Senior actor Govinda and his wife Ssunita Ahuja recently made headlines for their divorce rumours. Recently, Govinda’s family friend Pahlaj Nihalani and the couple’s daughter Tina Ahuja slammed the divorce rumours.
Now, as the national celebrates the ocassion of Ganesh Chaturthi today, the duo have also come together for the festivities. A viral video shows Ssunita Ahuja slamming the divorce rumours, with Govinda’s reaction going viral too.
Govinda’s wife Ssunita Ahuja snaps at paps amid divorce rumours
In a video posted on Zoom’s official Instagram handle, Govinda and wife Ssunita were asked about the controversy around their divorce rumours. The star wife snapped at paps and said,, “There is no controversy. We have come here to seek the blessings of Lord Ganpati.” Next, we see Govinda as he couldn’t stop laughing.
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja Headed for Divorce?
Earlier this month, a report by Hauterrfly claimed that Sunita Ahuja has filed for divorce from actor Govinda under Section 13 (1) (i), (ia), and (ib) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The petition cites allegations of adultery, cruelty, and desertion. The report stated that the court summoned Govinda on May 25, and since June, the couple has been undergoing court-mandated counseling sessions in an attempt to reconcile. While Sunita has been consistently present, Govinda has reportedly been absent from these sessions.
Sunita breaks silence on divorce speculations
In a recent vlog, Sunita Ahuja appeared to address the growing rumours about her marriage. During a visit to the Mahalaxmi Temple, a place she says she has been coming to since childhood, Sunita became emotional while speaking with a priest.
Breaking down in tears, she shared, “When I met Govinda, I prayed to the Goddess to bless me with a happy marriage with him. The Goddess fulfilled all my wishes, even giving me two beautiful children. But not every truth in life is easy-there are always highs and lows. Still, I have unshakable faith in the Goddess. I know that whatever is happening today, Maa Kaali is watching over me, and anyone trying to break my home will have to answer to her.”
Govinda and Sunita’s love story
Govinda and Sunita’s love story dates back to the 1980s. The two got married on March 11, 1987. Interestingly, Sunita is the sister-in-law of Govinda’s uncle Anand Singh, who worked closely with renowned filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Together, the couple has two children, daughter Tina Ahuja, who made a brief appearance in Bollywood, and son Yashvardhan.