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India.com
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‘Maine uske sath ganda khel…': Govinda once made this shocking comment about a leading 90s actress, even tried to break off his…, actress's name is…
Bollywood actor Govinda, known as the industry's most iconic star for his unmatched comic timing, energetic dance moves, and vibrant screen presence. Rising to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s, he became a popular name with hits like Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Raja Babu, Sajan Chale Sasural, Dulhe Raja and many others. The actor, on the basis of mass appeal and unique style, ruled comedy and family drama genres for ages. But, did you know that Govinda once opened up about an incident that nearly broke off his relationship with his better half? Let's unravel the mystery. Govinda and His Better Half Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja got married in the year 1987, due to his mother's influence. However, during that period, the actor was still trying to accomplish the tag of Superstar for himself and that is why the duo decided to keep their marriage a deep secret. However, in the upcoming years, news of their marriage was revealed by an unknown source, but it did not create any impact on Govinda's journey. When Govinda Tried To Break Off His Engagement For… In upcoming years, Govinda created a huge fanbase for himself after doing comical and serious roles in many which gave a huge shift in his career. In year 1990, during an interview with Stardust, he made a huge revelation about star actress Neelam Kothari, which certainly would've ended his engagement. The actor revealed that then, two had become successful jodi on-screen for cinema-lovers and started falling for her co-star Neelam and he began to wish that Sunita would become more like her, expecting that this would give him reason to stay in the relationship. However, as his comparisons of the two ladies got more frequent and heated, tension rose between the couple. Sunita eventually lost her patience and made a statement about Neelam, which made Govinda end their engagement. Meanwhile, Sunita called Govinda, and the two reunited and soon they conducted small wedding ceremony in the temple and kept their marriage a secret. The actor further said 'Sach bolun toh maine Neelam ke sath professional relationship ko kaayam rakhne ke liye, maine uske sath ye ganda khel khela tha.' As per News 18, report it has been said that Govinda fell in love with Neelam during the shoot of his debut film Love 86 and he never told her about his marriage with Sunita. Later, when reports were surfaced of Govinda's marriage, Neelam got to know about the wedding of her co-star that was kept private for years. When Neelam Refused Her Relationship With Govinda During an old interview, she addressed the rumours linking her to Govinda and made it clear that there was no relationship between them. The actress labelled it as gossip and said that such rumors were common in those days, especially when there was no one to clarify the truth.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I had no intentions of making a silver screen comeback: Neelam Kothari Soni
Neelam Kothari Soni Neelam Kothari Soni , who was last seen in the 2001 release Kasam before making a comeback with the reality TV show The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives in 2020, was recently in the city for an event. The actress-turned-jewellery designer, who was accompanied by her friends and fellow stars Maheep Kapoor , Bhavana Pandey and Seema Sajdeh , sat down for a quick chat with us, where she spoke about returning to acting, stepping into OTT and her love for Ahmedabad. Excerpts: 'Had no intentions to return to acting' Neelam, who started working in films at an early age and gave hits like Jawaani, Love 86, Ilzaam, and Khudgarz, went on a sabbatical in 2001. Ask her about her return to the screen two decades on, and the actress says, 'Honestly, I had no plans or intentions to get back to acting. In fact, I didn't want to, consciously. But somehow the show (The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives), just landed in my lap. A lot of credit goes to Karan (Johar), for offering me this, as it has provided so many surprising avenues and opportunities for me.' Maheep Kapoor, Seema Sajdeh, Neelam Kothari Soni and Bhavana Pandey during their recent visit to the city by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo Neelam has been friends with Bhavana and Maheep for several decades now. On asking if she shared some advice from her experience in the industry to their daughters (actresses Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor ), Neelam laughs, 'No, I didn't have to give any advice to them at all. Actually, they don't need it either. They are already very smart and sharp for the industry today. In fact, I believe I will need some tips from them if I do a project now (smiles).' 'OTT's reach is simply amazing' A lot of Neelam's contemporaries like Madhuri Dixit have tried their hand at playing varied roles in different genres on OTT today. Does she intend on exploring it as well? Neelam smiles, 'I believe in 'never say never.' I will take up a project if I like the concept and script, but I haven't received anything like that yet. But I am so happy to see the opportunities, roles and genres OTT is offering today. And the power it has, to give us a massive reach, is simply amazing.' 'Ahmedabad is warm and welcoming' Neelam, who has been to the city several times, has her roots in Gujarat (as her father is a Gujarati). She says, 'I am a half-Gujarati indeed, and I understand the language as well, but I can't talk in Gujarati a lot (laughs).' Talking about the city, she says, 'I have visited Ahmedabad many times for my jewellery exhibitions. The city and the people here have always been warm and welcoming.'
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neelam Kothari on competing with Govinda in dance numbers: ‘I wanted to do my steps better than him'
Before stepping away from films in the early 2000s, Neelam Kothari was one of the most popular faces in Bollywood. Known for her elegance, charm, and memorable dance numbers, the actor starred in several successful films throughout the 1980s and 1990s. A big part of her cinematic journey was her frequent on-screen pairing with superstar Govinda . The duo appeared in 14 films together, delivering chart-topping songs and unforgettable performances. Neelam on matching Govinda's dance energy In a recent conversation with Femme Forward, Neelam opened up about her experience working with Govinda, particularly on dance sequences. She recalled, 'He was a fantastic dancer and we had a lot of hit songs. Sometimes when I go for events and interviews, they play some of my old songs and I am like 'Oh my god… I had so many hit songs with Govinda'.' Neelam admitted that there was a sense of healthy competition between them when it came to nailing their dance steps. 'With Govinda, the thing was that I wanted to do my steps much better than him. So it was like hardcore competition. We had great songs and we wanted our dance moves to be perfect. We worked hard on those songs,' she shared. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alger: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Dynamic unchanged even today Despite not collaborating on films in recent years, Neelam says their off-screen rapport has remained the same. 'He used to speak to me in Hindi and I spoke to him in English and it is like that till today. When we met on Indian Idol recently, it was the same dynamic — he spoke in Hindi and I spoke in English. Some things don't change,' she said fondly. Their electric chemistry on-screen often sparked dating rumours during the height of their careers. In an earlier interview with Hauterrfly, Neelam dismissed those speculations, saying, 'I think link-ups were part of the whole game. There was no one to clarify. They just printed whatever they felt like and to be honest, I feel like in those days we were scared of the press. Because it was the power of the pen and it was just part of it. If you did more than 2-3 films, it was just understood that… (you two must be dating).' Neelam Kothari Spotted At Bandra. Neelam and Govinda delivered back-to-back hits including Love 86 (1986), Ilzaam (1986), Sindoor (1987), Khudgarz (1987), Hatya (1988), Farz Ki Jung (1989), Billoo Badshah (1989), Taaqatwar (1989), and Do Qaidi (1989). Neelam's last film appearance was in Kasam (2001). She made a glamorous return to the limelight with Netflix's Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives in 2020. The third season of the reality series dropped in 2024, marking her continued presence in the world of entertainment.
Indian Express
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Neelam Kothari recalls she had ‘hardcore competition' with Govinda: ‘He spoke to me in Hindi, I spoke English'
Before disappearing from the big screen, Bollywood actor Neelam Kothari starred in various hit films in the 1980s and 1990s. Her association with then-superstar Govinda spanned across 14 films. In a recent interaction, she spoke about working with the Hero No 1 actor and how the two would compete to perfect their dance steps. Speaking to Femme Forward, Neelam said, 'He was a fantastic dancer and we had a lot of hit songs. Sometimes when I go for events and interviews, they play some of my old songs and I am like 'Oh my god… I had so many hit songs with Govinda '. With Govinda, the thing was that I wanted to do my steps much better than him. So it was like hardcore competition. We had great songs and we wanted our dance moves to be perfect. We worked hard on those songs.' Neelam shared that she and Govinda still share the same dynamic, despite not working together for years. 'He used to speak to me in Hindi and I spoke to him in English and it is like that till today. We we met on Indian Idol recently, it was the same dynamic, he spoke in Hindi and I spoke in English, some things don't change.' Govinda and Neelam starred in so many films that rumours of their link up were also talk of the town. However, in an earlier interview Hauterrfly, Neelam rubbished such claims and said, 'I think link ups was part of the whole game. There was no one to clarify. They just printed whatever they felt like and to be honest, I feel like in those days we were scared of the press. Because it was the power of the pen and it was just part of it. If you did more than 2-3 films, it was just understood that… (you two must be dating).' Neelam and Govinda starred in hit films like Love 86 (1986), Ilzaam (1986), Sindoor (1987), Khudgarz (1987), Hatya (1988), Farz Ki Jung (1989), Billoo Badshah (1989), Taaqatwar (1989), and Do Qaidi (1989). Neelam's last film was Kasam in 2001, and she made a comeback with Karan Johar -backed reality show Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives in 2020. The third season of the show released in 2024.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Govinda cried with his mother over unpaid grocery bills, I refused to go to the shop anymore
Long before he became Bollywood's beloved Hero No. 1 , Govinda lived through heartbreaking struggles that continue to inspire his fans. 'I Refused to Go to the Shop Anymore.' In a throwback interview from 1997 with India Today, the superstar opened up about a particularly painful memory—when he and his family couldn't afford groceries, and humiliation at the hands of a local shopkeeper bought both him and his mother to tears. Govinda recalled being made to wait for hours by the local grocer, who knew they couldn't pay. 'The baniya used to make me stand for hours because he knew I wouldn't pay for the goods,' Govinda shared. Eventually, the shame became too much for the young actor. 'Once I refused to go to the shop anymore. My mother started crying, and I cried with her,' he recounted. From pain to success Despite facing early financial ruin due to his father Arun Ahuja failed film career, Govinda never gave up on his dream. He debuted in ' Love 86 ' (1986) and quickly rose to stardom with back-to-back hits like Ilzaam, Raja Babu , and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. But the trauma of his early life stayed with him, driving him to dream even bigger. 'People laugh. They say, 'He can't even speak English properly; what, he'll win an Oscar?' But if from nothing I could become Govinda, surely from Govinda I can become something,' he had said. Govinda's personal front Through all the highs and lows, one constant in Govinda's life has been his wife, Sunita Ahuja , whom he married in 1987. Together, they've built a close-knit family with their children, Tina and Yashvardan, proving that behind the screen legend is a man of great strength, humility, and love. Sunita Ahuja Spotted at Mumbai Airport
