His father, Arun Kumar Ahuja, was an actor, and his mother, Nirmala Devi, was a singer.
He was nicknamed Virar Ka Chhokra because he grew up in Virar, a suburb of Mumbai.
He is considered one of Bollywood’s best dancers, influencing an entire generation of performers.
He released a music album titled Govinda in 1998.
Known for his generosity, he has often helped struggling actors and technicians.