Govinda's Tragic Journey: From Superstar to Struggle After Political Plunge

• Govinda was born into poverty after his father, Arun Ahuja, a former actor and producer, went bankrupt due to film failures, forcing the family to move to a chawl.
• Known affectionately as 'Chi Chi', Govinda overcame early struggles, learning dance from Jaaved Jaaferi's videos and Saroj Khan, debuting with 'Ilzaam' in 1986.
• The 1990s marked his golden era, with blockbusters like 'Hero No. 1', 'Raja Babu', and 'Coolie No. 1', where he reportedly charged 1 crore per film.
• His career declined after entering politics in 2004, winning from North Mumbai with the Congress party, as he admitted politics distanced him from films and created enemies.
• Despite his last blockbuster 'Partner', subsequent films failed, and Govinda now reportedly yearns for work, his career impacted by political involvement.

Why It Matters: Govinda's journey highlights how political entry derailed a superstar's thriving film career.