How Has Aditya Pancholi's Friendship with Govinda Endured Over Time?
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Key Takeaways
- Aditya Pancholi celebrated his friendship with Govinda on his birthday.
- Their bond has lasted since they first met in 1986.
- They collaborated on numerous films, including 'Muqabla'.
- Friendship in Bollywood can be enduring and impactful.
- Shatrugan Sinha also praised Govinda on social media.
Mumbai, Dec 21 (NationPress) Actor Aditya Pancholi celebrated Govinda's birthday by expressing deep gratitude for their enduring friendship, which has proven resilient through the years.
Pancholi noted that the roots of their camaraderie were established on the very day they first crossed paths.
Describing Govinda as 'one of a kind', Pancholi shared on his X (formerly Twitter), "#HappyBirthdayGovinda I first encountered Govinda in 1986, and from that moment onward, a remarkable bond of friendship formed that has endured the tests of time. Throughout the years, we’ve graced the screen together in numerous films, building memories that will last a lifetime. Govinda is genuinely one of a kind (sic)."
He further recounted his experiences with Govinda on film sets.
"Every time I work with him, I ensure I am fully prepared because his spontaneity is unmatched, and his energy is truly extraordinary. Collaborating with him has always been a blend of challenge and delight. We still manage to catch up from time to time," he remarked.
Govinda and Pancholi shared the screen in the 1993 film 'Muqabla', directed by T. Rama Rao.
Starring alongside Govinda as Suraj and Aditya Pancholi as Deepak, the film also featured Karishma Kapoor and Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles.
Additionally, Govinda's co-star, Shatrugan Sinha, also shared a heartfelt message on social media for the 'complete entertainer'.
In his post, the veteran actor and politician referred to Govinda as 'an actor par excellence and a remarkable human being'.
Shatrugan expressed on the micro-blogging platform, "Sending birthday wishes to our friend & favorite, a complete entertainer, an actor par excellence, a fine human being #Govinda. May this timeless actor be abundantly blessed always. Best wishes to his family. #BirthdayWishes (sic)."
Shatrugan and Govinda have appeared together in various films, including 'Gautam Govinda' in 1979, 'Ilzaam' in 1986, and 'Aakhri Baazi' in 1989.