Bollywood actor Govinda was once linked to actress Rani Mukerji amid reports suggesting he showered her with expensive gifts. When the media covered their alleged affair, Rani reacted strongly, addressing the rumors herself and denying them.
The press has always assumed that any heroine who works with Govinda in three or four films is having an affair with him. I am not the first one to be linked with him. I know just one thing that it's difficult to find a nice friend, a hamdard like Govinda.
Rani clarified that their connection was purely friendly and based on mutual respect. Despite public speculation, their professional chemistry on screen fueled the gossip rather than confirmed it.
After Govinda’s career declined around 2009, he was eager to return to films. It was Rani who played a key part in his return by recommending him for a role in the movie Kill Dill.
Rani knew that Govinda was desperate to make a comeback. When she heard the script for Kill Dill, she immediately suggested to Shaad Ali to consider Govinda for the role of Bhaiyaji.
This gesture reflected her genuine support for him as a colleague despite the ongoing media narratives.
Govinda’s relationships have often sparked headlines, sometimes affecting his marriage with Sunita. Reports about his alleged affairs with co-stars like Neelam and Juhi Chawla further intensified public intrigue into his personal life.
Rumors of an affair between Govinda and Rani Mukerji once stirred controversy, but her denial and support for his comeback revealed a bond rooted in friendship and professional respect.