Actor
Arun Govil
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Years Active
1977 – Present
Arun Govil Biography
Arun Govil Full Information
- Full Name: Arun Govil
- Nick Name: Ram Ji
- Profession: Actor, Producer, Politician
- Famous For: Playing Lord Rama in the TV serial Ramayan
- Industry: Bollywood and Indian Television Industry
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Date of Birth: 12 January 1958
- Age: 68 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Marital Status: Married
- Years Active: 1977 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Around 5 feet 10 inches
- Weight: Around 78 kg
- Hair Color: Black (now grey)
- Eye Color: Brown
Family Members
- Father Name: Chandra Prakash Govil
- Mother Name: Not Publicly Available
- Wife Name: Shrilekha Govil
- Son Name: Amal Govil
- Daughter Name: Sonika Govil
- Siblings: He has 6 brothers and sisters
- Brother Name: Vijay Govil (reported)
Education
- Schooling: Completed schooling in Uttar Pradesh, India
- College/University: Shahjahanpur University (reported)
- Qualification: Graduate
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Role / Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Paheli | Bollywood debut film |
| 1979 | Sawan Ko Aane Do | Gained popularity as Birju |
| 1983 | Himmatwala | Appeared in successful commercial film |
| 1985 | Vikram Aur Betaal | Played King Vikramaditya |
| 1987–1988 | Ramayan | Iconic role as Lord Rama |
| 1989 | Luv Kush | Reprised role of Lord Rama |
| 1991 | Edu Kondalaswamy | Played Lord Venkateswara in Telugu film |
| 1992 | Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama | Voice role of Lord Rama |
| 1992 | Shiv Mahima | Played Lord Shiva |
| 1995 | Jai Veer Hanuman | Played Lord Ram |
| 1996–1997 | Buddha | Played Buddha |
| 2000–2001 | Basera | Popular television appearance |
| 2013 | Sri Bhagavatam | Played Sri Maha Vishnu |
| 2023 | Jubilee | Returned in major OTT series |
| 2023 | OMG 2 | Played Principal Atal Nath Maheshwari |
| 2024 | Article 370 | Played Prime Minister |
| 2026 | Ramayana Part 1 | Playing King Dasharatha |
| 2026 | Veer Murarbaji | Playing Shahaji in Marathi film |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film/Show | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Most Popular Actor on Television | Ramayan Recognition Honors | Ramayan | Won |
| 1989 | Best Mythological Actor | Indian Television Honors | Ramayan | Won |
| 1990 | Cultural Contribution Award | Television Contribution Award | Ramayan | Won |
| 2015 | Lifetime Achievement | Indian Television Academy Recognition | Overall Career | Won |
| 2020 | Special Honor for Cultural Impact | National Television Recognition | Ramayan | Won |
| 2023 | Outstanding Contribution to Indian Television | Entertainment Leadership Honors | Overall Career | Won |
About Arun Govil
Arun Govil is an Indian actor famous for playing Lord Rama in Ramayan.
He was born on 12 January 1958 and is 68 years old as of 2026.
His wife’s name is Shrilekha Govil.
His role as Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan made him famous worldwide.
Yes, he is associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).