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Arun Govil (Hindi: अरुण गोविल, Urdu: اَرُن گوِّل) (born 12 January, 1955) is an award-winning Indian 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).

[edit] Personal life

Arun Govil was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He got his formal education at Aligarh University, where he had acted in some plays, and then moved to Bombay in 1975 for the purpose of starting his own business. He would later find his way into acting.

[edit] Family

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 Shrilekha, an actress. They have a son and a daughter.

[edit] Religious beliefs

Govil describes himself as "not particularly religious" and says he would attend Ram-lila plays as a child to please his more religious mother. He currently serves as president of Lakshmi Narayan Dham, an organization that works under Brahmarishi Shri Kumar Swami, who gives "beej mantras" (secret incantations) to people that allegedly remove their worries and illnesses.

[edit] Career

[edit] Actor

Govil got his first break in Indian cinema from acting in the 1977 film Paheli. He later starred in other films such as Sawan Ko Aane Do (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).

[edit] Producer

He later set up a production company with his Ramayan co-star Sunil Lahiri. In addition, he produced Mashaal, a TV series based on the Indian independence movement, in which he also starred and which was co-produced by and co-starred his wife Shrileikha.

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Films

Paheli (1977)
Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979)
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin (1979)
Raadha Aur Seeta (1979)
Judaai (1980)
Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981)
Itni Si Baat (1981)
Shradhanjali (1981)
Gumsum (1982)
Ayaash (1982)
Barrister (1982)
Jawalaa Dahej Ki (1982)
Lal Chunariyaa (1983)
Himmatwala (1983)
Justice Chaudhury (1983)
Aasmaan (1984)
Kanoon Meri Mutthi Mein (1984)
Ram Tera Desh (1984)
Karmyudh (1985)
Do Dilon Ki Dastaan (1985)
Yudh (1985)
Baadal (1985)
Lallu Ram (1985)
Dilwaala (1986)
Maashuka (1987)
Bidhira Bidhan (1989)
Edu Kondalaswamy (1991)
Govindha Govindha (1993)
Muqabla (1993)
Kanoon (1994)
Shanivrat Mahima (1995)
Hathkadi (1995)
Great Robbery (1996)
Dhaal: The Battle of Law Against Law (1997)
Do Ankhen Barah Hath (1997)
Lav Kush (1997)

[edit] Television

Vikram Aur Betaal
Ramayan (1987)
Luv Kush (1989)
Kaise Kahoon (2001)
Basera (2000)
Ehsaas - Kahani Ek Ghar Ki
Phulwanti (Doordarshan Series)
Buddha
Aparajita(DD National)
Jai Veer Hanuman
Karawaas
Zindagi Navrang hai
Mrityunjay
Pal Chhin(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)

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[edit] External links

Arun Govil at the Internet Movie Database

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