David Dhawan Shuts Down Claims Of Govinda Arriving Late On Sets; Questions, “Aaj Kaun Nahi Late Aata Hai?”

Filmmaker David Dhawan recently addressed long-standing rumours about actor Govinda allegedly arriving late on film sets. The director spoke about the claims during an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4, where he dismissed the accusations and instead praised Govinda’s professionalism and talent.

David Dhawan Shuts Down Claims Of Govinda Arriving Late On Sets

For years, industry chatter has suggested that Govinda often turned up late during shoots, a reputation that followed him throughout his career. However, Dhawan rejected the criticism and defended the actor while recalling his experience of working with him on several films.

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Clarifying the allegations, the director said, “Here I want to tell you, log bolte hain na late aata hai sets par, aaj kaun nahi late aata hai? Woh aata hai, apna kaam khatam kar ke jaata hai.”

David Dhawan Praises Govinda For Partner

Dhawan further shared how Govinda approached his scenes with remarkable confidence and preparation. According to the filmmaker, the actor would often deliver complex sequences in a single take. He shared, “And you will not believe it. He would show up and ask for his scene. It would be a four-page scene. He would go through it thoroughly while I was setting up the shot. He said, ‘Don’t set it up yet. Do one thing. Here’s the scene. Watch me perform. I’ll do it in one take’.”

Recalling a memorable moment from their collaboration on Partner, Dhawan praised Govinda’s energy and spontaneity on set. “This was in Partner. He did all kinds of acrobatics in that scene; you can’t imagine. Then he told me to edit the scene however I wanted. Unbelievable. Govinda is incredible.”

The actor-director duo created one of Bollywood’s most successful collaborations during the 1990s. Their films consistently performed well at the box office and became popular for their comic timing, catchy music and mass appeal.

Govinda and David Dhawan’s partnership delivered several hit films, including Aankhen, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Saajan Chale Sasural, Hero No. 1, Judwaa, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and Haseena Maan Jayegi.

Their collaboration became a defining formula of 90s Bollywood comedy, with Govinda’s energetic performances and Dhawan’s fast-paced storytelling winning over audiences across the country. Even today, the filmmaker’s comments highlight the respect he continues to hold for the actor’s dedication and on-screen brilliance.

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Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.