The 'Hero No.1' actor was shot with his own gun, according to Govinda's manager.
Early Tuesday morning, as he was getting ready to depart for Kolkata, Bollywood actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda unintentionally shot himself in the leg with his licensed revolver. Fans were shocked by the incident that happened at his house. Doctors attended to his injuries at Criticare Hospital after he was taken there. While authorities look into the shooting's circumstances, Govinda is currently recuperating. Fans are wishing the actor a quick recovery after he recently returned to politics with the Shiv Sena party.
Ankush Pandey
Bollywood actor and politician Govinda was involved in an accidental shooting on Tuesday morning, injuring himself with his own licensed revolver. A senior Mumbai police official confirmed the incident, which left many in shock. It occurred at around 4:45 a.m. while he was at home.
Govinda, 60, later issued a statement, informing his fans that doctors have removed the bullet and he was alright due to his fans' affection and god's blessings. The actor, who was hospitalized after the accident, is out of danger and recuperating at his home, a Mumbai police official said.
According to Govinda's manager, Shashi Sinha, the actor was preparing to travel to Kolkata when the accident happened. “He was keeping his licensed revolver in the case. It fell from his own hand and a bullet got fired in his leg,” Sinha told ANI. Govinda was reportedly cleaning his gun when it discharged, resulting in a serious leg injury
The actor was immediately rushed to Criticare Hospital in Juhu, which is near his residence. Medical reports indicate that he suffered several injuries to his leg and lost a significant amount of blood. Fortunately, doctors removed the bullet, and his condition is now stable. While he is out of danger, Govinda remains under medical care as he recuperates. The police plan to take his statement regarding the incident, and his wife is also expected to provide her account.
Authorities are looking into the circumstances of the shooting, particularly why Govinda was handling his revolver in the early morning hours. The investigation aims to clarify the details surrounding this incident.
As news of the incident spread, fans took to social media to express their concerns and send messages of support for the actor's recovery. Although the initial reports caused alarm, confirmation of his stable condition has brought relief to many supporters.
Govind Arun Ahuja, better known by his stage name Govinda, is a popular actor, comedian, dancer and singer who has appeared in more than 165 Hindi-language films. In March, a month before the Lok Sabha elections, Govinda joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This marked Govinda's re-entry into the political landscape after nearly two decades. The actor won the 2004 poll battle from the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency on a Congress ticket before stepping away from politics in 2008. He last appeared on screen in the 2019 film Rangeela Raja, marking his ongoing presence in both the entertainment industry and public service.
