Pahlaj Nihalani Reacts to Govinda’s Claim that He was offered James Camer’s Avatar: ‘Wo Avatar Meri Picture Thi’ | – Times of India

For years, Govinda has been class that he was offered james cameron’s avatar. Earlier this year in March, He Again Reiterated that He was offered Rs 18 Crore by Oscar-Winning Filmmaker James Cameron to Act in the 2009 SCI-Fi Blockbuster Avatar. Speaking on a podcast with actor Mukesh Khanna, Govinda even went on to claim that it was he who suggested the title avatar to camer.Now, Producer Pahlaj Nihalani, who introduced govinda in the 1986 film Ilzaam, has reacted to the claim.

Pahlaj Nihalani’s Response

Speaking to Pinkvilla, Nihalani said, “Wo Avatar Meri Picture Thi. Maine. Aur pehle apan dusri shuru karte hai. Ye Picture Ke Remake Rights Diye Maine … Ab Pata Nahi Wo Kyu Bolta Hai Kya Bolta Hai Usko Sach Much Aaya Ke Nahi Aaya, Lekin Avatar Meri Picture Thi. Aaj Bhi Mere Paas Title registered hai. Pata nahi ab banaunga ke nahi banaunga. Differently. I had alredy shot days of it but then moved on to another project. Or not, but Avatar was my film.

When Govinda Recalled Meeting James Camer

While speaking to Mukesh Khanna, Govinda Shared Details about his interaction with James Cameron and Why He Eventually Turned Down the film.The Hero No. 1 star revised that his hollywood connection began when he met a sikh businessman in the us. “I had met a sardarji in America and Gave a business idea that worked; Some years Later, He Made Me Mete James Camer Recalled.Govinda also made a surprising claim, stating that he was the one who suggested the title avatar to cameraon. “I suggested the film’s title avatar.He further added, “He offered me rs 18 crore for it and said i would be required to shoot for 410 days. I said that is okay, but if I paint my body, I will be in the hospital.”

Why govinda said no

The bollywood star stressed How Crucial an Actor’s physical health is to their craft. “Our body is the only instrument we have. For years for saying no to a film; even if they are close, they have strong egos, “Govinda explained.