Sunita Ahuja (Govinda’s Wife) Age, Husband, Children, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sunita Ahuja

• Is Sunita Ahuja a smoker?: No

• It is not known whether Sunita Ahuja consumes alcohol.

• Govinda, the renowned Bollywood actor, is married to Sunita.

• Because Sunita’s older sister is married to Govinda’s maternal uncle, they had been arguing with each other even before they got married due to their contrasting personalities. While Govinda was modest, Sunita remained distant. Her appearance and demeanor led him to perceive her as deceitful.

• Upon learning of Govinda’s relationship with Sunita, his mother suggested that they tie the knot.

• Sunita used to maintain communication with Govinda through written letters. However, one day, when she sent her brother to deliver the letter to Govinda, her mother intercepted it and discovered their affair. Her mother expressed great dissatisfaction with their relationship, primarily due to Govinda’s profession as an actor.

• After being persuaded by Govinda’s uncle and his mother, her mother finally gave her consent for the marriage. The couple exchanged vows on March 11, 1987.

• For approximately four years, her union with Govinda remained clandestine.

• During an interview with Stardust magazine, Govinda disclosed that he had developed feelings for Neelam Kothari, but fate led him to become engaged to Sunita instead. He recounted a time during the filming of one of his movies when he struggled to perform a love scene with Neelam. Seeking guidance, his elder brother suggested he pursue a romantic relationship to gain the necessary experience. This led Govinda to start dating Sunita, and their relationship quickly grew more significant.

• Due to Govinda’s constant praise of Neelam and his desire for Sunita to emulate her, frequent fights erupted between the couple. Eventually, their engagement was even called off during one such heated altercation.

• Prior to getting married, she would refuse to join Govinda in dance competitions due to his small-town background, as she herself came from high society.

• Her family background is Punjabi.

• She has a deep affection for dogs.

• In 2014, Sunita and Govinda renewed their vows on their 25th wedding anniversary, fulfilling his mother’s desire for a complete wedding ceremony known as ‘Sampoorna Vivaah’. Govinda clarified that although they had a formal Gandharva Vivah in 1987, it didn’t mean they weren’t married all those years. Now, they have gone through all the traditional rituals to reaffirm their commitment.