Govinda recently opened up like never before in a candid chat Mukesh Khanna. The actor talked about turning down big-money film offers, dealing with controversies and bad publicity, and how he now reacts to trolling and criticism.
‘Main 100 crore chhod chuka tha’
Talking about the time when reports said he was not getting work, Govinda revealed that he turned down projects worth Rs 100 crore.“Main 100 crore chhod chuka tha,” said the actor. He also admitted that he later questioned his decisions. “Main Sheeshe ke aage khada reh ke apne aap ko thappad maar raha tha. Tera dimaag kharab ho gaya hai. Itne paise mile, apne ko finance kar deta.”The actor also stated that later the same projects were successful after going ahead without him.
‘Awaaz dil se nikle’
During the interaction, Govinda explained why he doesn’t believe in doing projects just for the sake of work.“Mera aisa sochna hai sir, aap kaam karein. Kyun kaam karein? Awaaz dil se nikle. Right thinking ho toh hi woh chalega bhi aur wahi acccha lagega,” he shared.According to the actor, self-honesty is more important than chasing success blindly.
Govinda says the bad publicity against him was “pre-planned”.
One of the most touching moments of the interview came when Govinda claimed that the controversies and negative narratives surrounding him were deliberately orchestrated.“Jis while mere saath badnaami ka daur chala, woh bahut hi poorv niyojit tha,” he complained.Without naming anyone, the actor revealed that some influential people wanted him out of the system. He also stated that conspiracies and experiences had changed his personality over time.
Mukesh Khanna and Govinda react to social media trolling
During the interview, Mukesh Khanna also brought up that social media often compares the two actors and blames them for ruining their careers.He said, “Social media mein post aate hain ki Mukesh Khanna ka ahankaar aur Govinda ka late aana… dono ne apna career kharab kar diya.”Reacting to the trolling culture, Govinda replied, “Kaam bolega, lafaz nahi.”The actor added that online criticism doesn’t affect him anymore, because he has already experienced much tougher battles in life.“Hum log local train mein seat pakadne ke liye gaaliyan kha chuke hain…. yeh kya koi kisi ko badnaam karega?” he said.
‘Main spardha se nikal chuka hoon’
Towards the end of the chat, Govinda reflected on life, success and peace of mind.“Main spardha se nikal chuka hoon. Main sukhi aadmi hoon,” the actor said emotionally.He also added that he no longer feels the need to compete with anyone and that he is grateful for everything that life and God have given him.
