- Born
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Govind Nihalani was born on August 19, 1940 in Karachi, Sindh, British India. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Droh Kaal (1994), Aakrosh (1980) and Dev (2004).
- RelativesDayal Nihalani(Sibling)
- Frequently casts Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah
- Dark style of Photography
- His films often revolves around intense and disturbed characters
- Multilayered dramas surrounding Police Force
- Cinematographs all his films himself.
- Won Prestigious National Film Award for Best Cinematography for Junoon (1978) in 1979.
- Brother of director Dayal Nihalani.
- Govind is not the Brother of Pahlaj Nihalani. There is a lot of confusion due to both having the same last name.
- Brother in law of Shatrughan Sinha ( Shatrughan is married to Govind's cousin Poonam aka actress Komal).
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