India, Jan. 5 -- Do you know Govinda was Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first choice to play Chunnilal, Devdas' perennially inebriated associate in the filmmaker's 2002 hit period romance? In a new interview with Hindi Rush, Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, reasoned why her husband turned down the opportunity. (Also Read - Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja reacts to Varun Dhawan being compared to him: 'Usko bhi bura lagta hoga')

"Why would he play Chunnilal? He was a very big star. Why would he play a second lead? It's his choice. You can't offer Chunnilal's role to Govinda. He didn't do it, it's his choice. I am glad he didn't do it. Why would be accept such a role being a top star? He was a top star during the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. Why would you offe...