Actor Govinda has publicly addressed his wife, Sunita Ahuja, following her recent remarks labeling him a “sugar daddy” in connection with his Roopa co-star, Komal Rani Swarnkar. Responding to the affair allegations and public criticism, Govinda urged Sunita to refrain from damaging his professional reputation and called out her choice of language.
Key Statements from Govinda
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Interference in Work & Defamation: Govinda accused Sunita of attempting to undermine his career just as he launched a new film project. He noted that while he supported her past shows during the lockdown, she is now leaving “no stone unturned” to ensure he loses public support and faces financial losses.
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Defense of Co-Star & Industry Newcomers: Urging her not to shame individuals from modest backgrounds who enter the film industry, Govinda stated that wealth and influence should not be used to humiliate newcomers.
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Addressing Age & On-Screen Pairings: Responding to comments about his age and working with younger actresses, Govinda emphasized that leading actors throughout Indian cinema have paired with younger co-stars to maintain a youthful screen presence and offer opportunities to new talent.
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Allegations of External Influence: Govinda claimed a “group” or “gang” was backing Sunita’s public campaign against him, warning that the truth would eventually surface and negatively impact her.
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Critique of Abusive Language: Calling out Sunita’s recent podcast appearances, Govinda criticized her use of explicit and abusive language, urging her to maintain boundaries and consider the impression such behavior leaves on younger audiences.
Background
The rift resurfaced after Govinda made public appearances alongside newcomer Komal Rani Swarnkar for their upcoming project, Roopa. The joint appearances brought Sunita’s earlier public hints regarding an alleged affair back into the media spotlight.
