Govinda visited Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja with his Roopa co-star Komal Rani SwarnkarThe actor’s appearance comes amid ongoing public discussion surrounding his marriage to Sunita Ahuja.
Published: September 23, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
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Govinda visits Lalbaugcha Raja with co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar (PC: Instagram)
Govinda’s latest public appearance has once again caught attention, but this time the occasion was a religious oneThe veteran actor visited Mumbai’s iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal to seek Bappa’s blessings and participate in the final aartiWhat made the visit stand out was the person accompanying himGovinda arrived with his co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar, whom some reports have described as his rumoured girlfriend, adding another layer of interest to an already much-discussed controversies of his personal lifeThe actor was seen in a traditional white outfit as he made his way into the pandalRani accompanied him during the visit, and the two were seen greeting people and photographers after offering prayers.
Govinda and Komal Rani Swarnkar seek Lalbaugcha Raja blessings
Govinda and Komal Rani Swarnkar were seen together offering prayers at Lalbaugcha RajaThe actor also performed the final aarti before making his way out of the venue amid tight security.
Govinda had introduced Komal Rani Swarnkar to the media in July as his co-star in the upcoming film RoopaTheir frequent public appearances have since attracted attention, particularly because of the reports surrounding Govinda’s marriage to Sunita AhujaVideos from the pandal showed the actor greeting devotees and fans before leaving the venue.
Govinda’s Sunita Ahuja made a solo visit to the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal on Tuesday afternoon while Govinda visited the pandal later that same day in the evening/ night with his co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar.
Govinda-Sunita Ahuja marriage controversy
Govinda’s appearance with Komal Rani Swarnkar comes amid an ongoing public controversy involving his wife Sunita AhujaRumours surrounding Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s marriage intensified over the yearsSunita Ahuja officially filed a divorce petition against actor Govinda in December 2024, at Mumbai’s Bandra Family CourtShe cited grounds of adultery, cruelty, and desertion under the Hindu Marriage Act after months of marital conflictShe officially withdrew the divorce petition nearly two years later in August 2026.
Sunita has made allegations concerning Govinda’s equation with Rani, while reports have also surfaced about difficulties in the couple’s marriage with Govinda having alleged affairsSunita had earlier reacted after Govinda was spotted with Rani at the airport and publicly addressed the situationGovinda, meanwhile, has made comments about the controversy, including a cryptic remark in September about things being written “in the air”.
The couple, who married in 1987 and have two children, Tina Ahuja and Yashvardhan Ahuja, have remained in the spotlight amid the reports. For now, Govinda’s Lalbaugcha Raja visit has brought new attention to the ongoing controversyThe actor, however, was at the pandal primarily to seek blessings and take part in the Ganpati celebrations with his Roopa co-star.
