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NDTV
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Sunita Ahuja Blames Govinda's "Wrong Circle" For Career Downfall
New Delhi: Being a '90s icon is no small deal. But staying one in 2025? That's a different ballgame. And if there is one person who has been saying it like it is – without filters – it is Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja. In a candid chat with The Powerful Humans, Sunita did not hold back while addressing why the Hero No.1 star has been MIA from the big screen for so long. And let us just say, the blame did not fall on the star or bad luck. It fell right on the people in his corner. 'Why hasn't Govinda been seen on the big screen for the past 17 years?' she questioned, before answering it herself. 'Because the circle around him is completely wrong. Sab wah-wah karne waale log hain.' According to Sunita Ahuja, these are not the kind of voices that help an artist evolve. In fact, she admitted that these people have even sparked fights between her and Govinda. ' Mera aur Govinda ka jhagda bhi hojaata hai kyunki main naa jhooth nahi bol sakti aur chaplusi nahi kar sakti [Govinda and I also end up having arguments because I just can't lie or flatter anyone]," she said. Sunita painted a pretty clear picture of the people surrounding him – a writer, a secretary and a friend-like lawyer — all of whom she believes are doing more harm than good. ' Wah Chi Chi bhaiya kya kamaal kardia [Wow, Chi Chi Bhaiya, what an amazing job you have done],' she mocked their sycophantic praise. ' Abey tu sach toh bol. Hum sach bolte hain to chidhta hai voh [Oh come on, be honest. When I speak the truth, he gets irritated]," she added. As per Sunita, it is not just Govinda's company that has her worried. It is his mindset. Govinda's wife, who now lives with the actor in the US, also shared that she has been pushing him to evolve with the times. Her advice? 'I told him, the 90s are over. It's 2025 now. Look at what's working today – Netflix and OTT platforms," Sunita revealed. Sunita also addressed a key myth that seems to have built up around Govinda over the years – that solo-hero films are his forte. But she called out this idea too. 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan wasn't a solo-hero film. Aankhen wasn't either. The people around him planted this myth in his head: 'Sir, you're Hero No.1—your film will definitely work!' But where do solo-hero films work today?" she asked. Sunita stated that what Govinda needs now is not more flattery, but solid scripts, a great director and a team that is not afraid to tell him the truth. Govinda and Sunita Ahuja got married in March 1987. The couple are proud parents to a daughter, Tina, and a son, Yashvardhan. Govinda was last seen in Rangeela Raja, a 2019 comedy film. The film had him in a double role and was directed by Sikander Bharti.
India Today
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Govinda's wife Sunita feels actor not getting work because of chaplus circle
Actor Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja, known for her unfiltered opinions, recently reflected on her husband's acting career. She said the actor doesn't seek advice from genuine people, but from those who always praise him blindly. Sunita admitted getting into arguments with Govinda because she would always give her honest feedback about his emphasised her husband's inner-circle, claiming that most of the people there either lie or say things to flatter him. In an interview with The Powerful Humans podcast, while speaking about Govinda's career decisions, she said, "Why hasn't Govinda been seen on the big screen for the past 17 years? Because the circle around him is completely wrong."advertisement"Sab wah-wah karne waale log hain. Mera aur Govinda ka jhagda bhi hojaata hai kyunki main naa jhooth nahi bol sakti aur chaplusi nahi kar sakti. Aaj iske pass ek writer hai, secretary hai, ek friend jaisa vakeel hai, sab faltu (They are all people who just keep praising him blindly. Even I end up fighting with Govinda because I can't lie or flatter people. Right now, he has a writer, a secretary, and someone acting like a close friend—all of them are useless)," she added. Sunita also revealed the unrealistic feedback given by her husband's added, "Kyunki sirf wah-wah karna hai. Wah chi chi bhaiya kya kamaal kardia. Abey tu sach toh bol. Hum sach bolte hain to chidhta hai voh. All they do is say things like, 'Wow Govinda brother, what a brilliant job you've done!' (I mean, come on, at least tell him the truth. But when I speak the truth, he gets irritated)."advertisementAhuja shared that she has tried to school her husband several times, to make him realise that he's not living in "the '90s". She also mentioned the emergence of OTT platforms in her interview, and explained how Netflix is the it thing today."Look at what's working today—Netflix and OTT platforms. But he's stuck in his 'Wah-Wah Productions' circle," she said, adding that she has asked him to create a new circle of creative people who have the potential to show him the mirror. Mentioning Govinda's frequent collaborator from the '90s, filmmaker David Dhawan, she said. "I told him to change the people around him, because as long as those four or five people are with him, they won't let him grow. David (Dhawan) said the same thing."Sunita, while reflecting on Govinda's successful career, said, "Someone who was delivering non-stop hits in the 90s starts believing, 'I'll do solo-hero films, and they'll work.' But Bade Miyan Chote Miyan wasn't a solo-hero film. Aankhen wasn't either.""The people around him planted this myth in his head: 'Sir, you are Hero No.1—your film will definitely work!' But where do solo-hero films work today? You need a strong subject and a good director—only then will it work." she in another interview with Zoom, said Govinda is sitting at home, while actors of his age, including Anil Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, and Jackie Shroff are doing good was last seen in Rangeela Raja, directed by Sikander Bharti and written and produced by Pahlaj Nihalani. He hasn't featured in any film project since Watch
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sunita Ahuja thinks Govinda isn't getting good work now due to ‘chaplus' people: ‘Wah chi chi bhaiya kya kamaal kardia'
Govinda, once one of the biggest stars of the 90s with iconic hits like Raja Babu and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, has been noticeably absent from the big screen in recent years. In a candid interview with The Powerful Humans, his wife Sunita Ahuja opened up about the reasons behind his long hiatus from films, blaming a toxic inner circle and his reluctance to adapt to changing times for the career slump. (Also Read: Sunita Ahuja says she never stopped Govinda from meeting Krushna Abhishek: 'I still love him a lot') Sunita spoke about how she feels Govinda is wrong to live only in the present and not think about the future. She said that Govinda should plan ahead and decide what type of films he should do going forward, rather than continuing to live in the aura of the 90s. She added, "Why hasn't Govinda been seen on the big screen for the past 17 years? Because the circle around him is completely wrong. Sab wah-wah karne waale log hain. Mera aur Govinda ka jhagda bhi hojaata hai kyunki main naa jhooth nahi bol sakti aur chaplusi nahi kar sakti. Aaj iske pass ek writer hai, secretary hai, ek friend jaisa vakeel hai, sab faltu. Kyunki sirf wah-wah karna hai. Wah chi chi bhaiya kya kamaal kardia. Abey tu sach toh bol. Hum sach bolte hain to chidhta hai voh." (They are all people who just keep praising him blindly. Even I end up fighting with Govinda because I can't lie or flatter people. Right now, he has a writer, a secretary, and someone acting like a close friend—all of them are useless. All they do is say things like, 'Wah chi chi bhaiya, what a brilliant job you've done!' I mean, come on, at least tell him the truth. But when I speak the truth, he gets irritated.) Sunita added, "I told him, the 90s are over. It's 2025 now. Look at what's working today—Netflix and OTT platforms. But he's stuck in his "Wah-Wah Productions" circle. "I told him to change the people around him, because as long as those four or five people are with him, they won't let him grow. David (Dhawan) said the same thing. Someone who was delivering non-stop hits in the 90s starts believing, 'I'll do solo-hero films and they'll work.' But Bade Miyan Chote Miyan wasn't a solo-hero film. Aankhen wasn't either. The people around him planted this myth in his head: 'Sir, you're Hero No.1—your film will definitely work!' But where do solo-hero films work today? You need a strong subject and a good director—only then will it work." Govinda was last seen in the comedy film Rangeela Raja, directed by Sikander Bharti and written and produced by Pahlaj Nihalani. The film, which also featured Mishika Chourasia and Anupama Agnihotri, had Govinda in a double role but failed to make a mark at the box office. Since then, he hasn't been seen on the big screen.
News18
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sunita Ahuja Urges Govinda To Move On From The '90s: ‘Look At What's Working Now'
Last Updated: Sunita Ahuja blames Govinda's career downfall on his inner circle, calling them sycophants who only flatter and don't tell him the truth. Govinda, once the unstoppable force of 1990s Bollywood — a man whose mere presence on a poster promised laughter, dance, and box office gold — has faded into near-obscurity over the past decade. While his legacy as a king of comedy remains untouched, his cinematic relevance hasn't just dwindled — it's all but vanished. The actor hasn't had a notable release since 2019's Rangeela Raja, a film that barely made a ripple before sinking without a trace. And now, Govinda's long-standing absence from the spotlight is being addressed — not by a filmmaker or critic, but by someone who's watched the decline unfold from closest quarters: his wife, Sunita Ahuja. Speaking candidly in an interview with The Powerful Humans, Sunita didn't mince her words as she offered a scathing assessment of the people currently surrounding her husband — a circle she bluntly called 'the wrong one." 'Why has Govinda not been seen in 17 years?" she posed rhetorically. 'The problem is that his circle is the wrong one. It's a wrong circle. Today, my fights with him are because I can't lie, and I do not appreciate flattery." According to Sunita, the inner circle — consisting of a writer, a musician, a secretary, and a lawyer — is more interested in keeping Govinda wrapped in nostalgia than in helping him evolve. 'They are of no use," she said. 'They only say 'wah, wah!' If he makes music, they say 'wah, wah… kalam kar diya.' They should tell him the truth. When I tell him the truth, he gets upset." Her frustration isn't just directed at the entourage — it's also rooted in Govinda's refusal to adapt. Sunita revealed that the actor continues to chase the same formulas that once made him a superstar in the '90s — unaware that the industry, and its audiences, have long since moved on. 'I tell him the '90s era is over. It is 2025. Look at what's working on Netflix and digital platforms," she said. 'But he stays with his 'wah, wah' production. I told him, change your circle. For as long as you have these 4–5 people, they won't let you go forward." Sunita's comments come as a wake-up call, not only to Govinda but perhaps to others in the industry who've struggled to transition out of their glory years. Despite his string of iconic hits — Coolie No. 1, Hero No. 1, Dulhe Raja, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and many more — Govinda's career began losing steam in the early 2000s. A brief resurgence followed with roles in films like Partner (2007), but it was short-lived. By the 2010s, his screen appearances became increasingly rare, his brand of cinema no longer in sync with changing tastes. First Published: June 08, 2025, 18:15 IST
Indian Express
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sunita Ahuja claims ‘wrong circle' around Govinda led to his career downfall: ‘They just say ‘wah, wah!' They're of no use'
Once one of Bollywood's biggest stars, known for delivering back-to-back hits and whose very name guaranteed unabashed entertainment, actor Govinda's career has been virtually dormant for years. Not just that he hasn't had a commercial success in over a decade, but he also hasn't appeared in a film since 2019, following the disastrous performance of Rangeela Raja. Recently, Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja addressed the decline of his career, attributing it to his futile attempts to replicate the formula that worked in the 1990s. She also criticised the 'wrong circle' surrounding him, who are nothing less than sycophants, suggesting that they played a significant role in his downfall. 'Why has Govinda not been seen in 17 years? The problem is that his circle is the wrong one. It's a wrong circle. Today, my fights with him are because I can't lie, and I do not appreciate flattery,' she shared during a chat with The Powerful Humans. Although Sunita refrained from naming anyone, she did not hold back in calling them out, at least indirectly. 'Today he has four people – a writer, a musician, a secretary and a lawyer friend. They are of no use. They only say 'wah, wah!' If he makes music, they say 'wah, wah… kalam kar diya.' They should tell him the truth. When I tell him the truth, he gets upset,' she claimed. Sunita Ahuja then went on to point out how Govinda was still attempting to relive his glory days and trying to churn out something from the same template, which has left him completely obsolete and outmoded. 'I tell him the 90s era is over. It is 2025. Look at what's working on Netflix and digital platforms. But he stays with his 'wah, wah' production. I told him, change your circle. For as long as you have these 4–5 people, they won't let you go forward,' she added. Despite his fame for slapstick comedy, energetic dance performances and headlining blockbusters such as Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Hero No 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Dulhe Raja (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Anari No1 (1999), Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999) and Jodi No 1 (2001), Govinda's career began declining in the early 2000s. Although he managed a brief comeback with a couple of hits in the latter part of that decade, his career has been steadily deteriorating since the early 2010s.
