Ram Arun Govil wins his Meerut : Actor Arun Govil, famous for playing Lord Ram in the popular TV series Ramayan, won the Meerut Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. This was his first time running in the Lok Sabha elections after joining the BJP in 2021. Arun Govil received 5,46,469 votes, beating his main competitor, SP’s Sunita Varma, who got 5,35,884 votes. Bahujan Samaj Party’s Devvrat Kumar Tyagi got 87,025 votes. He replaced Rajendra Agarwal, a three-time BJP MP who had held the Meerut seat since 2014. Earlier this year, Govil attended an event in Ayodhya organized by the BJP, which invited various film and television celebrities. Arun Govil campaigned with three main promises: to build an airport in Meerut, construct a sports stadium, and complete the city’s ring road to improve commuting.
Arun Govil
Career
Arun Govil is an Indian actor and politician from the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). Born on January 12, 1958, he is best known for playing Lord Rama in the TV series Ramayan (1987-1988). He started his film career in 1977 with the movie Paheli and gained fame with movies like Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979) and Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin (1979). He also acted in popular films like Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981), Himmatwala (1983), Dilwaala (1986), and Govinda Govinda (1994). Arun made his TV debut in Ramanand Sagar’s Vikram Aur Betaal (1985) and later starred as Lord Rama in the iconic series Ramayan. This role brought him significant recognition and led to other notable roles, including Harishchandra in Vishwamitra and Buddha in the TV series Buddha. He voiced Rama in the Indo-Japanese animation film Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (1992). Arun joined the BJP in 2021 and won his first Lok Sabha election in 2024, representing the Meerut constituency.
Personal Life
Arun Govil was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, and spent his teenage years in Shahjahanpur. He earned a BSc degree from a college affiliated with Agra University. His father, Shri Chandraprakash Govil, was a government officer. Arun is the fourth of six brothers and two sisters. His elder brother Vijay Govil was married to Tabassum, a famous child actress and TV host. Arun moved to Mumbai in 1975 to join his brother’s business but soon pursued an acting career. He married actress Shrilekha, and they have two children, Sonika and Amal. Arun joined the BJP on March 18, 2021, and became an MP for Meerut in 2024.
Who is Arun Govil?
Arun Govil is an Indian actor and politician from the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP). He is best known for playing Lord Rama in the TV series Ramayan (1987-1988).
What are some notable movies Arun Govil has acted in?
Arun Govil has acted in several notable movies, including: Paheli (1977) Sawan Ko Aane Do (1979) Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin (1979) Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981) Himmatwala (1983) Dilwaala (1986) Govinda Govinda (1994)
What is Arun Govil’s political career?
Arun Govil joined the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on March 18, 2021. He was nominated as the BJP candidate for the Meerut Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh and won his first Lok Sabha election in 2024.
What role made Arun Govil famous?
Arun Govil became famous for his portrayal of Lord Rama in the TV series Ramayan, which aired from 1987 to 1988.
What is known about Arun Govil’s personal life?
Arun Govil was born on January 12, 1958, in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. He is married to actress Shrilekha, and they have two children, Sonika and Amal. Arun is the fourth of six brothers and two sisters. His elder brother Vijay Govil was married to Tabassum, a well-known child actress and TV host.
