Suniel Shetty: Govinda was thoroughly Pro

By Subhash K Jha

Rubbishing rumours of Govinda's reportedly eerie behaviour in Bangkok for Rajnish Thakur's Loot producer Suniel Shetty in fact gives the dancing star a glowing work report.

"Govinda was a delight to work with. Every day without fail he reported at 9 am in the morning sometimes much ahead of others, and worked till late in the night to complete our long schedule. In fact because of Govinda's thorough professionalism we wrapped up five days ahead of schedule."

Speaking from Bangkok Suniel can't stop raving about his co-star. "I'm amazed at stories about his non-professionalism. Where did those come from?

On the contrary I'm ready to release Loot ahead of schedule because of Govinda. Earlier my partners TV 18 and I were planning to release the film early next year. Now we're going for a release in August this year," Suniel ends happily.

Adds Govinda, "All sorts of strange rumours about my behaviour in Bangkok were reported while I was away. I don't know where they started from. All I'll say is let my films from Money Hai To Honey Hai to Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai to Loot be released. My mental condition will be made clear."

Laughing loudly Govinda says, "It was even reported that I moved out of the hotel that I was staying in with the unit and that I first fed my food to the dogs to make sure it wasn't poisoned.

First of all, I stayed in the same hotel throughout with the rest of the unit. As for my meals, yes I did share my food with other members of the unit. So I'd like to know which of them they are calling a dog."

Reports say Govinda was scared of ghosts in Bangkok.

"If I've the guts to take on all kinds of bullying and intimidating from politicians why would I be scared of ghosts?"

Govinda's laughter rings loud and clear.

He's laughing all the way to the bank. News is that he has cut a deal with a corporate house for Rs 8 crores.