Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda accidentally shot himself in the leg with his licensed revolver on Tuesday morning. He was rushed to a nearby hospital.
The incident of misfired around 4:45 am when Govinda was checking the revolver before stepping out of his home for an appointment.
As per reports, the bullet struck Govinda’s knee, and he was immediately taken to CRITICare Hospital in Mumbai.
A report by NDTV said that the actor was alone at home at the time of the incident.
Sources to CNN News18 said that the incident took place when Govinda was getting ready to leave for airport to catch an early morning flight to Kolkata.
The 60-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital around 5:15 am and is now reported to be out of danger, sources at the hospital told CNN News18.
ANI quoted Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha as saying that Govinda was checking and keeping his licensed revolver in its case when he dropped it. The revolver went off and the bullet hit his leg.
“The doctor has removed the bullet and his condition is fine. He is in the hospital right now,” Sinha was quoted as saying by ANI.
Though there has been no official statement from Govinda’s family so far, a report by The Indian Express quoted Sunita, the actor’s wife, who was travelling to Mumbai, as saying that she was going to directly visit the hospital where he has been undergoing treatment.
Govinda, a renowned Bollywood actor, joined Maharashtra’s ruling party Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction), making a comeback in politics after a 14-year hiatus.
Govind Arun Ahuja, better known by his stage name Govinda, is famous for his stellar role in comedy blockbusters in Coolie No. 1, Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Saajan Chale Sasural, Raja Babu, Rajaji among others.
Govinda’s recent appearance on the big screen was in the 2019 film Rangeela Raja, directed by Pahlaj Nihalani.
With inputs from agencies.
Link to article –
