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If we turn the pages of Bollywood gossips of the nineties, then the love story of actor Govinda and actress Neelam Kothari and their on-screen chemistry still garners the most headlines in the film corridors. At that time, the pair used to set the silver screen on fire and the audience used to love their pair, but very few people were aware of the storm that was going on behind the scenes regarding their personal life. Recently, during an interview, when Neelam Kothari was asked sharp questions about the old alleged romance and broken relationship between her and Govinda, the actress spoke openly without any hesitation and exposed a three-decade old secret which has once again refreshed the old memories. In her blunt reply, Neelam made it clear that at that naive age, she had no idea that her co-star Govinda was already married, after which this statement has spread like wildfire on social media.
When Govinda entered Bollywood in the late eighties and early nineties, his comic timing and energetic dance created a stir. During that time, Neelam Kothari had become the heartbeat of the youth across the country due to her doll-like beauty, simplicity and excellent acting. When these two actors worked together in a film for the first time, their chemistry on screen gave the producers one superhit film after another. While working together, there was a deep friendship between the two, which soon transformed into a love affair or romance in the eyes of the media. The pages of magazines were filled with stories of Govinda and Neelam’s love, and fans also started hoping that this couple would come out of reel life and unite in real life, but the truth behind the scenes was telling a different story.
After breaking the silence of decades, Neelam Kothari, while remembering that period in her recent interview, clarified that at that time she was not in the industry at all and she was also very young, due to which she did not have much understanding of the complexities of worldliness and relationships. Neelam openly said that when the discussions about her and Govinda’s affair were flying all around, she had no idea that Govinda was already married to Sunita Ahuja, because in those times there were no social media or digital platforms giving instant news like today. She also admitted that in the early days, she was completely dedicated to her work and career and was often unaware of the news from the outside world, which often led to situations that she later realized deeply.
It is a well-known fact that Govinda had kept his marriage with Sunita Ahuja completely hidden from the world in the initial days, so that there was no negative impact on his stardom and career. In those days, there was a strange fear in the film industry that whenever the news of actors being married came to light, their female fan following would reduce, and this was the reason why the news of Govinda’s marriage remained a secret for a long time. When his closeness with Neelam Kothari started increasing and stories started appearing in the media, then it came to light that Govinda was already married. After this revelation, the situation became very uncomfortable and full of mental stress for Neelam, because she was never the person to break into someone’s house or interfere in any married relationship. Out of wisdom, he immediately stepped back and stopped working with Govinda to save his career.
That phase also passed with the wheel of time and both the artists decided to move ahead in their respective lives. Govinda took care of his family and film career, while Neelam Kothari later married actor Sameer Soni and now along with being a successful entrepreneur, she has also made a strong mark in the OTT world through famous web series like ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’. After so many years, whenever those old days are mentioned, Neelam always faces those questions with grace and maturity. This latest statement of hers proves that instead of living with any kind of regrets about her past, she is living a beautiful and dignified life, which her fans still like very much and are praising her openness.