Mumbai, October 1, 2024: Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda sustained a minor leg injury on Tuesday after his licensed revolver accidentally misfired at his home, police reported.
The incident occurred early in the morning as Govinda was preparing to leave for the airport to catch a flight for a scheduled show in Kolkata. According to the actor’s manager, Shashi Sinha, the firearm accidentally fell from a cupboard, causing it to discharge.
“We had a flight at 6 a.m., and Govinda ji was getting ready to leave when the accident happened. The revolver slipped while being placed in the cupboard, leading to a misfire. Thankfully, by God’s grace, it was just a leg injury and nothing serious,” Sinha told PTI.
The actor received immediate medical attention, and his condition is reported to be stable. Fans have expressed their relief that the injury was not more severe.
