Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Govinda's Insecurities: Car vs. Auto-rickshaw on Set
In the 1980s, actor Govinda felt insecure when working with Rohan Kapoor, who came from a wealthy film family, because Kapoor had a car while Govinda took an auto-rickshaw.
Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani revealed this, and told Govinda to buy a car, which he did after getting paid for a new project.
Meanwhile, there were rumors of marital problems between Govinda and his wife, Sunita Ahuja, but they appeared together publicly, denying any issues.
Pahlaj Nihalani shared that Govinda felt insecure on set due to co-star Rohan Kapoor's privileged background.
Rohan Kapoor arrived in a car, while Govinda arrived by auto-rickshaw, according to Nihalani.
Govinda bought his first car after receiving payment for a new project.
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja recently appeared together at a Ganesh Chaturthi celebration.
Sunita Ahuja denied recent rumors of a divorce.
- Who
- Govinda, Rohan Kapoor, and Pahlaj Nihalani
- What
- Govinda's feelings of insecurity towards Rohan Kapoor; Sunita Ahuja denies divorce rumors.
- When
- 1986 (Love 86 release), recent (Ganesh Chaturthi celebration)
- Where
- Bollywood
- Why
- To highlight Govinda's early career experiences, including feeling insecure compared to a co-star and to address rumors of marital issues.
- People Mentioned
- Govinda, Rohan Kapoor, Pahlaj Nihalani, Sunita Ahuja
- Relationship
- Govinda and Sunita Ahuja: Married
- Setting
- Bollywood film sets
