Fact Check: Was Komal Rani Swarnkar spotted with sindoor on her head?

Govinda and his 'Roopa' co-star Komal Rani were back in the headlines on Wednesday, after they were spotted together at Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja to seek blessings.Photos and videos of the two from the famous Ganpati Pandal has since gone viral online, sparking speculation about the duo's relationship status.

Amid allegations from Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, that the two are an item, posts going viral online are now claiming that Komal was spotted wearing a 'sindoor', with some even asking if the two are ' secretly marry'.

Govinda and Komal Rani's pics go viral

Govinda and Komal Rani seek Bappa's blessings

However, the viral images do not show that Komal arrived at the pandal wearing sindoor. The actress was seen accompanying Govinda for Ganpati darshan, dressed in a traditional red and yellow ensemble.

In videos from the visit, she is seen praying before Lord Ganesha and touching her head to the deity's feet. It was during the darshan that vermillion was applied to her head, leaving some of it visible on her forehead.

Govinda and other members of the group accompanying him were also seen receiving blessings, with vermillion being applied to their foreheads during the ritual.The photos and videos from the moment led to speculation on social media, with some users interpreting it as a sign that the two wed under the radar.

About the Govinda and Komal Rani controversy

The co-star's Lalbaugcha Raja visit comes amid cheating allegations by wife Sunita Ahuja, who claimed that Govinda is romantically involved with the actress. Sunita had also said the 62-year-old actor should be ashamed of roaming around with a woman his daughter's age.