Veteran actor Govind Namdev quashed rumours of his relationship with 31-year-old actress Shivangi Verma. The speculation began after Shivangi shared a picture with the 70-year-old actor on Instagram, and captioned, "Pyaar knows no age, no limits." The post quickly led netizens to assume that the two were dating. However, Govind has now clarified that the photo was related to their upcoming film, in which they portray characters who are romantically involved.
He re-shared their picture and stated that their relationship is purely professional and tied to their roles in the movie. The veteran actor also said that his wife Sudha Namdeo is his life and he can never love someone else.
He wrote, "Ye Real Life Love nahi hai, Reel Life hai janaab! Ek film hai 'Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale' Jiski shooting hum Indore me kar rahe hain. Ye usi film ka story plot hai. Isme ek old man ko ek young actress se pyaar ho jata hai. Jahaan tak vyaktigat rup se mujhe kisi young-old se pyaar ho jaaye, ye iss janam me to sambhav hai nahi (This is not real-life love, it's reel! It's for a film called 'Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale,' which we are shooting in Indore. This is the story plot of the film, where an old man falls in love with a young actress. Falling in love with someone young in this lifetime is simply not possible)."
"Meri Sudha, saans hai meri! Zamaane ki har ada, har lobh-laalach, swarg jaisa bhi, fika hai bilkul, meri Sudha ke aage! Lad jaunga prabhu se bhi, gar kiya kuchh idhar-udhar to, phir ho jaaye saza, kuchh bhi …God bless," the caption of his post further read.
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The now-viral picture garnered thousands of likes. In an interview with Pune Mirror, Shivangi revealed that her character in the film is vastly different from her real-life personality. She had to mentally prepare for the role and spent time with the director, writer, and team to fully grasp the character, she reportedly stated.
Govind Namdev is a celebrated figure in Indian cinema, best known for his powerful performances in films like OMG - Oh My God, Bandit Queen, Satya, and Singham. He has portrayed a wide range of roles, from intense villains to impactful character parts.