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A |     Govinda, the hugely popular comedy star of the 90s known for films like Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1 and Raja Babu, was often criticised for reportedly arriving late on film sets at the peak of his career. While the label followed him for years, the actor has maintained that it was never about a lack of discipline. The topic has come up again after Madhuri Dixit recently said she was thankful, she never worked with actors who were known for being late.           In an interview with Mid-Day, Madhuri was asked about her experience working with actors who had a reputation for tardiness, including Govinda. The actor clarified that she never faced such issues and shared that punctuality was never a problem on her sets. “Thank God I worked with people who were always on time. They were Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. With me, it never happened,” Madhuri said.     Earlier, Govinda had spoken openly about this perception during a conversation with Mukesh Khanna, explaining that his work ethic was inspired by Dilip Kumar. He said being punctual, for him, meant being mentally prepared before stepping on set. “I never used to arrive on time on set. I was a follower of Dilip Kumar sahab. I didn’t believe in being late and all. I used to first set my rhythms right. Jab tak mere sur taal nahi set ho jaaye, main set pe nahi pahuchta tha,” Govinda said.               The actor also recalled how Dilip Kumar helped him during the busiest phase of his career, when he had dozens of films running simultaneously. “I would have 40–49 films on the floor. I would travel from one set to another. Main anpadh aadmi in film logon ke haath mein lag gaya, agar Dilip Kumar sahab nahi milte mujhe toh ye log mar dete mujhe. He made me refuse around 25 films. I told Dilip Kumar sahab, ‘I will have to return this money.’ He told me, ‘I will lend it to you, but quit these films,’” Govinda shared, adding that the advice helped him regain control over his career and life.     Also Read: PHOTOS: Madhuri Dixit Nene Stuns in Chic Blue Co-ord Set During Her Latest Outing。    Akhil Akkineni faced a major setback with the failure of his latest release, Agent. Ever since, he has been carefully planning his next set of films. The actor is determined to bounce back strongly at the box office. His upcoming film, Lenin, was expected to revive his career, but the film has also faced unexpected delays, adding to the actor’s woes. Despite shooting going at a snail’s space, Akhil is staying upbeat and exploring fresh opportunities that can help reposition himself.          Prashanth Neel’s protégé     In a major development, Akhil is now set to collaborate with director Prashanth Neel’s production banner. According to sources, one of the hotshot filmmaker’s protégés is gearing up to direct Akhil in a high-octane action drama. The collaboration is being seen as a crucial turning point for Akhil, as Neel’s brand is synonymous with intense storytelling, powerful characters, and massive screen presence - the facets that could bring a much-needed edge to Akhil’s career. The film gained traction after Akhil and Prashanth Neel were spotted meeting at Jr NTR’s residence recently. Sources reveal that the trio had a lengthy discussion about the film’s concept, action design, and the vision the team has for Akhil. The unexpected meeting has sparked excitement among Akkineni fans who believe the film could finally give a breakthrough Akhil has been waiting for.          Neel to monitor the project     Industry insiders state that Neel’s involvement, directly or indirectly, will bring strong backing, better scale, and a fresh presentation for Akhil. With Lenin delayed, this action drama might go on floors sooner than expected. While official announcement is yet to be made, the buzz surrounding the combination has already created a positive sign. Fans are hopeful that with the right script and guidance, Akhil Akkineni will return with renewed energy, delivering the kind of impactful performance audiences have been waiting for.Also Read: Allu Arjun Met 5 Directors; Circumspect Over His Next Film。