Actor-politician Govinda, who accidentally shot himself in the early hours of Tuesday, has now come forward and shared an audio message. In the message, he is heard thanking medical staff and his fans for their prayers. He also informed that the bullet has been successfully taken out and he is stable now. ''Namaskar, pranaam, main hoon Govinda. Aap sab logo ka aashirwaad or maa baap ka aashirwaad or guru ki kripa ki wajah se, goli lagi thi par woh nikaal di gayi hai. Main dhanyawaad deta hoon yahan pe doctor ka or aap sab logo ki prarthana k liye. Aap logo ka dhanyawaad,'' Govinda said in his audio message.
What happened to Govinda?
The actor was about to leave home for Kolkata to attend a show. While packing clothes from the cupboard, the revolver fell down and he was shot in his left leg. The bullet was fired after the pistol fell on the ground. Govinda was shot below his knee.
As per the latest report by India TV's Sachin Chaudhary, the bullet has been taken out and the actor is currently stable. He may be discharged by late evening or tomorrow. Govinda's daughter Tina is present in the hospital to look after him.
What Govinda is up to on work front
Earlier this year, Govinda joined the Shiv Sena party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. He began his political journey after he joined the Congress party in 2004. On the film front, he last featured in the 2019 release Rangeela Raja. Apart from films, he has also judged a few reality TV shows including DID Super Moms Season 2.
(Reported by Krishna Hegde)
