Govindbhai Patel


Govindbhai Patel was Gujarati filmmaker known for his superhits Dhola Maru and Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya.

Early life

Govindbhai Patel was born on 11 January 1943. He hailed from Keshod, Gujarat. He administered cinema hall before entering in filmmaking. Around 1980, he started producing Gujarati films under GN Films banner. Dhola Maru was his first superhit film. He later produced several successful films including Jode Rehjo Raj, Saibo Sava Lakhno, Sejal Sarju, Hiran Ne Kanthe, Patan thi Pakistan, Taro Malak Mare Jovo Chhe, Gamma Piyariyu ne Gamma Sasariyu, Dholi Taro Dhol Vage. His Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya was commercially superhit and earned more than 10 crore.
He died on 15 April 2015 at Vadodara. He was cremated at Khaswadi crematorium.

Personal life

Goavindbhai Patel was married to Chandrikaben and had three sons and a daughter.

Filmography

Dhola MaruHiran Ne KantheSajan Tara SambharnaMoti Verana ChokmaJode Rahejo RajLadi Lakhani Saybo Sawa LakhnoLaju LakhanTahuke Sajan SambhareRaj RajwanHu Tari Mira Ne Tu Maro ShyamTara Rudiya Ni Rani Bol BandhaniUnchi Medi Na Uncha MolDesh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya Sejal SarjuAmdavad Palanpur Vaya Kadi KalolGamma Piyariyu Gamma SasariyuTaro Malak Mare Jovo CheMaihar No Mandavo Preetno PanetarMoghera Mulni Chundadi Ho SahibaDholi Taro Dhol Vaage