Mumbai: It is a montage of filmi dialogues, charismatic wooing, flashbacks of achievements and sound bytes of political promises that marks the political scene in North Mumbai as the 'hero of politics' and five-times winner at the hustings Ram Naik, takes on the 'hero of celluloid' and a first time contestant Govinda in the battle of the ballot.

The political drama in the constituency kick-started late with Congress taking time to announce its candidate to be pitted against BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) heavyweight and Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister, Ram Naik, having elected to Lok Sabha on five occasions-- in 1989, 1991, 1996, 1998 and 1999.

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However, with Govinda being announced as the official Congress nominee, the political scene got a dramatic turn, given the penetrating popularity of the 'Hero No 1' of the frontbenchers, in various pockets.

With the BJP sounding its bugle loud and clear that Naik, 'well-oiled' in the mechanics of politics would prove to be a tough match for Govinda, the veteran of films but wet-behind-the-ears in politics-- the poll-watch in the constituency has got an interesting hue.

Govinda's sensational entry into the political arena, has upset many in BJP. The publicity garnered as the 'Virar ka chokra' travelled in a local train (akin a scene straight out of his films as a street-savvy protagonist), saw the BJP fuming and alleging violation of poll code.

His subsequent visit to the local temple to seek blessings of the local Goddess, in the presence of Hitendra Thakur, a local don, ruffled some feathers even in Congress camp.