Govinda rejected the role of Chuni Babu in the 2002 film ‘Devdas’, as revealed by his wife, Sunita Ahuja. She said he refused a secondary role despite some flopped films, staying true to his status as a leading star. The film is an adaptation of a classic novel. Sunita praised his grounded personality. Divorce rumors between them surfaced but were denied, and they continue court-mandated counseling.