Govinda Health: 'Got 8-10 Stitches', Doctor Treating Actor Says; Discharge Likely In 2 Days

Govinda News: The Bollywood actor 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. After checking into the hospital with a bullet wound, surgery was performed on him. Subsequently, family members paid him a visit at the Criti Care Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai. According to PTI, the 60-year-old actor is out of danger and recuperating.

Speaking to the media stationed outside the hospital, the doctor who treated Govinda informed how he was doing and when he was likely to be discharged.

Doctor says Govinda 's condition is stable, actor currently resting

The doctor said that Govinda arrived at the hospital after sustaining a bullet injury at around 5 am on Tuesday. He was immediately taken into medical care and operation was performed on him by 6 am. Dr Agarwal told the media that Govinda is doing well adding that he got "around 8-10 stitches."

Talking about when the actor is likely to be discharged, he further shared, "I think maximum couple of days, maybe do din mein (in two days)." When asked where Govinda hurt himself, the doctor said, "Jo ghutne hota hai usse do inch niche (Two inches below the knee)."

Govinda shares audio message for his well-wishers

After the surgery, Govinda released an audio message reassuring fans and well-wishers that he was doing well. "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.

According to his manager Shashi Sinha, the accident happened around 4.45 am when he was about to leave home to catch a 6 am flight to Kolkata for a show. The trigger of the licensed revolver got pushed accidentally while the actor was keeping it in the cupboard. A bullet then hit his leg, police said.

(With PTI inputs)