Social media never fails to surprise. Just when audiences thought they had seen it all, a new set of viral clips has sparked laughter, disbelief and plenty of confusion. Days after Avatar: Fire and Ash hit theatres worldwide, memes and videos claiming Govinda had a cameo in the film began circulating widely online.
The truth, however, is far removed from what these posts suggest.
AI-Generated Clips Of Govinda Go Viral Online
Soon after Avatar: Fire and Ash released globally, X was flooded with clips allegedly showing Govinda appearing as a Na'vi on Pandora. The videos depict the actor painted blue, delivering a monologue in his signature style, while others show him on the big screen wearing a colourful jacket alongside Jake Sully.
While many users instantly recognised the humour, others were left genuinely puzzled. Several viewers wondered if James Cameron had indeed pulled off the most unexpected crossover in cinema history.
One user commented, "Govinda wala Avatar full movie kaha dekhne milega? sirf insta pe hi hai?" Another wrote, "Ain't no way James Cameron convinced Govinda to do a cameo in Avatar 3." A third post read, "Finally Govinda Made Biggest Comeback with #AvatarFireAndAsh Cameo."
The memes quickly gained traction, leaving the internet divided between those who enjoyed the joke and those who questioned its authenticity.
The Truth Behind Govinda's Avatar Cameo
Despite the convincing visuals and viral buzz, none of the clips are real. Govinda does not appear in Avatar: Fire and Ash in any capacity. All the circulating videos and images are entirely AI-generated and fan-made, created purely for humour.
When Govinda Claimed He Was Offered A Role In Avatar
The joke gained further momentum due to an old interview in which Govinda claimed that James Cameron had once offered him Avatar, an offer he allegedly turned down. Speaking to Mukesh Khanna, Govinda said, "I even left an offer of ₹21.5 crore, although I remember this because it was painful."
Recalling the incident, he added, "I had met a Sardarji in America and gave him a business idea to work in sweets and delicacies. Some years later, he said that the idea worked wonders for him. There, he made me meet James Cameron. He asked me to do a film with James, so I invited them for dinner to discuss it." Govinda also claimed, "Picture ka title bhi maine hi diya tha."
Explaining why he declined, the actor said, "He said the shoot will be for 410 days. I said that it is okay, but if I paint my body, I will be in the hospital!"
However, Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, publicly contradicted this version. In a podcast with Uorfi Javed, she said, "Arey yaar mujhe toh nahi pata yeh kab offer hui, 40 saal toh mujhe hogaye hain Govinda ke saath." She added, "Vo Avatar ka director-producer kab aaya mujhe nahi malum. Hui bhi hai ki nahi mujhe nahi malum."
Firmly distancing herself from the claim, Sunita stated, "Main jhooth nahi bolti naa main kisi ka side lungi. Main jhooth ka saath nahi deti."
Directed by James Cameron, Avatar released in 2009, followed by The Way of Water in 2022. Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment, is currently playing in cinemas worldwide, starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana.
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