Govinda announces big-screen comeback with Duniyadari, shares dance rehearsal video
Meanwhile, an old controversy surrounding Govinda has also resurfaced. His earlier claim about being offered the lead role in James Cameron's 'Avatar' is once again making headlines. The issue came up during a recent appearance by Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, on Uorfi Javed's YouTube channel.Reacting to the claim, Sunita said, "Arey yaar mujhe toh nahi pata yeh kab offer hui. 40 saal toh mujhe ho gaye hain Govinda ke saath. Vo Avatar ka director-producer kab aaya mujhe nahi malum. Hui bhi hai ki nahi mujhe nahi malum. Main jhooth nahi bolti, naa main kisi ka side lungi. Main jhooth ka saath nahi deti (Oh man! I have no idea when the film was offered. I have been with Govinda for the last 40 years, and even I have no idea when that 'Avatar' director-producer came to offer the movie. I don't even know if this actually happened or not. Neither do I lie, nor do I take anyone's side. I do not support falsehood)."Govinda was last seen in the 2019 film 'Rangeela Raja', which featured Shakti Kapoor, Digangana Suryavanshi, Prem Chopra and others.- EndsMust Watch
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