Govinda Naam Mera Promises A "Fun" Vicky Kaushal (His Words)

Vicky Kaushal has an enviable body of work in Bollywood. But aren't all his roles a bit too intense? That is what director-producer Karan Johar thinks and he wants this to change. Enter: Govinda Mera Naam. In a fun video, Karan and Vicky have announced that the film will have a direct-to-OTT release. The video features Karan pitching the film's script to Vicky. It starts off with the director praising the actor. He even calls him a “firecracker entertainer” but not before wondering aloud if he will only always play intense characters like a freedom fighter or an army officer.

Karan Johar even says, “Dukh tera khatam hi nahi hota,” referring to the iconic dialogue from Vicky's breakthrough film Masaan.

A stumped Vicky Kaushal tried to defend himself but Karan Johar is insistent that he should play “masaledaar” roles that bring out the actor's fun side.

He then pitches the story ofGovinda Naam Mera, which Vicky first mistakes for a biopic on Bollywood icon Govinda. Instead, Karan tells him that this is a story of a background dancer Govinda who is neck deep in debts. To add to this, his wife has a boyfriend and she even beats Govinda up occasionally.

The only silver lining, Karan Johar offers Vicky Kaushal, is Govinda's girlfriend and the prospect of them dancing in the rain in Mumbai, in true Bollywood style.

While Vicky Kaushal tries to wrestle his way out of doing the film, Karan Johar gives him only two options: Govinda Naam Mera or Student of the Year 3. This leaves the actor dumbfounded and with little choice. Sharing the hilarious announcement video, Vicky Kaushal said, “Picked the #FunVicky option. See you soon! Sambhaal lena.” Replying to the post, Vicky Kaushal's brother Sunny Kaushal said, “Haha! SOTY 3 bro.”

The film will be released on Disney+Hotstar. Govinda Mera Naam stars Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar alongside Vicky Kaushal.