Govinda And Neelam Kothari’s Love Story: Bollywood’s Couple Through the Years

The newest twist to the long running marital discord, a reported divorce rumour filing by Sunita, has once again shoved the couple under the media glare. The chemistry between Govinda and Neelam was perfect, which was successful back in the late 1980s. They appeared in a stretch of hit films, such as Ilzaam, and Khudgarz becoming one of the most popular jodis of Bollywood. They had natural charisma and were funny in their interactions which made all the moments they had on screen a treat to watch. Off-screen their friendship was as close. Govinda who was a then upcoming star was in deep love with Neelam. 

He was charmed by her beauty, grace and high energy personality. Their friendship evolved into a one-sided romance at least on the part of Govinda who repeatedly expressed his feelings about her in interviews. He even said that he wished he could wed her.

Govinda’s Confession 

Govinda and Neelam had a love affair like an open secret of the industry. He used to compliment her a great deal and talked of his respect towards her. He had fallen so in love that he could not curb his feelings even when in the streets. This infatuation, though, led to conflict in his own life. Govinda was already betrothed to Sunita Ahuja by this point and his attraction to Neelam strained his relationship with his betrothed.

The problem grew to be so challenging to the extent that Sunita threatened to get rid of the engagement. In the end, Govinda simply accepted his word to Sunita and tied the knot with her to put an end to his love career with Neelam.

Govinda – Neelam Enduring Friendship 

The friendship between Govinda and Neelam did not sour despite the futile love and the twisted way in which the events took place. They went on to carry on in a number of additional movies where they retained a level of professional contact and respect. Neelam, on her part, never acted childishly, in the matter. She never allowed the feelings of Govinda to come in between into their equation as working partners.

Their story is a storybook tale of how well-founded affection, although not mutual, can still have a long-time friendship as its outcome. Today, they are both happily married to different people but their on-screen legacy lives on and is welcomed in the hearts of the fans. Their story vividly speaks of love and friendship in the land of the movies.

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