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Govind Namdev Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth3 September 1954

Age70 Years

BirthplaceSagar, Madhya Pradesh, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSudha Namdev

FamilyDaughters: Megha Namdeo, Pallavi Namdeo, Pragati Namdeo

Govind Namdev Biography

Govind Namdev is an Indian actor known for powerful supporting and villainous roles in Hindi cinema. A National School of Drama alumnus, he has a long film

Early life and background

Govind Namdev was born on 3 September 1954 in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. He grew up in a middle-class family whose work included stitching clothes for religious idols. After finishing seventh grade he moved to Delhi to continue his studies, supported in part by scholarships earned through strong academic and extracurricular performance. During his school years he held leadership roles in extracurricular activities, including service as a Student Sergeant in the NCC (Air Force Wing) and as president of his school's cultural wing.

Namdev trained formally in theatre at the National School of Drama, graduating in 1977. Following graduation he joined the NSD Repertory Company and spent over a decade working in theatre, including productions that toured internationally to countries such as Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.

Career

Govind Namdev transitioned from stage to screen in the early 1990s. His Bollywood debut came with Shola Aur Shabnam (1992). Over the years he became known for distinctive supporting parts and portrayals of antagonists in mainstream Hindi films. His filmography includes a wide range of titles, with notable mentions such as Bandit Queen, Virasat, Satya, Mast, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Sarfarosh, Pukar, Kachche Dhaage, Dum Maro Dum, OMG – Oh My God!, Raju Chacha and Qayamat among others.

Namdev’s work has been recognized by Indian film institutions. He received a Filmfare nomination for Best Villain for his performance in Satya (1998). He was awarded the Indian Competition Award for Best Actor for the film Kabootar (2008) and received the Osian Cine Fan International Award for Best Actor in 2012.

In addition to his Hindi film work, Namdev has credits that include international projects; his listed Hollywood debut is Solar Eclipse: Depth of Darkness (2018). He has also worked in television, with Parivartan cited among his small-screen appearances.

Public profile

Govind Namdev is married to Sudha Namdev; the two were married in 1981. The couple have three daughters: Megha Namdeo, Pallavi Namdeo and Pragati Namdeo. His parents included his father, Sri Ram Prasad Bhagwan, who worked as a tailor. The excerpt notes that he has multiple siblings. Namdev’s nationality is Indian and his religion is listed as Hinduism.

Physically, he is described as approximately 170 cm tall (about 5 feet 7 inches) and weighing around 75 kg. His eye and hair color are both described as black. His zodiac sign is Virgo.

Namdev has been active in projects that address social issues; one example cited is Santap, a film based on the true story of a Dalit rape survivor seeking justice. He has also remained connected to the theatre community and to causes beyond commercial cinema.

Latest updates

In 2018 Namdev appeared in a project titled Solar Eclipse: Depth of Darkness. He also reunited on screen with actor Govinda in the film Raju Rangeela, a project noted as coming many years after their work together in Shola Aur Shabnam (1992).

In December 2024 an image of Namdev with actress Shivangi Verma circulated online accompanied by romantic captions; Namdev publicly clarified that they were not a couple and that their appearance together related to a film project in which both were involved.

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Recent Work

Solar Eclipse: Depth of Darkness

Listed as a Hollywood film credit for Govind Namdev in 2018.

2018
Raju Rangeela

A film reuniting Govind Namdev with Govinda; Namdev appears in the project after many years since Shola Aur Shabnam.

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Career Highlights

  1. Graduated from the National School of Drama (1977) and spent over a decade with the NSD Repertory Company
  2. Bollywood debut in Shola Aur Shabnam (1992)
  3. Filmfare nomination for Best Villain for Satya (1998)
  4. Indian Competition Award for Best Actor for Kabootar (2008)
  5. Osian Cine Fan International Award for Best Actor (2012)
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Govind Namdev born?

Govind Namdev was born on 3 September 1954.

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Govind Namdev is known for actor.

What is Govind Namdev’s marital status?

Govind Namdev's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Govind Namdev married to?

Govind Namdev is publicly listed as married to Sudha Namdev.