An old clip shows Govinda bragging about his insane work ethic during his prime. The actor claimed he once pulled twelve straight days without any sleep, signing tons of movies because of his sheer conviction. He said it's all about mindset, arguing that if you think you can lift a hundred kilos, you can, but if you think twenty is too heavy, then you fail. Govinda even joked that he does not get wrinkles from the grind.
He admitted later that overworking actually hurts a film, which is why he finally stopped accepting so many projects. The actor said there is some goodness in every crime, and that he benefited from that chaotic period. Govinda became a massive star in the nineties with hits like Coolie No. 1 and Hero No. 1. His style mixed slapstick comedy with genuine heart, and his unpolished dancing created a whole new vibe. Even with a bumpy career later on, he stays a huge icon for that specific era of loud, joyful Bollywood cinema.
He admitted later that overworking actually hurts a film, which is why he finally stopped accepting so many projects. The actor said there is some goodness in every crime, and that he benefited from that chaotic period. Govinda became a massive star in the nineties with hits like Coolie No. 1 and Hero No. 1. His style mixed slapstick comedy with genuine heart, and his unpolished dancing created a whole new vibe. Even with a bumpy career later on, he stays a huge icon for that specific era of loud, joyful Bollywood cinema.
