Govinda in Aap Ki Adalat Highlights: Actor opens up on fallout with director David Dhawan

Govinda revealed that his decision to join politics and run for the 14th Lok Sabha elections was not his. "There were sadhus and saints who persuaded me to run for elections. Anyway, I late left politics, because I am basically an artiste and shall always remain so."

Actor Govinda remarried his wife Sunita at the age of 49. 

The Bollywood star also admitted that he believed in superstition and numerology. He revealed that it was because of his mother's advice that he "remarried" his wife Sunita, when he reached the age of 49. He also admitted that he changed his name to Govinda, because he believed in numerology, and "wanted the number 27, which adds up to nine". 

Asked why he broke up with screenwriter Late Kader Khan, with whom he did 41 hit films, Govinda replied: "Kader Khan had the Midas touch. Whichever film he used to touch, it became a hit. He first wrote superhit films for Amitabh Bachchan, then wrote superhit films for Jeetendra, then did hit films with Mithun Chakraborty, and he wrote superhit films for me. "

When Rajat Sharma asked why he has stopped speaking to David Dhawan for the last several years, Govinda replied: "He can ask me this question only when his son (Varun Dhawan) makes 17 films with him. I do not think his son will ever do 17 films with him, because he is, after all, David Dhawan's son. He is educated. I never realized the meaning of doing 17 films with a director. 

Govinda lauds actor Ranveer Singh. 

Govinda is full of praises for Bollywood Bhaijaan Salman Khan.

Govinda, who has shared screen space with Amitabh Bachchan in two films, said that he was scared to work with the megastar.

Govinda, whos is referred to as the king of expressions, opened up about his unique dancing skills.

Govinda revealed he rejected Sunny Deol starrer Gadar because of several abusive dialogues and said no to Chandni because his character would be a paralyzed one.

When quizzed about never receiving any awards despite delivering several hits, Govinda quipped that that he has never bought an award in his life.

Govinda said that during his Bollywood days he was constantly nagged by people who often told him that he would never become a successful actor as he didn't have the height or looks. However, the actor emerged strong and became a household name soon.

Govinda revealed that he left 25 films at the peak of his career. 

Govinda revealed how he saw a man during one of the parties and found him really interesting. Later on, Govinda took inspiration from the man and created his popular Coolie No 1 character.

Govinda reveals how he used to tremble in doing romantic scenes with his heroines at the beginning of his Bollywood career.

The actor also revealed that at the age of 14, he recited "Gayatri Mantra" 24 lakh times to attain success in filmdom. "It was because of my mother's advice and blessings. I never looked like a hero at that time."

India TV Editor-in-Chief Mr. Rajat Sharma welcomes Hero No 1 Govinda. The actor graces Aap Ki Adalat in style as the audience welcome him with all the love and applause.