In the 90s, Govinda's fan following was as big as that of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Govinda gave more hits in a year than any actor could in a career. At one point he signed 75 films. Worked continuously on the set for two weeks. This made him ill, but his passion for work seemed unstoppable.
Today, Govinda's name is in place of Shahrukh and Salman, but as the 21st decade came, Govinda's films started flopping continuously. A lot of controversy started against it. There came a time when films stopped being received. Ultimately, what is the real reason behind Govinda's downfall?
Born on 21 December 1963, Govinda has turned 61 today. Today on his birthday let's know some special things about him…
Acting is inherited, still has to work hard Govinda's father Arun Kumar Ahuja was a famous artist of his time. He worked in 30-40 films. Whereas, Govinda's mother Nirmala Devi was a classical singer, who sang songs for films. Despite having a filmy background, Govinda made a distinct identity in the industry after many struggles. He made his acting debut with the film 'Love 86'. The film was a superhit and made Govinda an overnight star.
Dilip Kumar advised to skip 25 films After the debut film, Govinda started getting many film offers. At the age of 21, he signed 75 films. Once he did not sleep for 16 days because he was working on the set for two weeks straight. Due to which he used to fall ill on the sets and often had to go to the hospital due to constant work. In a podcast interview with Manish Paul, Govinda said – Dilip Kumar sir advised me to skip 25 films. He advised that it is important to stay healthy.
14 films were released in one year Govinda has done more than 165 films in his career. Govinda's star was very high in the 80s and 90s. At that time, each of his films proved to be a blockbuster at the box office. There was a phase in his career when he had 14 consecutive releases in a year. It is said that Govinda was giving competition to all three Khans during that period.
Left the film for Salman Khan When Govinda's career was at its peak, he left the film 'Judwaa' for Salman Khan. Govinda himself revealed this during an interview. Govinda said – At that time my career was at its peak. During the days when the shooting of 'Judwaa' was going on, I got a call from Salman once around 2-3 in the night.
He said Chi Chi Bhaiya, how many more hits will you give? I asked him why what happened? He said, 'Please drop the film 'Judwaa' which you are currently shooting and give it to me. Along with the film, you also have to provide its director and producer. Govinda offered the film to Salman Khan, but his career reached a stage when his films started flopping continuously. Govinda began to feel that a conspiracy was being hatched against him.
Sunil approached Shetty to ask for work When Govinda was returning to films after becoming disillusioned with politics, Sunil approached Shetty for work. Actually, Sunil Shetty was producing the film 'Bhagambhag'. In this film, he himself was to play the character of 'Babala'. When Govinda came to know that Sunil Shetty was producing the film, he approached Sunil Shetty and asked him to work in the film. Because it desperately needs work. Sunil Shetty gave his role to Govinda in Yaari Dosti. Akshay Kumar and Govinda were seen together for the first time in this film.
Salman had paid off his debt by working in 'Partner'. Salman Khan's film 'Partner' was produced by his brother Sohail Khan along with Parag Sanghvi. When Govinda's career was at its peak, he left the film 'Judwaa' for Salman Khan. When Govinda collapsed, Salman asked his brother Sohail to choose Govinda as his 'partner'.
However, the relationship between Govinda and the film's director David Dhawan was not good at that time. Salman and Govinda's relationship deteriorated after 'Partner'. Actually Govinda wanted Salman to launch his daughter Tina Ahuja in the film 'Dabangg', but instead of launching Tina in the film, Salman launched Sonakshi Sinha. From here Govinda and Salman Khan's relationship started to deteriorate.
During the shooting of the film Partner, relations between Govinda and the film's director David Dhawan were not good.
One advice ruined the relationship between David and Govinda Govinda did 17 films with David Dhawan. Most of these films have been hits. What happened then that David Dhawan distanced himself from Govinda? In fact, Govinda did not like a scene during the shooting of the film 'Ek Aur Ek Gyarah'. Govinda spoke to David Dhawan about this and expressed his opinion that the scene could have been more effective if the scene was tweaked a bit.
David Dhawan did not like what Govinda said and refused to make the change. Then Sanjay Dutt also came there. When Sanjay Dutt came to know about the issue between Govinda and David, he too jumped in and took David Dhawan's side and vindicated him. This touched Govinda's heart and he became angry with Sanjay Dutt. David Dhawan did not like this behavior of Govinda and distanced himself from Govinda.
Now all complaints from Dawood have been removed Govinda and David Dhawan met at producer Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party last year and resolved whatever grievances they had. This year the two met again at Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party. It was speculated that they had reconciled. When Govinda was admitted to the hospital after being shot, David Dhawan came to the hospital with his wife.
Amrish Puri slapped him for coming late It is believed that Govinda was also annoyed by often arriving late for the shoot. According to media reports, the shooting of the film 'Farz Ki Jung' was scheduled to start at 9 PM and Govinda reached the set at 6 PM. Amrish Puri was furious when the actor arrived 9 hours late. After this there was a lot of fighting between him and Govinda. In no time the situation escalated to such an extent that Amrish Puri slapped Govinda hard. Govinda never worked with Amrish Puri again after this incident.
Other stars also started to stay away from working together Stars like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth are known for arriving on time. During the shooting of the film 'Hum', Govinda also kept Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth waiting. Due to which the production of the film was delayed and the budget of the film increased. Because of this no star wanted to work with Govinda. When Govinda's downfall began, those producers also started distancing themselves from him, who resented Govinda's lateness.
Govinda with daughter Narmada, son Yashvardhan and wife Sunita.
Regret not being able to make career for daughter Had Govinda's daughter Tina Ahuja made her debut with Salman Khan's Dabangg, her career in Bollywood would have been at a different place. No other major Bollywood production house has launched Tina. She made her debut with Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal in 2015 film Second Hand Husband, but the film did not work. After this, she also appeared in a few music videos, but did not pursue a career in acting. Now Tina has distanced herself from acting. Govinda regrets that his daughter's acting career did not take off.
Now Govinda's son Yashvardhan Ahuja is going to make his debut Govinda's son Yashvardhan Ahuja is going to make his debut with National Film Award winning director Sai Ranjan's film. Madhu Mantena, Allu Arvind and SKN Films will jointly produce the film. The title of the film is yet to be decided, it is being said that it will be a romantic love story
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