Govinda-Bhagam Bhag
If his fans’ wishes were to come true, Govinda should be setting the box office on fire with his comeback flick Bhagam Bhag. But, at 48 and pretty much overweight, will Govinda be able to pull his weight in the movie? With top comedy stars Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal co-starring, the movie is expected to do well, and also resurrect Govinda’s flagging career.
Trade analyst Komal Nahata believes that Govinda can continue to rule if he is choosy about the films he does. Govinda’s career nose-dived in 2004 though he had given powerhouse performances in many of his earlier movies. The Hero No. 1, was always late on the sets, and had the producers and shooting staff on tenterhooks. His highhandedness was tolerated because he was a big draw at the box office. The moment his magic waned, producers turned their back on him.
His roles were getting too repetitive and, as a result, his antics started to jar the nerves. His films Khulam Khula Pyaar Karenge and Sandwich sank without a trace. Different genre films Albela, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Rehta Hai, Shikari, and Hum Tum Pe Marte Hain all bombed at the box office one after the other. It clearly showed that Govinda’s rule at the box office was over, and he needed to re-invent himself to create an impact on his now distancing fans.
Let us wait and see what magic Bhagam Bhag creates to resurrect Govinda’s sunken career. Can Govinda create the magic of yore is a million dollar question.