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00:03 Election time is at its peak.
00:10 And of course, as we get closer and closer to the polling days,
00:13 the saga will just keep getting interesting.
00:16 There will be new introduction, new inductions,
00:19 and also some unexpected returns.
00:22 Yesterday, one such shocking return left everyone aghast.
00:27 The hero number one, Raja Babu, of Bollywood
00:30 returned to public life after a sudden exit.
00:34 Govinda, famed as hero number one,
00:36 re-emerged on the public stage after a sudden hiatus.
00:41 Renowned for his impeccable comic timing
00:43 and iconic dance prowess, Govinda's return
00:46 to political life after 14 years captivated many.
00:51 The former Lok Sabha Congress MP
00:53 chose to align himself with the ruling Shiv Sena in Mumbai
00:56 this time, officially marking his re-entry
00:58 into the political arena.
01:00 His joining amidst the election season
01:02 was met with great interest, solidifying his presence
01:05 in the political landscape once again.
01:08 Reflecting on his initial foray into politics from 2004
01:11 to 2009, he confessed that he never anticipated
01:15 return in the field.
01:16 "I am back after 14 years of vanvas," that is exile,
01:20 he revealed emotionally when he joined Shiv Sena
01:23 under Eknath Shinde.
01:25 The veteran actor Govinda Ahuja voiced his willingness
01:28 to contribute to the realm of art and culture
01:31 if given the opportunity once again.
01:34 Upon his entry into politics, Govinda
01:36 remarked on Mumbai's transformation
01:38 to under Chief Minister Shinde's leadership,
01:40 despite his affiliation with a different political party
01:42 at that time.
01:44 His resurgence coincides with the fervor
01:46 of ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
01:48 He also lauded PM Modi for his developing initiative,
01:52 citing a remarkable progress in the country's growth.
01:56 CM Shinde, on his induction, highlighted
01:59 Govinda's unconditional entry into the party,
02:01 emphasizing his dedicated progress
02:03 to align with PM Modi's vision.
02:06 He envisioned Govinda's bridging gap
02:08 between the government and the film industry,
02:10 underscoring the potential to advocate
02:12 for the industry's welfare.
02:14 But this return has once again sparked rumors and talks
02:17 that Raja Babu, will he fight elections?
02:20 Well, talks are that Govinda might run from Mumbai's
02:22 northwest seat, a bastion of Shiv Sena,
02:25 where Uddhav Thackeray has fielded
02:26 Amol Kirtikar as candidate.
02:28 But critics have also started raising questions
02:31 that why is Govinda in politics,
02:33 where his last run was pretty bad?
02:35 Well, Govinda has been a very versatile figure
02:38 who has long held political ambitions.
02:41 Born on 21st of December 1963,
02:43 Govinda's route traced back to Gujranwala, Punjab,
02:46 which is now in Pakistan, through his father,
02:48 Arun Ahuja, and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,
02:51 through his mother, Nirmala Devi.
02:53 As the youngest of the six siblings,
02:55 he was affectionately called "Chi-Chi",
02:57 which means the "little finger" in Punjabi.
03:00 After earning the bachelor's degree of commerce
03:03 from Vartak College in Vasai,
03:05 Govinda's father encouraged him to pursue a career in film,
03:08 inspired by the movie "Disco Dancer" in 1982.
03:12 Govinda, after that, dedicated hours
03:14 owning the skill, even after distributing
03:16 some promotional VHS cassettes,
03:18 despite being offered roles of commercial films
03:21 he aspired for the silver screen every time.
03:24 He also auditioned for the role of Abhimanyu in Mahabharat,
03:27 but his fate led him to Bollywood debut
03:29 in Tanbadhan 1986, directed by his uncle, Anand.
03:33 This marked the beginning of Govinda's
03:35 illustrious film career, with subsequent success,
03:37 like Ilzaam and Love 86, establishing him
03:40 as a commercial force in the industry.
03:42 But for what we know Govinda,
03:44 his comedic skills came in 1990s.
03:48 In 1992, Govinda dazzled audience
03:50 with David Dhawan's Shola Aur Shabnam
03:52 winning acclaim for his portrayal of a playful cadet.
03:56 His partnership with David Dhawan flourished in Aankhe 2,
03:59 a blockbuster that propelled him
04:00 into the realm of comedy heroes.
04:03 Their collaboration birthed through songs like
04:05 "O Laal Dupatte Wali", symbolizing the era's music.
04:09 In 1994, Govinda's comedic flair shone once again
04:12 with Raja Babu earning him accolades
04:14 alongside stars like Karishma Kapoor and Shakti Kapoor.
04:17 Kooli No. 1 further solidified his status,
04:20 garnering him the Starscreen Award Special Jury.
04:23 In 1998, Doole Raja's success underlined
04:25 Govinda's comedic prowess, matched only by
04:27 his collaboration with Dhawan in Bade Miya, Chhote Miya.
04:31 Their dynamic duo captivated audience,
04:33 earning Govinda a Filmfare nomination too.
04:36 The new millennium ushered in Anari No. 1, 1999,
04:39 followed by Haseena Maan Jaayegi,
04:41 both reinforcing Govinda's comedic reign.
04:44 His multifaceted performance in Had Kar Di Aapne
04:46 was another triumph, setting the stage for Jodi No. 1.
04:50 A buddy comedy solidified his status
04:52 as the comedy icon of the Bollywood.
04:54 However, later years saw several box office failures too.
04:58 Then came his first ever breakthrough in politics,
05:00 which was 2004, when the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government
05:04 lost the majority.
05:06 After a successful stint in films,
05:07 Govinda transitioned into politics,
05:09 joining the Indian National Congress.
05:11 In 2004 general election, he also secured
05:14 a parliamentary seat from Mumbai North,
05:16 defeating the veteran MP Ram Naid by over 50,000 votes.
05:20 Though he was consistently accused of not going to parliament,
05:22 but that's a different talk.
05:24 Between 2003 to 2005,
05:26 Govinda also took a break from acting.
05:28 Though there were no new releases in 2004-2005,
05:31 his delayed films like Khulnam Khulla Pyaar Kare
05:34 and Sakth hit the screen during this period,
05:37 but they both failed.
05:39 After that, Govinda's political journey was also short-lived.
05:42 In 2008, he stunned many by announcing his departure
05:45 from politics, citing a desire to emulate
05:47 Amitabh Bachchan's exit from the political arena.
05:49 Like Bachchan, who realized that politics isn't him
05:52 after he took a break from the 1984 victory in Prayagraj,
05:57 Govinda also decided to leave politics,
05:59 aligning with his aspirations.
06:02 Then Govinda returned to Bollywood with films like
06:04 Partner and Bhagam Bhag becoming big hits,
06:07 but the pleasure was short-lived.
06:09 Govinda then slowly and steadily faded
06:11 into doing supportive roles and some antagonists
06:14 in movies like Kill Dil.
06:17 Govinda recently again attempted to launch himself,
06:19 but he failed miserably in that too.
06:22 And so now he has joined Shiv Sena.
06:25 Despite being in controversies like the Avtaar one
06:27 and slapping off actor Santosh Rai,
06:29 Govinda's career has indeed been very interesting.
06:33 Other than Govinda, Kangana Ranaut and Ramayan actor
06:35 Arun Govil are this time also some popular celebrities
06:38 who have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party
06:41 or its National Democratic Alliance partners.
06:43 As the block eyes the third term in the upcoming election,
06:46 but indeed, Govinda's return has made a very big decision
06:50 for both the public and it is surely going to write
06:53 a new moment in his life again.
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