‘I Was Shocked’: Shivangi Verma Says About Govind Namdev’s Accusations

MUMBAI (IANS)- Shivangi Verma has addressed the ongoing controversy with veteran actor Govind Namdev. She firmly denied allegations that she sought publicity by circulating a picture that led to dating rumors.

Her clarification comes after Namdev recently claimed the image was not part of any promotional strategy. He alleged Verma shared the post without mentioning the film’s name, her character, or any indication of its relation to the film’s storyline.

Reacting to his statements, Shivangi expressed her surprise and disappointment . “I was shocked when I read Govindji’s reaction,” she stated. “A normal post was done with his consent; he accepted the collaboration request and then deleted it on his own.”

Verma continued, “As a professional actress, I deserve dignity too. Just because he is a veteran actor, he can’t accuse me. What will I gain by seeking publicity from such a matter?”

The actress also clarified her current professional focus. She stated that she is paired opposite a well-known star in an upcoming project and is prioritizing her career.

“I am paired opposite a known star in an upcoming project, and I am looking at young pairings,” Verma explained. “I have clarified twice in the past, once in December and once in May, and I want to clarify once and for all that the dating rumors are baseless.”

She added, “It seems social media has become a platform like Bigg Boss. I am doing two important projects and am focused on my career.”

Veteran actor Govind Namdev became the subject of social media buzz after rumors emerged linking him romantically with Shivangi Verma. The speculation began when the 31-year-old actress posted a behind-the-scenes image from their film ‘Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale’ on Instagram.

She accompanied it with the caption, “Pyaar (Love) knows no age, no limits,” which sparked widespread assumptions about their relationship.