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Rajeev Puri Denies Amrish Puri Slapped Govinda Over 9-Hour Delay
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🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:41 PM
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Rajeev Puri, son of the late actor Amrish Puri, has clarified that the story of his father slapping Govinda for arriving nine hours late is untrue.
Rajeev Puri, the son of the late Bollywood actor Amrish Puri, has publicly refuted a viral claim that his father slapped actor Govinda for arriving nine hours late to a shoot.
The rumor, which had spread across social media platforms, suggested that Amrish Puri reacted violently to Govinda’s tardiness. Rajeev posted a statement on X, asserting that the story is false and that no such incident ever took place.
He added that his father was known for his dignified conduct and would never resort to physical aggression. Rajeev also mentioned that he has no record or evidence of any altercation between the two actors.
The statement comes as the film community seeks to clear Amrish Puri’s name, who was respected for his professionalism and integrity during his long career in Indian cinema.
The rumor, which had spread across social media platforms, suggested that Amrish Puri reacted violently to Govinda’s tardiness. Rajeev posted a statement on X, asserting that the story is false and that no such incident ever took place.
He added that his father was known for his dignified conduct and would never resort to physical aggression. Rajeev also mentioned that he has no record or evidence of any altercation between the two actors.
The statement comes as the film community seeks to clear Amrish Puri’s name, who was respected for his professionalism and integrity during his long career in Indian cinema.