Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Chunky Pandey Credits Govinda for Inspiring His Acting Career
Chunky Pandey said Govinda helped inspire him to become an actor.
He also said Govinda taught him a lot about dancing.
Both actors were launched by the same producer, Pahlaj Nihalani.
Govinda’s film Ilzaam became a major hit.
Chunky said he is a big fan of Govinda.
He joked that dancing with Govinda is extremely difficult because everyone watches Govinda.
Chunky also remembered that the song “Laal Dupatte Wali” became popular before Aankhen came out.
He and Govinda acted together in more than one film.
Chunky Pandey said Govinda inspired him to become an actor and influenced his dancing.
Both actors were launched by producer Pahlaj Nihalani, whose film Ilzaam with Govinda became a major hit.
Chunky called himself a major Govinda fan and compared dancing with him to boxing Mike Tyson.
Chunky recalled that the song “Laal Dupatte Wali” became popular before Aankhen was released.
Chunky and Govinda later appeared together in films including Aankhen and Kaun Rokega Mujhe.
- Who
- Actor Chunky Pandey spoke about fellow actor Govinda and producer Pahlaj Nihalani.
- What
- Chunky said Govinda inspired his acting career and helped influence his dancing.
- When
- During an upcoming episode of India’s Best Dancer Season 5; the article does not provide a broadcast date.
- Where
- The comments were made on India’s Best Dancer Season 5; the article identifies Mumbai in its dateline.
- Why
- Chunky was discussing his early film career, his admiration for Govinda, and memories connected to Aankhen.
- Speaker
- Chunky Pandey
- Person credited with inspiring him
- Govinda
- Common producer
- Pahlaj Nihalani
- Referenced hit film
- Ilzaam
- Song discussed
- Laal Dupatte Wali
- Film associated with the song
- Aankhen
- Other shared film
- Kaun Rokega Mujhe