Govinda Shooting: Actor Shares Health Update In Audio Message After Undergoing Surgery In Leg

Govinda Health Update: On October 1, the actor sustained injuries in his right leg following an accidental gunshot. The 60-year-old actor was cleaning his revolver and keeping it in the case when it misfired injuring him in the leg. After undergoing surgery, Govinda has now shared a health update with his fans.

Govinda confirms he is stable

Following the gunshot, Govinda was rushed to a private hospital in Mumbai where he received immediate treatment. His manager confirmed that the actor's injuries were not serious and the doctors were able to successfully remove the bullet. He is currently in the hospital.

In an audio message seemingly recorded from the hospital room, Govinda shared, "With the blessings of you all and my parents, the bullet has been removed. I thank the doctors and you for keeping me in your prayers." His wife was in Kolkata and rushed to Mumbai upon hearing the news. Visuals from outside the Citicare hospital where Govinda was admitted are going viral online.

Govinda was leaving for Kolkata when his gun misfired, injuring him

Actor Govinda on Tuesday sustained a bullet injury on his leg as his licensed revolver misfired, police said. The actor was about to leave from his Juhu residence around 4.45 am when the revolver misfired, a police official said. The actor hasn’t lodged any complaint, he added.

Govinda , 60, was taken for treatment to a nearby Criticare hospital hospital and has returned to his residence, the official said. “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 misfire. It is due to god’s grace that Govinda ji sustained only leg injury and it was nothing serious,” he said.

(With inputs from PTI)