Govinda Naam Mera: Vicky Kaushal Says “Is Film Me Mera Dukh Khatam Hogaya” Hints At Masaan Famous Dialogue

Vicky Kaushal Opened up on working with Shashank Khaitan and his upcoming movie Govinda Naam Mera

The trailer of Govinda Naam Mera was released at a big event in Mumbai. Present at the event were the leading star cast and makers. The upcoming movie features Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani, and Bhumi Pednekar. The Shashank Khaitan directorial is a fun ride and quirky outing.

The comedy thriller revolves around a struggling choreographer Govinda Waghmare played by Vicky Kaushal. At the trailer launch, the actor revealed why the film is special to him. He said, “I was hungry to do a film where I didn’t have to cry. So iss film mein mera dukh finally khatam ho gaya (laughs).” With that statement, Vicky hinted at his most famous dialogue “Ye dukh kaahe khatam nahi hota”.  Before getting fame with hits like URI and Raazi Vicky got his breakthrough role in 2015’s Masaan. The dialogue of the same movie remains the most talked about over the years.  

He further added, “My relatives always praised my performances but they used to ask, ‘Film mein naach gaana kab karega tu?’ So finally Govinda Naam Mera came. Shashank had called me and said, ‘Main kuch pagal likh raha hu and I’m considering you to play the part.’ Then he narrated it to me. I know Shashank from my theatre days. 

Vicky has collaborated with director Shashank Khaitan for the first time. On working with the filmmaker the actor said, “He is also a tremendous actor and dancer. We’ve been wanting to collaborate and I’m so happy that he thought of me for this part because I had no idea people could think of me for such a role.” 

He continued, “So by Shashank and Karan Johar’s confidence, I got the confidence to play Govinda. I had a lot of fun. Every day when I came to shoot, it felt like a party. Shashank is the most positive person I have met in my life. All the other actors are just fantastic and good human beings. So us coming together created a good energy on set.”

Govinda Naam Mera is a comic entertainer written and directed by Shashank Khaitan. The film stars Vicky Kaushal, Kiara Advani, and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles. It is bankrolled by Karan Johar under the banners of Dharma Productions. The much-awaited film of Vicky will release on December 16, 2022, on Disney+ Hotstar. 

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