Meet actor who got his first film because of his uncle, ruled Bollywood forever years, then lost his stardom, his son is now...

This actor's entry into the film industry was not an easy feat. He had to make a lot of efforts to break into acting.

Though Govinda may be away from the film industry today, there was a time when he was so in demand that he didn't even have time to sign films. For years, he ruled the industry with his impeccable talent, and now his son is all set to enter the world of acting. Scroll down to find more details.

After Rajesh Khanna, Govinda was one of the biggest stars who had filmmakers excited to sign him. Known for working on his own terms, Govinda proved time and again that he was a guarantee for success with every role he played. While today's stars are very selective about their careers and think carefully before choosing films, Govinda never worried about his future. He was known for working on multiple films simultaneously, never turning down any opportunity.

Govinda has acted in nearly 125 films and ruled the Indian film industry for over two decades. But his journey to success wasn't easy. The actor always credited his mother for the greatest share of his success, acknowledging the role she played in shaping his career.

He began his journey in 1986 with the film Tan-Badan, a project that came his way because of his uncle. He revealed this in an interview with Lahrein. By 1999, BBC had listed him among the world's top 10 biggest stars, securing the 10th spot.

Govinda starred in numerous superhits and blockbusters, and filmmakers would line up just to have him in their films. However, there came a time when his films began to decline, and he took a step back from the industry.

Now, Govinda's son, Yashvardhan Ahuja, is ready to carve out his own path in acting. He will make his debut in the film industry with a movie directed by the National Award-winning director Sai Rajesh. In the new year of 2025, Yashvardhan Ahuja will step onto the silver screen, continuing his father's legacy and attempting to make his mark in Bollywood.