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Govinda's Sincerity: Dhawan Praises Actor's One-Take Magic
15 Mar
Summary
- David Dhawan defended Govinda against lateness rumors.
- Govinda flawlessly performed a four-page scene in one take.
- Dhawan's next film, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, releases June 12, 2026.
Director David Dhawan recently addressed persistent rumors about actor Govinda's punctuality on film sets. Speaking during the finale of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4, Dhawan praised Govinda's sincerity and dedication, stating that the actor always completes his work efficiently.
Dhawan reminisced about their collaboration on the 2007 film 'Partner,' recounting an instance where Govinda tackled a challenging four-page scene. The actor reportedly learned the script while Dhawan set up the shots and then, astonishingly, performed the entire scene, complete with acrobatics, in just one take. Dhawan expressed his admiration for Govinda's skill and agility during the sequence.
In addition to 'Partner,' Dhawan and Govinda have a long history of successful collaborations, including films like 'Coolie No 1' and 'Hero No 1.' Govinda's last cinematic appearance was in 'Rangeela Raja' in 2019.
Looking ahead, David Dhawan is set to release his next directorial, 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,' on June 12, 2026. The film stars his son Varun Dhawan alongside Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde.
