Govinda Health Update: Daughter Tina Says Actor Is 'Healthy And Happy', Hopes For Speedy Discharge

Govinda , who got shot in his right leg when his revolver accidentally went off, is currently doing fine, confirms daughter Tina Ahuja. The veteran actor was packing his luggage when the incident happened, he was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery on Tuesday. Now, Govinda's daughter addressed the media stationed outside the hospital and assured them that the actor was doing fine. He has shifted to a normal ward.

Govinda 's daughter Tina Ahuja shares health update

Sharing a health update with the reporters, Govinda 's daughter Tina Ahuja said the family hopes for a speedy discharge. "Papa is getting better, God has been very kind. Please keep him in your prayers. He has been shifted from the ICU to the normal ward; everything is good now. He's healthy and happy. Please continue praying for him. He will be discharged very soon. He's been given drips and antibiotics, and we're hoping for a speedy discharge," PTI quoted Tina saying.

Earlier in the day, Govinda 's wife said the actor was fine and asked his fans not to panic. "Govinda sir is fine today. He will be moved to the normal ward today. He will be discharged tomorrow or the day after. With everyone's blessings, he has recovered. So many people are praying for him, he has such a massive fan following. I'd like to tell fans please don't panic. He will start dancing in a few months," she told reporters stationed outside the hospital.

What happened to Govinda ?

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. Sunita was in Jaipur and returned to Mumbai after finding out about the incident. While the local police have been conducting an investigation, the Mumbai crime branch has also initiated a parallel enquiry into the incident.

Mumbai crime branch personnel met the actor and enquired about the incident, officials said on Wednesday. No one has lodged any complaint in this matter so far, police said. Dr Ramesh Agarwal, who tended to the actor after the accident, said the bullet hit him below his left knee and that he had got 8-10 stitches.