Pahlaj Nihalani recalled serving to Govinda throughout his tough part regardless of not being on good phrases. The ‘Shola Aur Shabnam’ producer made some surprising claims about actor and director David Dhawan.
Pahlaj Nihalani, the previous chairman of the Central Board of Movie Certification, has produced a number of Bollywood movies. Two of his most profitable releases, embrace ‘Shola Aur Shabnam‘ and ‘Aankhen‘ in 1992 and 1993 respectively. Each the movies have been directed by David Dhawan directed each films, the place Govinda performed the pivotal function. Lately, Nihalani revealed the misleading nature of his relationship with the actor. The producer shared cases the place the ‘Accomplice‘ star approached him solely to ask for assist.
Pahlaj Nihalani’s Relationship With Govinda
Talking about his relationship with Govinda, Pahlaj referred to as the actor superstitious and gullible in an interview with Siddharth Kannan. The producer, who has labored on a number of films with Govinda and Chunky Panday, mentioned, “I’m nonetheless very near Chunky Panday. However with Govinda, it’s not the identical, regardless of having made 4 movies with him, two of which by no means panned out on account of some controversy. Govinda was very gullible, he by no means confirmed up for the out of doors shoot of Bhai Bhai. The 2 stars within the movie have been Govinda and Chunky Panday, however as he didn’t shoot for it, I made the movie with newcomers Samrat Mukerji and Manik Bedi. Initially, it was Govinda and Chunky. We had completed a muhurat puja and in addition three days of shoot for the movie. So, I by no means have had been in good phrases with Govinda (sic).”
Pahlaj Nihalani remembered that all through Govinda’s tough instances, he would consistently give him a job. He continued by saying that he offered the actor with movies whereas he was searching for work. The producer disclosed that he gave Govinda ‘Shola Aur Shabnam‘ and ‘Aankhen.’ David Dhawan regularly wore the director’s cap for Aankhen. Written by Anees Bazmee, the film went on to turn out to be one of many highest-grossing Indian movies of 1993 and a field workplace success.
Pahlaj Nihalani Calls David Dhawan ‘Egocentric’
Recognized for his or her collaboration as actor-directors, Govinda and David made a number of common comedies within the Nineties, reminiscent of Raja Babu, Hero No. 1, Coolie No. 1, and Bade Miyaan Chhote Miyaan.
Nihalani described Govinda as ‘unpredictable,’ declaring that David had ‘manipulated’ the actor. He additionally revealed that he doesn’t get alongside nicely with the famend director, who was previously at his mercy. “David Dhawan is a egocentric individual. He manipulated Govinda. I nonetheless don’t know what precisely he informed him, however Govinda by no means confirmed up on the units of Bhai Bhai whereas the complete crew was ready for him in Hyderabad. Proper from there, the misunderstanding between Govinda and I elevated additional. Govinda had turn out to be very unpredictable. He was very superstitious. You couldn’t belief him. He would randomly fall sick by taking a look at a sure color, taking a look at somebody’s face. He, nonetheless, didn’t do all this a lot on my set. He even shelved Avatar on David Dhawan’s recommendation, ” concluded the previous chairman of CBFC.
It took Pahlaj Nihalani 19 years to work with Govinda earlier than ‘Rangeela Raja‘ was launched in 2019. Nonetheless, Nihalani and Dhawan by no means collaborated once more following ‘Aankhen.’