Shakti Kapoor Recalls How Aamir Khan Said 'He Is The Biggest Fan' Of Govinda; Shares Working Habits Of Hero No 1 Actor

Bollywood's iconic duo, Govinda and Shakti Kapoor, who made the '80s and '90s more memorable with their movies, including Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1 and Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai, among others, created a lasting impact on audiences. In a recent interview, Shakti Kapoor shared how Govinda’s work ethic has changed over the years. He also recalled an incident where Govinda's acting skills impressed superstar Aamir Khan.

In a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Shakti Kapoor spoke about Govinda's evolving working habits. He said, “The one thing that has changed about him over the years is his punctuality. Earlier, he would arrive at 9 pm for a 9 am shift. Now, he arrives at 8:30 am for a 9 am shift.” He further added, “Insecurity can push a person to new heights. Now, he is very professional, and the entire industry knows it.”

Recalling an incident when Aamir Khan made a surprise visit to the sets in Hyderabad just to watch Govinda act, Shakti Kapoor said, “I remember an incident from earlier days. Govinda and I were shooting for a qawwali scene on stage in Hyderabad. It was a face-off between us. From a distance, I saw someone very short standing in a corner of the crowd. When I looked at him, I felt like I had seen this person somewhere. After a while, I realized it was Aamir Khan.”

Shakti Kapoor also revealed how Aamir Khan called himself the biggest fan of Govinda. He said, “I asked him, ‘Sir, what are you doing here? Someone bring him a chair and tea.’ He said, ‘I have come to see how Govinda manages to lip-sync so well and how he manages to give such long shots in one take.’ He then said, ‘I am the biggest fan of Govinda.’”

Kapoor also commented on people believing that it's too late for Govinda to make a comeback in the industry. The De Dana Dan actor added, “People say now it’s too late for the actor to make a comeback, but I don’t believe it. We have seen people like Amrish Puri starting at 44. It’s never too late for an actor or an artist.”