Birthday Special: Govinda on how a hero is portrayed in Bollywood now

Govinda, who was at the height of his career in the late ’80s and all of ’90s had once opened up about how the perception of a ‘hero’ has changed in Bollywood. Comparing to the ‘80s and the ‘90s, he sensed a sea change in the dynamics of the industry.

During an exclusive interview with Filmfare, Govinda noted that heroes around his time could get away with knowing a tad bit of dancing. However, such isn’t the case in the present times. Calling today’s heroes ‘all-rounders’, the actor said, “In my day, you could get by if you knew a little bit of dancing.  Only action heroes needed a pumped up body. But today, you need to be an expert dancer and have a great body too.”

While speaking to Filmfare, Govinda also quipped about his fall out with David Dhawan. The actor-director duo had given many hits in the ’90s including Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Deewana Mastana, Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1 and more. Govinda quipped, “I don’t think I will get to work with David. Because when recently my financer approached David, he said he didn’t see me as a hero anymore. He also did not want to give me a role apart from that of the hero.”Govinda celebrates his birthday today. Continue reading …Read More