Your writings should reflect wise thoughts.
— Govinda
I think and write whenever I want an outlet.
I have my own ideas when it comes to making cinema. My films should be of my liking and suit my convictions.
I don't like it when people act extra-familiar and pretend that they are my best friends when they are actually not.
By God's grace, 'Abhinay Chakra' has shaped up very well.
I was told by many well-wishers not to do the film because my role was just a cameo. But it's very important to be part of big, successful films like 'Holiday.'
I have no plans of doing a series of 'Raja' films.
I want to get rid of the image that I never turn up on time, because everyone always complains about this habit of mine.
When I was late for shoots and press meets, my films did well.
Nothing comes easy in life, but politics is incredibly difficult.
When a person thinks that you are not competent enough to do his film or work with him, one should not ask for work from that person.
I want my son Yash to do better work than me.
As a producer, you want your product to reach the maximum people. That has become a system, and to work on it has become a necessity.
I feel like covering my children's eyes when they watch television. It's better that they spend their time doing something constructive.
I am not worried about failure. I have made my career in this industry, so it does not scare me.
When your work speaks, you don't need to speak at all.
I chose the Congress for its thoughts, its acceptance of people of all opinions, and its wide perspective. Another reason for joining the party was my family, which is attached to the Congress for a long period of time.
My mother inculcated wisdom in us, and I want to preserve her wisdom in writing.
I have worked with producers like Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan, and there have never been any complaints about my late-comings.
Screen-pair magic doesn't come with two people. It comes with 10 people.
Ranveer Singh and Varun Dhawan both have a body like Salman Khan. But they can't say it. If they call themselves as Salman Khan, then they won't get films. They can't afford to be against Khan. This is how the filmy world works.
I have many dear friends in the film industry, but finally, the roles come to me on merit, not because of personal equations.
I joined politics at the behest of my seniors and considered it my duty to do so.
I am a great Nadeem-Shravan fan.
When I believed in astrology and numerology, people made fun of me, but today there are so many channels just dedicated to astrology and numerology. I now regret that I didn't start a channel on this. But then, I am happy in life. I don't dwell upon it.
I do not have any regrets of having joined politics. Though the experience was bitter, even that taught me a lot of things. Only after I entered politics did I realise what it is.
Working with Jagmohan Mundra was a treat. His sense of humour is incredible.
I weighed 107 kilos when 'Sukh' was released. I had become like a South Indian comedian.
I am not that kind of a person who can written off.
When I saw 'Shola Aur Shabnam' and 'Aankhen,' I did not anticipate that they would become such hits. They looked like B-plus projects.
I want to get away from my comic image. Not that I won't do any more comic roles, but I won't opt for the usual 'Govinda' type of comedies.
If the film is good, it will work whether it has a star or no star.
When you join a political party, you are attaching yourself with an organisation of skilled people. And when you work with an organisation, your working capacity becomes double. One can perform better with the help of an organisation to implement their thoughts.
I'm attracted to everything, and that's what keeps my mind alive always.
Nobody is allowed to make money by defaming me. I may forgive, but I'll never forget.
I have been an actor for more than 125 films now. People see me every day, every hour, be it on TV or in newspapers.
I am doubtful about reuniting with David Dhawan.
No one works with an actor or a director for friendship.
I loved 'Mr & Mrs Iyer.'
Music is the life of a film.
My father Arun Ahuja was an actor, and he did films as a hero.
I entered politics from a filmi background and had no idea about that world. Slowly, I realised that it did not suit me, and that's when I decided to get out of it.
My mother is responsible for whatever success I have achieved today.
The success of 'Bhagam Bhag' was very important.
All of us start from zero. We take the right decision and become a hero.
An artiste can only be happy when he is true to his art.
I don't think the failure of one film means the end of your career.
I don't think a film has ever worked at the box office because of a star.
My mother once used to be a Congress leader.
