One of the best dancers and actors of the 80s and 90s, Govinda is called the number one actor of Bollywood. Govinda, who gave all the hits like Dulhe Raja, Ankhiyon Se Goli Mare, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Jodi No. 1, Coolie No. 1 and Aunty No. 1, used to be a favorite of the audience at some point of time. During his success, Govinda’s name was also associated with many leading ladies of that time. During his success, Govinda’s name was also associated with many leading ladies of that time. Govinda fell in love with actress Neelam. According to an article published in an entertainment portal, Govinda wanted to marry Neelam, and he even broke off his engagement with Sunita.
Govinda’s first pair in Bollywood was made with actress Neelam Kothari. Together they worked in many hit films like Khudgarj, Love 86, Hatya, Ilzaam. The romance of Neelam and Govinda on screen was very much liked by the audience. Govinda had fallen madly in love with Neelam Kothari. In an interview to ‘Stardust Magazine’, Govinda had told, “I remember the first time I met him in Pranlal Mehta’s office. She was wearing white shorts. His long hair looked like that of an angel. He said ‘hello’ very nicely, and I was afraid to reply to him, because my English was embarrassing.
The actor further added, “I could not believe that such a young girl could be associated with so much land after earning so much name, money and fame. I could not stop myself from praising him in my friends and family. Even I used to tell Sunita to change myself and become like Neelam. Sunita used to get irritated by this.
Govinda further says, “My relationship with my Sunita went through a change when I started getting busy. She was starting to feel insecure and jealous. And I couldn’t help them. She used to taunt me so much and my mind would get spoiled. One day in the fight Sunita had said something about Neelam and my mind got spoiled and I ended everything with Sunita. I called off my engagement with him. And if Sunita had not called and explained to me after 5 days, I would have married Neelam.
Govinda also said that, “I wanted to marry him. And I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. I think love and hate are two emotions over which a person has no control. If you love someone and they love you in return, there is nothing you can do about it.
Apart from being an actor, Govinda has also been a politician. He had joined the Congress party, but in the year 2008 due to his acting career, he said goodbye to politics. On the other hand, his wife Sunita is a homemaker. Govinda’s net worth is $ 20 million, which is close to Rs 146 crore.