'Kahi Kahi Lekh Aaya Ki, Govinda Gaya': Actor Recalls How He Revived His Career

Govinda has been away from the spotlight for quite a long time. While fans eagerly await his comeback, others believe his career is over. Recently, the actor appeared on the talk show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle alongside Chunky Panday, where he opened up about feeling like everything in his career had come to a standstill. Govinda also revealed he had come across articles suggesting that his time in films was over. However, he tried to revive his career when he did Partner with David Dhawan.

Govinda shared the setback he faced during his journey in Bollywood. During the Two Much show, he said, "At times, life comes to a standstill. Aap kitna bhi acchi planning kar lijiye, aap kitne acchi dialogue likhwa lijiye, gaane karwa lijiye, par woh kamiyab tab hote hain jab ek mahoul taiyaar hota hain."

Recalling his comeback, Govinda shared that the film Partner with Salman Khan happened unexpectedly. The actor added, "I feel like artists are living in a womb. We think that we are born once, but we are fortunate to be born again and again. Kahi kahi lekh aaya ki, 'Govinda gaya, Govinda gaya.' Maine socha chalo ek picture shuru karte hai. I started Aa Gaya Hero. Before that, I met David Dhawan, and he suggested that let's make a film with Sohail. The hero would be Salman. That's how Partner came up."

 

 

 

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On the same show, Govinda also talked about how dance has always been a major part of his identity as an actor. He credited the late Saroj Khan for training him and giving him the freedom to develop his own unique style. 

He said,“Toh Kamal Master gave me my own style. He showed me ki bina baat kiye aap dance kijiye. Toh jo vo keh dete they, jo shabd hai, lyrics ke, uske hisaab se gaane pe dance hota tha. That started with Kamal Masterji.”

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Govinda, known for his comic timing and energetic dance numbers, made his Bollywood debut in 1986 with the film Ilzaam. His first film was a commercial success, and he went on to deliver several iconic movies, including Coolie No 1, Hero No 1, Waah Tera Kya Kehna, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Joru Ka Ghulam and many others.