Published 09:58 IST, October 1st 2024
Shooting Injury: Shatrughan Sinha, David Dhawan, Sudesh Lehri, Family Members Check Up On Govinda
Several celebrities like Shatrughan Sinha, David Dhawan and Sudesh Lehri checked up on Govinda after the accident and assured fans that he was doing well.
Govinda Gun Shot Accident: On October 1, the actor sustained a bullet injury on his leg. The 60-year-old was rushed to a private hospital in Mumbai after he got injured from a gun misfiring accident. Govinda was about to leave for a show in Kolkata when the accident took place. Since then operation has been performed on him and the Partner actor later issued a statement informing his fans he is doing better. Several celebrities like Shatrughan Sinha, David Dhawan and Sudesh Lehri also checked up on Govinda after the accident and assured fans that he was doing well and will be discharged soon.
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- Govinda gets stitches: The injured actor was admitted to the Criti Care Hospital near his Juhu home for treatment. His doctor said that he got 8-10 stitches post surgery.
- Govinda 's nephew visits his uncle: “Operation has been done. All the fans of Govinda should pray that he recovers well. He is conscious and I am going to meet him. Don't know much about what happened... the revolver fell from his hands. I will get to know more when I go to meet him,” said Govinda's nephew Vinay Anand as he arrived to meet the actor at the Mumbai hospital.
- Govinda out of danger: The accident happened around 4.45 am when he was about to leave home to catch a 6 am flight to Kolkata for a show, according to his manager Shashi Sinha. The trigger of the licensed revolver got pushed accidentally while the actor was keeping it in the cupboard. he is now out of danger
- Govinda 's doctor issues statement: Speaking to the paparazzi the actor's doctor assured that he is keeping well and resting. Doctor Agarwal shared that Goinda was admitted to the hospital at 5 am in the morning and was treated by the team by 6 am. He also shared that the actor has got 5-6 stitches.
- Govinda 's daughter exits the hospital: The actor's daughter Tina Ahuja along with his manager had accompanied him to the hospital at the time of the accident. Tina was seen exiting the premises at noon.
- Govinda 's brother shares update: Speaking to the paparazzi stationed outside the hospital, the actor's brother informed that he is keeping well. He also shared that the Hero No. 1 actor might be discharged from the hospital this evening.
- "He is in the ICU. He is much better," says Govinda 's nephew: The actor's nephew Vijay Anand has given an update on the actor's health and shared, "Abhi Govinda Swast hai… Bajrangbali ke aashirwad se woh swasth hai. He is in the ICU. He is much better”
- Maharashtra Chief Minister checks up on Govinda : Eknath Shinde spoke to the actor over the telephone and inquired about his health. The Chief Minister wished a speedy recovery to Govinda and requested the hospital authorities to take the best care of him.
- Kashmera Shah visits Govinda at hospital: Krushna Abhishek's wife who is rumoured to be feuding with the veteran actor visited the hospital upon learning of his condition. Video of her entering the hospital premises is now viral.
- Govinda confirms he is safe: The actor has reacted to the news from the hospital. Sharing an audio, he confirmed that he is still in the hospital and is recovering. The actor expressed gratitude to the doctors and his fans for wishing him well. In his message, the 60-year-old actor has confirmed that he is safe.
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- First visuals from Citicare hospital: Govinda is admitted to the Citicare hospital in Mumbai. First visuals from outside the hospital show heavy police deployment and some fans waiting to get an update on the actor's condition.
- Govinda 's wife rushes to Mumbai: The actor's wife Sunita was in Kolkata when the accident took place. Govinda himself was scheduled to travel to Kolkata to join her. however, after listening to the accident, his wife travelled back to Mumbai. The actor was accompanied to the hospital by his daughter Tina and manager Sashi.
- Doctors successfully removed the bullet: Govinda underwent immediate treatment for the gunshot wound. The doctors have operated on the actor and removed the bullet. His condition is now stable.
- Govinda was leaving for Kolkata when the accident took place: As per Mumbai police officials, the actor was leaving for the airport to attend a show in Kolkata when the accident happened.
- Govinda 's manager issues statement: 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. “The revolver apparently fell down while being kept in the cupboard and misfired. It is due to god’s grace that Govinda ji sustained only a leg injury and it was nothing serious,” he said.
- Revolver was licenced: As per PTI, the gun belonged to the actor and was registered against a license. Govinda has not lodged any police complaint in the matter.
Read more: Govinda Accidentally Shoots Self, Sustains Injury In Right Leg
- Govinda rushed to a private hospital: Following the gunshot, the Aunty No 1 actor was admitted to the Citicare hospital in Mumbai.
Updated 22:32 IST, October 1st 2024