Govinda is an actor, dancer, and producer who has worked in over 165 Hindi movies. He made his acting debut in the 1986 film Ilzaam and went on to become one of the most popular and successful actors of the 1990s and 2000s. Some of his notable films include Shola Aur Shabnam, Aankhen, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Partner, and Bhagam Bhag. Govinda is known for his unique style of dancing and his comic timing.
Here’s a list of the top seven Bollywood movies of Govinda that are remakes of South Indian movies.
Aankhen (1993)
Raja Babu (1994)
Coolie No. 1 (1995)
Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000)
Bhagam Bhag (2006)
The 1993 action-comedy film Aankhen is directed by David Dhawan and stars Govinda and Chunky Pandey in the lead roles. It also features Shilpa Shirodkar, Ritu Shivpuri, Kader Khan, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, and Bindu in supporting roles.
The movies Kittu Puttu from 1977 in Kannada and Anubavi Raja Anubavi from 1967 in Tamil, which was later made in Hindi as Do Phool in 1973, are said to have served as inspiration for Aankhen. The film was also inspired by the Marathi film Changu Mangu from 1990.
The film revolves around two good-for-nothing brothers named Munnu and Bunnu, who are notorious for playing practical jokes. One of their jokes goes wrong, and Bunnu goes missing and is presumed dead, while Munnu is suspected of his murder. The film follows Munnu's journey as he tries to clear his name and find out what happened to his missing brother.
Raja Babu is a 1994 comedy film directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Kadar Khan, Aruna Irani, and Prem Chopra in prominent roles. It was inspired by the 1992 Tamil film Rasukutty.
The film follows the story of Raja, a happy-go-lucky man who is adopted by a wealthy couple in a village. Raja falls in love with a city girl, Madhu, who visits the village, but she walks out on him after learning that he is not as sophisticated as he portrays himself to be.
Coolie No. 1 is a 1995 Bollywood comedy film released 1995, directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the lead roles.
The film is a remake of the 1993 Tamil film Chinna Mapillai. The story follows the character of Raju, a coolie (porter) who falls in love with Malti, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Hoshiarchand. However, Hoshiarchand disapproves of the match due to Raju's low social status. Raju then pretends to be a wealthy man in order to win over Malti's family.
The film features a number of hit songs, including Husn Hai Suhana and Main To Raste Se Jaa Raha Tha, which are still popular today. It also has a star-studded cast, including Kader Khan, Harish Kumar, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, and Shakti Kapoor.
Coolie No. 1 was a commercial success at the box office and is considered one of the most iconic comedies of the 1990s. The film is known for its humour, catchy songs, and memorable performances by Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. It was also remade in 2020 with Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles.
Directed by David Dhawan, Saajan Chale Sasural is a romantic comedy, starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, and Tabu in the lead roles. It is a remake of the Telugu film Allari Mogudu (1992).
The film follows the story of Shyamsunder, a simple villager with a passion for music. He travels to the city and befriends Muthuswami, a South Indian tabla player. His musical prowess impresses Khurana, the head of a music cassette company, who elevates him to a senior position. As he returns to the hamlet to collect his debts, he learns of his wife Pooja's death in a flood. He then marries Khurana's daughter, Divya. Shyamsunder discovers his "presumed dead" wife Pooja in the hospital when Khurana suffers a heart attack. To keep Pooja and Divya from finding out he has married both of them, he must then deceive his two wives, even if that means living a double life.
Known for its brilliant chemistry and amazing comedic timing, Haseena Maan Jaayegi is directed by David Dhawan and stars Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Karisma Kapoor, and Pooja Batra in the lead roles.
The 1966 movie Pyar Kiye Jaa served as the film's conceptual inspiration. The film Pyar Kiye Ja itself is a remake of the 1964 Tamil classic Kadhalikka Neramillai, which was also remade in Kannada as Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (1979) as well as in Telugu as Preminchi Choodu in 1965.
The film follows the story of two brothers, Sonu and Monu, who are known for their mischievous and playful nature. They fall in love with two sisters, Pooja and Ritu, but are unable to marry them due to their father's disapproval. To win over the girls' father, Gulzarilal, the brothers hatch a plan and impersonate a wealthy businessman and their Chacha, in order to gain his trust and approval. The plan leads to a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings when Gulzarilal’s sister falls in love with Monu (disguised as Chacha).
The film is known for its humour, catchy songs, and energetic dance numbers, including What Is Mobile Number and I Love You Bol Daal.
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai is a comedy film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Govinda and Sonali Bendre in lead roles. The film is a remake of the Marathi film Ekta Jeev Sadashiv and the Kannada film Bangarada Manushya.
The film explores themes of the rural-urban divide, family values, and the challenges faced by individuals who try to adjust to a new culture and way of life.
The story revolves around Ganga, a simple and innocent man who is raised by a foster family in a rural village. When he learns that he belongs to a wealthy family in the city, he decides to go and live with them. However, he finds it difficult to adjust to the modern city lifestyle and faces many challenges and struggles to fit in.
Released in 2006, Bhagam Bhag is a comedy-thriller film that is directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. The film also features Lara Dutta, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav in supporting roles. The film adapted certain subplots of the Malayalam film Mannar Mathai Speaking.
The story follows the members of a theatre group who are rehearsing for a play in Goa. They get caught up in a series of mysterious events when a woman is found dead in their hotel room. They become prime suspects in the murder case and must clear their names while trying to uncover the true culprit.
The film is known for its fast-paced plot, clever humour, and catchy songs. It features some great performances by Akshay Kumar and Govinda, who display great comic timing and chemistry on screen.
The film's songs, including Signal and Tere Bin, were also popular at the time of its release. It is a must-watch for fans of the genre who enjoy a mix of suspense and humour.
See Also: Birthday Special! Govinda’s wackiest songs till date
Here’s a list of the top seven Bollywood movies of Govinda that are remakes of South Indian movies.
Aankhen (1993)
Raja Babu (1994)
Coolie No. 1 (1995)
Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000)
Bhagam Bhag (2006)
Aankhen (1993)
The 1993 action-comedy film Aankhen is directed by David Dhawan and stars Govinda and Chunky Pandey in the lead roles. It also features Shilpa Shirodkar, Ritu Shivpuri, Kader Khan, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, and Bindu in supporting roles.
The movies Kittu Puttu from 1977 in Kannada and Anubavi Raja Anubavi from 1967 in Tamil, which was later made in Hindi as Do Phool in 1973, are said to have served as inspiration for Aankhen. The film was also inspired by the Marathi film Changu Mangu from 1990.
The film revolves around two good-for-nothing brothers named Munnu and Bunnu, who are notorious for playing practical jokes. One of their jokes goes wrong, and Bunnu goes missing and is presumed dead, while Munnu is suspected of his murder. The film follows Munnu's journey as he tries to clear his name and find out what happened to his missing brother.
Raja Babu (1994)
Raja Babu is a 1994 comedy film directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor, Kadar Khan, Aruna Irani, and Prem Chopra in prominent roles. It was inspired by the 1992 Tamil film Rasukutty.
The film follows the story of Raja, a happy-go-lucky man who is adopted by a wealthy couple in a village. Raja falls in love with a city girl, Madhu, who visits the village, but she walks out on him after learning that he is not as sophisticated as he portrays himself to be.
Coolie No. 1 (1995)
Coolie No. 1 is a 1995 Bollywood comedy film released 1995, directed by David Dhawan and starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor in the lead roles.
The film is a remake of the 1993 Tamil film Chinna Mapillai. The story follows the character of Raju, a coolie (porter) who falls in love with Malti, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, Hoshiarchand. However, Hoshiarchand disapproves of the match due to Raju's low social status. Raju then pretends to be a wealthy man in order to win over Malti's family.
The film features a number of hit songs, including Husn Hai Suhana and Main To Raste Se Jaa Raha Tha, which are still popular today. It also has a star-studded cast, including Kader Khan, Harish Kumar, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, and Shakti Kapoor.
Coolie No. 1 was a commercial success at the box office and is considered one of the most iconic comedies of the 1990s. The film is known for its humour, catchy songs, and memorable performances by Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. It was also remade in 2020 with Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan in the lead roles.
Saajan Chale Sasural (1996)
Directed by David Dhawan, Saajan Chale Sasural is a romantic comedy, starring Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, and Tabu in the lead roles. It is a remake of the Telugu film Allari Mogudu (1992).
The film follows the story of Shyamsunder, a simple villager with a passion for music. He travels to the city and befriends Muthuswami, a South Indian tabla player. His musical prowess impresses Khurana, the head of a music cassette company, who elevates him to a senior position. As he returns to the hamlet to collect his debts, he learns of his wife Pooja's death in a flood. He then marries Khurana's daughter, Divya. Shyamsunder discovers his "presumed dead" wife Pooja in the hospital when Khurana suffers a heart attack. To keep Pooja and Divya from finding out he has married both of them, he must then deceive his two wives, even if that means living a double life.
Haseena Maan Jaayegi (1999)
Known for its brilliant chemistry and amazing comedic timing, Haseena Maan Jaayegi is directed by David Dhawan and stars Govinda, Sanjay Dutt, Karisma Kapoor, and Pooja Batra in the lead roles.
The 1966 movie Pyar Kiye Jaa served as the film's conceptual inspiration. The film Pyar Kiye Ja itself is a remake of the 1964 Tamil classic Kadhalikka Neramillai, which was also remade in Kannada as Preethi Madu Thamashe Nodu (1979) as well as in Telugu as Preminchi Choodu in 1965.
The film follows the story of two brothers, Sonu and Monu, who are known for their mischievous and playful nature. They fall in love with two sisters, Pooja and Ritu, but are unable to marry them due to their father's disapproval. To win over the girls' father, Gulzarilal, the brothers hatch a plan and impersonate a wealthy businessman and their Chacha, in order to gain his trust and approval. The plan leads to a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings when Gulzarilal’s sister falls in love with Monu (disguised as Chacha).
The film is known for its humour, catchy songs, and energetic dance numbers, including What Is Mobile Number and I Love You Bol Daal.
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hain (2000)
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai is a comedy film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar and starring Govinda and Sonali Bendre in lead roles. The film is a remake of the Marathi film Ekta Jeev Sadashiv and the Kannada film Bangarada Manushya.
The film explores themes of the rural-urban divide, family values, and the challenges faced by individuals who try to adjust to a new culture and way of life.
The story revolves around Ganga, a simple and innocent man who is raised by a foster family in a rural village. When he learns that he belongs to a wealthy family in the city, he decides to go and live with them. However, he finds it difficult to adjust to the modern city lifestyle and faces many challenges and struggles to fit in.
Bhagam Bhag (2006)
Released in 2006, Bhagam Bhag is a comedy-thriller film that is directed by Priyadarshan. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. The film also features Lara Dutta, Jackie Shroff, and Rajpal Yadav in supporting roles. The film adapted certain subplots of the Malayalam film Mannar Mathai Speaking.
The story follows the members of a theatre group who are rehearsing for a play in Goa. They get caught up in a series of mysterious events when a woman is found dead in their hotel room. They become prime suspects in the murder case and must clear their names while trying to uncover the true culprit.
The film is known for its fast-paced plot, clever humour, and catchy songs. It features some great performances by Akshay Kumar and Govinda, who display great comic timing and chemistry on screen.
The film's songs, including Signal and Tere Bin, were also popular at the time of its release. It is a must-watch for fans of the genre who enjoy a mix of suspense and humour.
See Also: Birthday Special! Govinda’s wackiest songs till date
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