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Govinda recalls entering Narmada River after mother’s death
Actor Govinda has said that after his mother Nirmala Devi’s death in 1996, he entered the Narmada River in grief, believing he would meet her again. Speaking to ANI, he described being…
The Story in Brief
Actor Govinda has said that after his mother Nirmala Devi’s death in 1996, he entered the Narmada River in grief, believing he would meet her again. Speaking to ANI, he described being in 'tremendous pain' and feeling that everything was over. A sadhu named Ram Kundal helped him return. Govinda acknowledged the incident was 'kind of' a suicide attempt, but said he views life as never-ending. It took him 10-15 days to recover, and he realised he had to live for his children. He now calls films 'toys' and says his biggest achievement was fulfilling his mother's wishes. Govinda is promoting his comeback film 'Roopa'.
The Indian Opinion
The media focus on Govinda calling his Narmada River episode a 'kind of' suicide attempt risks sensationalising a deeply spiritual man's grief. Govinda himself rejects that label, speaking instead of an attachment that transformed into a sense of duty to his children. While public sympathy is natural, it should not overshadow his emphasis on renewal. The real test will be whether his film 'Roopa' marks a successful comeback after years away from the big screen.
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
