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Shagufta Ali says Govinda is a ‘bigger perfectionist’ than Aamir Khan: ‘Does 25 rehearsals’ | Bollywood News

Shagufta Ali says Govinda is a ‘bigger perfectionist’ than Aamir Khan: ‘Does 25 rehearsals’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 26, 2026 10:51 AM IST Actor Govinda has long been admired for his performances. However, his habit of arriving late on set has often been a point of discussion among his co-stars. Now, in a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, actress Shagufta Ali reflected on working with Govinda. She also revealed that his habit of arriving late on set often irked Kader Khan. Shagufta Ali on Govinda coming late Recalling their outdoor schedule in Ooty for Hero No. 1, Shagufta Ali said, “We used to have great fun whether Govinda or Karisma were on the set or not. We were on a paid picnic. The outdoor shoot in Ooty was great. We had stayed at Mithun Da’s hotel. When he got to know about it, he came to meet us and treated us to seafood he personally cooked.” Also Read: Govinda shows bullet on Lock Upp, jokes about Sunita Ahuja wanting to shoot him in chest Shagufta further revealed that Govinda would often arrive four to five hours after the scheduled call time. …

Govinda announces comeback film Roopa after 7 years: ‘People wrote me off’ | Bollywood News

Govinda announces comeback film Roopa after 7 years: ‘People wrote me off’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJul 13, 2026 08:27 PM IST Actor Govinda is all set to make his big-screen comeback with Roopa, nearly seven years after his last theatrical release. The veteran actor announced the film at a recent press conference, where he also introduced newcomer Rani Swarnkar, who will star opposite him. Besides playing the lead, Govinda is also producing the film. Speaking about returning to cinema after a long hiatus, Govinda said, “Maybe it was destiny that I was written off so many times. People kept saying, ‘Now he won’t appear in films anymore.’ But I always started again. I pray to God that this film achieves what I have envisioned—something people may not even imagine—and works its magic.” He added that Roopa is aimed at inspiring young audiences. “This film is especially for youngsters. When they watch it in theatres, I hope it inspires them to dream and believe that those dreams can come true. Beyond that, I won’t speak about spirituality,” he said. Known for his faith in astrology and numerology, Govinda …

Tina Ahuja addresses Govinda and Sunita Ahuja divorce rumours: ‘There has been turbulence’ | Bollywood News

Tina Ahuja addresses Govinda and Sunita Ahuja divorce rumours: ‘There has been turbulence’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiMar 10, 2026 09:21 PM IST Sunita Ahuja’s latest vlog posted on Tuesday was taken over by her daughter Tina Ahuja. She gave a surprise to her mother on Women’s Day and also gifted her a solitaire ring. Tina also talked about the divorce rumours surrounding her parents and admitted that the past couple of years have “not been great.” The vlog started with Tina announcing that she was hijacking Sunita’s vlog to give her a surprise. She said, “Us women do a lot for others and we don’t think about ourselves. So, I thought of doing something special for my woman.” The screen then flashed a report about Govinda and Sunita heading for divorce. Tina spoke about these rumours and said, “Two years have not been great. There has been turbulence.” Tina is then seen getting flowers and a card for her mother in the vlog. For the unversed, earlier Sunita had accused Govinda of having an affair with an actress named Komal. Govinda, however, refuted all these claims. Tina Ahuja also …

Govinda hits back at wife Sunita Ahuja’s cheating allegations: ‘People appear honest but their loyalties lie elsewhere’ | Bollywood News

Govinda hits back at wife Sunita Ahuja’s cheating allegations: ‘People appear honest but their loyalties lie elsewhere’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 6, 2026 06:54 PM IST Govinda and his wife, Sunita Ahuja, has been in the news lately for several reasons. Reports of an alleged divorce had surfaced earlier, which the couple later dismissed. Following that, Sunita levelled cheating allegations against the actor in several interviews, even claiming that he was in a relationship with a newcomer and was being blackmailed. Govinda later addressed the claims, thanking the newcomer for maintaining silence and saying she had “saved” him. Recently, when asked once again about the matter and about his reaction to Sunita’s recent public remarks, Govinda said he does not want to make anyone “sharminda” (embarrassed). In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, he said, “I feel that when someone begins to display their pain publicly, and yet there is a certain glow on their face, you begin to wonder if the eyes are slipping from the truth. Sometimes, people may appear very honest, but their loyalty lies somewhere else. By discussing such things, I might end up embarrassing someone, and I’m not the …

Govinda says everyone’s name gets tarnished, compares his rough patch with that of Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Aamir Khan ki badnaami kitni hoti thi’ | Bollywood News

Govinda says everyone’s name gets tarnished, compares his rough patch with that of Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan: ‘Aamir Khan ki badnaami kitni hoti thi’ | Bollywood News

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2 min readMumbaiMar 5, 2026 06:22 PM IST A lot has been written and said about Govinda’s decline from stardom. Once a household name in the 1990s, the actor is now often remembered more for controversies than for his films, whether it’s his tumultuous marital life or reports of his alleged arrogance and lack of punctuality. But now, Govinda has finally responded to the criticism, acknowledging in a recent conversation that no one in the industry is immune to rough patches. ‘Everyone is given a bad reputation’ Giving examples of legends like Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda told Siddharth Kannan, “Look, in this film industry, everyone at some point is forced out and given a bad reputation. You see legendary Amitabh Bachchan, he was the perfect actor in the industry, right? But he was absent for 14–15 years. Why? Did he not show up on time for shoots? Look at Rajesh Khanna. In the middle of his career, there was an entire group of people saying, ‘No, it’s not good, this is wrong, that …

Sudha Chandran defends Govinda’s ‘late’ reputation; calls for his Amitabh Bachchan-style comeback: ‘He was shooting 6 films in 24 hours’ | Bollywood News

Sudha Chandran defends Govinda’s ‘late’ reputation; calls for his Amitabh Bachchan-style comeback: ‘He was shooting 6 films in 24 hours’ | Bollywood News

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In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Sudha said, “Shola Aur Shabnam with Govinda — I had a superb role. It was the turning point of the film.” She also shared a humorous incident from the shoot. “I had no clue they were going to remove my saree for a scene. I was standing there and as soon as the shot began, an uncle from our neighbourhood happened to see it. He said, ‘What are you doing? No saree?’ He went and complained to my mother that I was standing on the road in a petticoat and blouse. My mother was furious. I had to explain to her that it was just a sequence.” Sudha added that her co-star Mohnish Behl was considerate during the shoot. “His spot boy would always stand with a nightgown. The moment the shot was over, he would rush and cover me. Even Govinda was extremely helpful. Even today, when I meet him, it feels like we pick up right where we left off. I love him.” Addressing the perception that …

Govinda says wife Sunita is ‘being used in conspiracy’ against him: ‘I kept quiet for over 15 years…’ | Bollywood News

Govinda says wife Sunita is ‘being used in conspiracy’ against him: ‘I kept quiet for over 15 years…’ | Bollywood News

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A day after Sunita Ahuja revealed that 2025 had been a “disastrous” year for her due to constant rumours about Govinda’s alleged affair, the Hero No 1 actor has finally broken his silence. Govinda has now claimed that the controversy could be part of a long-running conspiracy against him, one in which family members are allegedly being used without their knowledge. Speaking to ANI, Govinda said, “I never go against the women of my house—this includes my mother as well as my mother-in-law. My wife has started her own YouTube channel, where she shares all kinds of opinions.” He added, “A friend of mine had told me that there has been a conspiracy against you for a very long time. I kept quiet for over 15 years, thinking it must be my stars. I believe in prayers and spirituality. But when these things stay forever, it means someone is doing it on you. Sometimes, the family comes under the influence of someone’s well-planned conspiracy. Not everyone is Govinda.” Govinda also expressed disappointment over recent developments, …

Sunita Ahuja says she found out the reason behind husband Govinda’s hospitalisation only after watching his interview | Bollywood News

Sunita Ahuja says she found out the reason behind husband Govinda’s hospitalisation only after watching his interview | Bollywood News

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Amid recent health scares involving Dharmendra and Prem Chopra, the film industry was taken aback by reports of Govinda being hospitalised. His manager and legal advisor revealed that the actor experienced sudden uneasiness and fainted, after which he was rushed to CitiCare Hospital — the same facility where he was admitted last year following an accidental gun injury to his leg. Fortunately, Govinda recovered quickly and was discharged soon after. He even interacted with the media, assuring fans that he was perfectly fine. Now, his wife, Sunita Ahuja, who was out of town at the time, addressed the news in her latest YouTube vlog. Interestingly, she appeared somewhat disconnected from the situation, claiming she learned about the details of her husband’s health from online reports. Responding to a fan’s concern, Sunita said, “Govinda is completely fit. He was working out to prepare for his new film Duniyadaari when he fainted.” Story continues below this ad ALSO READ | Pitch to Get Rich’s Darpan Singh reveals how his Rs 7,000 crore beauty empire crashed overnight: ‘I …

‘Nobody looked at me’: Amitabh Bachchan recalled bitter taste of fading stardom when he went to New York with Govinda | Bollywood News

‘Nobody looked at me’: Amitabh Bachchan recalled bitter taste of fading stardom when he went to New York with Govinda | Bollywood News

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Amitabh Bachchan, once hailed as a generation-defining star, has experienced both the soaring highs and challenging lows of a legendary career. There was a period in the mid-1990s when he decided to step away from films. Whatever he was trying wasn’t really sticking. After all, his signature “angry young man” image had faded, and a controversial, albeit brief, political stint added to his professional hurdles. It was during this time that the nation witnessed the meteoric rise of another star, Govinda. Effortless in comic timing, equally adept at drama, and blessed with dance moves that could electrify an entire nation, Govinda dominated the 1990s film scene with a stardom few could imagine. So, when Bachchan decided to make a comeback, it was fitting that he teamed up with Govinda in David Dhawan’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), which went on to become a landmark blockbuster. Yet, the experience was a stark reminder for Bachchan that times had changed and that he was no longer the star audiences craved. In a 2016 conversation with journalist Rajeev …

Chinni Prakash says Govinda takes every step to the next level: ‘I don’t know if he is a robot or human’ | Bollywood News

Chinni Prakash says Govinda takes every step to the next level: ‘I don’t know if he is a robot or human’ | Bollywood News

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Ace Bollywood choreographer Chinni Prakash has made some of the biggest stars in Indian cinema, including Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Salman Khan, dance to his choreography. In a recent interview, Chinni reflected on his memorable collaborations with Govinda, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes from films such as Hum, Pyaar Karke Dekho, and Akhiyon Se Goli Maare. During a conversation with Friday Talkies, Chinni revealed that Govinda initially didn’t want him to choreograph a song in Pyaar Karke Dekho, but the two eventually grew close. “At that time, Govinda was closer to a choreographer and he wanted him to do that song. But, S Ramanathan said that I’ll do it. Then, Pyaar Karke Dekho was started. Govinda became very close to me after that film. He introduced me to Mr. Mukul Anand. He was a visionary.” Praising Govinda’s amazing dance skills, he shared, “Sanam Mere Sanam (song from Hum) was completely shot by me; Mukul left everything on me. Govinda was a youngster at that time. He had just gotten married. Young blood. …