directed by David Dhawan‘Hero no. 1’ Featured GovindaKarisma Kapoor, Kader KhanParesh Rawal, Satish Shah, Tiku Talsania and Shagufta Ali in key roles. Veteran actor Shagufta Ali recently looked back on her time working with Govinda in “Hero No. 1”. 1′, share some memories of filming the movie. Reminiscing about the experience, she talks about the pleasant atmosphere on the sets, Govinda’s dedication to his craft and a habit that often posed challenges during production.The actor said she enjoyed every moment of the shoot and described the experience as one of the unforgettable phases of her career. According to News18, Shagufta said, “Whether Govinda or Karisma is on the sets or not, we all have a great time. We went to a paid picnic. The outdoor shoot in Ooty was great. We stayed at Mithun Da’s hotel. After he found out, he came to pick us up and treated us to seafood he cooked by himself. “
Govinda’s tardiness became a regular concern
During the interaction, Shagufta also spoke about Govinda’s habit of arriving on the sets later than scheduled reporting times. She explained that while delays affected filming, they never changed her opinion of him as a person or actor.According to Shagufta, Govinda remains one of the most committed performers she has ever worked with. She said that even after the director gave the go-ahead to shoot, his focus on the perfect shot took precedence over everything else.She recalled, “Govinda used to be late on the sets too. If the shift changed at 9 am, he would come at 1 or 2 pm, which he never did before. That was the only problem with Govinda; apart from that, he was a very nice guy. I did 3-4 films with him. He was a very nice guy and loved to joke around. Aamir Khan. Mr. David would agree with this, but he persists and apologizes to the others. His pursuit of perfection is so strong that he doesn’t care if the person opposite is tired. “
Kader Khan reportedly doesn’t like the delay
Shahgufta revealed that repeated delays often frustrated some people on the set, including veteran actor Kader Khan. While she noted that he rarely expressed his displeasure publicly, she said waiting for Govinda became a daily routine during filming.Recalling Kader Khan’s reaction, she said: “Kader Khan would be very angry that Govinda was late; others would be angry too. We have to wait for him every day. Although he doesn’t openly express his anger, he does grumble about it. “
‘Hero no. 1’ remains a fan favorite
‘Hero no. 1 went on to become a huge commercial success and remains one of the most popular films of Govinda and Karisma Kapoor’s successful on-screen partnership. On the professional front, Govinda is gearing up to return to cinemas with Rupa, his first theatrical release in seven years. Meanwhile, Shagufta Ali was last seen in the Hindi TV series 30 Hours: Gauraiya Live, which was released in April 2024.
