Govindbhai Patel was Gujarati filmmaker known for his superhits Dhola Maru and Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya.
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 (1983) 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 (2005). His Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya (1998) 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 Maru
Hiran Ne Kanthe
Sajan Tara Sambharna
Moti Verana Chokma
Jode Rahejo Raj
Ladi Lakhani Saybo Sawa Lakhno
Laju Lakhan
Tahuke Sajan Sambhare
Raj Rajwan
Hu Tari Mira Ne Tu Maro Shyam
Tara Rudiya Ni Rani Bol Bandhani
Unchi Medi Na Uncha Mol
Desh Re Joya Dada Pardesh Joya (1998) Sejal Sarju Amdavad Palanpur Vaya Kadi Kalol Gamma Piyariyu Gamma Sasariyu Taro Malak Mare Jovo Che Maihar No Mandavo Preetno Panetar Moghera Mulni Chundadi Ho Sahiba Dholi Taro Dhol Vaage (2005) Patan thi Pakistan