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Dharmendra-Govinda News: Bollywood has always been full of interesting stories and controversies involving its biggest stars. One such tale that continues to resurface is the alleged incident from the 1990 film Awaargi, in which veteran actor Dharmendra reportedly slapped Hero No. 1 Govinda. The film, directed by Mahesh Bhatt and produced by Dharmendra’s wife Hema Malini, featured Meenakshi Seshadri as the female lead. While Awaargi went on to become a successful film, behind the scenes, it was rumoured that tensions between the actors and filmmakers led to an unexpected altercation.

Why Dharmendra Allegedly Slapped Govinda?

According to reports, Awaargi originally starred only Govinda and Meenakshi Seshadri. However, midway through production, the makers decided to bring in actor Anil Kapoor, which altered the storyline. This change reportedly did not sit well with Govinda, who was unhappy about sharing the screen with another major actor. It is said that Govinda felt his role was being reduced and, in protest, decided to leave the project. This sudden decision allegedly caused chaos for the production team, as it disrupted shooting schedules and budgets.

When producer Hema Malini learnt of Govinda’s exit, she reportedly turned to her husband, Dharmendra, to intervene. Dharmendra, known for his warm nature and respect in the industry, tried to handle the situation calmly. However, reports claim that during a private conversation between the two actors, emotions ran high, leading to Dharmendra allegedly slapping Govinda out of frustration. Some reports even suggest the incident happened on set, though Dharmendra later denied these claims.

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After the alleged incident, reports circulated that Govinda was shocked but chose to maintain his composure. Despite the controversy, Dharmendra and Govinda’s relationship did not appear to suffer lasting damage. Awaargi was eventually completed with Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Govinda in key roles, and the film turned out to be a critical and commercial success. The film’s story revolves around Azad (played by Anil Kapoor), a gangster who rescues Seema (Meenakshi Seshadri) from a brothel and vows to help her become a singer. Govinda played Dhiren, a man who also falls in love with Seema, leading to emotional and dramatic conflicts.

 
 
 
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Dharmendra’s Health Update

Meanwhile, veteran actor Dharmendra was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital on November 10 after experiencing breathlessness. A day later, false rumours of his death began circulating on social media, leaving fans shocked. However, his daughter Esha Deol quickly dismissed the reports, confirming that Dharmendra is recovering well and urging the media not to spread misinformation.

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Govinda’s Health Update

On the other hand, Govinda was hospitalised in Mumbai after fainting at home following sudden weakness and disorientation. The Hero No. 1 star reportedly felt unwell throughout on Tuesday morning and worsened in the evening. Fans flooded social media with get-well messages, and the actor is now stable and recovering in a private room.

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