The internet has found a brand-new way to entertain itself, and this time the mischief is powered by artificial intelligence. In the days following the release of James Cameron’s latest visual spectacle, Avatar: Fire and Ash, social media was thrown into complete chaos after videos and images surfaced claiming that Bollywood star Govinda had made a surprise cameo in the film. The twist? None of it was real.
Across Instagram, X, and WhatsApp forwards, AI-generated clips began circulating that showed Govinda as a blue-skinned Na’vi, seemingly part of the Avatar universe. The visuals were slick, dramatic, and convincing enough to fool a large number of viewers before reality eventually caught up. Fans were left confused, amused, and slightly alarmed at how believable the fake content looked.
In the viral clips, Govinda appears painted in Avatar’s signature blue, delivering his iconic “batti bujha” dialogue with full theatrical flair. One widely shared image even shows a cinema hall audience watching Govinda on the big screen, dressed in a colourful Gujarati-style jacket, sharing frame space with Jake Sully. The absurdity of the scenario only made it more entertaining for social media users.
Comments poured in at lightning speed. “Sch me h kya ye? (Is this for real?)” asked one baffled viewer. Another wrote, “Yr iss scene pr goosebumps aa gye the (Guys, I got goosebumps during this scene).” Several users leaned fully into the joke, with one quipping, “This was totally unexpected but loved the cameo,” while another commented, “Og is back pehale Akshaye Khanna aur ab Lord Govinda (First Akshaye Khanna, now Lord Govinda).”
GOVINDA cameo in Avatar : Fire and Ash
Finally James Cameron convinced Super-duper star Govinda for his sequel #AvatarFireAndAsh pic.twitter.com/LJItiSwF27— Our Indian Cinema (@OurIndianCinema) December 22, 2025
Despite the frenzy, the truth is straightforward: Govinda does not appear in Avatar: Fire and Ash. The videos and images were entirely AI-generated, created to amuse, shock, and spark online engagement. Still, the question remained—why Govinda, and why Avatar?
The roots of this bizarre trend trace back to an old interview that resurfaced earlier this year, in which Govinda claimed that he was once offered a role in Avatar. Speaking to Mukesh Khanna, the actor said he had turned down the project—now one of the highest-grossing films of all time, with a staggering global box-office collection of $2.9 billion—because he wasn’t convinced by the concept.
Govinda recalled that he had even declined an offer of ₹21.5 crore, a decision he described as “painful.” According to him, during a visit to the United States, he met a businessman to whom he suggested an idea related to sweets and delicacies. Years later, that same businessman allegedly introduced him to James Cameron.
“He asked me to do a film with James, so I invited them for dinner to discuss it,” Govinda said. The actor further claimed that he had suggested the film’s title himself and had reservations about playing a physically impaired character. He also spoke about the lengthy shoot schedule—410 days—and expressed concerns about having his body painted, saying it could land him in the hospital.
Literally boosebumps after watching this scene🔥 pic.twitter.com/9xQ2ri4KLX
— V.I.V.E.K (@vivek_1052) December 22, 2025
However, these claims did not sit well with many, and the skepticism only grew stronger when Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, dismissed the story outright. During a podcast with Uorfi Javed, she said she had no knowledge of any such offer and openly questioned the claim.
“Arey yaar, mujhe toh nahi pata yeh kab offer hui. 40 saal toh mujhe Govinda ke saath ho gaye hain,” she said, adding that she does not support false narratives or take sides when something isn’t true.
Govinda’s cameo saves Avatar: Fire and Ash pic.twitter.com/nwOWmW21ze
— Bollywood Memers (@BollywoodMemers) December 20, 2025
Meanwhile, the Avatar franchise continues to dominate the global box office. The original Avatar released in 2009 with Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana in lead roles, followed by The Way of Water in December 2022. Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third instalment, is currently running in theatres worldwide and has earned ₹65 crore in India over its opening weekend alone.
What this episode ultimately highlights is the growing power—and danger—of AI-generated content. While the fake Govinda cameo gave the internet a good laugh, it also served as a reminder of how easily digital tools can blur the line between reality and fiction. For now, Govinda remains firmly outside Pandora, but in the age of AI, the internet can make almost anything look real—at least for a while.
