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Govinda Credits Dilip Kumar for Saving His Life
24 May
Summary
- Govinda's relentless work schedule led to hospitalization.
- Dilip Kumar advised Govinda to drop 25 films.
- Govinda credits Dilip Kumar for his survival.

Bollywood actor Govinda shared a significant health scare on 'The Kapil Sharma Show,' detailing how legendary actor Dilip Kumar intervened to save his life. In the past, Govinda's extremely demanding work schedule, often involving multiple film shoots concurrently, took a severe toll on his health, leading to hospitalization.
Upon hearing of Govinda's condition, Dilip Kumar personally contacted the actor. When informed that Govinda had been working non-stop for 15 days, Kumar issued a stern warning. He advised Govinda that such a pace would be ruinous and urged him to relinquish 25 film projects he was committed to.
Initially concerned about financial implications, Govinda found a practical solution suggested by Dilip Kumar: securing a loan to return advance payments for the dropped films. Govinda ultimately heeded Kumar's advice, dropping the 25 films, and expressed profound gratitude, stating he is alive and survived thanks to Dilip Kumar's timely guidance.