Govinda once stirred a true pop culture storm when he claimed that James Cameron had approached him for a role in Avatar, but he turned it down. His reason? The filmmakers wanted him to be covered in “blue stuff,” something he said went against his Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle.

In Aap Ki Adalat, Govinda had said, “I have left an offer of Rs 21.5 crore, and I remember this because it was very painful leaving it. I have given the film’s title – Avatar. James told me the hero in the film was handicapped, so I said I am not doing the film. He offered me Rs 18 crore for it and said I would be required to shoot for 410 days. I said that is okay, but if I paint my body, I will be in the hospital.”

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He had added, “Our body is the only instrument we have… at times, some things appear very appealing professionally, but you also have to see their effects on your body.”

The internet, unsurprisingly, erupted. His statement sparked endless debates, memes, and mockery across social media. Many found the claim far-fetched, and the trolling was relentless. The frenzy reached such heights that AI-generated images of Govinda as a Na’vi in the Avatar universe began circulating online.

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But we finally have the truth behind Govinda’s Avatar offer.

Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, recently opened up about whether Govinda was really offered Avatar or not.

In an interview with Uorfi Javed, Sunita said, “Arre yaar mujhe nahi pata kab offer hui. 40 saal toh mujhe hogaye Govinda ke saath. Avatar ka director, producer kab aaya mujhe nahi maalum.”

She added, “Huyi bhi hai ke nahi I don’t know. Main jhooth nahi bolti na main chugli karungi idhar naa main kisika side lungi. Main jhooth ka saath nahi dungi.”

Upon being asked if Govinda would join Amazon Prime’s The Traitors, Sunita said, “Govinda pehle picture karle bahut kaafi hai. Hum wait kar rahe hai ke picture kab karega woh.”

Recently, Govinda was spotted in his new look with a moustache for his upcoming movie Duniyadari.