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Govinda is one of the greatest names in Bollywood history. Known for his iconic roles in the 90s, he has always been a beloved figure in the Indian film industry. Further, his legacy in the industry is being carried by the likes of Krushna Abhishek and Aarti Singh, his nephews and nieces with great reputations in the Indian television industry. However, what many fans might not know is that his daughter, too had a brief stint in the film industry.
However, his daughter, Tina Ahuja, despite her Bollywood debut in 2015 with the romantic comedy Second Hand Husband, struggled to find a foothold in the industry. The reason, according to Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, lies in the overwhelming influence of Govinda’s larger-than-life persona. She stressed that her daughter was more than willing to work if given the right opportunity, but the industry’s biases did not let her have these opportunities.
Sunita Ahuja says everyone thought Govinda was a strict father and that cost Tina Ahuja many opportunities
In an interview with Hindi Rush, Sunita Ahuja discussed the careers of her son and daughter. Speaking of Tina, she revealed how her daughter’s career took a hit because of preconceived notions about Govinda’s involvement. According to Sunita, there was a myth that Govinda would come to the film sets and “abuse” or “boss around” the crew members as a result of his strict fatherly nature. This made many hesitant to work with Tina.
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