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Sunita Ahuja Files Divorce Petition Against Govinda in Bandra Court

Published 23 August 2025

Sunita Ahuja and Govinda are at the center of renewed divorce speculation after Sunita reportedly filed for divorce in a Bandra family court, citing adultery, cruelty and desertion. Court records indicate the petition was filed under the Hindu Marriage Act, with Govinda summoned to appear in May and the couple reportedly attempting to reconcile from June onward. Sunita has remained consistent in her court appearances, while Govinda has not always shown up, fueling ongoing public debate about the status of their nearly four-decade marriage.

The couple, who wed in 1987, have long been regarded as one of Bollywood’s enduring partnerships, balancing professional collaborations with family life. They are parents to Tina Ahuja and Yashvardhan Ahuja. In recent months, the romance of their on-screen and off-screen life has often been the subject of social-media chatter, including previous rounds of divorce speculation. Sunita addressed such rumors in a recent vlog, underscoring the emotional stakes involved and calling for unity. In her own words, she spoke of her faith and the difficulty of facing reports aimed at breaking a family that has withstood many challenges. She also voiced a...

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