Pahlaj Nihalani, who has been a producer all this while, has turned director with "Avatar", which stars Govinda in the lead role. The actor is excited about collaborating with the filmamer after a long gap.

"After 'Shola Aur Shabnam' and 'Aankhen', it's great to work with Pahlajji again. It is Pahlajji's subject and we are working hard on it, " Govinda, 48, told.

In fact, Govinda's first big hit was Nihalani's production "Ilzaam".

"When I started my work, there was the same kind of atmosphere. We enjoy working together. It's been so many years, but things haven't changed for us, " added the actor who is playing new innings in fildom after saying good bye to his unsuccessful stint in politics.