Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda has been discharged from Mumbai hospital on Friday morning after being hospitalized for suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound earlier this week. The actor was clicked through a wheelchair surrounded by his family and fans at the hospital.
The actor was greeted by a sea of fans and media personnel outside the hospital. Paparazzi videos show Govinda, with his leg in a cast, greeting the bystanders with a wave and a smile, before greeting them with folded hands. His daughter Tina and wife Sunita stood alongside him as he was wheeled out of the hospital. The videos show Tina crying and wiping off her tears as fans screamed wishes for the actor.
Govinda's gunshot incident
Govinda had been admitted to the Criticare Asia Hospital on Tuesday morning after he suffered a gunshot wound to his leg in the early hours of the morning. The shot was fired from the actor's own licensed revolver. The actor said the shot was accidental and occured when he was cleaning his gun before leaving for the airport. The actor was alone at his home when the incident occurred.
The Mumbai police launched an investigation into the incident even though no complaint was filed. The Crime Branch also launched a parallel enquiry into the matter and even registered Govinda's statement. The police ruled out foul play but News 18 quoted sources as saying that they were not convinced with the actor's version.