Arun Govil is a legendary Indian actor and politician, best known for his iconic role as Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar's epic TV series "Ramayan" ¹ ² ³. Born on January 12, 1952, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, Govil's journey to stardom began when he moved to Mumbai in 1975 to join his brother's business ¹ ². However, he soon discovered his true passion lay in acting.
Govil's breakthrough role came in 1977 with the film "Paheli," followed by notable performances in "Sawan Ko Aane Do" (1979) and "Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin" (1979) ¹ ². His portrayal of Lord Rama in "Ramayan" (1987) cemented his status as a household name, earning him the Uptron Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role ¹.
*Notable Works:*
- _Paheli_ (1977)
- _Sawan Ko Aane Do_ (1979)
- _Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin_ (1979)
- _Ramayan_ (1987)
- _Vikram Aur Betaal_ (1985)
- _Luv Kush_
- _Jai Veer Hanuman_
In addition to his acting career, Govil has also ventured into politics. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2021 and was elected as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, representing the Meerut constituency in June 2024 ¹.
*Personal Life:*
Govil is married to actress Shrile
