Govind Namdev
{{short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Govind Namdev
| image = GovindNamdeo.jpg
| caption = Namdev at an event in 2010
| imagesize =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1954|09|3|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India
| spouse = Sudha Namdev
| parents =
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1992–present
}}
Govind Namdev (born 3 September 1954){{Cite web |title=गोविंद नामदेव की जिद ने बदली जिंदगी, अपनी पसंद से विलन बनने वाले एक्टर की बेमिसाल कहानी |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/news-from-bollywood/govind-namdev-biography-in-hindi-age-wife-family-films-lesser-known-facts-about-shola-shabnam-actor/articleshow/93967175.cms |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}} is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films.{{Cite news |title=Govind Namdev |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Govind-Namdev |access-date=2024-01-30 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} Namdev made his debut as a corrupt cop in David Dhawan's Shola Aur Shabnam (1992).[http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/9956/Govind-Namdeo-JOHNNY-GADDAAR.html Yahoo! India Movies]
He has acted in numerous movies, often as a villain. He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama 1978. After that he joined NSD repertory company and worked there 12 to 13 years as an actor.
Some of his most notable work has been in the films Oh My God, Dum Maro Dum, Bandit Queen, Virasat, Satya, Kachche Dhaage, Mast, Thakshak, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Pukar, Raju Chacha, Sarfarosh, Satta, Qayamat and Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Johny Gadhaar.{{cite web |title=IMDB |work=Govind Namdeo |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0620636}} He also starred in Kaashi in Search of Ganga.{{Cite news |url=https://telanganatoday.com/govind-namdev-star-kashi-search-ganga |title=Govind Namdev to star in Kashi in Search of Ganga |date=3 August 2017 |work=Telangana Today |access-date=8 April 2018 |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/bollywood/govind-namdev-to-star-in-kashi-in-search-of-ganga-1501682483.html |title=Govind Namdev to star in 'Kashi in Search of Ganga' - The Statesman |date=2 August 2017 |work=The Statesman |access-date=8 April 2018 |language=en-US}}
Film
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- Saudagar (1991)
- Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
- Chamatkar (1992)
- Sardar (1994) {{endash}} Shankar, Sardar Patel's assistant
- Aankhen (1993)
- Andaz (1994)
- Bandit Queen (1994)
- Prem (1995)
- Prem Granth (1996)
- Virasat (1997)
- Zor (1998)
- Satya (1998)
- Sarfarosh (1999)
- ''Mast (1999)
- Thakshak (1999)
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani (2000) as Chief Minister Mushran
- Pukar (2000)
- Raju Chacha (2000)
- ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000) {{endash}} Subedar Ramji Maloji Sakpal, B. R. Ambedkar's father
- Lajja (2001)
- Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002)
- Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) as Virendra Pratap Singh
- Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002)
- Pyaasa (2002)
- Dum (2003)
- Satta (2003)
- Qayamat (2003)
- Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) as Kashinath Trivedi
- Gayab (2004)
- Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004)
- Chaahat - Ek Nasha (2005)
- Nigehbaan - The Third Eye (2005)
- Ramji Londonwaley (2005)
- Ankush - The Command (2006)
- Kachchi Sadak (2006)
- Johnny Gaddaar (2007)
- Kuchh Khel Kuchh Masti (2007)
- Yuvvraaj (2008)
- Nepali (2008)
- Sarkar Raj (2008)
- Memsahab - Lost In A Mirage (2008)
- Khallballi - Fun Unlimited (2008)
- Kusar Prasad Ka Bhoot (2009)
- The White Land (2009)
- Prateeksha (2009)
- Tumhare Liye (2009)
- Kabootar (2009)
- Wanted (2009) as DCP Ashraf Taufiq Khan
- Jaane Bhi Do Yaron (2009)
- Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009) as Pitambar Jalan
- Dum Maaro Dum (2011) as Rane
- Singham (2011)
- Ammaa Ki Boli (2012)
- Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal (2012)
- Heroine (2012)
- OMG – Oh My God! (2012) {{endash}} Siddheswar Maharaj Priest
- Ata Pata Laapata (2012)
- Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi (2013)
- Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013) {{endash}} Zamindar Jaiswal
- Boss (2013)
- Bin Phere Free Me Ttere (2013)
- Spark (2014)
- Singham Returns (2014)
- Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (2015)
- Main Gabbar (2015)
- JD (2016) as Divakar Verma
- Anna (2016)
- Vekh Baraatan Challiyan (Punjabi movie, 2017)
- Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017) {{endash}} Shyam Sunder "S. S." Shukla, Aarti's father
- Kashi - In search of Ganga as Balwant Pandey{{cite news |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/govind-namdev-to-star-in-kashi-/articleshow/59895508 |title=Govind Namdev To star in Kashi |newspaper=Times Of India |access-date=28 July 2018}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} (2018)
- Dassehra as Chief Minister Prasadi Lal (2018)
- Sur Sapata Marathi Film as School Teacher (2019)
- ''Ram Ki Janmabhoomi (2019) as Zafar Khan
- Main Zaroor Aaunga (2019)
- Jhalki (2019)
- Officer Arjun Singh IPS Batch 2000 (2019)
- Radhe (2021) {{endash}} Senior Police Officer
- Ek Nashebaaz (2022) {{endash}} Rehabilitation house director
- Decent Boy (2022)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)
- Ramrajya (2022) Lucky's Guruji
- OMG 2 (2023) Pujari
- The Purvanchal Files (2023)
- Sam Bahadur (2023)
- Ghuspaithiya (2024)
- Kashi to Kashmir - (Upcoming)
- The Delhi Files - (Upcoming)
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Television
- Parivartan {{endash}} Hasmukh Ajmera
- Byomkesh Bakshi (Episode: Kiley Ka Rahasya) (1993) {{endash}} Ramkishore SinghArchived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/bb-kGfRIpKg Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20140215194331/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb-kGfRIpKg&list=UUSjPe5kinQtwcyHcFJyyMfw&feature=c4-overview Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb-kGfRIpKg |title=Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#12 - Kiley ka Rahasya |website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}
- Aahat (Season 1) 1995-2001 Episode 6: Tumhari Julia (1995) {{endash}} Gomes and Episode 20-21 Gambler (1995) as Atul
- Mahayagya (1997–98) {{endash}} Chhote Thakur{{Cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/1999/99jun20/sunday/filmtv.htm |title=Tribuneindia... Film and tv |website=www.tribuneindia.com |access-date=5 July 2016}}
- Aashirwad (1998–2001) {{endash}} Purushottam Choudhary
- Abhimaan (1999–00) {{endash}} Police Commissioner
- Your Honour (2000)
- Tales of Lamaas (2020)
Awards
- 1999: Screen Award for Best Actor (Television) - Mahayagya{{cite web |title=Award Winners |url=http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |website=Screen |access-date=2 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991022044355/http://www.expressindia.com/screen/awards/eve.htm |archive-date=22 October 1999}}
- 1999: Nominated: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Satya
- 2009: Kabootar: Best Actor at the Osian's Film Fan[https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/2008-30-screens-in-u-k/ Kabootar fetches Govind Namdeo best actor award]
- Screen Award for Best Performance Of the Year-Negative (Male)
- Osian Cine Fan International Award for Best Actor in 2012
- Maharashtra Kala Niketan Film Award
- RAPA Award for Best Performance Male
- Madhya Pradesh Ratna
References
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External links
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- {{IMDb name|id=0620636}}
- [http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/07/oct/04_govind_namdeo_johnny_gaddar_100701.asp Govind Namdeo back with Johnny Gaddar]
- [https://bollyy.com/govind-namdev-acts-in-marathi-film-for-the-first-time-in-his-career/ Govind Namdev Acts In Marathi Film For The First Time In His Career ]
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