This morning brought shocking news as the country woke up to reports that Govinda had been moved to a hospital in Mumbai after accidentally shooting himself in the leg with his own gun in the early hours. The actor was reportedly handling his licensed firearm when it fell and discharged, injuring his leg at around 4:45 a.m. Initial reports stated that the bullet hit his knee. Later, the manager of the Bollywood star and Shiv Sena leader confirmed that the bullet had been removed and that Govinda was safe. The actor has now broken his silence, sharing an audio message assuring fans of his condition.

Govinda Shares First Audio Message After Misfire Incident

The bullet has been successfully removed from his knee, and according to IndiaTV, Govinda has shared an audio note from the hospital, confirming that he was shot in the leg. In the message, the actor thanked his fans and the medical staff for their prayers and treatment, which he said prevented the situation from taking a more dangerous turn. He confirmed that he is stable and the bullet has been removed.

In the audio message, Govinda said, "Namaskar, pranaam, main hoon Govinda. Aap sab logon ka aashirwaad, maa-baap ka aashirwaad, aur guru ki kripa ki wajah se, goli lagi thi par woh nikaal di gayi hai. Main dhanyawaad deta hoon yahan ke doctor ko aur aap sab logon ki prarthana ke liye. Aap sabka dhanyawaad." (Translation: "Namaste, I am Govinda. Thanks to your blessings, my parents' blessings, and the grace of my teachers, the bullet has been removed. I want to thank the doctors for their prompt treatment and all of you for your prayers. Thank you all.")

Govinda is Out of Danger

Govinda’s manager, Shashi Sinha, shared an update with ANI earlier today, confirming that the actor is safe. The statement from the manager read:
"Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda was getting ready to leave for Kolkata. He was putting his licensed revolver in its case when it fell from his hand, and a bullet was fired, hitting his leg. The doctor has removed the bullet, and his condition is stable. He is in the hospital right now."

There are no details yet as to why Govinda was carrying his gun. The actor remains in a hospital in Mumbai and is undergoing necessary treatment. We are awaiting further updates and hoping for his speedy recovery. Stay tuned to Mobile Masala for more information on this and everything else from the world of streaming and films.

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