‘Mountains Also Crumble’: Why Bollywood Turned its Back on Superstar Govinda

Last Update: January 14, 2023, 4:56 PM IST

In an interview with Maniesh Paul, he recalled that he once did not sleep for 16 days while shooting for a film.

In an interview with Maniesh Paul, he recalled that he once did not sleep for 16 days while shooting for a film.

If reports are to be believed, Govinda used to shoot 3-4 films in a day. This did not go down well with the producers and directors.

one of the most trusted stars of Bollywood Govinda Arun Ahuja had a huge fan following – which no one could even dream of. His film Hero No. 1 was a testament to the growing popularity of the newborn superstar. He soon won the hearts of the audience with his acting, dancing and dialogue delivery. Fame and name came to him very quickly. The Coolie No. 1 star’s evergreen smile and cheerful nature stayed in the minds of the audience for a long time, until it all started going downhill.

Since his debut in Ilzaam, Govinda has acted in over 165 Hindi films, including Dulhe Raja, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sandwich, Bhagam Bhag, Partner, Hero No. 1 and many more. He later became one of the most commercially successful stars of the 1990s.

In an interview with Maniesh Paul, he recalled that he once did not sleep for 16 days while shooting for a film. It was a dedication from the actor who ruled B-Town in the 90s. Many say that Govinda’s attitude and arrogance at its peak changed the narrative inside the film industry.

Many reports suggest that Govinda used to shoot 3-4 films in a day. This did not go down well with the producers and directors. Several directors who collaborated with Govinda admitted that their films were delayed and exceeded the estimated budget because Govinda could not fulfill his commitments.

The Bhagam Bhag actor said, “I was on top for 14 years, there was no plan. But when I felt that people were turning against me, I could not do anything. People who are bigger than Astrology, Numerology, Vastu Shastra… They don’t pay attention to these people. This is too small a factor to see. Even mountains crumble.”

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