Santosh Rai filed the non-cognisable complaint under section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) of the IPC at the Goregaon police station against the Congress MP, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone XI) Makrand Ranade.

The first-time MP was caught on tape slapping Rai, while he was visiting the set where the actor was shooting for his film Money Hai to Honey Hai.

Govinda had accused Rai of misbehaving with artistes including women. He said Rai was even kicking the legs of the chair on which the actor was sitting.

The Bollywood actor, known for his comic roles, remained unrepentant on Friday also saying he wouldn't hesitate to slap the individual again if he appeared before him.

"There is no question of apologising to him," Govinda told reporters outside the Filmistan studios.

He claimed that Rai's decision to lodge a complaint was politically motivated.

In 2004, Govinda made his electoral debut and beat four-time BJP MP and former Union minister Ram Naik but has since kept a low political profile, and has been finding time to revive his Bollywood career.