Sunita Ahuja urges Govinda to return to work

Mumbai: Govinda, once a reigning superstar of Bollywood known for his impeccable comic timing and energetic dance moves, has been away from the big screen for years. Now, his wife Sunita Ahuja is making headlines for her candid remarks about his prolonged absence from films and what she sees as the root of his career stagnation. In a recent conversation with Instant Bollywood, Sunita didn’t hold back. “I never fight with Govinda about anything, only about one thing — go work. The public is missing you,” she said, expressing her frustration at his lack of recent projects. She revealed that while Govinda is now considering producing his own films, she’s not supportive of his nostalgic vision. “He is thinking of making his own films. But I don’t want him to make movies like the 90s. That era is over. He needs to see where cinema is going today — watch Netflix, OTT, understand what’s trending,” Sunita remarked. She also touched upon his health, urging him to shed weight. “He should lose at least 20 kilos,” she said, adding that Govinda had once promised a comeback with a physique like Sylvester Stallone’s. “I told him, I don’t think that’s happening in this lifetime. And in the next life, I don’t want you as my husband — I want you as my son.” Taking aim at his inner circle, Sunita accused those around Govinda of holding him back. “You’re wasting your time because of the Yes-men around you. They aren’t teaching you good things. He’s still working with unknown music directors and writers, refusing to adapt to modern filmmaking.” Despite the blunt criticism, Sunita’s words come from a place of hope — both for Govinda’s fans and for a much-awaited revival of the actor’s dazzling presence in cinema. Whether the beloved star will take the cue and make a grand comeback remains to be seen.