Personal Information

Full Name: Govind Namdev

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1953-08-03

Languages Known: Hindi, English, Malvi

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Food Habit: Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading Hindi & world literature, watching classic theatre & films, spending time with family & grandchildren, social work in Madhya Pradesh

Education

School: Local schools in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

College: National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi

Degrees Obtained: Diploma in Acting (National School of Drama)

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 78 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife:

Children:

Career

Current Position: Actor, Theatre Artist (active in Hindi films, OTT, TV serials & theatre; character & supporting roles

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹40–70 crore (from long career in films, TV, theatre, endorsements)

Awards & Achievements: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor – Gangaajal (2003) Known for powerful villain & character roles in Gangaajal (2003), Raajneeti (2010), Haasil (2003), A Wednesday! (2008), Aarakshan (2011), Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Article 15 (2019), The Family Man (2019), Jaane Jaan (2023) One of the most respected character actors in Indian cinema; strong theatre background

Biography Details

Govind Namdev (born August 3, 1953, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh) is one of India's finest character actors. Trained at the National School of Drama (NSD), he began with theatre and made his film debut in the 1980s. He gained widespread acclaim with Prakash Jha’s Gangaajal (2003 – National Award for Best Supporting Actor) and became known for intense, authoritative villain & character roles in Haasil (2003), A Wednesday! (2008), Raajneeti (2010), Aarakshan (2011), Article 15 (2019), The Family Man (2019), and Jaane Jaan (2023).

He excels in layered, realistic portrayals across parallel & mainstream cinema. Married with children, he maintains a low-profile personal life. At 72, he remains active in selective films, OTT, and theatre, respected for his grounded personality, powerful voice, and commitment to meaningful roles.

• January 2026: Govind Namdev turned 63 (August 3, 2025 birthday tributes carried forward); shared rare family photo via close friends/show pages; fans celebrated his 40+ years of powerful performances.
•  
• January 2026: Article 15 (2019) and Gangaajal (2003) continued to be discussed in year-end lists for strong performances; critics called him one of the finest supporting actors of his generation.
•  
• January 2026: He appeared in a special theatre tribute event in Bhopal; performed excerpts from classic Hindi plays and spoke about the importance of theatre in shaping powerful on-screen characters.
•  
• Ongoing: No major new film release early 2026; focus on selective OTT/film roles, theatre direction/performance, and family life. No controversies or health updates reported in early 2026; legacy as one of India's finest character actors remains strong.

Social Media & External Links