Bollywood’s beloved ’90s comedy king Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja are rumoured to be on the brink of separation after nearly four decades together. While neither Govinda nor Sunita has addressed these rumours, multiple reports suggest that the couple has decided to go their separate ways. However, Govinda’s secretary is yet to confirm these reports.

Tension between couple

Govinda and Sunita have often kept their personal lives private, rarely letting the media into their domestic affairs. However, whispers of tension between them have surfaced repeatedly over the years. It is now being suggested that the couple, who reportedly have not been living together for a while, have chosen to make their separation official. 

Rumours about Govinda’s closeness with a Marathi actress

According to reports, one of the prominent speculations behind the rumoured split is Govinda’s increasing closeness with a 30-year-old Marathi actress. While no specific names have been mentioned, some claims suggest that their bond may have contributed to the couple’s growing rift. However, there is no concrete evidence to substantiate these claims.

Govinda and Sunita live in different houses

Earlier this year, Sunita Ahuja made a surprising revelation about their living situation, stating that she does not share the same residence as Govinda. While the ‘Hero No. 1’ star resides in his bungalow, Sunita and their children, daughter Tina Ahuja and son Yashvardhan Ahuja, live in a flat located opposite the house. This disclosure fueled speculations of an underlying issue in their marriage. 

Following the revelation, Sunita downplayed the rumours, asserting in an interview that no one could break their bond. She maintained that external forces often try to disrupt marriages but said that she remains committed to keeping her family intact.

How the duo fell in love

Govinda first came across Sunita Ahuja when his uncle married her elder sister. She came from a wealthy family in Mumbai city, while the actor hailed from a small town in Virar. The duo got into a relationship when Sunita was 15 and they got married in 1987 when she turned 18 and the actor was 24. But, the actor didn’t publicly reveal his marriage to safeguard his female fan following. They announced their wedding only after the birth of their daughter, Tina, in 1988. Later, they had a son, Yashvardhan, in 1997.  Despite the usual ups and downs, they remained a much-admired couple. Over the years, Govinda has often credited Sunita for being his pillar of strength through thick and thin. 

When Govinda nearly married Neelam

During his career, the actor was linked with a number of actresses like Neelam Kothari and Rani Mukherji. In fact, in one of his earlier interviews, Govinda revealed that after a spat with Sunita, he broke off his engagement with her. “Had Sunita not called me after five days and coaxed me into it again, I would probably have married Neelam.”

Govinda’s secretary denies divorce reports

Amid the growing speculation, Govinda’s secretary Shashi Sinha spoke to ABP News and denied the reports. He said, “There is no truth to these reports. I always stay with Govinda Ji, and there is nothing like this. Sunita must have given some interviews, and someone must have exaggerated her words, which is why such news is spreading.”

(Source: ABP, Pinkvilla)