The fan, seated behind the cast, found himself in a heated altercation with Govinda during the ‘Money Hai Toh Honey Hai’ shoot.The situation escalated quickly, culminating in Govinda slapping him. The incident was recorded by media and broadcast on television, leaving the fan stunned. “Imagine being struck by someone you revered as a god,” he told Rediff.
During an interview, the fan revealed he chose to file a case against Govinda after being falsely accused of misbehaving with a woman on set. He emphasized that in Mumbai, if someone were to mistreat a woman, she would handle it herself rather than seeking help from an actor. Santosh demanded an unconditional apology from Govinda and awaited it for many years.
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The case gained significant traction and reached the Supreme Court in 2014. The court remarked that while people enjoy Govinda’s films, they cannot condone his actions of slapping someone. Although Govinda’s lawyers offered a written apology and monetary compensation, the court stated that if the fan refused the apology, Govinda could face prosecution. The potential charges of criminal intimidation and assault could result in a two-year jail term for the actor.
In 2017, the issue was resolved when Govinda issued an unconditional apology to both the fan and the Supreme Court. The fan stated that he did not seek financial compensation, emphasizing that his disappointment stemmed from being a follower who was deeply shocked by the incident, leading to a loss of respect for the actor.
