Govinda was a superstar in the 80s and 90s, known for juggling multiple film shoots in one day. Often working on ten projects simultaneously, he had a reputation for being late, which producers often tolerated due to his immense popularity.
According to a report by Indian Express, his dance skills, acting talent, and impeccable comic timing made him a reliable star of that era. One memorable moment was when Aamir Khan, impressed by Govinda’s performance, visited a Hyderabad set to watch him act.
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Shakti Kapoor, Govinda’s co-star, recalled the incident years later during the promotion of Rangeela Babu. Shakti shared, “Govinda and I were filming a qawwali scene in Hyderabad when I spotted a short person in the crowd.”
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“It took me a while to recognize it was Aamir Khan.” Shakti went on to say, “I asked him, ‘What brings you here? Someone get him a chair and tea.’ Aamir replied, ‘I’m here to watch how Govinda nails lip-syncing and does long shots in one take. I’m his biggest fan.'”
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When discussing how Govinda has changed over time, Shakti remarked, “The main difference now is his punctuality. He used to arrive at 9 pm for a 9 am shift. Now, he shows up at 8:30 am.” Shakti added, “Insecurity can push a person to improve. Now he’s very professional, and the whole industry knows it.”
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In the same interview, Shakti expressed his belief that it’s never too late for an actor to make a comeback, referencing Amrish Puri starting his career at 44. Aamir Khan has often praised Govinda, even sharing in 2010, “My favorite actor is Govinda. He makes me laugh, and I love his films.”
He further mentioned, “His comic timing is fantastic, and he’s a great actor,” citing Sandwich as one of his favorite movies, which he’d watched over 10 times.
