Bollywood actor Neelam Kothari responds to older comments by Govinda about his feelings for her. Across recent interviews, she says she was unaware of the marital status involved at the time of the alleged confession and learned later.
Neelam explains that she was “too young” when the developments occurred and adds that her parents would not have allowed her to date or be in a relationship. Other outlets also note the broader context of the late-1980s on-screen pair and the off-screen rumours that followed their chemistry.
Some reports highlight Govinda’s earlier statements from years ago, including that he was engaged to Sunita Ahuja when he said he had feelings for Neelam and even asked Sunita to “become more like her.” Free Press Journal also includes a reaction from Neelam’s husband, actor Samir Soni, who says he does not feel the need to hold on to claims from decades earlier. While outlets differ in emphasis—some focusing on Neelam’s personal recall and others on Govinda’s past remarks—the core point remains that Neelam says she did not know he was married.
