Govinda defends his long-standing late coming reputation
Govinda candidly reflected on the challenges of his rigorous shooting schedules, emphasizing the struggle to maintain punctuality amidst demanding multiple shifts. Filmmakers, eager for his participation, would often rearrange their schedules. He pointed out that co-stars received compensation for their waiting times on set. Govinda also fondly reminisced about his extensive collaborations with…
Govinda opened up about his notorious reputation for tardiness in interviews, explaining that his choice to take on multiple film projects simultaneously made it impossible for him to arrive on set at the scheduled time. During a podcast with ANI, the actor shared that doing five consecutive shoots was simply not feasible for anyone.
He questioned how anyone could manage four or five shoots in one day without facing delays, emphasizing the impossibility of the task. Filmmakers were eager to work with Govinda, even knowing his packed schedule, as he pointed out that they would come to him and insist on collaborating, somehow managing to plan and adjust the schedules.
When asked about the fairness to co-stars who had to wait for him, Govinda disagreed, stating that they were already being paid for their time and were part of a professional system where schedules and payments were already set. He further highlighted his extensive collaborations with Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor, revealing that he had worked with them in 43 and 42 films respectively.
Govinda also reminisced about how this period of heavy work eventually allowed many people to buy their own homes, having progressed in their careers. Currently, Govinda's personal life, particularly his relationship with Sunita Ahuja, is making headlines, bringing renewed attention to his life beyond the screen.
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