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Govind Namdeo

Govind Namdeo

Actor · Born September 3, 1954 (72) · Sagar, Vindhya Pradesh, India

Govind Namdeo is an acclaimed Indian actor known for his powerful screen presence and versatile performances across Hindi cinema and theatre. Trained at the National School of Drama, he began his career on stage before transitioning to films, where he quickly became recognized for portraying complex antagonists, intense character roles, and deeply layered personalities with remarkable authenticity. Over the years, he has worked with celebrated filmmakers, contributing to a wide range of critically appreciated and commercially successful projects. His command over craft, distinctive dialogue delivery, and ability to bring depth to every role have earned him immense respect in the industry. Govind Namdeo continues to be an influential figure in Indian acting, balancing film, theatre, and socially driven artistic initiatives while inspiring new generations of performers.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
September 3, 1954 (72)
From
Sagar, Vindhya Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
36 on MovieCove · 120 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28Up 7% in 30 days

What are Govind Namdeo's films like?

Across their 27 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Genres

Action11 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 72nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 20th percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
41%
Power
19%
Bonds
17%
Self
9%
Survival
8%
Society
5%
Justice13 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption5 titles, browse their movies with this themeGreed4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 9 · Dark 10

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 13 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 8

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 6 · Intense 18

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 19 · Whiplash 4

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 15 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 20 · Relentless 3

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 16 · Full focus 4

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 6 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 10

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

15 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 7 of 15 analyzed roles.

Shadow
7 of 15
Herald
2 of 15
Mentor
2 of 15
Threshold guardian
2 of 15
Ally
1 of 15
Shapeshifter
1 of 15
Show the 15 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
22
Melancholic
13
Dread
6
Triumphant
5
Thrilling
3
Other
25

How their films linger

Thought-provoking10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 9 with a twist

  • Happy10
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous8

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Govind Namdeo's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 23 of their 36 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Govind Namdeo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

120 credits, 36 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Golmaal 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Danger Bhai

  • Ginny Wedss Sunny 2(2026)

    as Ayodhya Prakash

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Bhole Ki Bhool (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Lord Shiva

  • The Return of the Army Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Gandhi Talks(2026)

    as Inspector Vishwas

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Bindiya Ke Bahubali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 12 episodes · as Angad Singh

  • Della Bella Badlegi Kahaani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Devdas Zamindar

  • Raid 2(2025)

    as Kunwar Kuldeep

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Paro - The Untold Story of Bride Slavery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Satya / Sarfosh

  • Irani Chai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Naam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Bal Naren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Sundar Bhan

  • Six Nine Five (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Sam Bahadur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Sardar Vallabhai Patel

  • The Purvanchal Files (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • OMG 2(2023)

    as Pujari

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Chidiakhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Bhau

  • Aazam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Pratab Shetty

  • Inspector Avinash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 18 episodes · as Gaya Prasad Mishra

  • Shubh Nikah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Hindutva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2(2022)

    as Tantrik

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Decent Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Darbar Pratap Shahi

  • TWENTYTИƎWT (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Pyar Mein Thoda Twist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Life in Dark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Radhe(2021)

    as Police Commissioner Ashraf Khan

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Junction Varanasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Officer Arjun Singh IPS (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Jhalki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Main Zaroor Aaunga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Ammaa Ki Boli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Parmu

  • Gunwali Dulhaniya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Mr. Singh

  • Sur Sapata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Sahane Mastar

  • The Gandhi Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Morarji Desai ; D.S. Parchure

  • Rangeela Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Sharma

  • Modi: Journey of a Common Man(2019)

    Show as Guruji

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Dassehra(2018)

    as Prasadilal Yadav

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Kaashi in Search of Ganga(2018)

    as Balwant Pandey

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Shyam Sunder Shukla

  • A Gentleman(2017)

    as Gay Defense Secretary

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Vekh Baraatan Challiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Sarla's Father

  • Ajab Singh Ki Gajab Kahani(2017)

    as Bacha singh

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Gang of Littles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Principle

  • Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Sahukar

  • Project Marathwada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Chief Minister

  • Ab Tak Chhappan 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Police Commisioner Bhandare

  • Spark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Singham Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Singham's Father

  • Sultanat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Boss(2013)

    as Minister Pradhan

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Ramaiya Vastavaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Jamindar

  • Bin Phere Free Me Tere(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal(2012)

    as Mr. Pawar

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Singham(2011)

    as Bajirao Singham's Father

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Dum Maaro Dum(2011)

    as Rane

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • College Campus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Utt Pataang(2011)

    as Ghani Bhai

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Khuda Kasam(2010)

    as SP Waghmare

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Dus Tola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Actr

  • Right Yaaa Wrong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Public Prosecutor Nigam

  • Krantiveer: The Revolution(2010)

    as Mantri P.P. Patankar

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bolo Raam(2009)

    as Sub-Inspector Sajid Ahmed Khan

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Pitambar Jalan

  • Wanted(2009)

    as Police Commissioner Ashraf Khan

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Jai Veeru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Jugaad(2009)

    as Commissioner I.M. Gupta / Ganesh Gupta

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Bad Luck Govind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Baburao Mahalkar / Mobster Mahalkar

  • Ek Se Bure Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jagat Dada / Vikramaditya

  • Gumnaam: The Mystery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Muni Gandhi

  • Memsahab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kashi Nath

  • Sarkar Raj(2008)

    as Hassan Qazi

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Nepaali(2008)

    as Nepali

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Guladeen

  • Go (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Deputy Chief Minister Praveen Deshpande

  • Johnny Gaddaar(2007)

    as Inspector Kalyan

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Big Brother(2007)

    as Monohar Shinde

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Shakalaka Boom Boom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Guruji

  • Khallas: The Beginning of End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as A.C.P. Wamanrao Waghmare

  • Dosh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as J.K. Mathur

  • Kachchi Sadak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Prateeksha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Pandit Lal

  • Chehraa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mr. Joshi

  • Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Maqsood Bhat

  • Gayab (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Inspector Rane

  • Garv: Pride and Honour(2004)

    as Kashinath Trivedi

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Kanti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Samblekar

  • Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Pyarelal

  • Market (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Yashwant Anna

  • Qayamat: City Under Threat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Maharashtra Home Minister

  • Satta(2003)

    as Liyaqat Ali Baig

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Dum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Deshmukh

  • The Wound (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jogi Thakur

  • Badhaai Ho Badhaai(2002)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Dil Hai Tumhaara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Mr. Mittal

  • Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Virendrapratap Singh

  • Sarhadein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 91 episodes · as Kedarnath

  • Lajja(2001)

    as Hazarilal

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Raju Chacha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Vikram Sinha

  • Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Bawandar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Dhanraj Meena

  • Pukar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mr. Mishra

  • Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani(2000)

    as Chief Minister Mushran

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Thakshak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Aslam Khan

  • Godmother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kesubhai

  • Mast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Toluram

  • Kachche Dhaage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vaikunth

  • Sarfarosh(1999)

    as Veeran

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Laawaris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kalra

  • Satya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Bhau Thakurdas Jhawle

  • Ustadon Ke Ustad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Virasat(1997)

    as Birju Thakur

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • PremGranth(1996)

    as Roop Sahai (rapist) (as Govind Namdev)

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Andaz(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Bandit Queen(1994)

    as SriRam

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Sardar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Shola Aur Shabnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Police Inspector

  • Farz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Kaala Hiran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • The Battle of Bhima Koregaon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 117 titles, 113 of them dated from 1992 to 2026; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022)

$18M worldwide

Highest rated

Johnny Gaddaar (2007)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Boss (2013)

Film career

19922026

Peak 2008 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1994Screen debut· Bandit Queen
  • 2009Career best· Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting117 of 117: 117 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score47th

By decade

1990s14 · acting2000s41 · acting2010s32 · acting2020s26 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 23 roles
940414

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Govind Namdeo's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 47th percentile, the median of all 35; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 26th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 36 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 36 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic5
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal (2012)

96th percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sarfarosh (1999)

Midcredits 96th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 63/100 in their films, across 20 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Govind Namdeo's work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles33–87 · median 59 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles9–59 · median 40 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles30–77 · median 52 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles11–84 · median 50 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles40–85 · median 74 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Govind Namdeo work with?

People who share at least 2 of Govind Namdeo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ashwini Kalsekar shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers