‘Madhuri Dixit turned down a film with Govinda as he was a newcomer,’ reveals Pahlaj Nihalini: ‘I replaced her with Neelam Kothari’

‘Madhuri Dixit turned down a film with Govinda as he was a newcomer,’ reveals Pahlaj Nihalini: ‘I replaced her with Neelam Kothari’

 05:09 26/08/2025

Veteran filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani revealed Madhuri Dixit initially rejected working with Govinda early in his career due to his newcomer status, influenced by her manager Rikku Rakesh Nath. Nihalani accused Rikku of conspiring against Govinda, but later, after Madhuri's films struggled, Nihalani supported her by doing the mahurat of her film 'Tezaab'. Eventually, Madhuri and Govinda collaborated in several films.
Pahlaj Nihalini breaks silence on Govinda, Ssunita Ahuja divorce rumours: 'Woh toh kabhi alag honge nai'

Pahlaj Nihalini breaks silence on Govinda, Ssunita Ahuja divorce rumours: 'Woh toh kabhi alag honge nai'

 12:09 25/08/2025

Veteran filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani has dismissed rumors of a rift between Govinda and his wife Ssunita Ahuja, stating he has never witnessed any indication of separation. He described them as close friends and partners, both personally and professionally. Nihalani acknowledged Ssunita's past comments about feeling restricted and highlighted Govinda's susceptibility to external influences, while affirming his respect for the actor.
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