Raveena Tandon has always been vocal about giving credit where it’s due—and that includes defending her longtime co-star Govinda. In a past interview, the actress pushed back against talk of his career decline, attributing it more to shifting industry trends than any lack of talent. Her remarks offered a rare show of support amid ongoing speculation about Govinda’s faded stardom and the reasons behind it.
Credits Govinda for shaping her comic timing
In an old interview with The Lallantop, Raveena defended her frequent co-star Govinda when asked about his career slowdown. She said the industry no longer produces the kind of films that suit his unique talent. Praising his versatility, Raveena credited him for her own understanding of comic timing and called him one of the most gifted actors she’s worked with—someone who could seamlessly shift between humour and emotion in a single scene.
Govinda’s career struggles and claims of industry bias
The actress further shared that she continues to maintain a warm friendship with Govinda, her co-star from several hit films like Anari No. 1, Akhiyon Se Goli Maare, Aunty No 1, and Dulhe Raja. Over the years, Govinda has voiced concerns about being sidelined in the film industry, often suggesting that his films were deliberately not given proper releases. In a past interview with TOI, he expressed frustration about struggling to find work, hinting at jealousy and behind-the-scenes politics as reasons for his professional setbacks.Once among the biggest stars of 90s Hindi cinema, Govinda was last seen in the 2019 box office flop Rangeela Raja. Meanwhile, Raveena Tandon is enjoying a strong career resurgence. She featured in the blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2, headlined Netflix’s crime thriller Aranyak.
