Govinda 'condemns' wife Sunita's 'disparaging remarks' on family priest
What's the story
Bollywood actor Govinda has publicly apologized for his wife Sunita Ahuja's recent comments about their family priest, Pandit Mukesh Shukla. The remarks were made during a podcast with Paras Chhabra, where Ahuja criticized Shukla's practices and questioned his intentions. Govinda clarified that he does not support these comments and expressed his respect for Shukla and his family.
Apology
'My deepest apologies'
In a statement, Govinda said, "My wife made disparaging remarks against Pandit Mukesh Shukla on the podcast, and I condemn them. My deepest apologies." The actor revealed, "Pandit Mukesh Ji and his family have been with me in tough times, and I respect him a lot." For context, during the podcast, Chhabra had mentioned that some priests don't always have good intentions. Ahuja agreed with the host.
Podcast controversy
Ahuja's controversial remarks about Shukla
Ahuja had said, "We also have one in our house, Govinda's pandit (priest). He is also like this only - gets pujas (prayers) done, charges ₹2 lakh." She added, "God will accept the prayers that you do on your own. I don't believe in all this." "Even if I donate or do any good deed, I do it with my own hands for my karma. Darne wala darr jaata hai (the one who believes gets afraid)."
Personal remarks
On Govinda's health and career
Ahuja also commented on Govinda's health and career, saying he needs to lose weight and take better care of himself. She added that he recently said he is making three films, but she feels the problem lies in his choice of team. "The circle that he sits in has fool writers that are less writers and more fools," she said. Meanwhile, the couple recently denied divorce rumors.