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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
When Johny Lever called Govinda 'madman' for working on 5-6 films simultaneously: 'The man would get exhausted… he would fall sick'
Johny Lever reminisces about Govinda's golden era in Bollywood, highlighting his unparalleled dedication and comic genius. Govinda's ability to juggle multiple film shoots daily, seamlessly transitioning between comedy, dance, and action, was truly remarkable. Lever emphasizes Govinda's exceptional timing and tireless work ethic, recalling their memorable collaborations in films like Deewana Mastana and Joru Ka Ghulam. Long before memes and reels ruled comedy, Govinda was the undisputed king of laughs in Bollywood. His electrifying screen presence, unbeatable comic timing, and ability to juggle multiple films made him a force to reckon with in the '90s. In a nostalgic interview, veteran comedian Johny Lever looked back at those whirlwind days and offered a heartfelt tribute to Govinda's unmatched work ethic and genius in comedy. In conversation with Wild Films India, Johny fondly recalled Govinda's peak era, describing him as incredibly dedicated and tireless. According to Lever, Govinda often juggled 5–6 film shoots a day, seamlessly performing comedy, dance, and action scenes. Even illness couldn't slow him down—he would recover quickly and return to sets with the same energy and focus. He also shared that working with Govinda was always a joy. In his view, among all the stars known for comedy, Govinda stood out for his exceptional timing. While he acknowledged that actors like Akshay Kumar have recently sharpened their comic skills, he maintained that Govinda's talent remained unmatched. When reflecting on their best collaborations, Johny highlighted Deewana Mastana and Joru Ka Ghulam as memorable standouts. He also recalled the intense shooting schedules, mentioning how Govinda often needed short breaks between takes to recover his energy before jumping back in, always ready to deliver another flawless comic performance.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Johny Lever called Govinda a ‘madman' who juggled 5–6 films in one day: ‘He would fall sick…'
Anyone who grew up in the 90s will likely agree, when it comes to comedy, no one could touch Govinda. At one point in his career, the actor was at the very peak of both creativity and stardom. Almost everything he touched turned to gold. During this golden era, he starred in numerous comedy films, many of them helmed by director David Dhawan. He also frequently shared the screen with fellow legends of the genre like Kader Khan and Johny Lever. In an old interview with Wild Films India, Lever reminisced about working with Govinda and shared high praise for his unmatched dedication and timing in comedy. Johny Lever said, 'Govinda works like a madman. When he works… he works with incredible intensity. He immerses himself in his work so deeply, I don't know where he gets that energy from. Comedy itself is such hard work, and in one day he used to shoot for 5–6 films, giving 2–3 hours to each. There was a time like that—doing comedy amidst such chaos. And not just comedy, but dancing too. The man would get exhausted… he would fall sick. I used to visit him at home, sometimes he had typhoid, sometimes something else. But he would bounce back, return to work, shoot fight scenes, everything. He's extremely hardworking.' He added, 'I always enjoyed working with him. Among all the actors who do comedy, in my opinion, among all the stars, Govinda has the best timing. Akshay (Kumar) has recently polished his comic timing too… but Govinda is on another level.' Also Read | 'Sunita Ahuja and Govinda have always lived in separate houses, but even if he has 10 affairs…': Pahlaj Nihalani hails their 'amar prem' When asked about their best collaborations, Johny Lever cited Deewana Mastana and Joru Ka Ghulam as standout films. He also recalled how exhausting the schedule used to be on set, sharing that Govinda would sometimes take breaks between takes just to recover his energy and come back recharged.
Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jamie Lever recalls being sexually harassed by school bus conductor: ‘I was in one of the best schools, he was supposed to be our protector'
Sexual harassment has, unfortunately, been a part of every girl's life. Most women, no matter where they grow up, encounter creepy men in their life who scar them for life with gestures or worse. Some heinous incidents are reported, but many are not even shared at home. Recently, actor Johny Lever's daughter Jamie Lever shared similar scarring incidents from her childhood that continue to haunt her. In a recent conversation with Hauterrfly, Jamie recalled disturbing incidents from her growing up years. She recalled an incident where a creep landed outside her school and touched himself as a 12-year-old Jamie was left scandalised. 'This one time, my friend and I were waiting in the car for my brother to come. While we were talking to each other, this guy came and stood opposite me and started to masturbate. This was the first time I saw a male part, and I was so young that I didn't know what he was doing. I suddenly told my friend, 'there is a creepy man behind you and I don't know what he is doing.' My friend suggested that I ignore him and continue to speak with her. I was very scared. I was shaking. I slowly moved and locked the car. After a while, when he realised that we weren't paying any attention to him. He left. I was just 10 or 12 then,' she recalled. ALSO READ | Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B ending explained: Who are the the killers in this Akshay Kumar-starrer? This wasn't the only time she had to go through a painful experience. She experienced something similar for a long time when her school bus conductor touched her and her friends inappropriately. 'There was also this bus conductor in our school who would touch us inappropriately. He was supposed to be our protector, but instead he would touch us and hold us. For me, all these incidents are like a bad dream. I don't want to revisit these incidents,' she said. Jamie kept quiet this whole time, and failed to gain the courage to speak up even after reaching college. 'The flashing incidents happened a lot when I was in college. Men would just randomly flash at these train stations. Once I was in Andheri station, when this man randomly came and stood before me and flashed. I couldn't believe what I saw. I was in shock. The only thing I could think of is why did this happen to me? I just froze.' She added, 'All these incidents are so scary. When it can happen with me, who was supposedly in one of the best schools, then how can I be sure that this won't happen to my kids.'
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Hera Pheri 3: Johny Lever's soul-stirring reaction to Paresh Rawal's exit from highly awaited film will make you emotional
The news of Paresh Rawal not being a part of Hera Pheri 3 anymore has broken millions of hearts. Be it die-hard fans of the iconic comedy franchise or the star cast, everyone has been manifesting his comeback. After Suniel Shetty, now Johny Lever has expressed the same emotions. The comedian and actor gave a soul-stirring reaction to the veteran actor's exit and shared that he should reconsider his decision because without him "mazaa nahi aayega" In an interview with Times Now, Johny Lever said that Paresh Rawal should do the film. He added that the senior actor should sit with the team and sort out the issues because fans will miss him in the much-awaited movie. "mazaa nahi aayega na waisa unke bina. To baat karke solve karlena chahiye, meri nazar mein to yahi sahi hai. (There won't be any fun without him so he should solve the matter, that's what is right in my opinion)," he said. If you are unaware, Paresh Rawal took to X on May 18 and confirmed the reports of him quitting Hera Pheri 3. However, he denied that he left the project because of creative differences. Following this, he was sent a legal notice of Rs 25 crore by Akshay Kumar 's Cape of Good Films, the production house backing the project. The veteran actor shared the legal update from his side on May 25 and tweeted, "My lawyer, Ameet Naik, has sent an appropriate response regarding my rightful termination and exit. Once they read my response all issues will be laid to rest." When Akshay Kumar was asked about the ongoing tussle at the Housefull 5 trailer launch, he said, 'Jo bhi kuch hai (Whatever it is), I don't think so this is a place where I'm going to talk about it. Whatever has to happen, it's a very serious matter. It is a matter that is going to be heard by the court. So I don't think I'm going to speak about it here.' Meanwhile, Johny Lever also opened up about his role in HP3 and how he came on board. "Mujhe bhi Hera Pheri ki dhamki aa chuki hai, ki aap booked ho (Even I've been told that I am booked for it)," he said amusingly. Hera Pheri starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the lead was released in 2000 and proved to be a cult classic over the years. Following its giant success, 6 years later the team returned with a sequel called Phir Hera Pheri which is cherished by fans even today. This makes Hera Pheri 3 stand tall among the most awaited films of Bollywood.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Solve the matter: Johny Lever reacts to Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3
Bollywood's popular comedian Johny Lever has reacted to the news of Paresh Rawal suddenly exit from 'Hera Pheri 3'. While the makers are still trying to figure things out, Lever said that both Akshay Kumar and Paresh 8should sit together and resolve the issue a recent Interview with Zoom, the comedian said, "Mujhe lagta hai ki kar lena chahiye unko film, baithke baat karein, matter solve karein kyunki fans bohut miss karenge Paresh ji ko film mein, maza nahi aayega na waisa unke bina. To baat karke solve karlena chahiye, meri nazar mein to yahi sahi hai. (I feel that they should do the film, sit and talk, solve the matter, because fans will miss Paresh ji a lot, it will not be fun without him. So they should talk and solve the matter)."advertisementBesides this, Johny Lever also shared that he also has a special role in 'Hera Pheri 3'. "Mujhe bhi Hera Pheri ki dhamki aa chuki hai, ki aap booked ho (Even I've received the 'Hera Pheri' warning - that I'm already booked!) (sic)," he added jokingly. Apart from 'Hera Pheri 3', Johny Lever is set to entertain fans in 'Housefull 5', which will release on June 6, 2025. Talking about the film, he said, "Iss baar itna zyada maza aane wala haina ki fans soch bhi nahi sakte. Sabka kirdaar ek se badhkar ek hai, story bilkul alag hai or comedy se bhari hui hai. Fans haste haste thaq jayenge ye guarantee hai (This time, fans can't even imagine how much fun they're gonna have watching the film. Everyone's character is better than the other, the story is completely different and is full of comedy. Fans will be thankful, laughing, this is my guarantee) (sic)."advertisement'Housefull 5' is directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film has a massive star cast including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Panday, Jacqueline Fernandez, and among Lever is also shooting for 'Welcome To The Jungle', which stars the original 'Hera Pheri' trio - Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal. Directed by Ahmed Khan, this film is expected to release on Christmas 2024.
