Govinda Hospitalised After `Accidentally` Getting Shot By His Own Gun

Govinda was accidentally shot in the leg by his own revolver this morning

New Delhi: Bollywood actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda accidentally shot himself in the leg and was immediately rushed to the hospital. The incident took place today at around 5 am. The actor has been admitted to ICU.

According to initial reports, it has been learnt that Govinda was reportedly cleaning the weapon in his Mumbai house and that's when the bullet hit his knee. He is undergoing treatment at a hospital.

The actor began his career with action movies and eventually became a dancing star in the 1980s. He made his debut with Love 86, which turned out to be a hit. He then featured in hit movies including Ilzaam (1986), Marte Dam Tak (1987), Khudgarz (1987), Dariya Dil (1988), Jaisi Karni Waisi Bharni (1989), Swarg (1990) and Hum (1991). 

His hit movies also include Shola Aur Shabnam and 1993 action comedy Aankhen in which he played dual role. He got fame for starring in a string of hit comedy movies like Raja Babu (1994), Coolie No. 1 (1995), Saajan Chale Sasural (1996), Hero No. 1 (1997), Deewana Mastana (1997), Dulhe Raja (1998), Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (1998), Anari No.1 (1999), Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999) and Jodi No. 1 (2001), Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (2003). 

He went on to win the Filmfare Special Award for Saajan Chale Sasural and the Filmfare Award for Best Comedian for Haseena Maan Jaayegi.

Govinda was the Parliament of India from 2004 to 2009. In 2024, just before the Lok Sabha elections, he joined Shivsena.