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Govinda revealed that his iconic flashy fashion was inspired by people he saw wearing bright, shiny clothes on Mumbai local trains. The actor said colourful outfits allowed people to stand out and make an impression

Actor Govinda’s colourful fashion choices have long been as recognisable as his energetic dance moves and comic performances. From brightly coloured shirts and trousers to shiny outfits and unusual combinations, Govindadeveloped a distinctive screen style that became associated with his 1990s Bollywood persona. Now, he has revealed that his inspiration came, in part, from an unexpected place — Mumbai’s local trains.

In a conversation with ANI, the actor recalled seeing people dressed in bright and eye-catching clothes during his local train journeys. Those looks stayed with him and influenced the flamboyant style he brought to the screen.

"Chamkile kapde pehanna ek bayaan hai..ek signature hai...jab local train mein jaate the aise aise chamakdaar kapde pehan kar aate the (kuch log)...ek lalak thi to vo jo chamkile kapde local train ke deekhe the maine kaha. Kabhi na kabhi to use karunga (Wearing flashy clothes is a statement... it's a signature. When we used to travel by local train, I would see people wearing those shiny, eye-catching clothes.. I remember thinking, "Someday, somehow, I'll wear clothes like these too)," Govinda said.

For the actor, such clothing was more than simply a fashion choice. He felt that vibrant outfits gave people a way to stand out in a crowd and make their presence felt.