Once upon a time in Bollywood, Govinda dominated the industry with perfect comic timing and binding dance moves. Govinda, the number one hero, produced several famous films that contributed to the Hindi film industry. Fans loved the chemistry with his co-stars but after marrying his childhood friend Sunita Ahuja, no rumors were surrounding him.

However, many do not know that Sunita Ahuja is not the only love in Govinda’s life. There was a time when Govinda fell in love with Ilzam’s co-star Neelam Kothari. Govinda and Neelam made their Bollywood debut in the film and have since made a great career. When he first saw her, he was fascinated by Neelum. In the 1990s, the public was obsessed with seeing Neelam Kothari at a glance. However, few people know that Neelam Kothari, born November 9, 1969, is of Gujarat Iranian descent and was born and raised in Hong Kong. In fact, she took her first break during her vacation in Mumbai to star in her debut film, Jawaani. Govinda met Neilham on his 1986 debut, Ilzam. Immediately after the release, fans praised Neelam and Govinda’s onscreen chemistry. The duo worked together on 14 successful films. Rumors circulated that Govinda and Neelam fell madly in love while fans were obsessed with the on-screen couple. In an old interview with Stardust, Govinda shared the details of the first meeting.

“I remember the first time I met her. At Pranlal Mehta’s office. She was wearing white shorts. Her long hair falling straight, like an angel’s. ‘Hello’ she said politely, and I was scared to reply because my knowledge of English was embarrassing. It still is. And I wondered how I would communicate with her on the sets. I had never imagined I would work with her. She was a distant dream. I had seen her in ‘ Jawani’, and seen the film again and again only to see her.”

Govinda was so much in love with Neelam, that he had even taken the step of breaking his engagement with Sunita. Govinda had mentioned the instance when he had broken off his engagement with Sunita because she had said something about Neelam during one of their fights. However, Neelum quit the showbiz early and started working in her family business which is of Jewelry. She got married to Samir Soni and we did not hear about Her and Govinda’s couple in the last 20 years.

But things got pretty exciting for fans when both Govinda and Neelum appeared in Super Dancer 4. The duo reunited after 20 long years and danced together on their all time famous song “Aap k aa Jaane sy”

This moment was magical for all the 80s kids who loved seeing them both together and we could totally feel the admiration Govinda had in his eyes for Neelum even after so many years. The episode was a treat to watch and all the contestants danced on their famous songs. Maybe they both were not destined to be together but they had a beautiful impact on the audience.