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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shivangi Verma hits back after Govind Namdev reveals the story behind their viral photo: 'Buzurg satiya jaate hain'
Veteran actor , 70, recently broke his silence on the dating rumours involving his 31-year-old co-star Shivangi Verma. He revealed that their viral photo was part of a planned publicity strategy for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, it appears that is not at all pleased with this revelation. Govind Namdev clarifies the viral photo In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Namdev explained, 'When the film was being prepared, we had a discussion with the director, producer, and Shivangi about planning a strong publicity strategy. I agreed that it was necessary,' he said, adding that they had taken photos during morning workouts and shoot days. Namdev said that Shivangi herself had suggested the idea of projecting them as a romantic pair to generate buzz. 'Shivangi insisted that we should have a romantic pairing, that the images needed to convey a certain chemistry. I agreed, but also asked what kind of content she had in mind,' he explained. 'She said, 'There's a lot. Content matters most.' I thought, fine, let's do it.' However, he said things went south when she proceeded with tagging and posting content without informing him. 'That's where the misunderstanding started. People began speculating about us, and frankly, I didn't appreciate it. That's why I stopped talking to her,' he stated. Shivangi posts a scathing message on Instagram Shivangi didn't take these remarks lightly. On Wednesday evening, she took to her Instagram Stories and posted a scathing message in Hindi: 'Sahi kaha hai kisi ne, buzurg badhti umr mein satiya jaate hain...G***** Tired of too many ads? go ad free now N*****.' The comment, roughly translated to 'Old people lose their senses with age,' was seen as a direct dig at Namdev. The use of his initials left little doubt about whom she was referring to. 'I'm not here to prove anything,' says Namdev In the same interview, Namdev also addressed rumours suggesting that his marriage with wife Sudha Namdev had hit a rough patch due to the controversy. 'There were rumours that my household was affected and me and my wife were considering living separately. I didn't react then, and I don't react now. Everyone can see the truth,' he said. 'The more I raped, murdered, misbehaved onscreen, the more I got close to my family,' says popular villain Govind Namdev He added that the situation forced him to speak up, especially after people close to him expressed concern. 'People had begun feeling sorry for me — not just the audience, but even close friends and family. So yes, as a respected actor, I felt a responsibility to speak up. That's why I shared two posts initially — just to set the record straight.'
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Govind Namdev at 70 reveals truth behind viral post on dating younger actress: 'There were rumors that me and my wife...'
Govind Namdev, who was last seen in Ajay Devgn's recently released film, Raid 2, is one of the talented actors in Hindi cinema. Amid the dating rumors with actress Shivangi Verma, the actor has revealed the truth behind their viral picture. The veteran actor also shared how it started a rumor about his married life as well. In a new interview with ETimes, Govind Namdev recently addressed the rumors of dating a younger actress. Namdev revealed that the picture in question was a part of their professional publicity strategy for their upcoming movie, Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. While the OMG- O My God! actor agreed to do it, he claimed that the 30-year-old actress "tagged the film in a certain way" without informing him. Namdev shared that the actor was upset about how people started speculating about them, which he didn't appreciate. So much so that he stopped talking to her, as he didn't want to get involved in "unnecessary drama." Govind Namdev also opened up about how the viral post started a rumor about his married life. "There were rumors that my household was affected and me and my wife were considering living separately," the 70-year-old actor said. Namdev stressed that he didn't react to the rumor at the time, while adding that he doesn't want to "prove" anything to people. This is not the first time that Govind Namdev has clarified their photo in the discussion. After the picture went viral, in December 2024, the senior actor posted the same image on his Instagram handle. He penned a lengthy note along with it, while mentioning that the picture is not a part of his 'real' life. The viral photo was first posted by his co-star Shivangi Verma on Instagram last year. Verma captioned it as "Pyaar knows no age, no limits." Govind Namdev is married to Sudha Namdev. On the work front, Namdev made his acting debut as a corrupt cop in the 1992 film, Shola Aur Shabnam. His notable movies include OMG – Oh My God!, Satya, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, Wanted, Johnny Gaddaar, Virasat, Pukar, Sarfarosh, and many more. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Shivangi insisted on having a romantic...' OMG star Govind Namdev speaks about viral photo with 40-years-younger actress
Veteran actor Govind Namdev has clarified rumours linking him romantically to actress Shivangi Verma, explaining that a viral photo of them was part of a planned publicity strategy for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. Namdev said Verma moved ahead with the campaign without informing him, leading to misunderstandings and public speculation. He distanced himself from her afterward and addressed the matter publicly to protect his personal and professional image. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Clarification on the Viral Photograph Fallout from the Public Speculation Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Reflecting on His Career Choices Veteran actor Govind Namdev has broken his silence on the widespread speculation regarding his relationship with 30-year-old actress Shivangi Verma . The rumours took off after a photograph of the two together surfaced online, prompting gossip about a possible off-screen romance. Namdev, however, has now come forward to explain the context behind the viral image and to clear misconceptions surrounding the per ETimes, Namdev, who is 70 years old, stated that the photo was part of a planned publicity campaign for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. During a meeting with the film's director, producer, and Verma, they had discussed strategies to generate buzz. According to him, it was Verma who pushed for presenting their on-screen pairing as a romantic one, believing it would help draw attention to the project. Namdev agreed in principle and approved the idea on the basis that it was purely for promotional he revealed that things took a turn when Verma proceeded with the campaign independently, tagging the film in a particular way without informing him. This, he explained, led to misunderstandings and unwanted speculation. As the rumours began to intensify, Namdev expressed his displeasure and distanced himself from further interaction with actor also addressed the personal toll the rumours took, including false claims about trouble in his marriage. He acknowledged that people around him — including friends and family — started expressing concern, assuming there was some truth to the gossip. Feeling responsible as a public figure, Namdev decided to clarify the matter by posting statements emphasized the significance of an actor's responsibility toward the audience. He said actors are admired and followed, and their actions — on or off-screen — influence how people think. This, he noted, makes it critical to maintain integrity and transparency in public asked about his openness to portraying romantic roles, Namdev said he has no issue taking on such parts if they align with the script and carry moral or narrative value. He drew a clear line between genuine storytelling and sensationalism, stating that he is only interested in roles that contribute meaningfully to the built a career around powerful portrayals, especially in negative roles, Namdev reiterated his belief that characters should elicit the intended emotional responses. He said his aim is not to glorify wrongdoing but to ensure that audiences feel the impact of immoral actor also shared a personal regret from earlier in his career — endorsing a paan masala advertisement. At the time, he said, the campaign received praise, but in hindsight, he now sees the harmful message it conveyed. He stated firmly that he would not support such products today and has also spoken out against advertisements promoting tobacco and gaming, citing the need for ethical boundaries in professional Goharganj Wale, the film at the centre of this controversy, is expected to depict a nuanced relationship between an older man and a young woman. Namdev, an alumnus of the National School of Drama, remains committed to selecting roles that reflect social realities.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Govind Namdev breaks silence on dating rumours with Shivangi Verma: ‘Without informing me, she went ahead... that's why I stopped talking to her'
Veteran actor Govind Namdev has finally addressed the dating rumours swirling around him and actress Shivangi Verma after a photograph of the two together went viral. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the 70-year-old actor set the record straight, revealing that the photo in question was part of a professional publicity strategy for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. 'When the film was being prepared, we had a discussion with the director, producer, and Shivangi about planning a strong publicity strategy. I agreed that it was necessary. We'd already shot several scenes, done morning exercises together, and clicked some good photographs,' Namdev said. He added that Shivangi was the one who suggested presenting them as a romantic pair to build intrigue. 'Shivangi insisted that we should have a romantic pairing, that the images needed to convey a certain chemistry. I agreed, but also asked what kind of content she had in mind. She said, 'There's a lot. Content matters most.' I thought, fine, let's do it. But then, without informing me, she went ahead and tagged the film in a certain way. That's where the misunderstanding started,' he explained. The veteran actor made it clear that he was upset with how the situation unfolded. 'People began speculating about us, and frankly, I didn't appreciate it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Good News: You May Be Richer Than You Think Undo That's why I stopped talking to her,' he stated. 'I don't want to get involved in unnecessary drama.' Rumours even reached the point where it was said his marriage with wife Sudha Namdev was under strain. 'There were rumours that my household was affected and me and my wife were considering living separately. I didn't react then, and I don't react now. Everyone can see the truth. If someone refuses to, that's not my problem. I'm not here to prove anything to anyone,' he said candidly. Namdev revealed that after seeing the first misleading post, he felt compelled to clarify the situation. 'People had begun feeling sorry for me — not just the audience, but even close friends and family. So yes, as a respected actor, I felt a responsibility to speak up. That's why I shared two posts initially — just to set the record straight.' Veteran actor Govind Namdev reveals people stopped offering him films after 'Shola Aur Shabnam' thinking he is 'egoist' Reflecting on his responsibilities as an artist, Namdev emphasized the importance of being mindful of the impact one's work has on the audience. 'If people idolize or follow us, we have a duty to be responsible in what we portray. The audience's love is what gives an actor life. If they stop believing in you, your journey ends.' On being asked if he's open to playing romantic roles even now, Namdev responded affirmatively. 'If a script comes my way with a romantic pairing — even with an older or same-age actress — and it makes narrative sense, I'm absolutely comfortable doing it. But not just for sensationalism. There should be a reason, a moral perspective, something that reflects real-life dynamics.' The actor, known for his powerful negative roles, also spoke about his guiding philosophy as an actor: 'Even if I'm playing a villain, the intention should be that the audience dislikes the wrongdoing, not glorifies it. I try to make people feel that impact through my performance.' In a moment of reflection, he also admitted to a professional regret. 'Yes, I regret doing one paan masala ad early in my career. At the time, it seemed fine — everyone appreciated it. But today, I realize the kind of message it sends. I would never endorse something like that again. I've spoken openly against tobacco and gaming ads too. There's a limit to earning money. You have to draw the line somewhere.' Summing up his views, Namdev added, 'Cinema is a mirror of society — what we show on screen shapes how people think. If we portray the wrong things, we must show their consequences too. That's my effort — to ensure that even if we show darkness, it leads to some light.'
Hans India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Shivangi Verma clears the air on her link-up rumors with Govind Namdev
Mumbai: Rumour mills have been rife with reports of a possible link-up between actress Shivangi Verma and actor Govind Namdev, after a picture of them went viral. However, refuting the rumours as totally baseless, the actress said that the latter is like a father figure for her. Clearing the air, she shared, 'That's such baseless gossip. Govind ji is a very senior and respected actor, and I've always looked up to him. We shot 'Gaurishankar Gauharganj Wale' together, and those pictures are simply from our shoot days. People are just connecting the dots without knowing the truth. There's absolutely no truth to these link-up rumours." Shivangi hopes that people will confirm things before jumping to conclusions. 'Honestly, it's funny and upsetting both at the same time. I wish people would confirm facts before spreading anything. I'm here to do my work and focus on my craft. These kinds of stories just distract from the hard work we all put into our films. I hope people stop making assumptions.' She added, 'When you're in the public eye, even normal things can be blown out of proportion. But I've learned to stay calm and not let it affect me. I know who I am, and the people close to me know the truth. At the end of the day, I just want to grow as an actor and let my work speak for itself.' For the unversed, Shivangi uploaded a photo on her Instagram with Govind with the caption, "Love knows no age, no boundaries," giving rise to the speculations of the two being romantically involved. Back in December 2024, the 70-year-old actor revealed that he is co-starring on a project with Shivangi. He added that while their characters are romantically involved, things are not the same in real life. Govind penned a note on social media that read, "Ye Real Life Love nahi hai, Reel Life hai janaab! Ek film hai 'Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale' Jiski shooting hum Indore me kar rahe hain. Ye usi film ka story plot hai. Isme ek old man ko ek young actress se pyaar ho jata hai. Jahaan tak vyaktigat rup se mujhe kisi young-old se pyaar ho jaaye, ye iss janam me to sambhav hai nahi."
