Happy Birthday Govinda: Read here some lesser-known facts of actor's life 
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Happy Birthday Govinda: Read here some lesser-known facts of actor's life

Govinda turned 58 today; the actor is receiving wishes from fans and friends

As we talk about some of the dancing sensations of the 90s Bollywoodindustry, the first name that comes to our mind is Govinda. Govinda is one ofthe most popular actors who is famous among his fans for his unique style, dialogue delivery,fantastic acting and special dance moves.

Govinda made his acting debut with his movie Ilzaam which wasa box office success. Before his debut movie, Govinda was offered the role of Abhimanyuin the mythological serial Mahabharat, but as he get his offer of a movie hedid not act in the serial.

Govinda was born on 21 December 1963 to former actor Aroonand singer-actress Nirmala Devi. Govinda has appeared in over 165 Hindi films. Heis married to Sunita Munjal. The couple get married on 11 March 1987.

Today is Govinda's Birthday. Fans are sending blessings tothe birthday boy. On the occasion of his birthday let's know some lesser-knownfacts about the actor.

·       Govinda's full name is Govind Arun Ahuja. He was born in Mumbai's Virar.

·       Govinda has won two Filmfare Special Awards and Filmfare Award for BestComedian.

·       Very few people know that Govinda is a trained Indian classical dancer.

·       Govinda was voted the tenth-greatest star on stage or screen in 1999 byBBC News online poll.

·       At the age of 15, he was rejected by Rajshri Studios after givingseveral trials.

·       Govinda has also done playback singing in movies like Shola Aur Shabnam,Aakhen, Haseena Maan Jayegi.

·       Govinda joined politics in 2004. He became a member of the Lok Sabhafrom Mumbai.

·       During the 90s Govinda had worked with almost every actress. He gavemany hit movies to the industry.

·       Govinda also worked with many big celebrities including AmitabhBachchan, Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Rajinikanth and many more.

·       Govinda was also offered the role of the main lead in movies like Gadar:Ek Prem Katha, Devdas but he rejected.

·       Govinda's marriage with Sunita remained secret from the public foralmost 4 years after marriage.

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