'Superstition led to Govinda's downfall'

Trade expert

Komal Nahta

recently linked Govinda's career downfall to increasing

superstition

, a sentiment echoed by producer Pahlaj Nihalani. Nihalani revealed that his gullibility played a key role in his decline, highlighting how misplaced beliefs led to poor decisions that ultimately derailed his once-promising career.
In an interview with Vishal Malhotra’s YouTube channel, Komal Nahta praised Govinda as a talented all-rounder, calling him "an institution in himself." Nahta revealed that Govinda's career suffered due to his reliance on

astrologers

.

For instance, during the filming of Jeeto Chappar Phaad Ke, he banned pens from the set after being told they could bring bad luck. This was likely a misinterpretation of advice, but he enforced the rule, asking everyone, including the audience, to leave their pens outside.

Producer Pahlaj Nihalani shared similar anecdotes about Govinda during an appearance on the Friday Film Talkies YouTube channel. He recalled how Govinda's growing superstitions impacted his career, from predicting accidents on set to insisting on wardrobe changes based on his beliefs. Nihalani mentioned that Govinda's increasing superstitions, combined with his tardiness and gullibility, eventually contributed to the decline of his once-thriving career.

On Tuesday, Govinda sustained an injury after accidentally shooting himself in the leg with his licensed revolver. His daughter,

Tina Ahuja

told Indian Express that he underwent surgery. Govinda’s wife, Sunita, immediately rushed to the hospital upon hearing the news, cutting short her travel outside Mumbai.