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When Govinda’s career took a hit after he declined to work with THIS Leading Lady in a hit Bollywood film

Govinda, the comedy king of the '90s, was originally the first choice for the 1999 blockbuster Biwi No. 1, penned by David Dhawan. However, he reportedly declined the role, missing out on what became a major hit.

April 20, 2025 / 03:01 IST
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Biwi No. 1 starred Sushmita Sen and Karisma Kapoor as the leading ladies.

Govinda, one of the most beloved and versatile stars of the '90s, delivered countless hits with his unmatched comic timing in films like Coolie No. 1, Raja Babu, Partner, Bhagam Bhag, and Dulhe Raja.

Interestingly, at the peak of his career, Govinda was offered the 1999 hit Biwi No. 1, which was written with him in mind by director David Dhawan but the actor reportedly turned it down.

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Biwi No. 1 starred Sushmita Sen and Karisma Kapoor as the leading ladies. As per several reports cited by Bollywood Shaadis, Govinda refused to do the film as he was unwilling to work with Sushmita Sen.