{"id":472868,"date":"2026-02-11T13:07:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/472868\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:07:09","slug":"govinda-calls-out-karan-johar-over-govinda-naam-mera-says-film-used-his-name-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/472868\/","title":{"rendered":"Govinda calls out Karan Johar over \u2018Govinda Naam Mera\u2019, says film used his name : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Actor Govinda has taken a dig at filmmaker Karan Johar over the title of the 2022 film Govinda Naam Mera, claiming the movie was made using his name and also hinted at similarities with his personal life. The actor made the remarks while speaking to news agency ANI, and his statement has now sparked fresh discussion online.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-2094641 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Govinda-2.jpg\" alt=\"Govinda calls out Karan Johar over 'Govinda Naam Mera', says film used his name\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Govinda calls out Karan Johar over \u2018Govinda Naam Mera\u2019, says film used his name<\/p>\n<p>During the interaction, Govinda expressed displeasure over the title and said, \u201cKisi ne mere naam se picture bana di.\u201d (Someone made a film using my name.) He further pointed towards Karan Johar, who backed the film under Dharma Productions, and suggested the makers should have been more mindful. Govinda also spoke about the film\u2019s storyline and hinted that it felt too close to his own life. Referring to the plot, he said, \u201cEk pati, ek patni aur ek girlfriend.\u201d (One husband, one wife and one girlfriend.) The actor implied that the premise reminded him of issues that have been discussed around his marriage in recent times.<\/p>\n<p>While addressing the situation, Govinda added, \u201cMazaak har jagah achha nahi lagta.\u201d (Jokes don\u2019t look good everywhere.) He also said, \u201cNo misbehave please.\u201d (Please don\u2019t misbehave.) stressing that such matters should be handled with sensitivity. In the same conversation, Govinda made another remark that grabbed attention. He said, \u201cMain unko Rajinikanth treatment doonga.\u201d (I will give him the Rajinikanth treatment.) though he did not elaborate further on what he meant by it.<\/p>\n<p>Govinda Naam Mera starred Vicky Kaushal in the lead role, alongside Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar. Directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film premiered on OTT and was positioned as a comedy thriller. 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