Mumbai:

Bollywood star Govinda, who has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing treatment for injury caused after his gun misfired, has recalled how the incident happened. He said it fell and fired.

Govinda was speaking to the media outside his hospital. He was seen sitting on the wheelchair as he went on to thank everyone.

“I thank everyone from the country for their love, prayers, and support. Special thanks to the administration, police, and the honorable Shinde Ji. Your blessings have kept me safe. Thank you so much for your love. Jai Mata Di!” Govinda said.

He then talked about his injury.

Govinda said in Hindi: “Pray for me. It was a deep injury and when it happened I could not believe it. It felt like what happened. I was leaving for a show in Kolkata and it was early morning around 5… woh giri aur chal padi (it fell and misfired)… I was stunned and then I saw a fountain of blood coming out.”

He said that his doctor accompanied him to the hospital.

The actor misfired his licensed gun while he was cleaning the closet, and accidentally shot himself in the foot. A part of the gun’s lock was said to be broken which led to the misfiring.

As per sources, the actor was set to head to Kolkata but prior to that he thought of organising his closet when the unfortunate incident happened because of the gun’s broken lock.

At the time of the incident, there were 6 bullets loaded, and one misfired into his foot after which he was immediately rushed to the hospital in Juhu.

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Mumbai:

Renowned actor Govinda suffered a bullet injury in his leg this morning when he misfired his licensed revolver. The 60-year-old actor was rushed to Criticare Hospital near his Juhu home with a wound under his knee and admitted to the Intensive Care Unit. The bullet was extracted after an hour-long surgery, but Govinda may remain in hospital for a few days.

According to his manager Shashi Sinha, Govinda was getting ready to leave for the airport for a Kolkata trip when the incident occurred. “We had a 6 am flight to catch for a show in Kolkata and I had reached the airport. Govinda ji was about to leave his residence for the airport when this accident happened,” the actor’s manager said. It is due to God’s grace that Govinda ji sustained only a leg injury and it was nothing serious,” he added.

Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja was in Kolkata and the actor was alone at home. Ms Ahuja left for Mumbai as soon as she heard of the incident.

According to his manager, Govinda was keeping his licensed revolver inside a cupboard when he dropped the weapon and it went off. The actor called up his wife and his manager. The manager rushed to his home. Police reached soon after and the actor was taken to the hospital. Later, his daughter Tina Ahuja reached the hospital.

Dr Ramesh Agarwal, who performed the surgery, said the bullet had been removed and Govinda’s condition was stable. The actor would be discharged in three to four days, but needs about a month’s rest, the doctor said.

The actor released an audio message to fans from the hospital. He said the blessings of his fans, parents and his guru saved him. “I was hit by a bullet, but it has been extracted. I thank the doctors here and your prayers,” he said in the audio clip.

Several family members and well-wishers of the actor reached the hospital after hearing of the incident. His brother Kirti Kumar said, “He has strong willpower and said he wants to be home by this evening. But he will have to stay in hospital for two-three days.” He thanked Govinda’s fans for their firm support. 

Vinay Anand, Govinda’s nephew, said, “The blessings of fans all over the world are with him. He could have died, but he is fine now. He was laughing. He told me God’s grace saved him and the bullet could have hit him anywhere.  He said Bajrang Bali saved him.”

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde made a phone call to Govinda, also a Shiv Sena leader, to check on him. “I have personally reached out to Govinda to convey my deep concern about his health condition. On behalf of the government and people of our state, I wish him a swift and complete recovery,” Mr Shinde said in a statement. “I have assured Govinda that he and his family will receive all necessary support during this challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.”

Earlier in the day, reports had said Govinda had not registered a police complaint. But police have seized his weapon and started a probe into the incident. Security has been tightened at the hospital.

Mumbai:

Popular actor Govinda was hospitalised this morning after he suffered a bullet injury on his leg, Mumbai Police have said. The actor is out of danger and his manager said he is doing fine. The injury was caused at the actor’s Juhu home around 4.45 am today due to a misfire from his licensed revolver.

The actor released an audio clip in which he said the blessings of his fans, parents and his guru saved him. “I was hit by a bullet but it has been extracted. I thank the doctors here and your prayers,” he said.

The 60-year-old actor, also a Shiv Sena leader, was alone at home at the time of the incident and was getting ready to leave for Kolkata when the incident occurred, his manager Shashi Sinha said. Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja is in Kolkata and has left for Mumbai after she heard of the misfire.

Mr Sinha has said Govinda was keeping the revolver in a cupboard when it fell to the floor and went off. The bullet hit him below his knee. The actor called up his wife and his manager. Soon after, police reached there and rushed him to the nearby Criticare Hospital. The actor’s manager said his condition is stable. He is still at the hospital and his daughter Tina is with him.

Police have said the actor has not registered any complaint.

“We had a 6 am flight to catch for a show in Kolkata and I had reached the airport. Govinda ji was about to leave his residence for the airport when this accident happened,” the actor’s manager said. It is due to God’s grace that Govinda ji sustained only a leg injury and it was nothing serious,” he added.