Pahlaj Nihalani, who passed away at 76, launched Govinda in 1986 despite initially disliking his face, recognizing the actor's exceptional dancing talent instead.
Govinda impressed Nihalani with his talent
Jun 04, 2026
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What's the storyPahlaj Nihalani, the veteran Bollywood producer who passed away on Thursday at the age of 76, was instrumental in shaping Govinda's career.
In a previous interview with Learn From The Legend, Nihalani revealed that he first thought of casting Govinda for the 1986 film Ilzaam.
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