Govinda reveals why he stopped working with David Dhawan after 17 films: ‘Jis waqt use aisa laga ki…’
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Bollywood star Govinda and filmmaker David Dhawan emerged as one of the hit star-director duos in the 1990s, delivering a string of memorable entertainers that continue to resonate with audiences. From Raja Babu, Coolie No 1 to Hero No 1 and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan , the duo's films became synonymous with comedy, catchy music, and Govinda's unmistakable comic timing.
Adding to this, Govinda reveals why he stopped working with David Dhawan. Govinda reveals why he stopped working with David Dhawan Years after their successful run together came to an end, Govinda has now opened up about why he stopped working with the filmmaker.
Meanwhile, In conversation with ANI, the star shared he believed David had simply reached a stage where he felt the partnership could no longer continue.
Notably, "We did 17 films together. David is like a God's child. Jis waqt use aisa laga ki samay aa gaya hai ki main Govinda ke saath aur aage nahi badh paunga, woh theher gaye (When he felt that the time had come when he could no longer move forward with Govinda, he stopped there). I wanted us to do an 18th and also a 19th movie together, but he didn't do it. So I felt that he was going according to his thinking. I never had any doubt about it," Govinda shared.
As per the latest buzz, The star also acknowledged that he would occasionally get upset with Dhawan, but maintained that their personal bond endured despite their professional association coming to an end.
In further updates, "Sometimes I used to get upset with him. I used to call him, and he would understand. Even now when my topic comes up, he starts crying. He is sincere. He is a good guy," Govinda shared.
On top of that, He also revealed reaching out to David Dhawan after the filmmaker's latest outing, recalling, "Abhi jab unki movie aane se pehle phone kiya tha. Mujhe laga unse mulaqat karni chahiye. Unhone rollout ke baad mujhe call kiya and kaha ki tu apni taklif se bahar nikal. (I called him before his movie's rollout as I felt like I should meet him. He called me after the rollout and told me to get over my troubles)."
Further in the conversation, Govinda also spoke about another collaborator from the most memorable phase of his career, the legendary Kader Khan.
Source: Hindustan Times