Published : 25 Sep 2026, 01:12 PM
Updated : 25 Sep 2026, 01:12 PM
Bollywood actor Govinda has responded to speculation surrounding his recent visit to Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja with his “Roopa” co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar.
Govinda said the visit was connected to their upcoming film and dismissed speculation about their relationship, Indian media reported.
He said he had gone to the pandal to pray for the success of “Roopa”, adding that he had visited religious places with co-stars Karisma Kapoor and Raveena Tandon in the past.
“People are reacting as if, I don’t know what has happened. I was there to pray for my film ‘Roopa’. I have been there with Karisma Kapoor also in the past. Following our visit, our films became hits. I have also visited temples with Raveena Tandon. This time, I was there with Komal Rani. It was only to seek blessings,” Govinda said.
The actor also questioned the attention surrounding “Roopa” and his association with Komal.
“I don’t know what is the problem. If my film is getting started, why is there so much discussion around it? If we are getting famous, why do you have a problem?”
Govinda’s remarks came after his appearance at Lalbaugcha Raja with Komal fuelled speculation online about their relationship.
The two are set to appear together in “Roopa”.
Govinda has since said their association is professional and claimed the rumours were part of an attempt to damage his image and distance him from his family.
Meanwhile, his wife Sunita Ahuja made comments about relationships and betrayal during an interaction with paparazzi at Mumbai airport.
She did not name Govinda or Komal, but said: “No matter how much love you give humans, it is of no use because they always betray you. Love these pets and they will always stay close to you. Winter always comes to see me off. Animals are better than humans.”
She added: “Love animals, not humans. Humans are untrustworthy.”
Her remarks came a day after Govinda and Komal were seen at Lalbaugcha Raja, prompting some outlets and social-media users to interpret them as a response to the visit. Sunita did not explicitly link her comments to either Govinda or Komal.
