Anupam Kher has spoken about Govinda amid renewed attention on the actor’s personal life and marriage to Ssunita Ahuja. Praising his longtime colleague’s acting abilities, Kher described Govinda as “one of the finest actors” he has worked with and expressed hope that he makes a strong comeback.At the same time, Kher advised Govinda not to allow his personal life or habits to overshadow the rest of his life and career.
Anupam Kher praises Govinda’s talent
In a recent conversation with journalist Faridoon Shahryar, Anupam Kher spoke warmly about his longtime colleague and recalled working with him in around 10-12 films.“I am very fond of Govinda. I think he is one of the finest actors that I have worked with. I have done 10-12 films with him. Improvisation, acting, dance – no one can compete with him,” Kher said.He then added, “But you should not allow your personal life or your habits to overshadow your entire life.”Kher also made it clear that he did not want to pass judgment on Govinda’s personal circumstances. “I am no one to pass a judgment on him. He knows his life better, and he can deal with it,” he said.
Anupam Kher says he tried to reach out to Govinda
Kher revealed that he had recently tried to contact Govinda and wanted to offer him some reassurance amid the ongoing scrutiny.“I called him once, and he said he will call me back. I wanted to tell him, ‘This too shall pass,’” he said.Reflecting on his own 41-year career, Kher noted that he had experienced both difficult and successful phases. He said that, ultimately, people tend to remember the better periods of an actor’s journey.“Everyone’s life has tragedy. I don’t think the problem is that he doesn’t know how to market himself. I think he has gotten bogged down by his surroundings, by his life, but he hasn’t given up yet, so there is hope,” Kher said.He added, “I pray that he bounces back and does much more work than he is doing.”
Govinda’s personal life draws renewed attention
Kher’s comments come amid renewed public attention on Govinda’s marriage to Ssunita Ahuja and speculation surrounding his equation with his Roopa co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar. Govinda and Ssunita have been married since 1987 and have two children, Tina Ahuja and Yashvardhan Ahuja. Reports about trouble in their marriage and a possible divorce have circulated over the past year, while Ssunita has publicly made allegations of infidelity. Govinda’s manager, Shashi Sinha, has denied reports that the actor is planning a second marriage.The speculation intensified after Govinda was seen at Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja with Komal Rani Swarnkar on September 22. The two sought blessings and participated in the final aarti. Ssunita had visited the pandal separately earlier that day.Neither Govinda nor Komal has publicly confirmed that they are in a relationship, and the reports about their alleged relationship remain speculation.
Kashmera Shah shares cryptic post after Govinda’s Lalbaugcha Raja visit
The developments also prompted a cryptic social media post from Kashmera Shah, who is married to Govinda’s nephew Krushna Abhishek. Without naming Govinda, Ssunita or Komal, Kashmera wrote on Instagram Stories, “I can’t believe that people are glamorizing and posting about ‘a mystery woman’. Stop glorifying homebreakers and stop idolizing men that leave their devoted wives for younger ambitious girls. Disgusting. Expect more sanity and more morality from our people. Please stop this madness.”Although Kashmera did not explicitly identify whom she was referring to, the timing of the post led social media users and media reports to connect it with the ongoing discussion around Govinda and Komal. Krushna Abhishek also liked the post.
Ssunita Ahuja makes cryptic remark about loyalty
Ssunita also appeared to react to the renewed attention surrounding Govinda and Komal. The day after Govinda’s Lalbaugcha Raja visit, she was spotted at Mumbai airport and spoke to paparazzi while holding her pet.She said, “Janwaron se pyaar karo, insaano se nahi. Dhokebaaz hote hai insaan (Love animals, not humans. Humans are treacherous),” which translates to, “Love animals, not humans. Humans are untrustworthy.”Her remark came shortly after Govinda’s appearance with Komal at Lalbaugcha Raja and was widely interpreted online as a response to the ongoing controversy. However, Ssunita did not name Govinda or Komal in the statement.
Govinda announces comeback with ‘Roopa’
Meanwhile, Govinda is preparing to return to the big screen with ‘Roopa’, marking his first feature film in several years. He announced the project in July and introduced newcomer Rani Swarnkar as his co-star. Govinda is also producing the film. The actor had reflected on his career at the film’s announcement, saying he had been written off several times but continued to make comebacks. The project marks his return to cinema after his 2019 release ‘Rangeela Raja.‘