Rakhi Sawant has reacted strongly to the ongoing controversy surrounding Govinda, his wife Sunita Ahuja and actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. Speaking to the paparazzi, Rakhi questioned Govinda over his alleged closeness to Komal and expressed support for Sunita, who has been at the centre of the controversy. Rakhi also criticised Komal and called her a “pati chor”.
Rakhi Sawant questions Govinda over Komal Rani controversy
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s relationship has come under renewed public scrutiny amid reports and speculation surrounding the actor’s equation with Komal Rani Swarnkar. Reacting to the controversy while interacting with the paparazzi, Rakhi Sawant questioned Govinda over his treatment of Sunita and asked about his association with Komal.“Govinda ji, pura desh naaraz hai aapse (Govinda ji, the whole nation is upset with you). The woman who married you and gave birth to your two kids, who has been with you for 40 years, you left her. And who is this Komal?” Rakhi said while speaking to the paparazzi.Rakhi also alleged that Komal had spoken against her and other members of the film industry. She went on to issue a warning to the actress, saying, “She is badmouthing me and talking trash about other celebrities too. Chichi Bhaiya is the one who gave her these wings. Listen, don’t mess with me. I am not Sunita; I will tear you to shreds.”Rakhi further referred to Komal as a “pati chor (husband stealer)” while criticising her amid the ongoing controversy.
Netizens react
A comment read, “Rakhi ji always speaks true.” Another person added, “You are real! God bless you for keeping it real! Sunita is a very kind human being, I pray Govinda and Sunitajis relationship gets better.” One wrote, “Atlist is me dusro k mamle m padene ki himat to h ye bol to pati h jo iske mann m hota h bhout se to galt hota hua dekh chup hi rhete h … Ye sach m bhout achi lady h.” An individual pdropped a comment, “Rakhi Mam always speaks the bitter truth. fearless woman.”
Komal Rani responds to criticism amid Govinda controversyKomal Rani has also reacted to the criticism surrounding her equation with Govinda. Her name came into focus after she was seen with the actor during a visit to Lalbaugcha Raja.In a statement, Komal accused some actresses of attempting to remain in the spotlight by commenting on her and Govinda’s controversy. She wrote, “Some actresses in the film industry, whose careers have gone cold, whose films are no longer working at the box office, seem to have nothing left except their washed-out brand tags. They are trying to stay relevant by sticking their noses into other people’s ongoing controversies and trying desperately to keep themselves in the limelight.”She further said, “I have no interest in taking lessons on sindoor, marriage, or our Indian culture and traditions from women who themselves mock sindoor, whose own marriages are falling apart, and who cannot even uphold the sanctity of their own marital relationships.”
Why Govinda and Komal Rani’s Lalbaugcha Raja visit sparked rumours
The controversy intensified after Govinda and Komal were spotted together at Lalbaugcha Raja on a day when Sunita Ahuja also visited the pandal separately. The public appearance led to renewed speculation about the nature of Govinda and Komal’s relationship.Govinda has denied the rumours surrounding his equation with Komal. He has maintained that their public appearances are connected to their professional association and their upcoming film ‘Roopa’.
Govinda and Komal Rani’s ‘Roopa’ to release in 2027
Govinda and Komal Rani Swarnkar are set to headline ‘Roopa’, which is scheduled for a theatrical release in early 2027. The film was officially announced in July 2026.
