The name game and Govinda films

Jan 9, 2008 Subhash K. Jha

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The titles of Govinda's films are being changed ever so often. "That is true," laughed Govinda. "My film with Ravi Chopra was called 'Pappu Paas Ho Gaya'. Now it's titled 'Bandaa Yeh Bindaas Hai'."

He said the film had a "fabulous socially relevant subject, questioning the loopholes in our legal system".

"Though serious, the mood is forever light. So the title is just right," Govinda told IANS.

Another Govinda comedy to be directed by Neeraj Vora has undergone a change of name. Earlier entitled "Run Bhola Run", the film is christened "Lucky 2".

"I think this title suits the mood of the film far better. I enjoy comedies, always have. But I won't call 'Bandaa Yeh Bindaas Hai' or 'Lucky 2' out-and-out comedies. These are comedies with a strong romantic element. So I'd like to call them romantic comedies. We've just completed Ganesh Acharya's 'Money Hai To Honey Hai' in Mauritius. That again is a comedy but with serious undertones."

Govinda says he hasn't signed anything new at the moment.

There's Dharmesh Darshan's proposed film with Sushmita Sen. They get together again after the Ekta Kapoor fiasco "Kyunki Main Jhooth Nahin Bolta".

"I'm no longer that emotional about signing films. I'll only work with big banners who will ensure my films get a proper release," said Govinda. And that's his New Year resolution too.