Marital Storm Erupts as Sunita Ahuja Challenges Govinda's Public Statements
Bollywood's long-standing couple Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have found themselves at the center of a public relationship debate after Sunita's explosive response to her husband's recent comments on the popular talk show Two Much hosted by Kajol and Twinkle Khanna.
The controversy began when Govinda, during his appearance on the Amazon Prime Video show, claimed that he keeps forgiving his wife Sunita Ahuja "like she's a child" for her public confessions about their troubled marriage. However, Sunita has now turned the tables, questioning why her husband feels the need to forgive her when she believes he's the one who has committed numerous mistakes throughout their relationship.
Sacrifices and Silent Years: Sunita's Side of the Story
In a revealing interview with Pinkvilla, Sunita Ahuja opened up about the significant sacrifices she made early in their marriage to support Govinda's rising film career. "I've done a lot for Govinda," she stated, recalling how they kept their marriage secret for an entire year until their daughter Tina Ahuja was born.
Sunita explained the reasoning behind this decision: "There was a trend that the hero's fan following gets reduced once he gets married. That's why I got pregnant quickly. So that if not today, they'll have to let me out later." She remained confined to their home during this period, a sacrifice she doesn't regret as it supported Govinda during his career ascent in 1987, the year they tied the knot.
The actor's wife emphasized her consistent support through both good and challenging times, particularly after Govinda's mother Nirmala Devi passed away in 1996. "I supported him in both his good times and his bad times," Sunita affirmed, while also acknowledging the crucial role her mother-in-law played in Govinda's success.
Friendship, Truth and Growing Up Together
Sunita described her relationship with Govinda as being founded more on friendship than traditional marital roles. "I'd scream at him and curse him," she admitted, highlighting the candid nature of their bond. She stressed that friendship rooted in truth is essential for lasting relationships.
Reflecting on their early years together, Sunita revealed they were both very young when they married - she was just 18 while Govinda is seven years older. "We didn't know anything. I don't know how I raised my daughter because I was a child myself then," she shared, offering insight into their journey of growing up together within the marriage.
The Forgiveness Debate and Alleged Affairs
Addressing Govinda's comments about forgiving her, Sunita posed a pointed question: "I have to ask him, what have I done that you need to forgive me? You've committed so many mistakes, but I've kept forgiving you."
She hinted at Govinda's alleged extramarital affairs, questioning why he would make such mistakes despite having "a nice family" with a "beautiful wife and kids." Sunita acknowledged that both had made errors in their youth but emphasized that maturity and parental responsibilities should bring greater self-awareness.
Sunita also touched upon the challenges of being married to a film hero, noting that "heroes spend more time with heroines than us." She described the emotional strength required, stating "your heart should be made of stone" to be a hero's wife - a realization she's gained after 38 years of marriage.
Love, Life and Future Reincarnations
In one of her most striking statements, Sunita declared: "I'm like this only. I'll sacrifice my life for love. But if there's no love, I can take someone's life too." This passionate declaration underscores the depth of her emotional investment in their relationship.
Interestingly, she reiterated her previous comment from Kapil Sharma's show that while Govinda is such a good son that she'd want him as her son in the next life, she definitely doesn't want him as a husband again.
Sunita also weighed in on the cheating debate sparked by another episode of Two Much, where Twinkle Khanna, Kajol, and filmmaker Karan Johar discussed choosing between emotional and physical cheating. "When you cheat on someone after emotionally loving someone, that's not right," Sunita stated, describing herself as a very emotional person who gets deeply affected by betrayal.
She concluded with traditional wisdom passed down from her mother: "When I got married out of love, my mother told me I should stay there till my death. Till today, I've never packed my bags and left home despite all the fights with Govinda." This final revelation highlights her commitment to the marriage despite the acknowledged challenges and public airing of their private struggles.
