Actor Govinda Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting

Renowned Hindi film actor and politician, Govinda, was hospitalized on Tuesday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. The incident occurred at approximately 4:45 AM at his residence in Mumbai. Govinda, who is also affiliated with the Shiv Sena party, was preparing to leave for a flight to Kolkata scheduled at 6 AM when his licensed revolver accidentally discharged.

The actor was reportedly placing the firearm into its case when it slipped from his hands, resulting in a bullet striking his knee. His manager, Shashi Sinha, confirmed the sequence of events in a statement to news agencies, adding that the bullet was successfully removed at Criti Care Hospital and Govinda’s condition is stable. “The revolver fell while being kept in the cupboard and misfired. It is due to god’s grace that Govinda sustained only a leg injury and it was nothing serious,” Sinha remarked.

Following the mishap, law enforcement swiftly arrived at the actor’s home, confiscating the weapon as part of their ongoing inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the discharge. Meanwhile, Govinda remains under medical observation.

Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde relayed that the actor had sent an audio message from the hospital confirming his recovery. “He is fine now. He has thanked Dr. Aggarwal, who operated and removed the bullet from his leg. Fans of Govinda should not worry,” Hegde assured.

Known as a Bollywood icon, Govinda, whose full name is Govind Arun Ahuja, has had an illustrious career with over 165 Hindi films. He is celebrated for his comedic prowess and dance skills, with hit films such as “Aankhen,” “Raja Babu,” and “Coolie No. 1” to his credit. Besides his cinematic achievements, Govinda has ventured into politics, serving as a Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2009 with the Indian National Congress. Recently, he rejoined politics with the Shiv Sena party.

The actor’s family background is deeply rooted in the film industry, with both of his parents having been actors. Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja have two children, Tina, who made her Bollywood debut in 2015, and Yashvardhan.

Investigation into this recent accident continues, although police stated that Govinda has not filed a formal complaint regarding the incident.