Govinda has been in the industry for more than three decades. The actor ruled the big screen in the 90s and early 2000. He is known for his amazing comic timing and fantastic dance moves.
Today, as the veteran actor celebrates his 57th birthday, let’s look at the list of his top 10 famous songs…
Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha
Let’s start the list with the song Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha. The song from the film Coolie No. 1 is undoubtedly one of the best tracks of Govinda. The film released in 1995 but people still love to dance to the song, and well, recently a recreated version of the track was released but it failed to impress.
Husn Hai Suhana
From Coolie No. 1 there was more song which was a chartbuster. We are talking about the track Husn Hai Suhana. Govinda and Karisma Kapoor’s dance moves were simply excellent in it and we can also not forget their ultra-glamorous avatars.
Meri Marzi
While in the 90s Bollywood was known for the thumkas and desi dance moves, Govinda was trying something new. In the song, Meri Marzi, the actor did a few hip-hop dance moves and surely impressed one and all.
Sarkai Lo Khatiya
One of the most controversial and famous songs of Govinda would surely be Sarkai Lo Khatiya from Raja Babu. It was a full-on desi track, but the dance steps of the song had created controversy,
Tum Toh Dhoke Baaz Ho
When we talk about Govinda’s famous songs, how can we forget Tum Toh Dhoke Baaz Ho from Saajan Chale Sasural? The song had amazing music, good dance moves, and a funny situation.
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare
Akhiyon Se Goli Maare from Dulhe Raja was a chartbuster when the film had released. It was a super fun track and Govinda and Raveena Tandon’s thumkas were surely the highlight of the song.
Kisi Disco Mein Jaaye
Here’s one more Govinda and Raveena song on the list. Kisi Disco Mein Jaaye from Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan was the love anthem for all the couples who were in a relationship.
UP Wala Thumka
When in Hero No. 1 Govinda danced on the song UP Wala Thumka, not just UP (Uttar Pradesh) but the whole India was dancing on this song Chi Chi.
What Is Mobile Number
Govinda and Karisma were fire on the big screen together. We can surely not forget their dance moves and expressions from the song What Is Mobile Number.
Soni De Nakhre
We had seen Govinda dancing with many actresses from the 80s and 90s, but in 2007 release Partner he danced with Katrina Kaif in the song Soni De Nakhre. The song also featured Salman Khan, but Govinda stole the show with his energetic dance moves.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios Instagram/ukchinafilm
What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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