# Govind Padmasoorya

Govind Padmasoorya (born 16 June 1987), popularly known by his initials GP, is an Indian television presenter actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema and a few Telugu films. He made his debut in the movie Atayalangal directed by M. G. Sasi.
He became popular through the dance reality show D 4 Dance. He directed a featured film for Malayalam television channel Asianet for their 25 years celebration.

## Career

He made his debut in Malayalam cinema in 2008 as the protagonist in Atayalangal, directed by M. G. Sasi and produced by Aravind Venugopal. The film was based on the life and literature of the writer Nandanar. Next, GP portrayed the role of Vinu, the brother of the IG (Suresh Gopi) in B. Unnikrishnan's IG, who transforms from a loving brother to a ruthless terrorist towards the end of the movie. He was also cast as Sreekanth, an Indian cricketer, in Daddy Cool. Then on he did lead roles in many films including 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam along with Lal & Miya directed by Arjun Prabhakaran and Gokul Ramakrishnan.

## Filmography

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | Atayalangal | Padathuparambil Gopinathan | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Sreekanth | |
| 2009 | Bhoomi Malayalam | Satheeshan | |
| 2009 | IG | Vinod Krishna | |
| 2010 | College Days | Joe | |
| 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Moby | |
| 2013 | 72 Model | V. Sajan | |
| 2014 | Ettekaal Second | Sandeep S Nair (Sandu) | |
| 2014 | Varsham | Dr.Prakashan | |
| 2015 | Lavender | Kabir Abbas | |
| 2015 | 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam | Freddy Abraham | |
| 2016 | Pretham | Shibu Majeed | |
| 2018 | Pretham 2 | Shibu Majeed | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Kee | Shiva | Tamil film |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Paidithalli | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Aadhi Sampath | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Like, Share & Subscribe | Police Officer | Telugu film |
| 2022 | Shefeekkinte Santhosham | Shejeer | |
| 2023 | Neeraja | Alex | |
| 2024 | Manorajyam | Manu Keraleeyan | |

## Television
### TV shows and series

| Year | Programme | Role | Network | Language |
| 2014 | D 4 Dance | Co-Host with Jewel Mary | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Gum on D2 | Co-Host with Pearle Maaney | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Thengakola Mangatholi | Himself | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2015–2016 | Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First | Host | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Asianet Film Awards 2016 | Host with Meera, Gayathri Suresh | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Singapore Onam | Host / Performer | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Asianet Film Awards 2017 | Host with Meera Nandan | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2017-2018 | Dare The Fear: Aarkunde ee Chankoottam? | Host | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2017-2018 | Dare The Fear: Extra time | Host | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2019 | 21st Asianet Film Awards | Host with Nyla Usha | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2019 | D 5 Junior | Special Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2019-2020 | Anantharam | Host | Flowers TV | Malayalam |
| 2020-2021 | Mr.&.Mrs | Judge | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | Malayalam |
| 2021–2022 | Bzinga | Host | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss 3 | Himself | Asianet | Malayalam |
| 2021 | 10th SIIMA Awards | Host with Pearle Maaney | Surya TV | Malayalam |
| 2022 | Meet Cute | Ajay | SonyLIV | Telugu |
| 2022–2023 | Bzinga Family Festival | Host | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |

### Music video

| Year | Work | Role | Language |
| 2007 | Monchulla Painkily | Actor | Malayalam |
| 2007 | Vanamallike | Actor | Malayalam |
| 2020 | Nirmana | Singer | Malayalam |
| 2020 | Aaradhu Song | Singer | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Ennum Ennum Nenjoram | Singer | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Minnume Kannukal | Singer | Malayalam |
| 2021 | Shivoham | Singer/actor | Malayalam Tamil |
| 2022 | Gham Ki Barish | Actor | Hindi |

## Personal life

On 22 October 2023, Govind got engaged to Malayalam television actress Gopika Anil. They both got married on 28 January 2024.