Govinda once called keeping marriage with Sunita Ahuja private a 'mistake'; said 'Isko lagta tha bura'

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja's relationship began long before their marriage became public. They first met through their families, whose connections were already established by marriage. Early interactions were marked by frequent arguments, but an attraction gradually developed. Govinda described their relationship in an old interview with Simi Garewal as a blend of romance and arranged match: “We liked each other a little bit, but would often fight.” Sunita Ahuja added, “bahana chahiye tha (we just wanted an excuse).” Their romance deepened, and they exchanged letters before it was discovered when Sunita’s mother found one of their letters. Sunita recalled writing, “I want to get married to you as early as possible.” The couple kept their wedding private, citing concerns about how it might affect Govinda’s career in Hindi cinema. He believed announcing the marriage could create industry problems. Govinda’s mother reportedly encouraged the marriage, saying, ‘have faith in me and get married to this girl.’ Later, Govinda regretted keeping the marriage secret, describing it as a mistake. He acknowledged Sunita’s support during that period. During their private time, Govinda admitted Sunita would feel bad about the secrecy. He explained his fears about professional sabotage and their limited social interactions. Govinda later spoke warmly of Sunita, calling her his first love and praising her innocence. Their relationship has recently resurfaced in public discourse, with Sunita making comments about Govinda’s professional decisions. Govinda responded with a video message, defending his work and criticizing Sunita for interfering in his career. He argued that she had asked him to appear in unrelated shows through their daughter Tina and later criticized her for undermining his film projects. Govinda also addressed criticism over his age difference, citing historical examples of established actors working with younger actresses and asserting that age differences are common in the industry. He defended his professional choices, stating that he does not accept work from outside sources and that Sunita’s interference has negatively impacted his career.