Sunita Ahuja was never there for Govinda's therapy sessions after gun shot incident, says physiotherapist: 'He's in pain'

Actor Govinda made headlines in 2024 after he accidentally shot himself in the leg with his licensed revolver. The incident led to him being rushed to hospital, and he was later discharged in a wheelchair. As part of his recovery, the veteran star underwent physiotherapy. Now, his physiotherapist, Dr Surabhi Dhanwala, has spoken about his health and the personal struggles he has faced during this period.

Surabhi recalled the time she treated the actor. “Govinda had recently shot himself in the leg accidentally. It was around that time that I gave him therapy.” She further added, “He is a very strong personality. I have met him before the accident and even after it. He is extremely disciplined, he wakes up early, practices yoga, and maintains a routine. He is like a big brother to me. He had bruised his thighs," she said in an interview with Galatta India.




She also addressed the ongoing speculation surrounding Govinda’s personal life and the rumours of a separation from his wife, Sunita Ahuja. Surabhi clarified that she never met Sunita during the treatment period as she was not present for the physiotherapy sessions.

“I have never met Sunita Ahuja, she was not present during the sessions. He is a very strong fighter, and I am sure he will fix his personal life issues as well,” she said. She added that the constant attention on his private life does affect him, but he relies on spirituality to cope. “He is in pain, but his strength lies in meditation. He meditates for hours. He is very spiritual and God-fearing. He knows how to fight his own battles.”

In the past, Sunita has publicly accused Govinda of being involved with a Marathi actress, with certain reports claiming the actress to be Komal. When asked about these allegations and Sunita’s recent comments, Govinda chose not to respond directly.

Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, he said, “I feel that when someone begins to display their pain publicly, and yet there is a certain glow on their face, you begin to wonder if the eyes are slipping from the truth. Sometimes, people may appear very honest, but their loyalty lies somewhere else. By discussing such things, I might end up embarrassing someone, and I’m not the kind of person who want to do that.”

More recently, their daughter Tina Ahuja also addressed the rumours about her parents’ relationship during an appearance in Sunita’s vlog. “Two years have not been great. There has been turbulence,” Tina said.

Sunita, who was also part of the vlog, spoke about focusing on herself at this stage of life. “Everything must be done within limits. I have done all my duties, but at this point I have started living for myself. I deserve more than this. Now I will live my life king-size.”

After the accidental shooting in 2024, Govinda had addressed the incident during a press conference once he was discharged from hospital. Explaining what had happened, he said, “Initially, I couldn’t believe it had happened. It is a deep wound, and I was in complete shock. I kept wondering, ‘What just occurred?’ I was getting ready to leave for a show in Kolkata. It was early in the morning, around 4:45–5 am. The revolver fell and misfired. I was stunned, and when I looked down, there was a fountain of blood.”



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