Twinkle Khanna and Kajol recently launched their chat show on Prime Video, featuring prominent Bollywood personalities as guests. In a conversation with The Nod Mag, Twinkle shared behind-the-scenes details about securing guests for the program. She revealed that getting actor Govinda to participate required considerable effort, including multiple calls and a personal visit by Kajol to his residence. The show, which premiered on September 25, releases new episodes every Thursday. Among the celebrity pairings featured are Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Govinda with Chunky Panday, Karan Johar with Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan. During his appearance, Govinda discussed career challenges and the circumstances that led to his film Partner with Salman Khan. The hosts aimed to create both nostalgic and interesting guest combinations for viewers.
Effort Required to Bring Govinda on Board
Twinkle Khanna disclosed that securing Govinda as a guest demanded significant effort from the hosting duo. The team made numerous phone calls attempting to convince the veteran actor. Eventually, Kajol personally visited Govinda's house to extend the invitation. Twinkle emphasized that Govinda is an icon, making his presence especially valuable for the show. His pairing with Chunky Panday was designed to evoke nostalgia among viewers. During his appearance, Govinda reflected on career ups and downs, explaining how media reports once declared his time was over. He discussed how the right environment matters for success, regardless of planning or content quality. This eventually led him to produce Aa Gaya Hero and collaborate with David Dhawan on Partner, featuring Salman Khan.
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