Sunita Ahuja Spills the Tea: Why She Thinks Marriage is a Disaster

New Delhi, February 5, 2026: In a surprising and humor-filled moment on the latest episode of MasterChef India (February 2026), Sunita Ahuja, the wife of Bollywood icon Govinda, sparked a social media frenzy by playfully declaring that marriage is a “disaster.”The candid statement came during a heart-to-heart conversation with a contestant, blending her signature blunt wit with a touch of modern perspective.

“Shaadi Vaddi Barbadi Hai”

While the MasterChef kitchen is usually known for high-pressure cooking, the atmosphere turned into a glamorous “kitty party” with Sunita’s arrival. The conversation took a turn when contestant Saishree spoke about her future plans, expressing a desire to establish her business and prioritize her career before getting married.

Sunita immediately jumped in to support the young chef, turning to Saishree’s mother and quipping in her inimitable style:

“Shadi vaddi barbadi hai, shadi nahi karaneka… ladki pair pe khadi hogi toh acha ladka milega.” > (Marriage is a big disaster. Don’t get her married yet; let her do business. If a girl stands on her own two feet, she’ll find a better husband.)

The comment left the judges and contestants in splits, though it carried a strong underlying message about female financial independence—a theme Sunita has championed in recent years.

Playful Banter with Chef Vikas Khanna

The fun didn’t stop there. When celebrity judge Chef Vikas Khanna tried to defend the institution of marriage, calling it one of life’s “most beautiful milestones,” Sunita was quick to flip the script.

“Aapne kyu nahi kiya?” (Why haven’t you done it then?) she shot back, leaving the world-renowned chef visibly blushing. When Vikas tried to argue that his “identity” was more important to him than marriage, Sunita jokingly promised to find him a bride herself, asking if he wanted someone “just like her.”

Context: A Marriage Under the Lens

While Sunita’s comments on MasterChef were lighthearted, they come at a time when her 38-year marriage to Govinda has been under intense public scrutiny. In several recent interviews during late 2025 and early 2026, Sunita has been uncharacteristically vocal about the challenges of being a “star’s wife.”

• The “Heart of Stone”: She recently remarked that being married to a hero requires a “heart of stone” due to the constant presence of glamorous co-stars and long hours away from home.
• Recent Friction: Public statements regarding Govinda’s alleged past mistakes and her refusal to want him as a husband “in the next life” have kept gossip columns busy.
• The Protective Matriarch: Despite the “barbadi” jokes, Sunita remains fiercely protective of her family, recently warning that she would not tolerate anyone trying to break her home, even hinting at her “Nepali roots” and a symbolic kukri to defend her territory.

The Verdict

Sunita Ahuja has successfully transitioned from being a silent support system to one of the most entertaining and candid personalities on the Indian reality TV circuit. Whether she truly believes marriage is a “disaster” or was simply playing up for the cameras, her advice to young women to prioritize their “pehchaan” (identity) over the altar has resonated with a whole new generation of fans.