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Govinda Reveals He Walked Into Narmada River After Losing His Mother: ‘Everything Was Over’
Govinda recalls walking into the Narmada River after mother Nirmala Devi’s death, believing he would meet her again, and reveals what pulled him back.
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Govinda has spoken about one of the most difficult periods of his life, revealing how the death of his mother, Nirmala Devi, in 1996 left him struggling to cope with grief. The actor recalled once walking into the Narmada River in an emotionally distressed state because he believed going further into the water would somehow allow him to meet his mother again.
Govinda Recalls ‘Tremendous Pain’ After Losing His Mother
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Speaking to ANI, Govinda described just how devastating the loss had been for him. The actor shared an exceptionally close relationship with his mother and said her death made him feel as though everything had come to an end.
“I was in a lot of pain. I was in tremendous pain. At that point, I felt that everything was over,” he said.
During that period, Govinda visited the Narmada River. Overwhelmed by grief, he began walking deeper into the water.
“I thought I would go a little farther into the river and that I would meet my mother again. So, I went into the river,” he recalled.
Asked whether he had been suicidal, Govinda replied, “Kind of,” before explaining that his state of mind stemmed from his intense attachment to his mother. However, he said he does not personally describe the incident as a suicide attempt.
A Priest Helped Govinda Out Of The River
Govinda said a priest he remembers as Ram Kundal noticed him and approached him in the water. The priest called out to the actor, prompting him to come back.
The encounter proved significant. Govinda said he understood that what he was doing was wrong and began thinking about his responsibilities towards his own family.
“I realised that I have to live for my children,” he said.
According to Govinda, it took him more than 15 days to emerge from that difficult emotional phase. The experience eventually altered the way he viewed his career, fame and success.
Govinda Says Serving His Family Was His ‘Real Achievement’
Looking back, Govinda said films, acting and stardom no longer represent his biggest accomplishments. Instead, he considers being able to care for his family and fulfil his mother’s dreams for him his greatest achievement.
“The real achievement for me was that I could serve my family and my mother,” he said, adding that he was able to accomplish what she had hoped her son would achieve when he was young.
Nirmala Devi, a Hindustani classical vocalist and actress, died on June 15, 1996, aged 69.
Govinda is currently promoting his upcoming film Roopa, which also stars newcomer Komal Rani Swarnkar.
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