Govinda has responded to the attention surrounding his recent visit to Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja pandal with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, with whom he has been romantically linked in media reports.
The veteran Bollywood actor said the visit was connected to his upcoming film Roopa, which is set to feature Komal Rani alongside him. According to Govinda, the purpose of visiting the revered Ganpati shrine was simply to seek blessings for the project.
His comments come amid continued speculation about his personal life and his relationship with wife Sunita Ahuja.
Govinda Says He Went to Pray for Roopa
Speaking to ANI, Govinda explained that visiting a religious place with a female co-star was not unusual for him.
He recalled visiting temples with actresses Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon during their film careers and connected those visits with the success of their subsequent projects.
“Log toh aise react kar rahe hai… Main Roopa film ke liye prarthana kar raha tha,” Govinda said, explaining that he was at Lalbaugcha Raja to pray for his upcoming film.
He added that he had previously visited religious places with Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon and said he was now doing the same with Komal Rani.
According to Govinda, the visit was intended to seek blessings for Roopa, rather than make a statement about his personal life.
“Aapko Kya Taqleef Hai?” Govinda Questions the Attention
The actor also questioned why there had been so much discussion surrounding the upcoming project.
“Pata nahi kya logo ko kasht hai? Shuru ho raha hai toh uspe itna charcha kaise hai. Hum famous ho rahe hai toh aapko kya taqleef hai,” he said.
Govinda’s remarks appear to reflect his frustration with the intense public attention surrounding his association with Komal Rani and the upcoming film.
However, the actor did not use the interview to confirm the romantic speculation surrounding the two.
What Is Known About Govinda and Komal Rani?
Govinda and Komal Rani have been the subject of increasing media attention following their public appearances together.
Their visit to Lalbaugcha Raja added to that attention, particularly because it came amid reports and speculation about Govinda’s personal life.
Govinda, however, framed their appearance in professional and spiritual terms, saying that they were seeking blessings for Roopa.
The film is expected to feature Govinda and Komal Rani together, although details about its production and release remain limited.
Sunita Ahuja’s “Dhokebaaz” Remark Draws Attention
The Lalbaugcha Raja visit also came shortly before comments by Sunita Ahuja attracted attention on social media and in entertainment coverage.
While speaking to paparazzi at Mumbai airport, Sunita discussed her affection for her pet dog and contrasted animals with people.
“Insaano ko jitna bhi pyaar do faayda nahi hai, dhoka hi dete hain,” she said, adding that pets remain close when they receive love.
She later said, “Janwaron se pyaar karo, insaano se nahi. Dhokebaaz hote hai insaan.”
The remarks have been interpreted by some reports as a possible indirect reference to the ongoing speculation surrounding Govinda. However, Sunita did not explicitly name Govinda or directly state that the comments were about his Lalbaugcha Raja appearance.
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Personal Life Remains Under Scrutiny
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have been married for decades, and their relationship has recently received renewed media attention amid reports concerning the actor’s personal life.
Much of the recent discussion has centred on speculation rather than confirmed changes to their marriage. Govinda’s public comments about Roopa have focused on the film and his professional association with Komal Rani, while Sunita’s latest remarks were made without explicitly identifying any individual.
For now, Govinda’s explanation is straightforward: he says his Lalbaugcha Raja visit with Komal Rani was intended to seek divine blessings for Roopa, just as he says he has done with co-stars in the past.
As speculation continues, the confirmed element remains the upcoming professional collaboration between Govinda and Komal Rani, while claims about their personal relationship remain subject to interpretation and media reports.
