In a recent interview, Bollywood Superstar Govinda revealed that he never wished to be a dancer and the reason that led him to become one. Read below to know more about it!
Govinda has been among the most recognizable faces in Bollywood for more than three decades now. From his iconic dance numbers to uproarious dialogue delivery, Govinda is one of the very few gems of Indian cinema who could play diverse roles. He is among the best comic actors Indian cinema has ever seen. The magical trio of Govinda, Khader Khan, and David Dhawan made the childhood of every 90’s kid a bit more wonderful with the bumper package of laughter, action, and groovy music blended together.
The collaboration between Govinda and David Dhawan has left an indelible mark in the pages of Bollywood history. Their unparalleled synergy redefined the genre of comedy, crafting films that transcend time. Their films were cinematic masterpieces that skillfully balanced drama and comedy.
Acted in over 165 films over the years, Govinda debuted with filmmaker Shibu Mitra’s Ilzaam in 1986. The film was a hit at the box office and helped Govinda carve a niche for himself. Later he went on to star in mega-blockbusters like Raja Babu (1994), Shola Aur Shabnam (1992), Coolie No.1 (1995), Hero No.1 (1997), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Dulhe Raja (1998), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Partner (2007) and many more. Govinda’s influence on modern cinema is evident everywhere as young actors take inspiration from the original Hero No.1 for his charm, comic timing, and unique dancing skills.
Speaking of Govinda and not mentioning dance is impossible! Govinda is known for his signature dance moves and unique dancing style. When he is on the floor, he dances with all his heart and is among the very few actors who can easily steal your heart with his electrifying moves.
He was not only a great actor but was also known for his dancing prowess. But in a recent interview, the actor revealed that he never planned to be a dancer while explaining why he felt the need to become one.
Govinda reveals that he never planned to be a dancer
In a recent interview with The Times Of India, actor Govinda made an interesting revelation that he never had a plan to become a dancer. He said, “ I didn’t know how to dance. Dance seekhna meri majboori thi.” He said that learning dance was not something he wanted to do but rather a compulsion.
The actor said that during the initial days of his career, big actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Mithun Chakraborty were award-winning actors. He said that he wondered, “ Main aisa kya karun jissay aagey nikal paunga?” Hence he felt the need to practice something beyond acting that would make him stand out.
He further said that, at that time he wondered what else he could do other than acting and recalls how “someone suggested, “Tere picture se zyada tere gaane chalte hai.” The Hero No.1 said that his songs such as (Aap Ke Aa Jane Se, I Am A Street Dancer, Bam Bam Bambai) were superhits and so decided to further improve his dancing skills.
How he became famous overnight
After focusing on his dancing skills, the actor said that he became famous overnight and got the opportunity to work with some of the greatest actors in the industry like Dilip Kumar, Dharmendra, Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, Amitabh Bachchan, and Rajesh Khanna.
He then mentioned that after working with such extraordinary actors, he also started getting recognition as an actor. He concluded his statement by saying, “Nothing was planned.”
