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Govinda's Late Arrivals: How Aruna Irani Had to Fetch Him for Shoots

Himani Shivpuri reveals Govinda was famously known for his late arrivals on film sets. She shared how producer Aruna Irani had to personally go to his house when he missed a flight to Hyderabad. The veteran actor also recalled David Dhawan's frustrations with Govinda's delays during 'Hero No 1' shooting in Switzerland. Despite his timing issues, Shivpuri praised Govinda's brilliant improvisation skills and acting talent once he arrived on set.

Key Points: Himani Shivpuri Reveals Govinda's Habitual Lateness on Film Sets

  • Aruna Irani personally went to Govinda's house when he missed flight
  • David Dhawan would get upset over Govinda's Switzerland delays
  • Govinda struggled to reinvent himself for industry comeback
  • Despite lateness, Govinda delivered brilliant improvisations on set
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He was known for late timings, Aruna Ji got him to sets: Himani Shivpuri on working with Govinda

Veteran actor Himani Shivpuri shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with Govinda, from Aruna Irani fetching him to David Dhawan's frustrations in Switzerland.

"Chichi was known for his late timings. Aruna Ji, being Aruna Ji, got him. - Himani Shivpuri"

Mumbai, November 19

In a celebrated acting career spanning decades, veteran star Himani Shivpuri has worked with some of the biggest stars of Hindi cinema - from Govinda to Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and more.

It won't be wrong to say that Himani Shivpuri, who was a part of several 90s films, has had a close view of the industry and the personalities that shaped it.

In a conversation with ANI, she reflected on her experiences working with Govinda, sharing a light-hearted anecdote about the veteran Aruna Irani having to go to the actor's house to bring him to the shoot.

"Chichi (Govinda) was known for his late timings. I was doing a film which Aruna Irani was producing, and her husband, Kuku Kohli, was directing. So we were flying to Hyderabad. I had reached the airport, Raveena had reached the airport, Aruna Ji was there, and Kuku Kohli was there. And Chichi was also supposed to come because we had a shooting the next day. He was not there, and Aruna Ji was constantly looking for him. Eventually, she sent us off, and she went to Chichi's house. Aruna Ji, being Aruna Ji, got him," Shivpuri shared.

The actor also recalled how filmmaker David Dhawan would be upset with Govinda for being late to the sets of 'Hero No 1' in Switzerland.

"But once he used to come on the set, he was amazing, brilliant, and we had a wonderful time. He is such a wonderful actor; he is improvising, and I am also improvising," she added.

Himani Shivapuri has worked alongside Govinda in popular 90s films like 'Deewana Mastana', 'Hero No 1', 'Hadh Kar Di Aapne', and Anari No 1'.

The veteran actor also opened up on Govinda's much-awaited comeback to the big screen, stating that the 'Haseena Maan Jaayegi' star struggled to reinvent himself in the industry.

"Chichi is such a brilliant actor. He's a wonderful dancer, what timing, and he has also done serious roles, but I think he couldn't reinvent himself, which is so sad. Govinda is brilliant in his way. But that is the thing. They should realise that the public's memory is quite fickle and that they get bored with seeing the same thing. You can't keep doing that. So an actor has to reinvent himself all the time to survive for a longer period," Himani added.

- ANI

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Priya S
Aruna Irani going to his house shows how much respect senior actors commanded back then. Today's stars wouldn't tolerate this kind of treatment from producers. Times have changed!
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Sarah B
While Govinda was talented, being consistently late shows lack of professionalism. It's disrespectful to the entire crew who have to wait for hours. Talent shouldn't excuse unprofessional behavior.
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Aditya G
Govinda's struggle to reinvent himself is so true! Our film industry is brutal that way. One day you're the biggest star, next day nobody remembers you. Hope he makes a proper comeback soon.
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Meera T
Himani Shivpuri is such an underrated actress! She held her own against all these big stars. Her comic timing in Deewana Mastana was brilliant. More power to her for sharing these golden memories! 🌟
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Karthik V
The 90s era had such unique stars - each with their own quirks and talents. Govinda-Salman-Karisma-Raveena - what a time for Bollywood! Missing those simple, entertaining films without heavy VFX.

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