James Cameron returns with the newest chapter in his expansive Avatar series. Shortly after Avatar: Fire And Ash was launched, Indian star Govinda began
to trend. Even months later, Bollywood's Hero No 1 remains linked to Hollywood's top-grossing franchise for an unforeseen reason, which keeps him trending whenever Cameron unveils a new installment. Once again, fans are circulating clips of Govinda from Avatar 3, leaving many puzzled. What they assert to be his cameo in the recent release is more complex than it appears. So, what’s the full story? Avatar: Fire And Ash debuted on December 19. Almost immediately, numerous internet users started trending Govinda by sharing supposed clips of his cameo in the movie. This sparked significant curiosity among many online about whether Govinda truly appears in the film.
Govinda's 'cameo' in Avatar 3
A variety of posts emerged, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing various scenes of Govinda within Pandora, the film's universe. Govinda's blue-skinned visage and physique as one of the Na'vi people blended seamlessly with the other characters. In fact, in one image, he is seen wearing traditional Indian clothing.
While some users claimed it was a post-credits scene, others suggested that his surprise appearance had been a closely guarded secret by James Cameron until now.
Fact check: Does Govinda really make a cameo in Avatar 3?
The answer is, NO! This is entirely AI-generated content, created for fans to enjoy. One user commented, "Yr iss scene pr goosebumps aa gye the (Guys this scene gave me goosebumps)." Another added, "This was completely unexpected but I loved the cameo." A fan humorously remarked, "Og is back pehle akshay Khana or ab lord govinda (first it was Akshaye Khanna and now Govinda)."
Govinda's past claim of being offered Avatar
For those who may not know, it all began with Govinda's earlier assertion that James Cameron had proposed a role in Avatar which he turned down. He recounted, "I even declined an offer of ₹21.5 crore, a memory that still stings. I had met a Sardarji in America and shared a business idea about sweets and delicacies. Years later, he told me that the idea had been a huge success for him. He then introduced me to James Cameron. He invited me to collaborate on a film with him, so I hosted them for dinner to discuss it."
He continued, "I even came up with the title for the film. I had seen Rajesh Khanna with his left hand injured and thought, ‘What a nice guy, I don’t know why he took such a strange role!’ So I said, ‘There will be a second Avatar!’ He replied, ‘The hero is lame!’ (I had merely suggested the title. I had seen Rajesh Khanna and questioned why he chose that role. I only predicted the sequel). I said, ‘Lame? Govinda! Hello? I’m not doing your film!’ He countered, ‘I’m offering you 18 crores.’ I replied, ‘I don’t want your 18 crores.' He mentioned the shoot would last for 410 days. I said that was fine, but if I painted my body, I would end up in the hospital!"
