Govinda's Secretary, Shashi Sinha Clarifies Death Rumours After Getting Condolence Texts 'I Am Fine'

Govinda ruled the hearts of audiences in the '90s with his impeccable comic timing, entertaining dance moves and versatile acting. His films like Hero No.1, Dulhe Raja and Coolie No.1 used to pull large crowds towards theatres. Despite a decline in his career during the past decades, everything about the actor makes headlines. For instance, recently, the news about the demise of Govinda's secretary, Shashi Sinha, went viral, and fans expressed their condolences. However, the latter revealed he was healthy and alive in a surprising turn of events. 

Govinda's secretary, Shashi Sinha, clarifies his death rumours 

After the news about the death of Govinda's secretary made headlines, Shashi Sinha and his family began receiving many condolence messages on March 6, 2025. Consequently, he sat down for an interview with IANS and revealed that he had been fine. Revealing how he has been mistaken for someone else, he said:

"I have been receiving numerous condolence messages and calls on my phone since the false news of my death circulated."

He added that the Bhagam Bhag actor's former secretary, Shashi Prabhu, who shares the same name had passed away. Given the similarities in their name and the posts they held, many news portals and fans were puzzled, which led to this confusion. Shashi Sinha added that Shashi Prabhu looked after Govinda's work for some years. Since then, he has taken over the responsibility. Sharing details about late Shashi Prabhu and Govinda's bond, Sinha was quoted as saying to Etimes that: 

"He was Govinda's childhood friend. From the very beginning, they shared a close bond, and for many years, he also worked for Govinda. I got to know him later. But during Govinda's early struggles, he was like a brother to him. Govinda loved him like a brother, and their relationship remains the same to this day."

Govinda was seen teary-eyed at Shashi Prabhu's demise 

Shashi Prabhu, Govinda's former secretary, passed away around 4 pm at his Niranjan Society, Chikuwadi, Borivali West residence. A person present nearby recorded a video of the sight where Govinda was wiping away his tears amid the crowd. The actor was dressed in a white outfit, and he tied a piece of cloth on his head. Govinda was also seen folding his hands during Shashi Prabhu's final rituals. As per media reports, he was battling heart issues reportedly and recently underwent bypass surgery.

When Shashi Prabhu was credited for bringing Govinda into Politics 

Govinda was a shining star in the entertainment industry during the late '80s and '90s. But, when his career began to decline in the early 2000s, the actor surprised everyone by announcing his bid into politics and joining the Indian National Congress, which created a lot of stir. During that time, Shashi Prabhu was credited by many for directing the actor into the new niche. But, during an interview with Rediff in 2004, Shashi Prabhu dismissed the rumours and revealed that he advised Govinda to consider politics, but it was finally the actor's thinking and decision. In his words: 

"Yes, I advise him but insist that he do what he thinks is best. I may be senior to him in politics, but it's not necessary that seniors are better than juniors. Young and new entrants always have their own views. Seniors have more knowledge, but young people have knowledge of today's world."

Team Bollywoodshaadis extends their heartfelt condolences on Shashi Prabhu's demise.

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