Filmmaker Nikhil Advani recently shared that his experience working with Govinda on the 2007 film
Salaam-E-Ishq
was positive. Unlike the stories of his tardiness in the 1990s, Govinda, who was attempting a comeback, was on his “best behavior” during the shoot.
In an interview with Mashable India, Nikhil shared his experience working with Govinda, Irrfan Khan, and Akshaye Khanna on Salaam-E-Ishq. He described how Govinda, eager to prove himself after a low phase in his career, was collaborative and full of creative ideas. Advani also mentioned that Irrfan praised Govinda’s performance.
Producer Vashu Bhagnani shared a contrasting experience with Govinda during
Hero No. 1
. He recalled how the entire unit of 75 people waited for three days in Switzerland due to Govinda’s delayed arrival. Once he arrived, Govinda completed much of the work in a single day.
Shakti Kapoor shared how Govinda’s punctuality has improved over the years. He recalled that, in the past, Govinda would arrive at 9 PM for a 9 AM shift, but now he arrives earlier, at 8:30 AM. Kapoor attributed this change to insecurity, which he believes has made Govinda more professional, a transformation recognized across the industry.
Govinda recently teased his comeback in big projects after a six-year break, though details remain scarce. He previously attempted a return with films like Partner, which was successful, and Salaam-E-Ishq, which underperformed at the box office. Since then, his films have not made a major impact.
