EXCLUSIVE: Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja reveals why he declined Chunnilal’s role in Shah Rukh Khan’s Devdas; ‘Why would he…’

Did you realize that Sanjay Leela Bhansali originally intended for Govinda to play Chunnilal, the perpetually drunk friend of Devdas in his 2002 hit period romance? In a recent chat with Hindi Rush, Sunita Ahuja, Govinda’s wife, revealed why he turned down the role. She stated that as a leading star from the ’90s, it didn’t make sense for him to take on a secondary role.

As an ardent admirer, I can’t help but share some intriguing insights about a fascinating tidbit from a chat with Hindi Rush, featuring the legendary Sunita Ahuja. She shed light on why the iconic Govinda declined the chance to embody Chunnilal in Devdas. Apparently, given his dominance as a leading star throughout the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, it just didn’t seem fitting for him to take up a supporting role.

Sunita conveyed her contentment with his choice and mentioned it was astonishing to her that someone would assign such a role to an A-list celebrity like him. Furthermore, she praised Govinda for managing the circumstance tactfully, acknowledging she might not have remained as poised in his shoes.

In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1917 novel Devdas, Jackie Shroff eventually landed the part of Chunnilal. The main character, Devdas, was played by Shah Rukh Khan, while Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit took on the roles of his love interests, Paro and Chandramukhi respectively.

The movie showcased a talented group of actors like Kirron Kher, Dina Pathak, and Tiku Talsania, and it made its debut at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Sunita Ahuja expressed opinions regarding Govinda’s reduced involvement in the movie world. She pointed out that her spouse is a self-reliant individual, firmly grounded in his personal values.

Sunita shared that instead of adhering to a specific group within the industry, he chooses to carve out his unique path by forming his own circle. Moreover, she mentioned that he stands firm, not yielding to any influence, and considers himself the top dog in his self-created realm, referring to himself as “the number one hero.

Govinda is set to appear in the upcoming comedies “Baaye Haath Ka Khel”, “Pinky Darling”, and “Len Den: It’s All About Business”. He made this announcement during his latest appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Keep an eye out for further news on TopMob!

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2025-01-05 13:22