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SIGN UPGovind is a male name of Indian origin that carries the powerful meaning of "Rescuer Of The Earth." It is often associated with Hinduism and Sikhism, where it holds significant religious and cultural significance. In Hinduism, Govind is an alternate spelling of Govinda, a name given to the god Krishna, signifying "cowherd." In Sikhism, the name is derived from "Gobinda," meaning "Preserver of the World" in Panjābi, and is frequently used to refer to God. Additionally, Govind, or Gobind, is also the name of the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, as mentioned in the Dasam Granth. With its rich religious connotations in both Hindu and Sikh traditions, Govind embodies a sense of divine protection and preservation.
Govind Nihalani, born on December 19, 1940, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, recognized for his contributions as a film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and producer, particularly in the realm of parallel cinema. Hailing from Karachi, Sindh province, which is now part of Pakistan, Nihalani's family migrated to India during the partition of 1947. He pursued his passion for cinematography by graduating from the Shree Jaya Chamrajendra polytechnic (the present Government Film and Television Institute) in Bangalore in 1962. Nihalani's career took flight as an assistant cinematographer to V. K. Murthy, leading to his impressive cinematographic work on renowned films like Richard Attenborough's Oscar-winning biographical drama "Gandhi" (1982). Notably, his directorial debut with the legal drama "Aakrosh" garnered critical acclaim and won the Golden Peacock for best film at the International Film Festival of India in 1981. Nihalani's body of work is also marked by socially relevant films, including "Ardh Satya" (1983) and "Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa" (1997). His literary contribution includes the "Encyclopaedia of Hindi Cinema," co-authored with Saibal Chatterjee and Gulzar. Recognized for his outstanding achievements, Nihalani has been honored with the Pad
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