Bollywood actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda was hospitalized early this morning after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. The incident occurred around 4:45 AM when a misfire from his own licensed revolver struck his knee. He was immediately rushed to CRITICare Hospital in Mumbai, where he received medical treatment. Initial reports indicate that Govinda’s condition is now stable, although no official statement has been made by his family or team regarding his current health status.
‘With the blessings of you all and my parents, the bullet has been removed.’ Govinda
According to sources, the actor was preparing to leave for Kolkata on an early morning flight when the mishap occurred. He was handling the revolver when it accidentally discharged. Govinda was admitted to the hospital at around 5:15 AM. Hospital authorities have since confirmed that he is out of danger. Meanwhile, the police have taken custody of Govinda’s revolver and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda has been taken to the nearest hospital after he was accidentally shot in the leg by his own revolver this morning, says a senior Mumbai Police official
More details awaited.
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Shashi Sinha, Govinda’s manager, told ANI, “Govinda was preparing to leave for Kolkata when the revolver slipped from his hand while he was placing it in its case, causing it to fire a shot that hit his leg. The bullet has since been removed, and he is now doing fine.”
Govinda, once a top star in Bollywood, is known for his roles in hit films like Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Swarg, Saajan Chale Sasural, Raja Babu, Rajaji, and Partner. His most recent appearance in a major film was in the 2019 release Rangeela Raja, directed by Pahlaj Nihalani, which unfortunately did not perform well at the box office. This commercial failure led Govinda to take a hiatus from acting.
Though Govinda’s career in Bollywood has waned since 2007, with Partner being his last major hit, he was once a leading star in the 80s and 90s, beloved by audiences for his comedy blockbusters. Following Partner, Govinda struggled to replicate the same success, with a string of commercial failures including Rangeela Raja, Friday, Aa Gaya Hero, and Kill Dil.
Despite his recent setbacks, Govinda remains an iconic figure in Bollywood, and fans continue to follow his career with keen interest. His accident today has left many of them concerned, but reports suggest that the actor is on the road to recovery.