Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/09/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Govind Namdev
15/02/2026
Govind Namdev spoke publicly about a "food hierarchy" on Bollywood film sets, alleging that treatment differs between stars and other actors in areas such as food and vanity vans. The comments came during an interview and drew attention to working conditions and status-based inequality in the industry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Govind Namdev |
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| Famous For | Playing the role of villain in Bollywood films such as Bandit Queen, Prem Granth, Virasat, Satya, and OMG – Oh My God! |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 7” |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | National School of Drama (1977) |
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| College/University | Delhi University, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Marriage Date | 1981 |
Family
| Wife | Sudha Namdev | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born into a middle-class family that ran a tailoring business for religious idols. | |
| 2. He pursued higher education in Delhi on scholarships. | |
| 3. He worked as a theatre actor in various countries including Germany, Poland, and London. | |
| 4. He is best known for his work in films like OMG – Oh My God!, Bandit Queen, Virasat, and Satya. | |
| 5. He is passionate about using his platform to create awareness for social causes. | |
| 6. He completed 100 movies in 2015. | |
| 7. His first play was Tughlaq, directed by Ebrahim Alkazi. | |
| 8. He recently exposed the existence of a 'food hierarchy' on Bollywood film sets, where stars and other actors are treated differently regarding food and vanity vans. |