Govinda and Sunita Ahuja: Rumors of Divorce After 37 Years of Marriage

Shocking news has emerged from Bollywood as veteran actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja are reportedly on the verge of divorce after nearly four decades of marriage. According to media reports, the couple's relationship has been strained due to Govinda's alleged extramarital affair with a 30-year-old Marathi actress. 

Govinda and Sunita have not issued any official statement regarding their divorce but sources suggests that divorce proceedings are in their final stage.

Living Separate Lives 

In a recent interview, Sunita Ahuja revealed that the couple has already begun living separately. "We have two flats. I live in one with our children, while Govinda stays in the other," she stated. This hints at the growing distance in their relationship. 

This separation comes as a surprise to many fans who have long viewed Govinda and Sunita as one of Bollywood's most stable couples. They married in 1987 and have two children together – daughter Tina and son Yashvardhan. 

Understanding "Grey Divorce"

If Govinda and Sunita proceed with their divorce, it would fall under the category of what experts call a "grey divorce" or "silver splitters" – terms used to describe couples who separate after 25-40 years of marriage.

This phenomenon, originally more common in Western countries like the United States and Europe and is nowseen in India as well. Grey divorces often occur when couples who have spent decades together realize they have grown apart or want different things in their later years. 

The Impact on Govinda's Public Image

Govinda is known for his energetic dance moves and comic timings in bollywood films during 1990s and early 2000s. Govinda has thoroughly maintained a positive public images among his audience. This divorce, especially if linked to allegations of infidelity, could potentially impact his standing with fans who have admired him for decades. 

The 59-year-old actor, whose real name is Govind Arun Ahuja, has been less active in mainstream Bollywood in recent years but continues to enjoy significant popularity among the Indian audience.

Industry insiders suggest that the alleged relationship with a much younger actress, if confirmed, could create further controversy. However, without official statements from either party, these rumors remain unverified.