Govinda accuses Bollywood of conspiring against him

The actor reveals shocking details about defamation campaigns and conspiracies.

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Bollywood actor-turned-politician Govinda has made shocking claims about the film industry, alleging that he was the target of a conspiracy aimed at removing him from the industry.

The actor, who was once one of the biggest stars of the 90s, spoke candidly about the challenges he faced, including death threats and defamation.

In a recent interview with Mukesh Khanna on his YouTube channel, Govinda reflected on his time away from the industry and revealed that he had turned down roles worth $11,467,000. "I would look in the mirror and slap myself for refusing that money," Govinda said.

Despite these lucrative offers, he defended his decision, stating that it was important to listen to one's heart and to stay true to oneself.

Govinda also recounted the personal struggles that led him to step away from acting. "I went through a defamation phase, and it was pre-planned. They wanted to remove me from the industry," he said.

He added that the conspiracies became more intense, with people attempting to harm him. "Many people were caught outside my house with guns, and different methods to eliminate me were being devised. After these conspiracies, my nature changed," he confessed.

The actor claimed that his entry into Bollywood as an outsider, without any formal education, may have contributed to the industry's hostile actions against him. "I understood that these were all educated people, and I, an uneducated outsider, had entered their space. So they started playing games with me," Govinda explained.

These challenges, according to Govinda, eventually led him to enter politics. While he did not name specific individuals involved in the alleged conspiracy, he emphasised that his decision to join politics was motivated by the way he was treated in the film industry.

Govinda, who last appeared in the film Rangeela Raja in 2019, has been largely absent from the big screen. Though he occasionally makes appearances on reality shows, he has not been part of any major films in the past few years. Recently, rumours of a divorce between Govinda and his wife, Sunita Ahuja, surfaced online, although their lawyer clarified that they have since reconciled.