Tue Oct 01 09:35:26 UTC 2024: ## Bollywood Actor Govinda Injured in Accidental Gunshot
**Mumbai, India:** Bollywood veteran Govinda (60) was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. The incident occurred around 4:45 am on Tuesday morning while the actor was alone at his residence.
According to DCP Dixit Gedam, Govinda was cleaning his licensed revolver when it misfired, resulting in the gunshot. The bullet, which did not pass through the leg, was removed surgically and the actor is currently out of danger.
Govinda confirmed the incident in an audio message from the hospital, stating that the gunshot was an accident and thanking doctors and well-wishers for their support. His daughter Tina is currently by his side at the hospital, while his wife Sunita is in Kolkata where Govinda was scheduled to attend an event.
While Govinda is recovering, Mumbai Police have confiscated his revolver and are investigating the incident.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his concern and offered support to Govinda’s family.
The incident comes at a time when Govinda has been away from films for the past five years. His last release was “Rangila Raja” in 2019. He recently joined the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) in March.
Govinda’s career has been marked by numerous hits, including “Coolie No. 1,” “Hero No. 1,” “Raja Babu,” “Chhote Sarkar,” and “Hadh Kar Di Aapne.”
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