Govinda Recalls Why His Mother Nirmala Devi Quit Acting and Became a Sadhvi
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Times of India
Actor Govinda recently opened up about his mother Nirmala Devi's decision to leave the film industry and become an ascetic while raising five children in Mumbai. Nirmala Devi made her Bollywood debut in 1942 with the film Savera and eloped with her co-star Arun Kumar Ahuja that same year. Govinda recalled that his father claimed she was too pretty for the public eye when she sought work, prompting her to shave her head and renounce acting. Despite her background as a leading lady in Hindi cinema, the family faced severe financial hardship after her debut. Govinda noted that this disciplined upbringing instilled a sense of detachment in him as he navigates current personal controversies.
Why it matters
The disclosure sheds light on the lesser known personal history of one of Bollywood's veteran actors and the struggles faced by early figures in Hindi cinema.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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