Govinda worked with David Dhawan in many films of the 90s. Apart from comedy, Govinda was also very famous for his dance moves in his films. The credit for this goes to famous choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who worked with him in 150 films. Ganesh recently revealed how Govinda and David replaced him with late choreographer Saroj Khan in Coolie No. 1 (1995).
During a new podcast of Friday Talkies, Ganesh Acharya reminisced how he was approached to choreograph the popular song Husn Hai Suhana from Coolie No. 1. The track featured Govinda and Karisma Kapoor.
Acharya recalled the time when renowned choreographers Saroj Khan and Chinni Prakash were quite famous in the industry. However, Govinda and David Dhawan were keen to give him a chance.
“Producer Ramesh Taurani wanted Saroj ji to do such a big hit song. Govinda and David Dhawan wanted me to do this song. (Producer Ramesh Taurani wanted Saroj ji to do such a big hit song. Govinda and David Dhawan wanted me to do this song),” the Coolie No. 1 choreographer said.
Ganesh Acharya further revealed that whenever producer Ramesh Taurani used to fix dates with Saroj Khan, Govinda and David Dhawan used to say that she was not available.
Before the film’s release, the choreographer remembered that the actor-director duo had suggested specific four dates when Saroj and Chinni were not available. Then, he suggested Acharya’s name to the producer and said that he was free and would do the job.
Ganesh Acharya also recalled how he met Govinda when his sister advised him to work with the actor and suggested that his dancing style would suit Govinda. However, it was not an easy task. Acharya shared that he used to wait outside Govinda’s building for six months when the actor was one of the biggest stars of his time.
Govinda later asked Acharya to choreograph a song for his film Prem Shakti, released in 1994. The choreographer was given two days for the shoot and the actor had to come for an hour every day. However, Acharya finished the song in two hours, which made a positive impression on Govinda.
Ganesh Acharya worked as a choreographer in many of Govinda’s films, including Saajan Chale Sasural, Chhote Sarkar, Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Had Kar Di Aapne and many others.
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