Actor Govinda’s spouse Sunita Ahuja has spoken about a deeply painful chapter, recalling how the couple’s prematurely born second daughter died while in Sunita’s arms.
The emotional account comes amid renewed public focus on Govinda and Sunita’s long marriage and personal lives.
In a recent conversation with Usha Kakade, Sunita revisited that tragedy and described how the loss still affects the family. Sunita said, “When my second daughter was born, she was born prematurely. She was in my arms for three months, but her lungs didn’t develop properly. So eventually, one night, she couldn’t breathe properly, and she passed away in my arms. That was extremely difficult for me. I could have had two daughters and a son today.”
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja on premature birth and personal grief
Sunita had earlier discussed the same episode during an interview with Hauterrfly, where the focus remained on the premature birth and her hectic life with Govinda. Recalling that phase, Sunita shared, “Premature thi, 8 mahine mein paida ho gayi thi (She was premature, born at 8 months) because I was travelling too much with Govinda. Mujhe nahi pata tha… Pehla delivery toh aaram se ho gaya, mujhe laga doosra bhi aise hi ho jayega, toh mujhe nahi pata tha ki weight nahi uthana hai (I didn’t know… my first delivery was smooth, so I thought the second would be the same. I didn’t know I shouldn’t lift heavy things).”
The YouTube star’s candid remarks add another layer to the public image of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, who are often seen sharing lighter anecdotes from their lives. This time, Sunita chose to spotlight the silent strain behind the glamour, especially the months spent with the fragile newborn.
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja: marriage, family and public chatter
Govinda and Sunita married in 1987 but kept the wedding private for two years, revealing it only after daughter Tina’s birth in 1989. They have since remained together, raising their children and presenting a united front, even as speculation around their relationship keeps resurfacing.
For many fans, Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s bond has long been seen as one of Bollywood’s enduring love stories. Yet, recent talk about their marriage, fuelled partly by Sunita’s forthright interviews, has kept their personal life under regular media watch.
The actor’s professional graph has been quieter in recent years. Govinda was last seen on the big screen in 2019 with the film Rangeela Raja. The project featured Govinda alongside Shakti Kapoor, Digangana Suryavanshi and Prem Chopra, marking his most recent appearance in a lead role.
Key moments in Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s journey are listed below:
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Govinda and Sunita marry |
| 1989 | Marriage becomes public after daughter Tina’s birth |
| 2019 | Govinda appears in film Rangeela Raja |
Recently, attention turned to Govinda’s health when the actor was taken to a Mumbai hospital after reportedly losing consciousness at home. According to friend and legal advisor Lalit Bindal, Govinda first received medicine after a phone consultation, then went for emergency treatment at around 1:00 a.m., and later spoke to media after discharge.
As Govinda and Sunita Ahuja navigate medical scares, public scrutiny and ongoing rumours, Sunita’s decision to revisit the loss of their second daughter offers a rare window into the grief behind the smiles. The couple continues to share their story in their own words, on their own terms.