'Thak ke bimar ho jate...', This actor once called Govinda 'pagal', made shocking revelations about his work schedule, his name is...
Here we are talkig about Johnny Lever, who has made our childhoods memorable with his perfect comic timing and unforgettable characters. In an old interview with Wild Films India, Johnny Lever described his experience working with Govinda, stating that no one matches Govinda's comedic timing. He praised Govinda extensively, calling him an unparalleled actor in the realm of comedy.
Johnny Lever remarked, 'Govinda jab kaam karte hai toh pagalon ki tarah karte hain. When he's on set, he pours his heart into his work. He becomes so engrossed in what he's doing that I often wonder where he finds all that energy. Comedy is inherently challenging, yet he would shoot 5-6 films a day, dedicating 2-3 hours to each one.'
He went on to say that there was a time when Govinda could easily deliver comedy amidst a hectic schedule. Not only in comedy, but also in dance, he was exceptional. 'Aadmi beemar pad jata hai, thak jata hai, Uss beech main kabhi kabaar unke ghar jaya karta tha, kabhi unhein typhoid ho gaya hota, kabhi kuch. Yet, he would always rise, return to work, and shoot fight scenes as if nothing happened. He is genuinely a hardworking individual.'
Johnny Lever expressed, 'I always enjoyed working with him. In my opinion, among all the actors who engage in comedy, Govinda's timing is the best. While Akshay Kumar has also significantly improved his comic timing in recent years, Govinda is on another level entirely.' Govinda's Breaks on Set
When asked about his favorite collaborations with Govinda, Johnny Lever mentioned films like 'Deewana Mastana' and 'Joroo Ka Ghulam.' He recalled the exhausting shooting schedules, noting that Govinda would sometimes take breaks between shots to regain his energy.
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