Happy Birthday Govinda: Things this Hero No 1 did, which nobody can dare to do today

Govinda has made more news for wrong reasons in the past year, majorly for his standoff with David Dhawan, the man instrumental in making Govinda – the Hero No 1! As the actor tries hard to regain his spot and win back the audience, we as his fans know that what he did in his reigning years, is already a benchmark. As Govinda turns 54 today, we recall all those things, that cannot be done today, because nobody has the courage and talent to do that.

1. Dancing star

There’s hip-hop. There’s salsa. There’s break-dance. Then, there is Govinda-dance. The way he moved, his choice of hook steps and the style with which he did it, has no match in Bollywood. It is said that his choreographers planned the most unique moves for him, which nobody else would try doing. We have seen a flash of it in Varun Dhawan films, but that’s like showing a candle to the sun!

2. Man of expressions

As much as his body moved while dancing, his face moved too. His expressions ensured that half the battle was won for him. His big smile, from corner to corner of his face, cannot be seen on any actor today. Is it because of the way these stars are guarded in front of camera or the veil of poise they have to wear, but we miss that loud laughter that Govinda ensured we got, just by flaunting his own big grin.

3. Fashion icon

He had a garishly loud wardrobe but he carried it with panache and comfort. Sometimes his clothes looked a cut-out from a rainbow, at other times, they were outrageous. But the way he took fashion risks made all of it his second skin, and why not, it was all a reflection of his colourful personality. Everybody around him had to match up with his eccentric personality. Can anyone risk so much today, barring Ranveer Singh?

4. Aunty no 1

As much as he carried his hero style, he did equally well playing a drag. He has cross-dressed in a number of comedies, and his fans only thought he looked pretty in this avatar too! Flaunting saree and lehengas, gajras and bindis, Govinda even had the grace of a woman. Do you remember any actor doing that with so much conviction recently?

5. Choice of words

Be it the lyrics of his songs or the dialogues he spoke in his films, Govinda had the typical writers around him, aptly matching with his style. Can you imagine “Sarkaye Liyo Khatiya” or “Meri Pant Bhi Sexy” featuring in a film today? Or the dialogue – “Khud ko Mughal-e-Azam, humko Anarkali samjha hai bey… Kitna nacha raha hai” being spoken by the lead actor? Definitely no. This is all Govinda-signature!

Govinda has set a benchmark in a lot of things and Bollywood is indebted to him for being such an entertainer for two decades. Here’s wishing Govinda, a very happy birthday!