Actor Govinda, who recently made headlines for accidentally shooting himself in the left leg, has finally opened up about the incident during a press conference held after his discharge from the hospital on October 4. The mishap occurred on October 1, and Govinda shared his disbelief when it happened.
“Thoda gehra lag gaya tha, jab laga tab vishwas nahi hua. Aisa laga ke yeh kya hua? (The wound was deep, but I couldn’t believe it had happened. I was thinking, ‘What just happened?’),” Govinda recalled.
According to the Indian Express, the incident occurred early in the morning around 4:45-5:00 a.m., as Govinda was preparing for a show in Kolkata. The revolver accidentally slipped, resulting in a misfire that left him startled as blood started flowing.
Govinda explained that he did not want to trouble anyone, so he recorded a few videos before being quickly taken to Dr. Agarwal, who accompanied him to the hospital for treatment.
When questioned about carrying a loaded revolver, the “Naseeb” actor admitted, “Main thoda sa mast raha karta hoon (I’m a bit carefree by nature),” and didn’t give it much thought at the time. He emphasized the importance of being cautious, hoping others can learn from his experience.
He explained his need for a revolver, stating that fame comes with its own challenges. “Fame is a flame, and you have to be aware of it all over the world. It is like fire when you become successful, and you have to tread carefully,” Govinda noted. He acknowledged the support he receives, but also the competition and jealousy that accompany success.
Before concluding, Govinda asked that no misunderstandings arise from the incident, and it shouldn’t be linked to anyone. “I would like to say that this incident should not be attached to anyone or anything. There should be no galatfehmi (misunderstandings) around,” he added, thanking his fans for their continued love and support.
