Actor Govinda has publicly responded to a string of allegations and personal attacks made by his wife Sunita Ahuja, sharing a calm but sharply worded video address on Saturday in which he spoke directly to her on camera. The video, which circulated widely, marks the actor's first direct rebuttal amid an escalating domestic dispute that has spilled into the public eye during the promotion of his upcoming film.

What Govinda Said

In the video, Govinda alleged that Sunita had used their daughter Tina to persuade him to appear on her shows — including a food show and a lockdown-era programme — while simultaneously interfering in his own professional commitments. 'By telling Tina to ask me to appear in both the shows, you made me forget all these things,' he said, adding that he considered it her right but objected to the current pattern of public humiliation.

The actor made an appeal that went beyond the personal, addressing what he called the treatment of people who rise from modest backgrounds in the film industry. 'When people from poor families come to the film industry, don't humiliate them so much that they run away, they get scared,' he said. 'You have the ability, you have the strength, fame, respect, wealth, everything is given by God. It doesn't mean that you should humiliate those who don't have it.'

On the Age Difference Remarks

Govinda also pushed back on comments Sunita had made about the age gap between him and actress Komal, whom Sunita had publicly accused him of having an affair with. 'All the great artistes of the country have worked with all those girls who were youngsters,' he said, framing his on-screen appearances with younger co-stars as a professional norm rather than a personal failing. He argued that Sunita's remarks were damaging his career and public standing at a critical time.

Warning to the 'Group Behind' Sunita

Govinda's video also contained what appeared to be a veiled warning directed at individuals he described as a 'group' or 'gang' around his wife. 'The group behind you, the gang, everyone is familiar with them. And I think that familiarity will come forward a lot,' he said, without naming anyone specifically. He urged Sunita to 'stay within your limits' and to stop the 'podcasts' and public 'insults', calling it a request rather than a demand.

Background: How the Public Dispute Escalated

The spat came to a head when Sunita Ahuja reportedly turned the promotional cycle of Govinda's upcoming film into an occasion for public recrimination. She called the 62-year-old actor actress Komal's 'sugar daddy' after he was photographed with the actress — the same woman Sunita had previously accused him of having an affair with. Sunita also mocked Komal's clothing choices and questioned Govinda's judgement in associating with someone she described as being his daughter's age.

Throughout his video response, Govinda maintained a measured composure, delivering pointed remarks without raising his voice — a contrast to the more charged public statements attributed to his wife. With his film's release on the horizon, the dispute has drawn significant media attention, raising questions about how the controversy will affect the project's reception.