Arun Govil

Actor, Producer, Director, Politician

Indian Ramnagar, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Director, Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/01/1958
Age68 years
BirthplaceRamnagar, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
HometownMeerut
Political InclinationBJP

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Bio/Wiki

Famous RoleLord Rama in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' (1987-88)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (177 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityChaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
DegreeBSc

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherChandra Prakash Govil
MotherName not known
SpouseShrilekha Govil
Children
SonAmal Govil
DaughterSonika Govil
Siblings
BrothersSix (including Vijay Govil)
SistersTwo

Career

Debut
FilmPaheli (1977)
TVVikram Aur Betaal (1988)
Politics
PartyBharatiya Janata Party (18 March 2021-present)
Political Journey2024: Won the Meerut Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh
AwardsUptron Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role (1989) for Ramayan

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes C 200

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Arun Govil does not consume alcohol.
2. Arun Govil, known for portraying Lord Rama in 'Ramayan', was born in Meerut, India.
3. Arun's daughter studies in the USA, and his son works at a bank in Mumbai.
4. In a family picture, Arun Govil is seen with his wife, children, daughter-in-law, and grandson.
5. Arun met his wife, Shrilekha, at the beginning of his career, she later acted in Bollywood movies.
6. Arun's father wanted him to seek a government job, but his passion for acting led him to Mumbai.
7. Rajshri Productions signed Arun for several movies, with "Sawan Ko Aane Do" being a hit.
8. Arun Govil has appeared in numerous successful Bollywood films.
9. He played King Vikramaditya in 'Vikram Aur Betaal' before starring as Lord Rama in 'Ramayan.'
10. While playing Lord Rama, Arun quit smoking to maintain the character's purity.
11. Arun Govil provided his voice for 'Ramayana- The Legend Of Prince Rama'.
12. Even after 33 years, people still revere Arun Govil for his portrayal of Lord Rama.
13. During the 2020 lockdown, a photo of Arun watching 'Ramayan' with his family went viral.
14. Arun Govil's portrayal of PM Modi in 'Article 370' was well-received.
15. His older brother, Vijay Govil, is married to former Indian actress Tabassum.
16. He has worked in Telugu, Bhojpuri, Bengali, and Oriya cinema.
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