Govinda's Uncle Anand: The Mastermind Behind Cult Classics Gol Maal & Naram Garam

• Actor-producer Anand, Govinda's maternal uncle, was Uday Narayan Singh from Banaras, who arrived in Mumbai in the 70s.
• Anand produced and appeared in two Hrishikesh Mukherjee-directed masterpieces: *Gol Maal* (1979) and *Naram Garam* (1981).
• *Gol Maal*, a cult comedy starring Amol Palekar and Utpal Dutt, was shot in real homes and became the 6th highest-grossing film of 1979, winning 3 Filmfare Awards.
• Anand featured in *Gol Maal*'s title song "Sab Gol Maal Hai" and produced *Naram Garam*, a comedy-drama with a similar cast and director.
• Both films, despite being decades old, continue to be celebrated for their timeless humor and strong performances.