Kader Khan's death: Govinda reacts to son Sarfaraz's statement
What's the story
The year 2019 started on a sad note for Bollywood as Kader Khan passed away on New Years eve in Canada. His demise was followed by heartfelt tributes from several celebrities. Govinda also penned an emotional message for his ustaad. However, Kader's son Sarfaraz was disappointed with Govinda's 'tribute' and slammed him. Now, Govinda has responded to Sarfaraz's jibe by calling him a 'kid'.
Govinda's tribute
Govinda paid an emotional tribute to Kader
Kader's death shocked one and all. Moved by the unfortunate incident, Govinda wrote an emotional message for him on social media. He shared a still from their movie Dulhe Raja and said that Kader was his ustaad and a father figure to him. Govinda also wrote how Kader's midas touch made every actor he worked with a superstar.
Twitter Post
Read Govinda's soulful tribute to Kader Khan here
RIP Kader Khan Saab.
— Govinda (@govindaahuja21) January 1, 2019
He was not just my "ustaad" but a father figure to me, his midas touch and his aura made every actor he worked with a superstar. The entire film industry and my family deeply mourns this loss and we cannot express the sorrow in words.#ripkaderkhansaab🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/NISPM1UMs1
Sarfaraz's jibe
Sarfaraz slammed Govinda for faking emotions
Govinda's 'father figure' statement didn't go down well with Kader's son Sarfaraz. He took a dig on Govinda and quizzed him if he ever inquired about his ustaad's health in all these years. "Has he even bothered to call us even once after my father's passing away?" Sarfaraz asked. He claimed the industry follows the 'out of sight out of mind' policy.
Govinda's reaction
Govinda reacts to Sarfaraz's statement
Unsurprisingly, Govinda was quizzed about Sarfaraz's comment against him. But the actor kept mum on it. Govinda mentioned that he is aware of what Sarfaraz said about him but he shouldn't react to it. "He is a kid and I wouldn't like to comment on it. I got to know (what he said)," Govinda told BBC Hindi.
Co-stars
Govinda and Kader shared great camaraderie
Meanwhile, Kader is being dearly missed by Bollywood fans. The veteran actor gave a new definition to comedy with his incredible timings and mindblowing comeback lines. Kader shared a great camaraderie with Govinda and their pair was among the most entertaining onscreen jodi of Bollywood. They gave several hits like Haseena Maan Jayegi, Dulhe Raja, Aankhen, Hero No. 1, and Coolie No. 1.