Aruna Irani refused to play Govinda’s love interest in HMJ

Veteran actor Aruna Irani recently revealed that she was initially hesitant to romance Govinda on screen in Haseena Maan Jaayegi. Having played his mother in several films, Aruna feared audiences would reject the sudden shift in their dynamic. In a candid chat, she opened up about why she even suggested the role be offered to someone else — and how director David Dhawan convinced her otherwise.

Mar 4, 2026 - 03:50
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Aruna Irani refused to play Govinda’s love interest in HMJ
Veteran actor Aruna Irani recently revealed that she was initially hesitant to romance Govinda on screen in Haseena Maan Jaayegi. Having played his mother in several films, Aruna feared audiences would reject the sudden shift in their dynamic. In a candid chat, she opened up about why she even suggested the role be offered to someone else — and how director David Dhawan convinced her otherwise.

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