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Govinda threatens Rs 100 crore suit over false marriage rumors, issues notice
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 12:04 PM
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Actor Govinda has announced a public notice warning that he will file a Rs 100 crore lawsuit against anyone spreading false information about his marriage.
Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda issued a public notice on Monday, declaring his intent to sue anyone who circulates unverified claims about his marital status. The notice, first reported by Mid‑Day, emphasizes that the actor will not tolerate misinformation that could affect his personal reputation.
In the notice, Govinda’s legal counsel states that any individual, media outlet, or online platform that publishes false details regarding his marriage will be subject to a civil suit seeking damages of up to Rs 100 crore. The notice also calls for the public to rely on authentic sources before sharing such stories.
The actor, who has been a prominent figure in Indian cinema for over four decades, has previously faced rumors about his personal life, but this is the first time he has threatened legal action of this magnitude. He urges those spreading rumors to cease immediately, warning that the lawsuit will proceed without hesitation.
Govinda’s team added that the legal proceedings will be filed in a competent court and that the actor is prepared to protect his privacy through all available legal channels.
In the notice, Govinda’s legal counsel states that any individual, media outlet, or online platform that publishes false details regarding his marriage will be subject to a civil suit seeking damages of up to Rs 100 crore. The notice also calls for the public to rely on authentic sources before sharing such stories.
The actor, who has been a prominent figure in Indian cinema for over four decades, has previously faced rumors about his personal life, but this is the first time he has threatened legal action of this magnitude. He urges those spreading rumors to cease immediately, warning that the lawsuit will proceed without hesitation.
Govinda’s team added that the legal proceedings will be filed in a competent court and that the actor is prepared to protect his privacy through all available legal channels.