Govinda's personal life has once again become a topic of discussion, with renewed focus on his past relationships and their impact on his marriage to Sunita Ahuja. Recent reports highlight a period in his life when he was deeply infatuated with his co-star, Neelam Kothari, even to the point of breaking off his engagement with Sunita.

Govinda and Sunita's relationship began before his Bollywood debut in 1986. As Govinda's career took off, particularly after starring alongside Neelam Kothari in films like "Love 86" and "Khudgarz", his feelings for Neelam grew. Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and Govinda reportedly "lost his heart" to her. He was captivated by her beauty, grace, and energetic personality.

Govinda's admiration for Neelam became a point of contention in his relationship with Sunita. He confessed to constantly praising Neelam, even to Sunita, and suggested that Sunita should change herself to be more like Neelam. This created tension and led to frequent arguments. In one of those fights, Govinda revealed that Sunita said something about Neelam, which made him angry and led him to call off the engagement. He asked Sunita to leave.

In an interview, Govinda admitted, "I asked Sunita to leave me. I broke off my engagement with her. And, had Sunita not called me after five days and coaxed me into it again, I would probably have married Neelam".

Despite his strong feelings for Neelam, Govinda ultimately chose to marry Sunita. They married in 1987 in a private ceremony and kept their marriage a secret for a year because Govinda was worried about how it would affect his career. He later confessed that he didn't tell Neelam about his marriage because he didn't want to break up their successful on-screen pairing and admitted that he "played dirty" with her by not being honest about his marital status.

Neelam clarified in an interview that she was unaware of Govinda's feelings and relationship with Sunita. She attributed the rumors of their romantic involvement to the nature of the film industry, where frequent collaborations often led to speculation.

Despite the unfulfilled love, Govinda and Neelam maintained a professional relationship and respect for each other. They continued to work together in several films.

Recently, rumors of a potential divorce between Govinda and Sunita have surfaced, bringing renewed attention to Govinda's past relationships. The alleged affairs with Neelam and later, Rani Mukerji, are cited as potential sources of strain on their marriage. Marital discord, coupled with family feuds, have reportedly contributed to the challenges in their relationship.