“Thank You Rishi Sir. At Last You Showed Concern.” Govinda Speaks Out On Jagga Jasoos Debacle.

Jagga Jasoos has been in the news, mostly for the wrong reasons. After a delay of almost two years, the film hit the silver screens but bombed at the box office. An angry Rishi Kapoor lashed out at director Anurag Basu and called him irresponsible. Rishi even held Anurag, more or less, responsible for the film’s failure.

Govinda had a special appearance in the film but his role was chopped off from the film. A few weeks back, the actor who was upset with the development, had taken to Twitter and expressed his displeasure.

Govinda, in an interview with Bombay Times, has spoken in depth about why he was upset with the makers of Jagga Jasoos. The actor also thanked Rishi Kapoor for supporting him.

 “I want to say, ‘Thank you Rishi sir. At last you showed concern. Good blood never speaks wrong’.”

 

An emotional Govinda then said that he wasn’t upset that his role was cut off from the film. He was more upset that no one bothered to inform him about the development and expected a little bit of professionalism.

 

Not many know but the actor went on to shoot in South Africa in spite of being on drips. He worked free of cost and didn’t charge a single penny.

“I was unwell and on drips, but I still travelled to South Africa for the shoot as I didn’t want people to feel that I am unprofessional or making excuses.”

 

Govinda believes that he didn’t interfere or explain his stand because it would have been perceived as a complaint. He further adds, he’s still open to working with Anurag Basu since they are all professionals.

 

A pensive Govinda also reflected on how the film industry has changed over the years and how relations have thinned over the due course.

“My bungalow is close to (Manmohan) Shetty saab’s in Juhu. So many filmy parties happen there, but no celeb even bothers to say hello to me. Log mujhe dekh kar avoid karte hain. Har kisi ka time hota hai. I am content with the fact that the public still likes me and mobs me wherever I go. That is what I have earned over the years.”

 

As for special appearances in any film, he would make an exception for only the Kapoors because he has the utmost respect for them.

“There might not be a second time as I might only do it for the Kapoors or Salman Khan’s family. Not that I don’t think the others are less important, it’s just that these families are special for me and I hold them in high regard.”

What’s sad is that the film has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. We hope the makers of the film and the veteran actors sort our their differences, soon.

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