Rajiv Puri has publicly denied a decades-old rumor claiming his father, veteran actor Amrish Puri, slapped Govinda on a film set after a severe time-dispute. According to Rajiv Puri’s appearance on Vickey Lalwani’s podcast, the widely circulated account is entirely false because his late father simply wasn’t the type to lose his temper on set.
Rajiv Puri Rejects the On-Set Altercation Legend
The persistent rumor alleged that Amrish Puri arrived for a 9 am shoot while Govinda showed up around 6 pm, resulting in a dramatic confrontation and a physical slap in front of the entire crew. Rajiv Puri firmly rejected this narrative during his podcast interview. He stated that his father would only raise his voice if someone irritated him repeatedly, noting that a physical altercation was completely out of character. “I don’t think that is true. He was never the type to lose his temper,” Rajiv Puri said according to the podcast transcript.
While dismissing the physical confrontation, Rajiv Puri acknowledged that professional friction likely existed between the two actors. He suggested that Govinda’s reputation for arriving late may have ended their on-screen collaboration. “Because of that, perhaps Govinda did not work with Daddy in the future,” Rajiv Puri noted, adding that his father never harbored long-term grudges over such workplace frustrations.
Professional History of Amrish Puri and Govinda
Amrish Puri and Govinda starred together in the 1989 film Do Qaidi, widely reported to be their last film together.
Did you know? Amrish Puri remains one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated actors, remembered for iconic roles in Mr India, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Virasat, and several other acclaimed films before passing away in 2005 at the age of 72.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Amrish Puri actually slap Govinda?
No. According to Amrish Puri’s son, Rajiv Puri, the slap story is entirely false, and his father was not prone to losing his temper on film sets.
What was the last movie Amrish Puri and Govinda did together?
The two actors starred together in the 1989 film Do Qaidi.
Why did Amrish Puri and Govinda stop working together?
While Rajiv Puri denied any violent altercation, he noted that Govinda’s reputation for being late could have impacted their professional relationship, leading to them not collaborating again.
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