Govinda has been absent from the big screen for a long time. In a recent interaction, he opened up about his break from films and revealed that he regretted turning down a Rs 100 crore project. He also claimed that many in the industry deliberately worked to tarnish his reputation.
Speaking to Mukesh Khanna on his YouTube channel, Bheeshm International, Govinda shared, “When they were writing that I didn’t have work, I had left a Rs 100 crore film. I was looking in the mirror and slapping myself for refusing the project. I told myself, ‘You have gone mad, you could have financed yourself with that money.’ The film had the same role that is working these days.” However, he defended his choice, stressing the importance of integrity. “It’s important to be honest with yourself and listen to your inner voice,” he added.
The actor also recalled a time when he was allegedly defamed in the industry, claiming that these attacks were orchestrated. “I went through a defamation phase, and it was pre-determined. They wanted to remove me from the film industry. I understood that I, an uneducated person, had come in-between educated people, and they wanted to remove me. I can’t spoil their name, but I didn’t know to what extent they would go. Conspiracies started against me; people were caught outside my house with guns. My nature changed after all these conspiracies,” he revealed.
On the work front, Govinda was last seen in the 2019 film Rangeela Raja. During his recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, he announced that he has three upcoming projects in the pipeline.
Meanwhile, Govinda has been in the news due to divorce rumors with his wife, Sunita Ahuja. Reacting to the ongoing speculation, Govinda told ETimes, “These are only business talks… I am in the process of starting my films.” However, his manager, Shashi Sinha, acknowledged that there are issues between the couple due to comments from family members, and they are working to resolve them.
Later, Sunita dismissed the divorce rumors, saying that no one can separate her from Govinda. The actor’s lawyer also revealed that the couple had filed for divorce six months ago but added that everything is fine now.
