Govinda shoots self in the leg

Freak accident occurred early on Tuesday; actor out of danger

A ctor Govinda was injured in the leg on Tuesday after his revolver accidentally went off at his Mumbai residence when he was about to leave for the airport, police said. The 60-year-old actor is out of danger and recuperating at a private hospital, a police official said later.

Govinda, a favourite with audiences for his impeccable comic timing and dancing skills, later issued a statement informing his fans he is doing better.

"With the blessings of my fans, my parents and god, I am doing better now. I was hit by a bullet, which has now been removed. I thank the doctor here, Dr Agarwal ji. I thank all of you for your prayers," the Hero No 1 actor and a member of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena said in the audio message.