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Daroga Happu Singh (Yogesh Tripathi) from &TV’s Happu Ki Ultan Paltan is one of the most loved characters on Indian Television today and has etched a special space the audience’s heart. From sporting a potbelly, a funny hairstyle to his most popular catchphrase, ‘Niyocchavar Kar Do’, he has created a striking image with his comic timing and acting prowess. But one thing many do not know is his uncanny resemblance to Chi-Chi, aka Govinda – the king of comedy and expressions! Yes, you heard it right! Says Yogesh’s co-actor and on-screen Dabangg Dulhaniya, Rajesh aka Kamna Pathak, “Yogesh is undoubtedly one of the finest actors I have had a chance to work with, and his expressions are outstanding. Whenever I see him, I am reminded of Govinda Ji! He has this uncanny resemblance to him. The way his expressions change, his eye movement, the smile reminds me of Chi-Chi. It is not easy to exhibit so many expressions or even be so much expressive. It is not easy, but Yogesh manages it with so much ease! He has his unique way. His expressions are quite similar to that of Govinda Ji. And when I told this Yogesh, he was on Cloud Nine, and I made his day!”. Reacting to Kamna’s compliment, Yogesh Tripathi, aka Daroga Happu Singh, says, “Jinhe dekh dekh kar acting sikhi ho, jinse roz prerna lete ho aur unhi ke sath ap ko koi compare kare, isse jyada Khushi ki baat aur kuch nahi ho sakti! I have grown up watching Govinda ji and he is my biggest inspiration. I started acting by imitating him jisse mere andar ka actor ubhar kar bahar aaya. I remember when Kamna said that my acting resembles Govinda Ji, I felt honoured. It made me so happy! Agar logon ko mujh mein unki jhalak dikhti hai toh ye mere liye sabse bada compliment hai.”