Govinda might never work with David Dhawan, here's the reason

New Delhi : There is hardly anyone who can ignore to appreciate the 'Govinda-David Dhawan' jodi. The actor- director has ruled the box office in the '90s with over 15 back-to-back hits. But, now, something has happened and Govinda says that he is "doubtful" if he will ever work with the director again.

The 1989 "Taaqatwar" starring Govinda is the directorial debut of David Dhawan. The director-actor team has given blockbusters like "Shola Aur Shabnam", "Saajan Chale Sasural", "Hero No 1", "Coolie No 1", "Dulhe Raja" and "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan". Their last film together was "Partner", which released in 2007.

Recently, Govinda said that he had approached Dhawan for a project but was "hurt" by his negative response."I am doubtful about reuniting with David Dhawan. Reason is that he made a film 'Chashme Badoor'. I had narrated the subject to him. (But) he started making the film with someone else. I was surprised when I came to know about it. I called him and said, 'David, I really wanted to do our 18th or 19th film together'. He never called me back.

"Then my secretary offered him a film to which he gave a rude reply saying, 'Tell Govinda, he has started asking too many questions. Whatever part he is getting in the film; he should just do that'. It hurt me a lot. I am sure his sons must be asking him questions. He probably never expected that I will one day reach this level or I will grow up or I will come back to movies after becoming a Member of Parliament," Govinda told media.

The 54-year-old actor said he had called Dhawan to inform him that he would not work with him if they do not collaborate by 2010.

"He took me casually. In late 2009, my wife and I were at some party and she told me, he was calling me. But I said, 'I will not go to him right now'. I have seen so much success with him and I believe come what may one should always be thankful to God for those experiences."

Govinda also mentioned that he never held him responsible for Dhawan's success but believed both of them contributed a lot to each other's career.

"It is not about credit or discredit. There is a fundamental system and one should not disrespect that. I brought 23 new directors in the industry and he is one of them. It's not a pride issue, but I feel it is time which allows you to be successful. And I respect that factor the most."

It is also rumoured that Govinda will work with Dhawan only if he is offered a film. 

"Everyone is in love with the kind of films we did together. My family tells me why are you hiding from yourself by not working with him. But I believe there is a right time to move ahead."

Meanwhile, superstar Govinda will be seen in "Fryday" to be released on October 3.