Govinda’s political comeback: The actor has been getting offers – Exclusive |

Speculations are rife in Bollywood circles as actor Govinda is rumored to be gearing up for a return to politics. Sources suggest that Govinda’s name is being floated for the North-West Mumbai Lok Sabha seatwith indications pointing towards a potential alliance with the Shiv Senaunder the patronage of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
While the actor did not respond to us, a source said, “He has been getting offers but nothing has been decided one will know only in a day or two.”
Govinda had a small stint as a politician when fought on a Congress ticket from the North Bombay constituency.

Further, the announcement of Amol Kirtikar’s candidature from the Mahavikas Aghadi for the North-West seat by Udhav Thackeray has led to considerations of Govinda replacing the incumbent MP Gajanan Kirtikar, citing age-related factors.
Interestingly, discussions were held previously with prominent Bollywood figures like Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, and Nana Patekar for the same position. However, Akshay and Nana declined, while Madhuri Dixit did not express any interest.

Govinda’s foray into politics dates back to 2004 when he contested from the North Mumbai Lok Sabha seat, famously defeating BJP veteran Ram Naik. His victory earned him the epithet of the ‘giant killer.’ This victory was particularly significant as North Mumbai, encompassing several key assembly segments, had long been considered a BJP stronghold. Govinda’s triumph over Ram Naik, a five-time MP, marked a pivotal moment in his political career, underscoring his popularity and influence in the region.