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Arun Govil says he was pressured to play Lakshman to Jeetendra's Ram in Lav Kush against his wishes, recalls film 'didn't even run for one day'

Hindustan Times Nov 11, 2026 at 06:04 AM IST Entertainment
Arun Govil says he was pressured to play...

AI summary

Arun Govil revealed he was pressured to play Lakshman in the 1997 film Lav Kush against his wishes, citing the casting as a reason for its failure. The movie, which starred Jeetendra as Rama, was a box-office disaster that earned only 43 lakh rupees.

Key takeaways

  • Arun Govil stated producers forced him to play Lakshman despite his objections.
  • The actor believes the ineffective casting contributed significantly to the film's failure.
  • Lav Kush was a box-office disaster, earning only 43 lakh rupees upon release.
  • Jeetendra portrayed Lord Rama while Arun Govil played his brother Lakshman.
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