Did Govinda and Sunita unfollow each other on Instagram?
What's the story
Recently, rumors spread that Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have unfollowed each other on Instagram. This came amid speculation of a rift in their marriage, with Ahuja alleging that she only withdrew her divorce case as Govinda was planning a second marriage. Thereafter, the actor warned netizens, media outlets, and content creators against publishing/sharing any false, defamatory, or unverified material about him or his family. Govinda's public notice said claims of up to ₹100cr could be pursued.
Divorce withdrawal
Ahuja filed for divorce in December 2024
Coming to the latest rumor, one look at the couple's Instagram following shows that they still follow each other.
NewsBytes can't independently confirm if they followed each other back once the reports spread.
Ahuja had filed a divorce case against Govinda in December 2024. She withdrew the case last week.
In a phone conversation with Rakhi Sawant, she allegedly revealed that Govinda's intention to marry again made her reconsider her decision.
She also sought Sawant's support during this tumultuous time.
Legal action
Meanwhile, Govinda issues legal notice over false reports
Amid the ongoing drama, Govinda has issued a legal notice against those spreading false and unverified reports about his personal life.
The notice warns of potential civil and criminal action under applicable laws concerning defamation, invasion of privacy, misuse of identity, and cybercrime.
It specifically targets the circulation of photographs, videos, audio recordings, morphed images, deepfakes, and other synthetic content generated using artificial intelligence without his permission.
Media attention
Timeline of events: When the couple's marital issues came up
The couple's marriage has been under intense media scrutiny since the Lock Upp 2 star filed for divorce in 2024.
The divorce petition, filed under the Hindu Marriage Act, accused Govinda of adultery, cruelty, and desertion.
However, Govinda's manager Shashi Sinha later confirmed that Ahuja had withdrawn the case.
Despite this development, rumors about their marital discord continue to circulate in the media.