Govinda played a negative role for the first time in Shikari, which premiered in 2000. Although the film was not a commercial success, his convincing portrayal of the villain was praised by critics.
Govinda was the original choice for Sunny Deol's role in Gadar.
In fact, he sang for himself in some of his films, such as "dulaara" and "meri pant bhi sexy", and "shola aur shabnam" and "gori gori".
He was voted 10th in a BBC Online News poll to determine the 10 Greatest Stars of Stage and Screen of the last 1000 years.
He has acted in more than 120 Indian films.
He narrowly escaped death on 5 January 1994. The actor's car, on its way to the studio for the shooting of 'Khuddar (1994)', collided with another car and he was injured on the head. Despite bleeding heavily, Govinda did not cancel the shoot. After going to the doctor, he shot for the film until midnight.
He is Vinay Anand's uncle.
2007 - Most Stylish Comeback Award at the MTV Lycra Style Awards.
He is married to a Nepali woman. He visits Nepal often and says: "if a good script comes in a way, then I would not mind doing a Nepali film."
In May 1999, he went on a world tour concert with Amitabh Bachchan and Sunil Shetty. They toured cities in Canada, America and England.
When his name came up in an interview, he had been inspired to start practising break dancing after watching John Travolta's performance as Tony Manero in the iconic disco blockbuster SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977).
He acted in the shelved Shreya Creations "Chai Garam" (2011). Cast: Govinda, Suniel Shetty, Celina Jaitly, Esha Deol, Urvashi Sharma, Jaaved Jaaferi, Rajpal Yadav, Ravi Kishan, Anupam Kher. Music: Anand Raj Anand, Shamir Tandon, Sanjay Pathak. Directed by Aditya Datt.
He is the son of Arun and Nirmala Devi.
He acted in the shelved Vijay Oscar Combines "Baja Bajaa Doonga" (1988). Starring Govinda, Aditya Pancholi (who replaced Jackie Shroff), Javed Jaffri, Mandakini, Kimi Katkar, Nutan, Anupam Kher. Story and Dialogue Prayag Raaj, Music Bappi Lahiri, Producer and Director: Vijay-Oscar.
The mother of the actor's nephew Krushna Abhishek died in 1984. She was Govinda's sister.
I had a daughter who died at 4 months old because she was a premature baby.
His elder sister Padma died of cancer. She was the mother of actor Krushna Abhishek and Aarti Singh. Padma was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant with Aarti. Padma died when Aarti was one year old.
He acted in the shelved Rohitasha Movies "Dosti Ka Taqaza" (1990). Starring Mithun Chakraborthy, Govinda. Music Bappi Lahiri, Producer Suresh Grover, Director Vijay Anand.
In 1986 he was engaged to actress Neelam, but Govinda's mother was against the relationship.
He acted in the shelved World Wide Enterprises "Aakhri Kartoos" (1988), which was to be made in Hindi and English. Cast: Govinda, Shyamalee, Abhimanyu, Amrish Puri. Story: P. R. Chatterjee, Majid Khan, Music Bappi Lahiri, Producer: Indu Choudhry, Directors: Kirti Kumar (Hindi) and Ravin Khanna (English). Sonam was signed to play the lead role. However, on the first day of shooting she gave very late notice. It cost the producers a great deal. Fearing she would continue this behaviour, Indu Choudhary decided to replace her. Divya Bharti was a regular visitor to the sets because she was making Kirti Kumar's Radha Ka Sangam. It was to be a James Bond-style film. Meenakshi was also approached for the film but she refused.
In the early days of his career, Govinda's brother Kirti insisted that if a producer came to sign Govinda, he (Kirti) also had to be signed for an acting or singing role in the film. It was widely known that Kirti wanted to be an actor, not Govinda. Govinda joined films only to earn quick money as he was about to get married.
Surprisingly, in an interview with Stardust magazine in August 1987, Govinda stated that he was very happy and relieved to have broken up with his girlfriend Sunita. He accused Sunita of being a gold-digger and a scheming user. Govinda added that it was Sunita who spread the rumours about Govinda and Neelam. There were several stories that Sunita was pursuing Keshto Mukherjee's son Babloo Mukherjee.
His maternal aunt was the actress Radhika (Raat Ke Rahi, Kala Samundar). Radhika was the sister of actress Kumkum. Kumkum and Radhika were the half-sisters of Govinda's mother Nirmala Devi.
On the sets of EK AUR EK GYAARAH, he frequently had a major disagreement with his co-star Sanjay Dutt. While Govinda had a heated argument with director David Dhawan, Dutt stepped in to defend Dhawan. Although the film was a critical and commercial success, it remains Govinda's last collaboration with Dutt as of 2021.
His niece Aarti Singh is an actress. She is the sister of actor Krishna Abhishek. She acted in the series Parichaiy.
In 1988, pop star Parvati Khan released a pop album titled "Masti" on Venus. Govinda sang two songs on the album with her. The songs were titled "Pyaar Mera" and "Khai Jala Baboo".
He acted in Pranlal Mehta's shelved film "Love and War" (1992). Starring Govinda, Jay Mehta, Varsha Usgaonkar, Zeba Bhaktiar. Directed by Ikbal Durrani.
Actor Kumkum is his aunt. Kumkum and Govinda's mother Nirmala had the same father but different mothers. Kumkum and her sister Radha were born to Vasudev's Muslim mistress, known as Munan Appa. Govinda's maternal grandfather was named Vasudev Maharaj, also known as Vasudev Narayan Singh. He was a famous tabla player and came from a Kshatriya family in Benaras. Kumkum's stepfather 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 a documentary about Freddy Mercury was made, Zahid also appeared in the film. Zahid Abrar is also the father of director Hadi Ali Abrar. Zahid also has another son named Cafer Ali Abrar. Govinda is also related to actor Abir (Abeer) Abrar. He is Kumkum's nephew.
His maternal uncle was the famous tabla player Lakshan Narayan Singh, nicknamed Lachchu Maharaj.
Sister Kamini Khanna is often confused with actress Kamini Khanna. This is because both share the same name.
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, not act in it.
He has two children - a daughter and a son.
Govinda will make a comeback in 2006 and release two new films: a comedy directed by David Dhawan and Nikhil Advani's multi-starrer Salaam E Ishq: A Tribute To Love.
The actor is the nephew of actor-director Anand (Jaan Se Pyaara).
Govinda's brother-in-law Devendra Sharma was also an actor. He is the brother of his wife Sunita. He acted alongside Govinda in films such as Radha Ka Sangam, Saajan Chaale Sasural, Do Aankhen Barah Haath and Dulaara. He also runs Govinda's distribution office.
Sister Kamini Khanna composed the music for Ssukh.
His nephew Amit Khanna acted in the series "Yeh Dil Chahe More". He is Ragini's brother and Kamini Khanna's son.
Govinda has a nephew named Ishendra, who was to make his debut alongside Govinda in the film Hadh Kar Di Aap Ne. He was removed from the film and decided not to become an actor.
The son of Govinda's uncle Anand is actor Arjun Singh. Arjun Singh made his debut in 2007 with Telugu films. The film was titled "Boys and Girls". Arjun's father, actor-director Anand, directed Jaan Se Pyaara and acted in Golmaal. Anand was incidentally married to Sangeeta, the sister of Govinda's wife Sunita. In this way, Govinda has two relationships with actor Arjun Singh. If you see that Arjun Singh's wife is Sunita's niece, then he is Arjun Singh's uncle. When you see that Arjun Singh is the son of Uncle Anand (my mother's brother), he is also Arjun Singh's cousin.
Govinda's elder sister Pushpaa is the mother of actor Vinay Anand. She passed away recently. She suffered from mental illness.
Mother Nirmala Devi's real name is Nazeem. She was also one of the leading actresses who acted opposite Bharat Bhushan, Moti Lal and her husband Arun Ahuja.
Cousin of actor Aakash Gaharwar (son of director R. P. Singh, also known as Rajendra Singh). Rajendra is the brother of Govinda's actor-director mother Anand Singh.
Brother-in-law of producer Praveen Khanna. (Married to his sister Kamini Khanna).
He acted alongside Raveena Tandon and Kader Khan in Jimmy Nirula's shelved film "Dulhan Dilwale Ki". The film was directed by Partho Gosh. This was in 2000.
In October 1991, he went on a world tour concert with Chunky Pandey, Amrita Singh and Johnny Walker. They toured cities in Canada, America and England.
In May 1989, he went on a world tour concert with Salma Agha, Suresh Oberoi and Sonam. They toured cities in Canada, America and England.
He starred in R. K. Jain's shelved film "Aazma Kar Dekh Lo". The film's title was later changed to "Engineer No. 1" in 1998. The film began in 1990 and was never completed. The cast included Govinda, Urvashi (South), Deepak Parashar, Hema Malini, Anita Raj, Satish Kaushik and Sadashiv Amrapurkar. Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal. Written by Iqbal Durrani. Producer and Director: R. K. Jain.
He acted in Jackie Shroff Entertainment's shelved film "Raju Raja Ram". The lead roles were to be played by Jackie Shroff, Govinda, Salman Khan (later replaced by Sunil Shetty), Manisha Koirala (Madhuri Dixit was previously signed) and Rakesh Bedi. Producers Jackie Shroff, Avinash Adik, Prakash Jaju. Music by Anu Malik. Directed by David Dhawan. This was in 1997. The film was finally made in 2006 as Tom Dick and Harry.
In 1998, he acted in the shelved United Films Combined film "Dil Ke Aas Paas" (previously titled Mastana). The lead roles were to be played by Jackie Shroff, Govinda, Mahima Chaudhary, Rambha (Special Appearance), Anjan Srivastav, Jaspal Bhatti, Satyen Kappu, Tiku Talsania, Indira Krishnan, Nirmal Pandey, Arun Govil, Avtar Gill and Upasana Singh. Music: Rajesh Roshan. Produced by Kamlesh Doshi and Vasant Doshi, directed by Partho Gosh.
He appeared in Madhuban International's shelved film "Gunhahon Ke Phool" (Gairatmand)(Garazmamd) (1990). Cast: Shammi Kapoor, Govinda, Farha, Om Prakash, Rohini Hattangadi, Aruna Irani, Raza Murad, Gulshan Grover. Music by Bappi Lahiri, Producers: Dinesh Patil, Kamla Rani, Hashim Khan, Director: Yesh Chauhan. K Shashilal Nair had previously directed the film. After Govinda and Shashi had a major falling-out, Govinda replaced the director.
He appeared in Amiya Art's shelved film "Jeb Hamari Maal Tumhara" (1997). Cast: Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Kiran Kumar, Gulshan Grover, Anjana Mumtaz, Anjan Srivastava, Music: Anand Milind, Producer: Pawan Kumar, Director: Aziz Sajawal.
He appeared in Shiv Bharat Films' shelved film "Junglee" (1997). Cast: Govinda, Kajol, Paresh Rawal, Prem Chopra, Music: Anand Milind, Producers: Rita Rawail, Rajat Rawail, Director: Rahul Rawail.
He appeared in Prince and Prince International's shelved film "Hera Pheri" (1995). Cast: Govinda, Ayub Khan, Harish, Monica Bedi, Suresh Oberoi, Aasif Sheikh, Tiku Talasania, Saaed Jaffery, Kader Khan, Muisc by Anand Milind, Producer: Mukesh Duggal, Director: Lawrence D Souza.
Govinda and Isheindra (Govinda's nephew) star in the shelved Jupiter International production "Shaher - The City of Fire" (1999). Music by Bappa Lahiri, written by Meeraq Mirza, Producers: Gyanchand Chauhan, Shamji Patel. Directed by Krishankant Pandya.
C. Y. Films' shelved film "Yahoo" (2000), in which he appeared. Starring Govinda, Saif Ali Khan (replacing Chunky Pandey), Amisha Patel, Juhi Chawla, Pooja Batra. Music by Jatin Lalit, Producers: Kavi Jumani, Amarjit Shetty, Director: Sanjay Chhel.
He appeared in the shelved film "Ek Duje Ke Liye" (1997). Cast: Govinda, Manisha Koirala, Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Bindu, Suresh Oberoi, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Navneet Nishan. Music by Anand Milind, Producer: Maninder Duggal, Director: Mukesh Duggal.
He appeared in Shivam Chitrya's shelved film "Hiro Zindabad" (1999). Cast: Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan, Music: Anand Milind, Producer: Vikram Mahajan. Directed by Kuku Kohli.
Sunflag Universal's shelved film "Aap Jaisa Koi Nahin" (1999), in which he appeared. Starring Puru Raaj Kumar, Sharbani Mukherjee, Raj Babbar, Shakti Kapoor, Himani Shivpuri, Aushim Khetarpal, Raza Murad, Ishrat Ali, Anil Nagrath, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Kader Khan, Aruna Irani, Special Appearance Govinda, Music: Jatin Lalit, Producers: Saleem Ali Khan, Bhushan Verma, Director: Saleem Khan.
He appeared in the shelved film "Jewellery Box" (2006). Starring Govinda, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ayesha Takia Azmi, Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan. Director b Aparna Sen.
He appeared in the shelved film "Afra Tafree" (2012). Cast: Govinda, Suniel Shetty, Mugdha Godse, Aarya Babbar, Uvika Chaudhary, Vimala Raman, Ashwini Kalsekar, Gulshan Grover, Mukul Dev, Music: Amjad Bagadba, Nadeem Khan, Dabboo Malik, Producers: Krishan Chaudhery, Vipin Jain, Director: Haadi Abrar.
He appeared in the completed and shelved film "Avatar" (2013). Starring Govinda, Prashant Narayanan, Yashpal Sharma, Raika, with a Special Appearance by Sunny Deol and Shatrughan Sinha. Music by Sameer Tandon. Producer and Director: Pahlaj Nihalani.
He appeared in Devi Dutt's shelved film "Andaz Pyar Ka" (1987). Cast: Govinda, Neelam, Shraddha Verma, Chirag Patel, Sayeed Jaffrey. After three of Govinda's films failed at the box office, the director halted the film. When he decided to shelve the film, Devi Dutt told financiers and distributors that it was due to Govinda's lack of professional conduct. He claimed that Govinda had not given him any dates.
He appeared in the Jackie Shroff production "Bhai Jaan". Starring Govinda, Vinay Anand. This was in 2002.
I was going to produce a film called "Seva". He wrote the screenplay himself and it was a two-hero action film. After Ssukh failed, he shelved the film.
He appeared in Nitin Enterprises' shelved film "Ek Nai Disha" (1999). Govinda in a Special Appearance, with Ashutosh Rana as the hero. Music by Kamini Khanna, Producers: Nitin Sharma, A. P. Sharma, Director: Kirti Kumar.
His sister-in-law Sangeeta Singh produced the film Himmat (1996). Sangeeta is married to Govinda's uncle Anand; Sangeeta is also the sister of Govinda's wife Sunita. Sunita and Anand are the parents of actor Arjun Singh. Sangeeta later entered into a relationship with financier Dinesh Gandhi.
He appeared in Arshee Films' shelved film "Mera Imaan" (1988). Cast: Dharmendra, Govinda, Shabana Azmi (replacing Smita Patil), Mandakini, Amrish Puri, Gulshan Grover. Produced by T. P. Aggarwal, Director: Ashok Tyagi.
He appeared in Vishal Enterprises' shelved film "Nehle Pe Dehla". It was previously titled Namak Halaal. (1996) Cast: Shatrughan Sinha, Manek Bedi, (replacing Govinda), Samrat Mukherjee, Ritu Shivpuri, (replacing Shery Ahluwalia), Monica Bedi, Mohan Joshi, Music: Aadesh Srivastava, Director: Sikander Bharti. Reels: 3.
He appeared in the shelved film "Jeevan Mrityu" (1993). Directed by Kuku Kohli.
He acted in the shelved film "Nayaka O Nayaka" (1992). The leads were Govinda, Jaya Pradha and Rahul Roy.
He acted in Shivam Chitrya's shelved film "Kunwarji" (2000). Cast: Govinda, Raveena Tandon, Kader Khan; Music: Anand Milind; Director: Partho Ghosh.
He acted in a shelved Sanjesh Films film. "Sankata" (1987/1991). Cast: Shashi Kapoor, Govinda, Khushboo, Roshni (replaced Kimi Katkar), Tanuja, Prem Chopra, Shakti Kapoor; Music: Bappi Lahiri; Producer: Brijesh Jindal; Director: Irfan Khan.
He acted in the shelved H. P. Films film "Jaane Jaana" (1990). Cast: Shashi Kapoor, Govinda, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Raj Kiran; Music: R. D. Burman; Director: Parvesh Sagar.
He acted in a shelved A. S. K. film. Entertainers "Seena Zori" (1990). Cast: Govinda, Neelam, Tina Munim, Tanuja; Music: Amar Utpal; Director: Jitu Savlani/Deepak Bakshi.
One of his best friends is producer Shashi Prabhu. They made several films together.
He acted in the shelved film "Soorma" (1986).
When Ram Aur Shyam was first announced in 1993, the film, to be directed by David Dhawan, was to star Govinda, Sunil Shetty and Indrani Bannerjee. It was ultimately made by Manek Bedi and Samrat.
He acted in the shelved film Dharti Pe Swarg (1987). The leads were Govinda, Neelam and Brando Bakshi. Veerendra was to direct the film. However, after Mera Lahoo failed, Govinda removed him from the directing job.
In 2008 he acted in Vijay Galani's shelved untitled film. The leads were Govinda and Tabu (who replaced Sushmita Sen), with Mahaakshay Chakraborthy, Hansika Motwani and Javed Jafferey; Director: Darmesh Darshan.
After Radha Ka Sangam, Kirti Kumar and Govinda were to make a film on social issues titled "Jyot Se Jyot Jale". When Radha Ka Sangam failed, the plans were cancelled.
Lyricist and actor Ravi Anand (Amaanat) was married to Govinda's sister Pushpa Ahuja. He is the father of actor Vinay Anand. Ravi should not be confused with producer Ravi Anand (brother of director Mukul Anand).
Govinda's wife Sunita's brother is Debu. Debu handled Govinda's work early in his career. Debu went on to act in Dulaara and Bedardi.
He acted in the shelved film "Showman" (Fame) (2008). The leads are Govinda (Govinda replaced Neil Mukesh at the last minute. The same role was first offered to Shiney Ahuja as well), Sunil Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Rimi Sen, Celina Jaitley and Anjori Alagh. It is produced by Samir Sheth and Vinay Kumar Sinha. Director: Tigmanshu Dhulia.
He acted in the shelved film "Kya Fool Hain Hum" (2008). The leads are Govinda, Sohail Khan, Ranvir Shorey, Riya Sen, Ashish Chaudhary and Javed Jaffrey. It is produced by Sangeet Sivan and Sanjay Ahluwalia and directed by Ajay Chandhok. The film was later restarted as Jab Jab Fools Mile with Sanjay Dutt and Bobby Deol. The film was halted once again for unknown reasons. Sangeet Sivan tried to start the film with Arshad Warsi, Tusshad Kapoor and Kunal Khemu. All the plans were cancelled once again.
He acted in the shelved film "Kadardaan" (1986). The leads are Mithun Chakraborthy, Padmini Kholapure, Govinda, Mandakini and Danny Denzongpa; Music: Anu Malik. It is produced by Salim Khan (Aakhri Ghulam) and directed by Kawal Sharma.
A deal was signed with Chunky Pandey for Mere Do Anmol Ratan. Both withdrew from the project and were replaced by Arshad Warsi and Mukul Dev.
In 1992 he acted in Amod Mehra's shelved film "Gherao". The leads are Govinda, Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori and Kabir Bedi; Music: Nadeem Shravan; Producers: Vinay Kumar Sinha and Amod Sinha. The production was to be directed by Abbas Mustan.
In 1993 he acted in Mukesh Duggal's shelved untitled film. The leads are Govinda, Salman Khan and Karishma Kapoor; Music: Anu Malik; Producer: Mukesh Duggal; Director: Mahesh Bhatt.
He acted in the shelved film "Jeene Ka Haque" (1988). Cast: Govinda, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Juhi Chawla, Amrish Puri; Music: Annu Malik; Director: Deepak Shivdsani.
He acted in a shelved L. H. K film. Films Birleştiriyor "Ek Baar To Keh De Tu" (1992). Cast: Govinda (in a special appearance), Sanju Chaudhary, Shagufta Ali, Anooradha Patel, Aruna Irani, Girja Shankar; Music: Kamal Maqdoom; Director: L. H. Khan.
He starred in Arshee Films' "Bande Saste Milte Hain" (1986). Govinda shared the lead; Producer: T. P. Aggarwal; Director: Ashok Tyagi.
He acted in the shelved Kuldeep Art Productions film "Nishan Nahin Mitega" (1989). The leads are Naseeruddin Shah, Sunny Deol, Govinda and Aditya Pancholi; Presentation: Krishna; also starring Vishal Dutt and Satish Shah; Music: Annu Malik; Story: Pradeep; Editor and Director: Kawal Sharma.
In 1988 he acted in Amin Arts' untitled film. The leads are Govinda, with Jeetendra in a special appearance, Jaya Pradha in a special appearance, Gulshan Grover, Aruna Irani, Mazhar Khan, Goga Kapoor, Satyen Kappu, Viju Khote, Mushtaq Merchant and Shakti Kapoor; Music: Annu Malik; Producer: Nisar Bhanwadi and Binoo Sen Gupta; Director: S. A. Kader.
He was voted tenth in the BBC News Online poll for the Best actors on Stage or Screen. (2000).
He acted in the shelved TIPS Films film "London Coolie" (1996). The leads are Govinda, Karishma Kapoor, Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor; Music: Anand Milind; Producer: Ramesh Taurani; Director: David Dhawan.
When the film "Paanch Paapi" was first announced in 1986, it was being made under the banner of Manish Films with producers Vikas and Veena Sharma. The film starred Govinda, Kimi Katkar and Kim.
When Bade Ghar Ki Beti was announced in 1986, Shashi Kapoor and Govinda were signed. They were later replaced by Shammi Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor.
Govinda signed the film Tamacha but later backed out of it. Sumeet Saigal replaced him.
In the 1990s, Govinda, with 5 awards, became the actor with the most Filmfare nominations in the Best Actor category without winning in that category.
Govinda stated that in 1985 he signed 5 films as a villain. This came right after the producer watched his dance video.
Govinda stated that he signed for the role of Abhimanyu in Mahabharat. It was his mother who advised him to leave the series. She wanted him to do only films. This saddened B. R. Chopra.
When the film Aao Pyar Karen was released in 1993, it was to be directed by K. C. Bokadia and star Rakhee Gulzar, Govinda, Karishma Kapoor and Farheen.
In November 1992, Govinda, Divya Bharti and David Dhawan signed for Mukesh Duggal's "Khilona". When the project was revived, the subject changed.
Bollywood actors Aarti Singh, Ragini Khanna, Krishna Abhishek and Aryan Singh's uncle. Aryan Singh is the son of actor and producer Anand. Aryan made his debut in "Be-Lagaam". Anand is better known as Govinda's mother. Aryan also has a brother named Arjun Singh who acted in a Punjabi film.
The director's uncle Janmendra Dumpy Ahuja (Kirti Kumar's legally adopted stepson).
In October 1987, Neelam, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Amit Kumar and Leena Das went on a world tour concert. They visited cities in Canada, America and England. This was when Kishore Kumar passed away in India while Amit was on the tour.
He acted in the shelved Amit Enterprises film "Dil Deewana Maane Na" (Dil Laga Ke Dekho) (1998). Cast: Govinda, Rambha (replacing Manisha), Ronit Roy, Saaed Jaffery, Satish Shah, Jaspal Bhatti. Music by Dilip Sen Sameer Sen, director Naresh Malhotra. The film was shelved because the story was the same as Pyaar Tho Houna Hi Tha.
His daughter Narmada Ahuja was born on 16 July 1988. Not 1989 as listed on various websites.
He acted in the shelved Kailashpati Pictures film "Jaan Ke Dushman" (1991). Cast Govinda, Mandakini, Shakti Kapoor, music: Bappi Lahiri, producer and director Bhisham Kohli.
He acted in the shelved Sham Ralhan Production "Jawaan" (1992). Starring Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda, Dimple Kapadia, Sonam (Mandakini), Amita Nangia. Music Laxmikant Pyarelal, producer and director Sham Ralhan. Amita Nangia claims she was at the mahurat and that her role was opposite Govinda. However, Sham Ralhan asked her to sign a 10-year contract. She did not want to and left the project.
He acted in the shelved Vinay Pictures film "Ek Aur Farz" (1993). Starring Govinda, Manisha Koirala, Chunky Pandey, Sudha Chandran, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, music: Nadeem Shravan, producer Vinay Sinha, director: Kuku Kohli.
He acted in the shelved Avadh International Films film "Nidar" (1986/1990). Starring Govinda, Kimi Katkar, Anita Raaj, Sabia, Amrish Puri, Amjad Khan, Gulshan Grover, music: Bappi Lahiri, director: Amu/Swaroop Kumar.
In 1993 he acted in a shelved yet-untitled film by Voice and Vision. Starring Shammi Kapoor, Govinda, Rohini Hattangadi, Gulshan Grover, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, music Bappi Lahiri, director: Satyam Rai.
In 1990 he acted in a shelved untitled film by Satyashree Art Movies. Starring Govinda, Shilpa Shirodkar, Charan Raj, Johnny Lever, Tej Sapru, music Rajesh Roshan, director Lawrence Dsouza.
In 1989 he acted in an untitled film by Satya Shree Art Pictures. Starring Govinda, Shilpa Shirodkar, Tej Sapru, Charan Raj, producers M Radhakrishna and M. Satyanarayan, director Lawrence DSouza.
He acted in the shelved Emkay Films film "Dil Aur Deemag" (Jeevan Yudh) (1988). Starring Naseeruddin Shah, Govinda, Kimi Katkar, Juhi Chawla, Shakti Kapoor, Kader Khan, music Laxmikant Pyarelal, producers: Madan Chopra, Kishore Malhotra.
He acted in the shelved Ramayan Art International film "Ran Sangram" (1988). Starring Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda, Farha Naaz, Vishal Dutt, Gulshan Grover, Mac Mohan, Kader Khan, music Jagjit Singh, producer Dr. Lakhan Sinha, director Dilip Kalyani.
He acted in the shelved Durga Laxmi Productions film "Naseebdaar" (1988). Starring Jeetendra, Govinda, Raj Kiran, music Annu Malik, producers Jawaharlal Bafna, Vasant Doshi, director Kishore Vyas.
He acted in the shelved untitled film of Satyashree Art Productions. This was in 1988. Starring Raj Babbar, Govinda, dialogues Talat Rekhi, music Rajesh Roshan, producer Raju, director Lawrence Dsouza.
In 1989 he acted in the shelved untitled film of Shree Jivdani Pictures. Starring Govinda and the introduction of Dwarkesh, music Ajit Singh, producers: Narayan Yadav, Yogesh Mehta, Ratan Chorasiya.
In 2000 he acted in the shelved untitled film of Abha Films. Starring Nana Patekar and Govinda, directed by Aziz Sajewal.
Jackie Shroff signed Nana Patekar and Govinda for a film to be directed by David Dhawan. Jackie was to only produce the film, not act in it.
He appeared in Sadu Chitra's shelved "Jigar" (Mera Khoon) (1983/1985). Starring Dharmendra, Zeenat Aman, Govinda (who replaced Kamal Haasan), Vijeta Pandit, Anita Raj, Danny Denzongpa, music by Kalyanji Anandji, producer: Jayant Malkhan, and director I. V. Sasi.
He appeared in the shelved "Khoon Bolta Hain" (1986). Starring Govinda, Mandakini, Kader Khan, dialogues by Kader Khan, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, producer and director Sham Ralhan.
He appeared in Samar Enterprises' shelved "Maha Yuddh" (1986). Starring Govinda, Neelam, music: Bappi Lahiri, editor, producer and director Mohinder.
He appeared in Bohra Enterprises' shelved "Bahadur" (1986). Cast Govinda, Richa Sharma, story Charandas Shokh, music Bappi Lahiri, producers: Dhirendra Bohra, Virendra Bohra, director: S. Dinesh.
He appeared in the shelved P. K. Film. An untitled 1986 production. Cast Hema Malini, Sanjay Dutt, Govinda, Sohani, lyrics Prakash Mehra, Anjaan, music Bappi Lahiri, producers Rani Kapila and Padmini Kapila, director Ajay Kashyap.
He appeared in G R P Arts' shelved "Hasti Mita Doonga" (1987). Starring Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt, Sridevi, Govinda, Gulshan Grover, Shakti Kapoor, music Laxmikant Pyarelal, producer Gurupadam, director: Ajay Kashyap.
He appeared in the shelved film Arshee Films' "Bande Saste Milte Hain" (1986). Cast: Govinda, Khushboo, Amjad Khan, Gulshan Grover, Rajesh Puri, music: Rajkamal, producer: T. P. Aggarwal, director: Ashok Tyagi.