Govinda will be discharged in 48 hours: Shiv Sena's Deepak Sawant shares update

Shiv Sena member Deepak Sawant informed us in an exclusive interview that Govinda was feeling better, and he would be discharged from the hospital in 48 hours.

In Short

• Govinda accidentally shot himself with his revolver
• He will be discharged from hospital in 48 hours
• Govinda thanked fans for their prayers

Shiv Sena member Deepak Sawant rushed to meet actor and fellow party member Govinda on Tuesday, October 1, after he accidentally shot himself with his licenced revolver. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, the politician shared that the actor will be discharged from the hospital within 48 hours.

Sawant, who reached Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital at around 11 am to check on Govinda, said, "I want to inform all his fans that he's absolutely fine and there's no need to worry. This was an accident. He will be discharged in 48 hours. The doctors have done their job well. His family members are inside, and they are all happy about his progress."

The actor earlier released an audio message for his fans and well-wishers, informing everyone that he was feeling much better. Govinda thanked his supporters for keeping him in their prayers. He also revealed that the doctors had removed the bullet from his leg and he was doing fine.

He said, "This is Govinda. With the blessings of my fans, my parents and God, I am doing better now. I suffered a bullet injury, but I am feeling fine now. They have removed the bullet. I thank my doctor, Dr Aggarwal, and all my fans who prayed for my well-being. Thank you very much (sic)."

The incident took place at around 4:45 am at his residence when he was cleaning his revolver and getting ready to catch his early morning flight to Kolkata. The revolver fell from his hand and misfired. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and underwent bullet-removal surgery.

Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, was not in Mumbai when the incident happened. She is currently on her way back to the hospital. She informed the media earlier that she had been told her husband was doing fine.