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News18
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Govind Namdev On Shivangi Verma's 'Buzurg Sathiya Jate hain' Comment: 'Jis Tarah Ke Sanskar…'
Last Updated: Govind Namdev breaks silence on dating rumours with Shivangi Verma, says 'all the respect I had built suddenly turned into garbage'. Veteran actor Govind Namdev recently found himself caught in an unexpected controversy involving actor Shivangi Verma. A photo she shared on Instagram from the sets of their film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale, sparked rumours that the two were in a romantic relationship. The buzz started after Shivangi captioned the behind-the-scenes image with the words, 'Pyaar (Love) knows no age, no limits." The post quickly went viral, but it lacked crucial context about the film's storyline—leading many to assume it reflected a real-life romance between the 70-year-old actor and the much younger actress. Speaking exclusively to Hindustan Times, Govind Namdev has now shared how the situation unfolded and why it deeply disturbed him, both personally and professionally. 'It was just a general discussion between us that such a romantic pairing hasn't happened in my career before. So, if photos like this come out, it could create a good buzz for the film. For that reason, we discussed that there should be photographs from the film that show romantic chemistry. That was the extent of our conversation. The problem began when Shivangi posted a photo of us on her Instagram with the caption, 'Love knows no age and limit.' But there was no mention of the film's name, the character's name, or any indication that this was part of the film's storyline. The plot of the film is actually about a heroine who falls in love with a 70-year-old man named Gauri Shankar." Govind said the lack of clarity made the post misleading, adding that it invited unnecessary speculation. 'Since that context wasn't given, it felt very strange — like, what is this? People might misunderstand and think that something is actually going on between me and her. Later, Shivangi neither clarified nor did she mention anything more about the film in her posts. After that, one or two more photos surfaced, where it was directly written that '31-year-old Shivangi Verma has fallen in love with 70-year-old Govind Namdev'. For me, this was extremely shocking. Itne saalon se jo maine aapna naam banaya tha, achanak uska kachra hogaya, mujhe aisa mehsoos hua." The incident not only hurt his image but also stirred rumours about trouble in his marriage—something that added further stress. Govind clarified that he did not reach out to Shivangi personally but did take the matter up with the film's director. 'I remove such people from my life. If I feel someone is harmful, I cut ties with them. I never spoke to her again. After the film was completed, I never had any interaction with her. However, I did speak to the director about the situation and asked what was going on. The director also agreed that it had gone too far and said that my name was being dragged in the wrong way all over. Even the director felt that the only way to make things right was if Shivangi apologised to me." Reacting to Shivangi's recent dig at him, he said, 'Aadmi ki jiss tarah ki parvarish hoti hai, jiss tarah ke sanskar hote hain voh ussi soch ka aadmi hota hai aur voh ussi hisaab se aapni life ko dekhta hai aur logon ke saath interact ya behave karta hai (A person behaves according to their upbringing and the values they are raised with). Their mindset is shaped by these factors, and it reflects in how they view life and interact with others. This entire situation is a reflection of that. Instead of apologising, the way she is handling things depends on her own judgment. I don't pay much attention to such matters." First Published:
Economic Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Shivangi insisted on having a romantic...' OMG star Govind Namdev speaks about viral photo with 40-years-younger actress
Veteran actor Govind Namdev has clarified rumours linking him romantically to actress Shivangi Verma, explaining that a viral photo of them was part of a planned publicity strategy for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. Namdev said Verma moved ahead with the campaign without informing him, leading to misunderstandings and public speculation. He distanced himself from her afterward and addressed the matter publicly to protect his personal and professional image. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Clarification on the Viral Photograph Fallout from the Public Speculation Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Reflecting on His Career Choices Veteran actor Govind Namdev has broken his silence on the widespread speculation regarding his relationship with 30-year-old actress Shivangi Verma . The rumours took off after a photograph of the two together surfaced online, prompting gossip about a possible off-screen romance. Namdev, however, has now come forward to explain the context behind the viral image and to clear misconceptions surrounding the per ETimes, Namdev, who is 70 years old, stated that the photo was part of a planned publicity campaign for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. During a meeting with the film's director, producer, and Verma, they had discussed strategies to generate buzz. According to him, it was Verma who pushed for presenting their on-screen pairing as a romantic one, believing it would help draw attention to the project. Namdev agreed in principle and approved the idea on the basis that it was purely for promotional he revealed that things took a turn when Verma proceeded with the campaign independently, tagging the film in a particular way without informing him. This, he explained, led to misunderstandings and unwanted speculation. As the rumours began to intensify, Namdev expressed his displeasure and distanced himself from further interaction with actor also addressed the personal toll the rumours took, including false claims about trouble in his marriage. He acknowledged that people around him — including friends and family — started expressing concern, assuming there was some truth to the gossip. Feeling responsible as a public figure, Namdev decided to clarify the matter by posting statements emphasized the significance of an actor's responsibility toward the audience. He said actors are admired and followed, and their actions — on or off-screen — influence how people think. This, he noted, makes it critical to maintain integrity and transparency in public asked about his openness to portraying romantic roles, Namdev said he has no issue taking on such parts if they align with the script and carry moral or narrative value. He drew a clear line between genuine storytelling and sensationalism, stating that he is only interested in roles that contribute meaningfully to the built a career around powerful portrayals, especially in negative roles, Namdev reiterated his belief that characters should elicit the intended emotional responses. He said his aim is not to glorify wrongdoing but to ensure that audiences feel the impact of immoral actor also shared a personal regret from earlier in his career — endorsing a paan masala advertisement. At the time, he said, the campaign received praise, but in hindsight, he now sees the harmful message it conveyed. He stated firmly that he would not support such products today and has also spoken out against advertisements promoting tobacco and gaming, citing the need for ethical boundaries in professional Goharganj Wale, the film at the centre of this controversy, is expected to depict a nuanced relationship between an older man and a young woman. Namdev, an alumnus of the National School of Drama, remains committed to selecting roles that reflect social realities.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Govind Namdev RESPONDS to Shivangi Verma's ‘buzurg sathiya jaate hain' comment; reveals he 'cut ties' with her: 'Instead of apologising...'
Govind Namdev recently found himself at the centre of a controversy after a social media post by actress Shivangi Verma went viral. The incident, which began with a behind-the-scenes picture from the set of their upcoming film 'Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale', soon spiralled into a public misunderstanding involving accusations, assumptions, and an unexpected war of words. The post that started it all The speculation started when Shivangi shared a picture from the film's set on Instagram, captioning it with: 'Pyaar (Love) knows no age, no limits.' With no additional context, the post led many followers to believe that the two actors—despite their significant age difference—were romantically involved in real life. Govind Namdev later spoke to ETimes, where he explained that it was all part of a promotional plan. 'When the film was being prepared, we had a discussion with the director, producer, and Shivangi about planning a strong publicity strategy. I agreed that it was necessary,' he said. He also shared how Shivangi came up with the idea of showing them as a couple for publicity. 'Shivangi insisted that we should have a romantic pairing, that the images needed to convey a certain chemistry. I agreed, but also asked what kind of content she had in mind,' he said. 'She said, 'There's a lot. Content matters most.' I thought, fine, let's do it.' Things went wrong Govind said things took a turn when Shivangi posted pictures and videos without informing him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pinga-Pinga e HBP? Tome isso 1x ao dia se tem mais de 40 anos Portal Saúde do Homem Clique aqui Undo 'That's where the misunderstanding started. People began speculating about us, and frankly, I didn't appreciate it. That's why I stopped talking to her,' he said. Shivangi's harsh post on Instagram In response to Govind Namdev's comments, Shivangi posted a strong message on Instagram in Hindi: 'Sahi kaha hai kisi ne, buzurg badhti umr mein satiya jaate hain...G**** N*****.'* This roughly means: 'It's rightly said, old people lose their senses with age.' With the use of initials, it was clear she was referring to Govind, and the post sparked even more attention. Govind's reply to Shivangi's post Now, in a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Govind shared that he did not contact Shivangi after the incident. 'I remove such people from my life. If I feel someone is harmful, I cut ties with them. I never spoke to her again,' he said. He added that he had spoken to the film's director about what was happening. 'After the film was completed, I never had any interaction with her. However, I did speak to the director about the situation and asked what was going on. The director also agreed that it had gone too far and said that my name was being dragged in the wrong way all over. Even the director felt that the only way to make things right was if Shivangi apologised to me. ' 'A person behaves according to their upbringing' Reacting to Shivangi's comment, Govind stayed calm and spoke with maturity. He said, 'Aadmi ki jiss tarah ki parvarish hoti hai, jiss tarah ke sanskar hote hain voh ussi soch ka aadmi hota hai aur voh ussi hisaab se aapni life ko dekhta hai aur logon ke saath interact ya behave karta hai.' This means, 'A person behaves according to their upbringing and the values they are raised with. Their mindset is shaped by these factors, and it reflects in how they view life and interact with others. ' He added, 'This entire situation is a reflection of that. Instead of apologising, the way she is handling things depends on her own judgment. I don't pay much attention to such matters.'
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Govind Namdev hits back at Shivangi Verma's ‘buzurg sathiya jaate hain' remark for him: A person behaves according to...
Veteran actor Govind Namdev recently found himself at the centre of controversy after rumours surfaced online linking him romantically with 31-year-old actor Shivangi Verma. The speculation began when Shivangi shared a behind-the-scenes photo with Govind from their film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale on Instagram, captioned, 'Pyaar (Love) knows no age, no limits.' (Also Read: Govind Namdev revisits time when no one offered work after Shola Aur Shabnam: Isse, usse udhaar liya) In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Govind Namdev opened up about how the post affected his public image and caused distress in his personal life, especially after rumours of trouble in his marriage began circulating. He also responded to Shivangi's recent comments following his clarification on the dating rumours and revealed whether he is considering legal action against her. Govind Namdev revealed that the post was actually not a promotional strategy and added, "It was just a general discussion between us that such a romantic pairing hasn't happened in my career before. So, if photos like this come out, it could create a good buzz for the film. For that reason, we discussed that there should be photographs from the film that show romantic chemistry. That was the extent of our conversation. The problem began when Shivangi posted a photo of us on her Instagram with the caption, 'Love knows no age and limit.' But there was no mention of the film's name, the character's name, or any indication that this was part of the film's storyline. The plot of the film is actually about a heroine who falls in love with a 70-year-old man named Gauri Shankar." He continued, "Since that context wasn't given, it felt very strange — like, what is this? People might misunderstand and think that something is actually going on between me and her. Later, Shivangi neither clarified nor did she mention anything more about the film in her posts. After that, one or two more photos surfaced, where it was directly written that '31-year-old Shivangi Verma has fallen in love with 70-year-old Govind Namdev'. For me, this was extremely shocking. Itne saalon se jo maine aapna naam banaya tha, achanak uska kachra hogaya, mujhe aisa mehsoos hua (I felt like all the respect and reputation I had built over the years suddenly turned into garbage)." The veteran actor recalled that after the first post surfaced, he responded in a light-hearted manner, clarifying that the romance was part of reel life, not real life. However, as more such pictures emerged, accompanied by growing speculation and gossip, he began to see the situation as deeply problematic. It reached a point where he felt compelled to speak out, not for publicity, but simply to protect his dignity. He expressed his confusion and disappointment over Shivangi's actions, questioning how someone could compromise another person's character and reputation for personal gain. He further revealed that he never got in touch with Shivangi about the incident but did have a conversation with the film's director about this. "I remove such people from my life. If I feel someone is harmful, I cut ties with them. I never spoke to her again. After the film was completed, I never had any interaction with her. However, I did speak to the director about the situation and asked what was going on. The director also agreed that it had gone too far and said that my name was being dragged in the wrong way all over. Even the director felt that the only way to make things right was if Shivangi apologised to me," he said. Recently, when in an interview with ETimes, Govind Namdev accused Shivangi of sharing their photo without informing him leading to dating rumours and his image being damaged, Shivangi hit back at him and shared on Instagram, 'Sahi kaha hai kisi ne, buzurg badhti umar mein sathiya jaate hain (Someone rightly said, "Old people tend to lose their minds with age). G*****N*****.' Reacting to Shivangi's comments for him, Govind said, 'Aadmi ki jiss tarah ki parvarish hoti hai, jiss tarah ke sanskar hote hain voh ussi soch ka aadmi hota hai aur voh ussi hisaab se aapni life ko dekhta hai aur logon ke saath interact ya behave karta hai (A person behaves according to their upbringing and the values they are raised with). Their mindset is shaped by these factors, and it reflects in how they view life and interact with others. This entire situation is a reflection of that. Instead of apologising, the way she is handling things depends on her own judgment. I don't pay much attention to such matters.' He added, 'I believe that people with such personalities tend to behave this way. I just wanted to say what I felt, and I've said it. If I start worrying about what she or people like her are saying, then how will I continue my work? Especially when I know I'm being truthful. I don't feel the need to give endless clarifications. Anyway, she is more of an influencer than an actor, so for her, this is just a routine thing, posting such content, making comments, and increasing followers and engagement.' Govind revealed that he won't be able to forgive Shivangi because he has erased her from my life. "I never had any personal relationship with her. During the shoot, we worked together for about 20 days, but not once did we speak on the phone. We never met outside of the shoot location, nor did we ever speak beyond what was necessary for work. That should give you an idea of the kind of equation we had. Forgiveness is given to those you are emotionally connected with — and I no longer have any such connection with her. Moreover, I don't keep people around me who don't align with my nature. If she wants to apologise, it should be for the damage done to my public image. That alone will resolve everything," actor added. He further said that he had thought of taking the legal route, but it depends on Shivangi's reaction. The actor added that if Shivangi further reacts very negatively, then he'll think about taking the legal route. Govind recalled how suddenly, everyone started questioning what was going on in his family and added, "It's like a trend — no matter how much you trust your loved ones, such things are very common in the film industry. So naturally, my family began to wonder if something had actually happened. They may have thought so and I could sense that. They didn't react openly, but I could see the questions in their minds. That really disturbed both my family and me. The reason it affected us so much is that such situations are unusual in the film world, and I try my best to stay away from such controversies. My children and wife do trust me, but even then, there was a question mark. When news started circulating that 31-year-old Shivangi Verma and 70-year-old Govind Namdev had fallen in love, and that this had created problems in his family, with rumours that his wife was considering divorce, it shook me deeply." The actor further slammed new actors for their promotional strategies to stay in the limelight and recalled how in the 90s, success used to rely only on an actor's talent. "Nowadays, actors do every possible to get into the limelight. Whether they are right or wrong in doing so, or hurting other people in the process, they still try their best to gain the limelight. This kind of publicity, people often create things just to come into the limelight. Earlier, success was directly connected to talent. It was your talent that took you forward and earned you respect and recognition. Everything was tied to your skills and persona. But now, the attitude has completely changed. The earlier times were different; people were more connected to each other, and they empathised with one another's struggles. But now, that environment no longer exists," he added.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shivangi Verma hits back after Govind Namdev reveals the story behind their viral photo: 'Buzurg satiya jaate hain'
Veteran actor , 70, recently broke his silence on the dating rumours involving his 31-year-old co-star Shivangi Verma. He revealed that their viral photo was part of a planned publicity strategy for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, it appears that is not at all pleased with this revelation. Govind Namdev clarifies the viral photo In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Namdev explained, 'When the film was being prepared, we had a discussion with the director, producer, and Shivangi about planning a strong publicity strategy. I agreed that it was necessary,' he said, adding that they had taken photos during morning workouts and shoot days. Namdev said that Shivangi herself had suggested the idea of projecting them as a romantic pair to generate buzz. 'Shivangi insisted that we should have a romantic pairing, that the images needed to convey a certain chemistry. I agreed, but also asked what kind of content she had in mind,' he explained. 'She said, 'There's a lot. Content matters most.' I thought, fine, let's do it.' However, he said things went south when she proceeded with tagging and posting content without informing him. 'That's where the misunderstanding started. People began speculating about us, and frankly, I didn't appreciate it. That's why I stopped talking to her,' he stated. Shivangi posts a scathing message on Instagram Shivangi didn't take these remarks lightly. On Wednesday evening, she took to her Instagram Stories and posted a scathing message in Hindi: 'Sahi kaha hai kisi ne, buzurg badhti umr mein satiya jaate hain...G***** Tired of too many ads? go ad free now N*****.' The comment, roughly translated to 'Old people lose their senses with age,' was seen as a direct dig at Namdev. The use of his initials left little doubt about whom she was referring to. 'I'm not here to prove anything,' says Namdev In the same interview, Namdev also addressed rumours suggesting that his marriage with wife Sudha Namdev had hit a rough patch due to the controversy. 'There were rumours that my household was affected and me and my wife were considering living separately. I didn't react then, and I don't react now. Everyone can see the truth,' he said. 'The more I raped, murdered, misbehaved onscreen, the more I got close to my family,' says popular villain Govind Namdev He added that the situation forced him to speak up, especially after people close to him expressed concern. 'People had begun feeling sorry for me — not just the audience, but even close friends and family. So yes, as a respected actor, I felt a responsibility to speak up. That's why I shared two posts initially — just to set the record straight.'
