The makers of Naughty @ 40 are caught in a strange dilemma. Since the film has been in the making for over two years, its lead actor Govinda has gone through a physical transformation over a period of time. While in some of the portions in the film he looks overweight, in some portions he looks quite fit.
“Usually, producers are worried about how the audience would react to an overweight hero. However, in the case of Naughty @ 40, it is the other way round with a fit and lean Govinda being a point of concern,” says a senior crew member. “The story was to originally have Govinda play the character of a 40-year-old man who is not too concerned about the way he looks and is still a virgin. A flip-flop in shape, size and weight due to staggered shooting schedule has resulted in Govinda looking different at numerous junctures in the film,” says a source.
The first schedule of the film was shot way back in December 2008 after which the second schedule was shot in 2010. Director Jagmohan Mundhra says, “Govinda was quite overweight in 2008 and suited the role well. But I am sure the audience will react well to his new look too.”