Mumbai: Actor and Shiv Sena leader Govinda has been taken to the nearest hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the leg with his own revolver this morning, according to a senior Mumbai Police official. Govinda, 60, was preparing to leave for Kolkata when he was handling his licensed revolver. It slipped from his hand, leading to an accidental discharge that struck his leg.
"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," said his manager, Shashi Sinha. The doctor has successfully removed the bullet and Govinda's condition is stable. He is currently in the hospital.
Born on December 21, 1963, Govinda has had an illustrious career spanning over three decades, with an impressive repertoire of over 130 films since his debut in 1986. Although his silver screen appearances have become sporadic in recent times, Govinda's fans were in for a treat when his 1994 blockbuster Raja Babu re-released in cinemas recently.
Apart from his cinematic accomplishments, the 90s superstar has also made a mark in politics. In 2004, he emerged victorious in the Mumbai North Lok Sabha constituency on a Congress ticket, defeating seasoned BJP leader Ram Naik. However, he later relinquished his membership from the Congress party. In a significant development earlier this year, Govinda joined the Shiv Sena, marking a new chapter in his political journey.
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