Govinda would arrive at 9pm for 9am shift, today he comes before time, says Shakti Kapoor; recalls how Aamir Khan said he's a fan of 'Coolie No 1' star

Govinda has enjoyed immense stardom in the 90s and clearly the actor has continued to be irreplaceable over the years. Which explains why, he's still loved and remembered for his movies and songs. But the actor also has the reputation of not being disciplined and always being late. In a recent interview, his 'Raja Babu' co-star Shakti Kapoor has spoken about him, his acting skills which also impressed Aamir Khan and how the 'Hero No 1' actor has changed over the years.

In an interview, Shakti recalled how Aamir Khan once arrived for a shoot in Hyderabad just to observe Govinda. He shared in an interview with Bollywood Bubble, "I remember an incident from older days. Govinda and I were shooting for a qawwali scene on stage in Hyderabad. It was a face-off between the both of us. From a distance, I saw someone very short standing in a corner in the crowd. When I looked at him, I felt like I have seen this person somewhere. After a while, I realised it was Aamir Khan.”
He added, “I asked him, ‘Sir, what are you doing here? Someone bring him a chair and tea.’ He said, ‘I have come to see how Govinda manages to lip sync so well and how he manages to give such long shots in one take.’ He then said, ‘I am the biggest fan of Govinda.'”
Shakti also said that Govinda has changed over the years, especially about his punctuality. He added, "The one thing that has changed about him over the years is his punctuality. Earlier, he would arrive at 9 pm for a 9 am shift. Now, he arrives at 8:30 am for a 9 a.m. shift.” He added, “Insecurity aadmi ko kaha se kaha pahucha deti hai. (Insecurity changes people). Now he is very professional and entire industry knows it.”
Kapoor also believes that it's not too late for Govinda to make a comeback and it is very much possible. "People say now its too late for the actor to make a comeback, I don’t believe it. We have seen people like Amrish Puri starting at 44. Its never too late for an actor or artiste.”