{"id":42894,"date":"2025-09-04T10:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/42894\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T10:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:54:08","slug":"when-govinda-walked-miles-for-dance-saroj-khans-support-changed-his-journey-my-love-for-dance-kept-me-going-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/42894\/","title":{"rendered":"When Govinda walked miles for dance; Saroj Khan\u2019s support changed his journey &#8211; &#8216;My love for dance kept me going&#8217; | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/govin.jpg\" alt=\"When Govinda walked miles for dance; Saroj Khan\u2019s support changed his journey - 'My love for dance kept me going'\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/> Bollywood\u2019s beloved star <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/govinda\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Govinda<\/a>, known for his unmatched dance moves and expressive screen presence, earlier shared a heartfelt memory that has stayed with him throughout his career.Appearing on <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/madhuri-dixit\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Madhuri Dixit<\/a>\u2019s dance reality show &#8216;Dance Deewane&#8217; back in 2019, the actor opened up about the struggles of his early days and the unwavering love that fuelled his journey into cinema.\u201cDance has always been my first love. It brings a different energy in me,\u201d Govinda recalled on the show, visibly nostalgic.<\/p>\n<p>Sunita Ahuja celebrates Ganpati with Govinda, shuts down divorce rumours<\/p>\n<p>A grueling 19-kilometre walk for passion<\/p>\n<p>Long before he became a household name, Govinda\u2019s path to dance classes was far from easy. He revealed that as a child, he would walk 19 kilometers a day to attend lessons because he couldn\u2019t afford transport. Despite the exhaustion, he never let go of his dream.\u201cI didn\u2019t have enough money back then to travel by a private vehicle, but my love for dance kept me going,\u201d he said.That dedication not only defined his character but also won him the affection of his mentor.<\/p>\n<p>Saroj Khan\u2019s generosity and guidance<\/p>\n<p>Govinda credited legendary choreographer Saroj Khan, his Guru, for recognizing his commitment. Deeply moved by the young boy\u2019s determination, Saroj Khan waived her fees entirely.\u201cSeeing this deep affection, Saroj Khan, my Guru, didn\u2019t charge me a single penny,\u201d Govinda shared, his gratitude evident even years later.Her guidance and faith became the foundation for his growth, shaping him into one of Bollywood\u2019s most vibrant dancers.<\/p>\n<p>Govinda&#8217;s work front<\/p>\n<p>On the work front, Govinda was last seen in &#8216;Rangeela Raja&#8217;, directed by Sikander Bharti and co-starring Mishikka Chaurasia and <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/karan-aanand\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Karan Aanand<\/a>. 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