Iconic actor Govinda has raised everyones eyebrows ever since reports of his separation from his wife Sunita Ahuja surfaced online. After 37 years of marriage the couple will reportedly be getting a divorce. The news has come as a shock to everyone. As we speak about the actor let us tell you that Govinda is one of the most iconic stars in Indian cinema. Over the years he has delivered several hit films. However did you know that soon after achieving stardom there was a time when his career crumbled to dust? During his prime Govinda was one of the most well-known actors. He gave numerous hit films with the majority being in the comedy genre. However whether it was comedy action or emotional dramas Govindas versatility shone everywhere. His pairing with Karisma Kapoor was loved by the audience and together they delivered many hit films. However in the midst of his success Govinda made a major mistake that proved fatal for his career. The actor soon experienced a significant decline and his films failed to impress audiences on the big screen. In 1999 the film Biwi No. 1 was released. If reports are to be believed the movie was specifically written for Govinda. The film featured Sushmita Sen as the lead actress. Although Govinda was initially ready to do the film reports suggest that he specifically did not want to work with Sushmita and hence turned down the offer. After Govinda rejected the film the role was given to Salman Khan. Apart from Khan and Sen the movie also featured Karisma Kapoor and Anil Kapoor as lead actors. When the film was released it became a superhit at the box office. Following this Salman Khans career gained momentum while Govinda faced a major setback. His career began to decline after he turned down the offer for this film. According to Box Office India data after 1999 except for two hit films and a few average ones almost all of Govindas films turned out to be flops or disasters. As a result he soon started fading from the film industry.