Archive · 19 Nov 2025
DDLJ Actor Himani Shivpuri Recalls Missing Climax, Govinda's Late Timings
Himani Shivpuri, who played 'Kammo Bua' in DDLJ, missed the film's climax due to her husband's death.
She shared a funny story about Govinda being late to sets, with Aruna Irani having to pick him up.
Despite his tardiness, Shivpuri praised Govinda's acting skills.
She has worked with him in many 90s films and thinks he struggled in his comeback.
Himani Shivpuri missed DDLJ's climax due to her husband's demise
She revealed Govinda was often late to sets, requiring producer Aruna Irani to fetch him
Shivpuri praised Govinda's acting skills and improvisation despite his tardiness
She worked with Govinda in several 90s films like 'Deewana Mastana' and 'Hero No 1'
Shivpuri believes Govinda struggled to reinvent himself in his comeback
- Who
- Himani Shivpuri
- What
- Missed DDLJ's climax, shared Govinda's tardiness story
- When
- During the filming of DDLJ (1995), Govinda's late timings in the 90s
- Where
- Mumbai, India (DDLJ), Hyderabad and Switzerland (Govinda's tardiness)
- Why
- To perform her husband's final rites (DDLJ), unknown reason for Govinda's tardiness
Govinda's Fans
Industry Professionals
Govinda's Tardiness
Govinda's Fans
It's a minor issue, his talent outweighs it
Industry Professionals
It causes inconvenience and delays production
- Role in DDLJ
- Kammo Bua
- Year of DDLJ release
- 1995
- Director of DDLJ
- Aditya Chopra
- Films with Govinda
- Deewana Mastana, Hero No 1, Hadh Kar Di Aapne, Anari No 1
