Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s relationship began long before their marriage became public. The couple first met through their families. Their relatives were already connected through marriage.Their early interactions were marked by frequent arguments. However, an attraction gradually developed between them. Govinda later described in an old interview with Simi Garewal their relationship as a blend of romance and an arranged match.“We liked each other a little bit, but would often fight,” Govinda said. Sunita Ahuja added, “bahana chahiye tha (we just wanted an excuse).”Their relationship eventually became serious. Sunita Ahuja recalled exchanging letters with Govinda. Their romance was discovered after her mother found one of their letters.When asked what she had written, Sunita Ahuja said, “I want to get married to you as early as possible”.
The couple kept their wedding private
Govinda was already building his career in Hindi cinema when he married Sunita Ahuja. However, the couple decided not to immediately reveal their wedding to the public.Govinda later explained that he was concerned about how marriage could affect his position in the industry. He believed that announcing the relationship might create problems for his growing career.The actor also recalled that his mother played an important role in the decision to marry Sunita Ahuja.“She said, ‘have faith in me and get married to this girl’,” he recalled.Govinda later looked back at his decision to keep the marriage secret and described it as a mistake. He also acknowledged Sunita Ahuja’s support during that period.
Govinda said Sunita Ahuja felt bad
During his conversation , Govinda and Sunita Ahuja discussed the emotional side of keeping their marriage away from the public eye.Sunita Ahuja initially suggested that she had not been hurt by the situation. Govinda, however, offered a different answer when discussing her feelings.“Isko lagta tha bura (She would feel bad),” Govinda said.The actor explained that his concerns about his professional life affected their personal life. He said the couple rarely went out together during that period.“I always had that fear that everyone was trying to sabotage my career so when I was told that I shouldn’t declare my marriage, I did not,” he recalled.Govinda later spoke warmly about his relationship with Sunita Ahuja. “Sunita was my first love and I fell in love with her innocence,” he said in another interview with IANS.
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja are now in the spotlight again
The couple’s relationship has recently attracted attention for a different reason. Sunita Ahuja has made public comments about Govinda and his professional decisions.Govinda subsequently shared a video message addressing her remarks. He defended his work and claimed that Sunita Ahuja had interfered with his professional choices.“I don’t do the work that I get from outside. And what I am doing, you are interfering in it. And when you were doing your work, whether it was a food show or a lock Upp, you asked me appear in both the shows through our daughter Tina. Aapne meri seva lee, khair, woh aapka haq hai (That is your right). And now that I have started this film, you are not leaving any chance for me to get out of people’s hearts, to be defamed, or to lose my business. When people from poor families come to the film industry, don’t humiliate them so much that they run away, they get scared. You have the ability, you have the strength, fame, respect, wealth, everything is given by God.It doesn’t mean that you should humiliate those who don’t have it. It doesn’t suit you”.
Govinda responds to criticism over age difference
Govinda also addressed remarks about his association with younger actresses. The discussion followed comments by Sunita Ahuja about actress Komal Rani.The actor defended his professional choices by referring to established performers who have worked with younger actresses. He argued that age differences between co-stars have long existed in the film industry.“And you spoke about the age difference, so let me remind you again for your information, all the great artistes of the country have worked with all those girls who were youngsters. They got good films, fame and respect. And they got a chance to work with young people. That’s why this young man was seen. You don’t want me to look like a young man. In your small expectations, you are busy harming a business”.