Bollywood actor Govinda joined Shiv Sena (Shinde) in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in Mumbai on Thursday.
The actor is likely to contest the Lok Sabha elections from the Mumbai North West seat against Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Amol Kirtikar, sources said.
Govinda heaped praises on the Maharashtra Chief Minister after joining the party at Balasaheb Bhavan after meeting the latter earlier in the day. Former Lok Sabha MP Milind Deora, who recently joined Shiv Sena after quitting the Congress, was also present on the occasion.
Govinda is an Indian film actor, comedian, and former politician. This star is known for his freestyle dancing skills. Govinda’s first film was 1986’s Ilzaam, and he has appeared in over 165 Hindi films. Govinda had lead roles in several commercially successful comedy films, including Aankhen, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1 and Haseena Maan Jaayegi. He received a Filmfare Best Comedian Award for Haseena Maan Jayegi and a Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural. Govinda has played dual roles in several movies, including Jaan Se Pyaara, Aankhen, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Anari No.1. After a number of box-office flops in the 2000s, his later commercial successes included Bhagam Bhag, Partner, Life Partner etc. The actor was a member of the Parliament of India from 2004 to 2009. Govinda’s father, Arun Ahuja, was an actor during the 1940s; his mother, Nirmala Ahuja, was an actress and singer.
