Did Govinda actually cameo in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'?
What's the story
James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash has drawn massive crowds and earned widespread acclaim, especially in India. However, it was not just the film's success that caught the attention of Indian audiences. Actor Govinda started trending online soon after its release, with many netizens sharing alleged clips and pictures of his cameo in the movie. This sparked widespread curiosity about whether he really appeared in Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Hoax revealed
Viral clip of Govinda's 'Avatar' cameo debunked
The viral clip(s) of Govinda in Avatar: Fire and Ash have been debunked as a hoax. The video, which shows him speaking in a local Mumbai dialect while Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his family react in the background, is not from the film. It was created using AI technology and does not appear in Avatar: Fire and Ash. Netizens soon followed it up with multiple AI avatars of Govinda, claiming them to be from the Hollywood film.
Actor's history
Govinda's past involvement with 'Avatar' franchise
The trend may have stemmed from an old interview where Govinda revealed that he was offered a role in the original Avatar film. He had turned it down, later becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time. In his conversation with Mukesh Khanna, he recalled meeting Cameron who had asked him to do a film with him.
Role rejection
Govinda's decision to decline 'Avatar' role
Despite the lucrative offer of ₹18 crore, Govinda had declined the role. He said, "I had met a Sardarji in America and gave him a business idea to work in sweets and delicacies... There, he made me meet James Cameron." "He asked me to do a film with James... I said 'Lame? Govinda! Hello? I am not doing your picture!' He said, 'I am offering you 18 crore.' I said, 'I don't want your 18 crore.'"
Franchise growth
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' continues franchise's success
The original Avatar, released in 2009, starred Worthington and Zoe Saldana. Its sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water, was released in 2022. The third film in the franchise came out on December 19. Despite Govinda's absence from the franchise, it continues to thrive globally with its captivating storyline and stunning visuals.