Govinda's kids Yashvrdhn, Tina seek Ganpati blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja
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Actor Govinda's children Yashvrdhn Ahuja and Tina visited the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on Thursday, 24 September to seek Lord Ganpati's blessings during the ongoing Ganeshotsav. The siblings arrived dressed in ethnic wear — Tina in a pastel purple ensemble and Yashvrdhn in a white kurta-pyjama with minimal brass embellishments.
Yashvrdhn Speaks to the Media
Yashvrdhn Ahuja briefly addressed reporters outside the pandal, saying he felt 'extremely blessed' to visit Lord Ganpati during the festival season. The visit drew particular attention given the controversy surrounding their father's earlier darshan at the same venue.
The Contested Visit That Sparked the Row
The siblings' appearance came on the heels of actor Govinda's widely discussed visit to Lalbaugcha Raja, during which he was accompanied by co-actor Komal Rani Swarnkar. Govinda, who is set to make a comeback with his upcoming film 'Roopa', offered prayers and performed the final aarti alongside Rani. A video of the visit reportedly went viral on social media, amplifying public attention.
Govinda had introduced Komal Rani to the media in July as his new co-star in 'Roopa', and the association attracted significant scrutiny following that press conference. Notably, Govinda had also publicly supported his wife Ssunita Ahuja during her stint on the reality streaming show 'Lock Upp', attending her elimination as well.
Ssunita Ahuja's Cheating Allegations
The Lalbaugcha Raja visit with Rani came amid serious allegations from Govinda's wife. Ssunita Ahuja had alleged that the 62-year-old actor is romantically involved with Rani, and publicly stated that he should be 'ashamed' of being seen with a woman she described as his daughter's age. She also reportedly mocked Rani's clothing. Govinda subsequently issued a strong rebuttal to his wife's claims, according to reports.
Rakhi Sawant Weighs In
Actress and social media personality Rakhi Sawant also entered the fray on Thursday, expressing displeasure over Govinda's visit with Rani. In a video shared on her Instagram Stories, she said: 'Govinda ji, kya ho gaya aapko? Haan, itne bade Lalbaug Ganpati mein aap wo Roopa, Komal kaun hai, usko lekar gaye. Ye ek bahut galat baat hai, Govinda ji. I'm very upset.' The remarks added another public voice to the already charged debate around the actor.
What Comes Next
With 'Roopa' still in production and the personal controversy showing no signs of fading, Govinda's public appearances are likely to remain under intense scrutiny. How the family dynamics play out — and whether it affects the film's eventual release — remains to be seen.