Govinda Reveals Why His Collaboration With David Dhawan Ended After 17 Films: ‘He Felt The Time Had Come…’

Govinda revealed that he wanted to make more films with David Dhawan, but felt the director had reached a point where he no longer wanted to move forward with him.

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Govinda Wanted To Do More Films With David Dhawan, Reveals Why They Stopped Collaborating

Govinda and David Dhawan once formed one of Bollywood’s most successful actor-director partnerships. Together, they worked on 17 films, many of which remain synonymous with the comedy boom of the 1990s. However, much to their fans’ disappointment, their collaboration eventually came to an end after 17 films. Now, years later, Govinda has revealed why they stopped working together. He shared that he wanted to do more films with David Dhawan, but felt the director had reached a point where he no longer wanted to move forward with him.

‘I Wanted Us To Do An 18th And 19th Film’: Govinda

Speaking to ANI, Govinda revealed why he stopped working with David Dhawan. He praised the director and called him ‘God’s child.’ “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 film 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,” said the actor.

“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,” he further added.

Govinda On His Bond With David Dhawan

Govinda and David Dhawan continue to share a warm bond. Govinda revealed that he recently called the filmmaker before the release of his film, Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

“Abhi jab unki film aane se pehle phone kiya tha. Mujhe laga unse mulaqat karni chahiye. Unhone release ke baad mujhe call kiya and kaha ki tu apni taklif se bahar nikal. (I called him before his film’s release as I felt like I should meet him. He called me after the release and told me to get over my troubles),” said Govinda.

When David Dhawan Lauded Govinda On Kapil Sharma’s Show

In March, David Dhawan spoke about his collaboration with Govinda on The Great Indian Kapil Show, calling him one of the best actors he has worked with. He also defended Govinda against the rumours about his habit of arriving late on film sets.

“Here I want to tell you, log bolte hain na late aata hai sets par, aaj kaun nahi late aata hai?Woh aata hai, apna kaam khatam kar ke jaata hai. (People say that he comes late to the sets, but tell me, who doesn’t arrive late these days? He comes, completes his work, and then leaves),” said David Dhawan.

Recalling their work on Partner, David shared that Govinda once went through a four-page scene carefully, and performed it flawlessly in a single take. “He did all kinds of acrobatics in that scene; you can’t imagine. Then he told me edit the scene however I wanted. Unbelievable. Govinda is incredible,” he said.

Their collaboration includes hits such as Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and more, making them one of Bollywood’s most popular actor-director duos.

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