Bollywood is all about highs and lows. It is tough to make a mark in the industry but then there are some success stories that have served as an inspiration to many. The tag of superstar doesn't come to all but those who manage to earn it, witness another big challenge. The quicker you rise to stardom, higher chances of crumbling like a house of cards. Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Shah Rukh Khan, and many more stars are examples of how hardwork is the key to achieve the greatest success. But all have gone throw their lows. So here's a story of an actor who with his dedication became the unbeatable hero of Bollywood but also crumbled!
This Bollywood superstar from the 90s is known for his impeccable comic timing and cool dancing moves. He is the one who has appeared in more than 165 Bollywood films and also has 12 Filmfare Awards in his name. There was a time when he signed almost 75 films in one go. But then something changed. An advice from a legendary superstar made him take a step back and rethink his decisions.
We are talking about superstar Govinda who is currently in the news because of the accidental revolver firing that landed him in the hospital. It was in 1986 that Govinda started his Bollywood journey. Majorly the actor appeared in slapstick comedies and also proved himself as a romantic hero. His films like Khudgarz, Sindoor, Pyaar Karke Dekho and more brought him fame. Then there came a time when be proved that being 'number 1' is his thing with films like Coolie No 1, Hero No 1, Aunty No 1, Anari No 1 and more. His stardom saw no bounds then! There was a time when the actor was showered with films and he signed almost 75 movies in one go. This was when he was only 21 years old. But then there came a change. He suddenly dropped 25 films. Why? He took the advice from actor Dilip Kumar. The Tragedy King of Bollywood adviced him to drop a few films as he constantly fell sick due to working overtime. Govinda was worried about the signing amount that he had already received but Dilip Kumar gave him reassurances. But even after dropping 25 films, there came no drop in his stardom and fame.
Here's a video giving Govinda's health update
Govinda at one point was so successful that he planned of buying autorickshaws and trucks. In 2014, during the chat show, Har Ghar Kucch Kehta Hai, Govinda's brother Kirti made some startling revelations. He stated that at one point Govinda was making so much money that he did not know what to do with it. The actor's first thought was to buy 100 autorickshaws. Not just that, he even planned to buy 100 trucks. But it was his brother who shut down these ideas.
There are many such anecdotes from Govinda's life. The star has a rags to riches story that is inspiring. In one of the interviews in 2023, Govinda revealed that he doesn't choose projects easily. He added that he once slapped himself in front of the mirror as he rejected a massive Rs 100 cr project. Over the years, Govinda's stardom has witnessed a gradual decline and now the star is seen as a judge of reality shows and more. He has also ventured in politics.
