Fans of the 2006 cult comedy Bhagam Bhag were surprised when reports revealed that Govinda would not be returning for the sequel. In his first comments, veteran actor Paresh Rawal confirmed Govinda’s exit and revealed that he will be playing a double role in the film. He also shared his thoughts on the new pairing of Akshay Kumar and Manoj Bajpayee in Bhagam Bhag 2.
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Paresh Rawal On Govinda Not Being Cast In Bhagam Bhag 2
During his chat with Bollywood Hungama, Paresh Rawal confirmed that Manoj Bajpayee has joined the sequel as one of the leads. He said, “It’ll make for a different and unique combination.”
On Govinda’s absence, Paresh admitted, “I have genuinely no idea. However, we’ll miss Govinda.” He added that he is excited to play a double role, which offers both challenges and comic opportunities.
The decision to replace Govinda reportedly comes from the makers’ plan to take the franchise in a fresh direction. While the original film relied on the iconic trio of Akshay Kumar, Govinda and Paresh Rawal, the sequel focuses on mistaken identities and chaotic comedy, requiring a new cast dynamic.
Govinda’s Career And Recent Struggles
Govinda (a superstar of the 1990s) has faced a decline in his film career over the past decade. His last major film, Rangeela Raja (2019), where he also played a double role, failed at the box office. Multiple attempts at a comeback have not succeeded, and his long absence (along with personal controversies) may have influenced the decision to move forward without him.
Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has said that he often struggles with taking on non-hero roles because he is surrounded by people who do not give honest advice. She added that this has sometimes limited his opportunities in recent years.
Directed by Priyadarshan, Bhagam Bhag became a cult hit thanks to its slapstick humour, witty dialogues, and chaotic storyline about a theatre troupe caught in crimes abroad.
Nearly 20 years later, Bhagam Bhag 2 is in development, with filming set to begin in Mumbai soon. The sequel will be directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa (known for the Dream Girl franchise) and promises a fresh script focused on mistaken identities and situational comedy.
