After months in the headlines over speculation surrounding his marriage to Ssunita Ahuja, Govinda is putting the drama back where fans first knew him best—the big screen.

The actor has announced his comeback film, Roopa, in which he will star opposite newcomer Rani Swarnkar. Govinda will also produce the project. The announcement comes seven years after his last theatrical release, Rangeela Raja (2019).

Reflecting on the setbacks in his career, the 62-year-old said in a press con on Monday, “Maybe it was destiny that I was written off many times. People said that now he will not appear in films. I start again.”

Govinda added that he hopes the film will connect with younger audiences. “I pray to God that what I have thought and what people cannot think, this film works its magic. This film is especially for youngsters.”

The comeback arrives amid intense public interest in Govinda and Ssunita’s marriage. Over the past year, Ssunita has addressed reports of separation and rumours linking the actor to a Marathi artiste, while recently speaking candidly about infidelity during her stint on the reality show Lock Upp 2.