Sunita Ahuja remains optimistic about rebuilding her marriage with Bollywood actor Govinda, despite months of public speculation surrounding their relationship and rumours linking him to actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, writes Hindustan Times.
In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Sunita expressed confidence that their nearly four-decade-long marriage would survive the current difficulties. She also recalled happier times with Govinda and said she hoped they would soon return to celebrating life together.
Reflecting on their Diwali celebrations in earlier years, Sunita remembered how Govinda would shower her with gold and other gifts. He would also take her and their daughter Tina shopping for jewellery using the gifts and money they received during the festivities.
Sunita recalled that Govinda often called her the ‘ghar ki Laxmi’, describing her as someone who brought prosperity and good fortune to their home. She added that he was her childhood love and insisted that she would always stand by him.
Addressing their strained relationship, Sunita said she believed their family could reunite despite the present circumstances.
“Of course, we will see; why wouldn’t we? Right now, the time isn’t in our favour, and you cannot fight time. It’s a 40-year-old marriage; why wouldn’t it survive? Nobody can ever separate us in this lifetime,” she said.
She added that she was currently concentrating on her work and had left the rest to the Almighty, trusting that things would eventually work out for both of them.
The couple’s relationship has remained under public scrutiny amid rumours of Govinda’s alleged involvement with his ‘Roopa’ co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar. The controversy intensified after Sunita claimed that Govinda and Komal were planning to marry, even referring to the actor as Komal’s ‘sugar daddy’. Govinda’s manager subsequently dismissed the marriage claims.
The situation attracted further attention in September when Govinda and Komal attended Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja celebrations together, while Sunita visited the same pandal separately.
Komal later responded to the controversy through an Instagram Stories post, writing, “Nobody ever can be a homebreaker in an already broken house.” She also criticised Sunita for discussing private family matters publicly and made allegations about the actress’s treatment of Govinda.
Govinda, meanwhile, denied the speculation surrounding his relationship with Komal, maintaining that their association was professional. He also described the rumours as a planned attempt to damage his public image.
Sunita reportedly filed for divorce in December 2024, citing adultery and cruelty, but withdrew the petition in August 2026.
Govinda and Sunita married in 1987 and have two children, Tina and Yashvardhan. Despite their ongoing differences, Sunita’s latest comments suggest that she has not given up hope of restoring their relationship.
Meanwhile, Sunita is also preparing to make her Bollywood debut. She will reportedly play her son Yashvardhan Ahuja’s mother in an upcoming film directed by Sajid Khan and backed by Ektaa Kapoor. Actress Nitanshi Goel will also feature in the project, which is expected to release next year.
