Arun Govil Biography, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Caste, Height, Networth, Caste & More
Short Wiki and Biography
Arun Govil is an Indian celebrity who has worked as an actor, director, and producer in many Hindi, Bhojpuri, Oriya, and Telugu films.
Arun Govil was born on 12-01-1958 in Meerut in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. He is an Indian Film Actor, Film Producer, Film Director & Television Actor who best known for his famous role Ram Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. He also is known for his work in Hindi, Bhojpuri, Odia, Telugu and Bengali films. He was born on January 12, 1958, in Ramnagar, Uttar Pradesh, and grew up in Shahjahanpur. Govil completed his education in Science at Meerut University, during
which time he became involved with theatre and developed a passion for acting.
Following this, he moved to Mumbai to join his brother’s business but ended up in the film industry soon after. He made his debut in Prashant Nanda’s Paheli
(1977), after his sister-in-law, Tabassum introduced him to the film’s producer, Tarachand Barjatya.
Arun was born in the religious land of India Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his schooling and getting admission to the Meerut University he started acting in dramas and plays later. This led to his exposure value to a great extent and he went to Mumbai to start a business when he was only 17. His
father’s dream for him to become a government employee like himself, shattered as he had plans that were bigger than this.
Govil’s career was a prolific one even in its early phases. By 1985, he had made appearances in over 30 films including Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979), Sanjh Ko
Aanch Nahin (1979), Ayaash (1982), Justice Chaudhury (1983) and Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985).
His first movie was Paheli in the year 1977 and went on to perform in various movies in different languages. But sooner or later his career came to an end as people never accepted him in a role other than Ram. He then launched his own production company and also launched a TV series Mashaal which he produced and acted in. He appeared in Comedy Nights With Kapil along with his co-stars Deepila Chikalia and Sunil Lahri from the epic series Ramayana in March 2020.
In 1985, Govil began working under Ramanand Sagar’s production banner, playing one of the lead roles in the TV series Vikram Aur Betaal. It was this association that led him, in 1986, to take on the role that would define his career – that of Ram Ramayan (1986 – 1988). He went to say that it was one of the most difficult roles he played, but one that he would never regret despite it restricting his future career. He appreciated the large-scale adoration he received for this portrayal and saw it as a defining moment in his life. He even won the Uptron Award for the Best Actor for this role, in 1988.
Due to his work on the Ramayan series, he also developed a strong bond with Sunil Lahiri, his co-star who played Laxman, his on-screen brother. They became
partners in a number of projects after that.
Bio/Wiki
Full Name – Arun Govil
Profession – Actor
Famous For – Playing the role Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan” (1987-88)
Arun Govil – as Ram in Ramayan
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)
in centimeters– 177 cm
in meters– 1.77 m
in feet & inches– 5’ 10”
Eye Colour – Black
Hair Colour – Black
Career
Debut Film – Paheli (1979)
TV – Vikram Aur Betal (1988)
Personal Life
Date of Birth – 12 January 1958
Age (as in 2020) – 62 Years
Birthplace – Ramnagar, Meerut
Zodiac sign – Capricorn
Nationality – Indian
University – Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
Educational Qualification – BSc
Political Inclination – BJP NDTV
Relationships & More
Marital Status – Married
Family
Wife/Spouse – Shrilekha Govil
Arun Govil wife – Shrilekha in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Children
Son– Amal Govil
Daughter– Sonika Govil
Parents Father– Chandra Prakash Govil
Mother– Name not known
Body Measurements
Skin Colour – Fair
Eye Colour – Black
Hair Colour – Black
Personal Info
Home Town – Meerut
Nationality – Indian
Religion – Hindu
Address – Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School – N/A
College – Meerut University
Qualification – Graduate
Hobbies – Traveling
Marital Status – Married
Debut Film – Paheli (1977) TV – Vikram Aur Betaal (1986)
Best Known for – Ramayan (1986–87)
Favorites
Favorite Sport – Hockey
Favorite Politician– Indira Gandhi
Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Arun Govil
- Once Arun Govil contested in the election for Congress in the late 80s against V.P. Singh. But he lost because most of the voters wrote “Jai Sri Ram” on the ballot
2. papers along with casting the vote in his favor.
3. While he was shooting for Ramayan, people used to come and seek blessings from him.
4. After Ramayan, he turned completely spiritual and is actively associated with Brahmrishi Kumar Swamiji.
Lesser Known Facts about Arun Govil
1. Does Arun Govil Smoke?: No
2. Does Arun Govil drink alcohol?: Yes
3. He has played significant roles in many Bollywood blockbuster movies. Arun Govil also appeared alongside legendary Sridevi in the movie “Himmatwala” in
1983.
4. A still from the movie Himmatwala (1983) showing Sridevi and Arun Govil
5. Arun Govil, who is best known for his role as Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s “Ramayan” was born in Ramnagar, Meerut.
6. Arun’s daughter Sonika Govil studies in the USA, whereas his son, who has got married in 2010, works at a bank in Mumbai.
7. Arun Govil‘s family picture
8. Arun Govil’s family picture, from left to right, Sonika Govil (Daughter), Arun Govil, Shrilekha Govil (Wife), Divya Govil (daughter-in-law), Amal Govil
(son), and Aryaveer (Grandson)
9. Arun had just begun his career when he met Shrilekha, who was then a celebrity designer. Later, she even acted in a few Bollywood movies from the late 80s
to mid-90s.
10. Arun Govil’s father had wanted him to seek a government job, but fate had something special in store for him. After completing his studies, he moved to
Mumbai to join his brother’s business. But the urge to make an identity for himself drove him to the acting field.
11. Raj Sri Productions, the makers of Arun’s debut film Paheli (1979), loved his work in the movie and subsequently contracted him for three more movies,
which were Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979), Raadha Aur Seeta (1979), Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin (1979).
12. Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979) was a mega-hit of its era. The evergreen music of Sawan Ko Aane Do is still very popular among the people of India.
Sawan Ko Aane Do
13. Arun, who was a chain-smoker, quit smoking cigarettes while playing the role of Lord Rama; he perceived that people wouldn’t like to see a cigarette in the hand of a man who is depicting the character of a God. Especially in a country where faith and religion is a fundamental aspect of people’s life.
14. He has given his voice for the Indo-Japanese animation movie “Ramayana- The Legend Of Prince Rama” (1992).
Until now, over 33 years after the telecast of “Ramayan,” people still know him as Ram. They even touch his feet as an expression of their devotion to Lord
Rama.
15. Ramanand Sagar cast to play King Vikramaditya in his fantasy television series “Vikram Aur Betaal” released in 1988. The show was telecast on Doordarshan at 4:30 pm every Sunday and it was enormously loved by its audience.
Fantasy series Vikram Aur Betal
Then came the role which would transcend his career to indefinite heights, the role of Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic Indian historical-drama
television series “Ramayan.” Initially, he got rejected in the Ramayan auditions for the role of Lord Rama. But makers of the show reconsidered their decision and eventually, they shortlisted Arun Govil for the character.
16. In March 2020, a photo of Arun Govil went viral on social media in which he was seen watching Ramayan on Doordarshan along with his family when there was a nationwide lockdown in the wake of Corona pandemic. The epic television series of Ramanand Sagar was re-telecast on Doordarshan in March 2020, nearly after
32 years of its original telecast in the late ’80s.
Social Media Account:
Facebook–https://www.facebook.com/ARUN-GOVIL-109786645705805/
Instagram–https://www.instagram.com/arungovil_ram/
Twitter–https://twitter.com/arungovil12
WikiPedia–https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arun_Govil
IMdb–https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4468244/
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