‘My biggest achievement…’: Priyadarshan recalls working with Salman, Govinda
**My Biggest Achievement: Priyadarshan Recalls Working with Salman Khan and Govinda**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 21, 2025, 03:54 PM*
Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan, known for directing numerous Bollywood and Malayalam films over four decades, recently shared insights about his experiences working with superstar actors Salman Khan and Govinda. Surprisingly, he revealed that his “biggest achievement” isn’t his prestigious Padma Shri award, but rather the accomplishment of finishing films with these actors on time.
“My biggest achievement is working with Govinda and Salman (Khan) on time and finishing it in one or two schedules,” Priyadarshan told Pinkvilla.
### Filmmaker’s Insights on Salman Khan and Govinda
Priyadarshan has directed Salman Khan in *Kyon Ki* and Govinda in *Bhagam Bhag*. He also collaborated with Shah Rukh Khan on the 2009 comedy *Billu*.
Reflecting on their professionalism, he said,
“There was a fear brought into my mind by other people that they don’t come on time. But both of them [Govinda, Salman] were very sweet. They came on set at 7:00 AM. SRK used to tell me, ‘I’ll be there at 10:00 AM,’ so the unit would say even if he comes by 10, it’s a big thing.”
### Trust and Comfort with Actors
Priyadarshan also spoke about his comfort level working with various actors.
“I was very happy with Shah Rukh or Govinda. I won’t say they’re bad actors. The only thing is I was very comfortable with Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal. They both never ask me what I’m doing. When I go to them with a film, they ask me, ‘Are you excited?’ When I say yes, they say, ‘Let’s do the film.’ When they trust you, it’s my responsibility to deliver.”
### Upcoming Collaborations with Akshay Kumar
Priyadarshan is set to reunite with Akshay Kumar 16 years after *Khatta Meetha* (2010) for the much-anticipated horror comedy *Bhooth Bangla*, slated to hit theaters next year.
Additionally, they are working together on the thriller *Haiwaan*, which also stars Saif Ali Khan. The actor-director duo is also planning to collaborate on *Hera Pheri 3*, the next installment of the popular comedy franchise.
Meanwhile, Priyadarshan hopes to mark a milestone by completing his 100th film with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal.
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Stay tuned for more updates on Priyadarshan’s exciting projects and collaborations!
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