Updated On: 05 March, 2026 02:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Govinda spoke about his past connection with Neelam Kothari, saying he was drawn to her “doll-like” charm in the 90s. He described their romance as old-school, based on admiration and lighthearted bonding rather than today’s notion of affairs

Govinda and Neelam
Actor Govinda’s marriage to Sunita Ahuja has been under discussion for quite some time now. Last year, the couple was rumored to be getting divorced; however, the duo later quashed the rumours. While the actor is rumoured to be dating a young newcomer, he is not new to linkups, as he has seen it all in the 90s. Govinda and Neelam were a hit pair in the 90s, and the actor even admitted he was in love with her.
During a chat with Siddharth Kanna, the Partner actor was asked about his affair with Neelam. To this, he admitted that he was attracted to the ‘doll-like’ Neelam. “Dekhiye hum sab jitne youngsters, jo gaon type ka hote hain, unn sabhi ke liye goriyan boht achi lagti hain (See, all of us village folk like fair women),” he said and added, “Yeh jo opposite attraction hai na, yeh hua karta hai (This attraction for someone who is the opposite kind happens). She was different and such a good girl. Aise lagta tha jaise doll hai (She looked like a doll).”