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Who Was Govinda's Mother, Nirmala Devi? A Famous 1940s Actress And Hindustani Classical Vocalist

Govinda said his mother’s death left him in deep pain and changed his outlook on life, family and fame after a river incident.

  • Actor Govinda recently opened up about intense grief following his mother Nirmala Devi's 1996 death, revealing he once entered the Narmada River believing he would "meet" her again.
  • Nirmala Devi, a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist, passed away on June 15, 1996, at age 69, leaving Govinda in "tremendous pain" as he felt everything was over.
  • A priest named Ram Kundal approached Govinda while in the river and helped him out; the encounter led the actor to realize he had to "live for my children."
  • Emerging from that state of mind took around 10 to 15 days, after which Govinda's perspective shifted to viewing films as a "manifestation of God."
  • Currently promoting his upcoming film 'Roopa' with Komal Rani Swarnkar, Govinda reflects that his greatest achievement was fulfilling the wishes his mother imagined for him.
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Amar Ujala broke the news in India on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
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