Bollywood fans everywhere will tell you without a doubt that Govinda was the king of comedy. In the 90s and early 2000s, he was unstoppable, with movies like ‘Coolie No. 1’, ‘Hero No.1’, and ‘Hassena Maan Jaayegi’ winning hearts everywhere. At 60 years old, he was more than just a star—he was a superstar!
In the early 2000s, Govinda’s acting journey took a turn for the worse. His once-successful career began to decline, and as the mid-2000s approached, he shifted his focus to politics, disappearing from the film industry.
However, after his political stint into politics, Govinda decided to return to the world of cinema. Yet, he found that the level of success he enjoyed in the 1990s was no longer within his grasp.
Because of this, many of the movies where he played the main role didn’t do well in cinemas. Only two films, ‘Bhaagam Bhaag’ in 2006 and ‘Partner’ in 2007, became hits in the past twenty years. This is quite different from his earlier days when he was very successful.
Sometimes in Bollywood, things don’t go as planned. Govinda faced challenges in his career. While some say Bollywood might have been unfair to him, his own decisions also mattered.
Here, we’ll talk about five big movies that Govinda said no to, for different reasons.
Top 5 Blockbuster Movie Projects That Govinda Allegedly Rejected
1. Gadar (2001)
Back in 1998, during the filming of the movie ‘Maharaja,’ director Anil Sharma shared the storyline of ‘Gadar’ with Govinda. However, Govinda wasn’t too enthusiastic about it.
He mentioned that the story included a considerable amount of harsh language and controversial political themes, which didn’t align with his preferences.
Consequently, he decided not to take up the offer, preferring roles that were less controversial and more in line with his style.
2. Devdas (2002)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the famous director, approached Govinda for the role of Chunni Babu in a big movie. This role later went to Jackie Shroff. Govinda, who was a very famous actor back then, said no to the role.
He didn’t want to play a supporting character because he was a superstar. Govinda insisted that if he was going to do the movie, Shah Rukh Khan, another big star, should personally ask him to do it. But this didn’t happen, so Govinda turned down the role.
3. Avatar (2009)
In a recent interview, Govinda revealed an astonishing fact about a major movie offer he once received. He shared that he was offered the main role in the biggest money-making film ever, James Cameron’s worldwide sensation ‘Avatar.’
Can you imagine that? However, Govinda turned down the opportunity. Why, you ask? Well, brace yourself for this: He declined because he didn’t want to paint himself blue! Yes, you heard it right! It might sound unbelievable, but Govinda himself confessed to it. It’s quite a surprising revelation, isn’t it?
Can you imagine that? However, Govinda turned down the opportunity. Why, you ask? Well, brace yourself for this: He declined because he didn’t want to paint himself blue! Yes, you heard it right! It might sound unbelievable, but Govinda himself confessed to it. It’s quite a surprising revelation, isn’t it?
Here’s the clip from the famous interview: Click Here
4. Taal (1999)
Subash Ghai’s musical drama ‘Taal’ was a hit film starring Anil Kapoor and Aishwarya Rai in the main roles. However, did you know that Govinda was supposed to play the character of Manav in the movie?
Yes, he was! But unfortunately, he couldn’t take up the role because he had other commitments at the same time. Additionally, there were some disagreements about how much he would be paid for the role. So, Govinda had to decline the offer, which eventually went to Anil Kapoor.
It’s interesting to think about how the movie might have been different if Govinda had been in it!
5. BR Chopra’s Mahabharata (1988-1990)
One of the biggest moments of decision in Govinda’s career came when he was offered a role in BR Chopra’s famous TV series “Mahabharata”. This series was a grand epic saga, and Govinda’s participation could have brought a special touch to it. However, Govinda decided not to take up the opportunity.
This choice could have changed the course of his career, but Govinda had his reasons for not being a part of this iconic show.
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