Govinda brings positivity in Upen's life

Upen Patel, who stars in Money Hai To Honey Hai with Govinda, says working with him has changed his perspective on life.

Upen Patel, who stars in Money Hai To Honey Hai with Govinda, says working with the actor has changed his perspective on life.

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"Working with Govinda has just changed my whole perspective to life. During the shooting of Money Hai.. in Mauritius, Govinda became the elder brother I never had," Upen, who starred in films like 36 China Town and ShakalakaBoomBoom, told IANS.

He added: "Who says this industry is filled with opportunists and cut-throat competitors? When I came from London, I had nothing but my dreams. I met people like Suneel Darshan and Abbas-Mustan, who gave me my two breaks. And now there is Govinda from whom I have learnt about comic timing and also how to speak Hindi properly."

In all his films so far even in Namastey London, in which he played a London-based NRI, a professional dubbing artiste dubbed Upen's lines. But now, thanks to Govinda's minute ministrations, Upen was able to speak in his own voice on screen. If all goes well, Upen might even persuade Govinda to guide him personally during the dubbing of Money Hai To Honey Hai.

Didn't Govinda get the title changed from Run Bhola Run to Lucky 2?

"I believe so. He plays Bhola. So if he has changed the title to something less self-serving, it only goes to show his generosity of spirit," Upen said.

Govinda is impressed with Upen and says the young actor has a lot of potential.

"I wouldn't mind helping him out. It's great fun to work with all these youngsters like Tusshar Kapoor and Upen Patel. They're so energetic and focused," Govinda said.