bob Christo and Shakti Kapoor.-Plot:... |
Thakur Kiran Singh | ||
| Lallu Ram | Shankar/Raju | ||
| 1986 Bollywood films of 1986 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1986:-Highest grossing:The top thirty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1986:... |
Dilwaala | Mohan Kumar | |
| 1987 Bollywood films of 1987 -Highest grossing:The top twenty grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1987:From the above list, the last four films were box office flops.A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1987:-External links:... |
Maashuka | ||
| 1989 | Bidhira Bidhan | Oriya film | |
| 1991 | Edu Kondalaswamy | Lord Venkateswara | Telugu film |
| 1993 | Govindha Govindha Govindha Govindha Govindha Govindha is a 1993 Telugu film directed by Ram Gopal Varma. The successful soundtrack of the film was arranged by Koti- Plot :The plot deals with a group of robbers, from the Bangkok criminal nexus, on mission for the Robbery of Tirupati Balaji's Gold crown.Nagarjuna plays the role of a... |
Lord Venkateswara | Telugu film |
| Muqabla Muqabla Muqabla is 1993 Hindi film directed by T. Rama Rao and starring Karishma Kapoor, Govinda, Paresh Rawal. Other cast include Shakti Kapoor, Aditya Pancholi, Asrani, Aruna Irani, and Farha Naaz.- Plot :... |
Havaldar Satyaprakash | ||
| 1994 Bollywood films of 1994 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1994.-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1994.-1994:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Kanoon Kanoon Kanoon is a 1960 Indian Hindi film directed by B.R. Chopra. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Ashok Kumar, Mehmood , Shashikala, Jeevan and Om Prakash... |
Pankaj | Vishal's brother |
| 1995 Bollywood films of 1995 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1995.-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1995.-1995:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Shanivrat Mahima | Bhagwan Indra Indra ' or is the King of the demi-gods or Devas and Lord of Heaven or Svargaloka in Hindu mythology. He is also the God of War, Storms, and Rainfall.Indra is one of the chief deities in the Rigveda... / Lord Venkestwara |
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| Hathkadi Hathkadi Hathkadi is a 1995 Bollywood action film directed by Rama Rao Tatineni starring Govinda, Shilpa Shetty and Shakti Kapoor.-Plot summary:Assistant Commissioner of Police, Suraj Chauhan is an honest and diligent police officer... |
Arun Chauhan | ||
| 1996 | Great Robbery | Lord Venkateshwara | Telugu film |
| 1997 Bollywood films of 1997 A list of films produced by the Bollywood film industry based in Mumbai in 1997:-Highest grossing:The top ten grossing films at the Indian Box Office in 1997.-1997:-External links:* at the Internet Movie Database... |
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law | Inspector Deodhar | |
| Do Ankhen Barah Hath Do Ankhen Barah Hath Do Ankhen Barah Hath is an Indian film directed by Kirti Kumar and released in 1997. The movie stars Govinda, Madhuvanti, Aruna Irani, Sadashiv Amrapurkar.-Characters:* Govinda ... Sagar* Madhuvanti ... Vidya* Aruna Irani ... Sharda... |
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| Lav Kush | Shri Lakshman Lakshmana Lakshmana was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the famous epic Ramayana... |
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Television
- Vikram Aur BetaalVikram Aur BetaalVikram Aur Betaal was a children's television programme aired on DD National. The series contained stories from Indian mythology that aim at teaching kids lessons of life while entertaining them...
- RamayanRamayan (TV series)Ramayan is a highly successful Indian television series created, written, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. The 78-episode series originally aired weekly on Doordarshan from January 25, 1987, to July 31, 1988, on Sundays at 9:30 a.m...
(1987) - Luv KushLuv KushLuv Kush is an Indian television series created, written, produced, and directed by Ramanand Sagar. It is a follow-up to Sagar's highly successful Ramayan, featuring mostly the same cast and production crew....
(1989) - Kaise KahoonKaise KahoonKaise Kahoon is an Indian soap opera telecast on the popular Hindi general entertainment channel, Zee TV in 2001. The series is produced by the popular Indian television producer, Mona Shourie Kapoor who is known from her earlier projects on DD National channel, and starrs the Bollywood actor Rahul...
(2001) - Basera (2000)
- Ehsaas - Kahani Ek Ghar KiEhsaasEhsaas - Kahani Ek Ghar Ki is a Hindi serial that was launched on DD National channel in India, and currently airs on TV Asia channel in USA...
- Phulwanti (Doordarshan Series)
- Buddha
- Aparajita(DD National)
- Massian di Raat (Punjabi)(DD National)
- Jai Veer Hanuman
- Karawaas
- Zindagi Navrang hai
- Mrityunjay
- Pal ChhinPal ChhinPal Chinn was a drama series which ran on Star Plus from 1999.It was directed by Neena Gupta, and the veteran actor Manohar Singh was the main part of the show.-Plot:...
(1999–2000) - Sanjhi(2002 Zee TV)
- Supriya(Sab TV)
- Antaraal(DD)
- Hamara Apna ghar
- Gayatri Mahima (DD)
- Zindagi teri meri kahani hai(Sahara one)
- Jeet (Star plus)
- Antariksh (Star plus)
- Kartavya (Zee TV)
- Sarhadein