Mumbai, Jan 1 (NationPress) Bollywood icon Govinda recounted a poignant experience during his youth in a nostalgic interview with Lehren TV, shedding light on his early encounters with the city's vital lifeline—the local train.

The actor reminisced about a significant event that unfolded during his formative years, illustrating how he navigated life in Mumbai like an ordinary person and felt the city's true essence. Govinda vividly described the moment his mother became frantic when he stumbled while attempting to board a packed local train at Churchgate, a memory etched in his heart as one of his most touching real-life stories.

In his conversation, he shared that his inaugural local train journey was nothing short of an adventure, creating lasting memories for both him and his mother.

“At about 18 or 19, I was quite athletic and full of energy. I enjoyed playing football and working out. This was also my first trip to Churchgate,” Govinda explained. “Prior to that, I had never visited. I initially went with my brothers and later with my mother. The local train was so crowded that amidst the hustle, I fell while trying to board the train.”

He detailed how his mother panicked and urgently sought assistance.”

My mother cried out, “My child! My child!” The entire crowd began to look around, assuming a small child had gone missing. When I turned around, they realized I was a tall, robust young man, not a little boy, but in my mother’s eyes, I would always be her little child.”

The actor emphasized the evolution of his journey from his hometown to the bustling metropolis.

“The journey from Bihar to Mumbai and then to Jammu spans 21 years. I spent 21 years in Bihar, during which I was recognized in my village for my close bond with my mother. She would assign me household tasks nearly every day, and I would dutifully comply without complaint. The villagers would humorously say she treated me more like a daughter-in-law than her son.”

He added, “At that age, I never envisioned a career in acting. I studied in a small town and had a passion for dancing. Upon arriving in Churchgate, I began my struggle in Mumbai, and fortunately, within 2 to 3 months, I landed my first film. That marked the inception of my acting career. I was genuinely thrilled to become a hero—and even today, I cherish that beginning as one of the most beautiful turns in my life.”