More than a month after accidentally shooting himself in the leg, actor Govinda was seen at a polling booth on Wednesday as he cast his vote in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections on Wednesday.  


Govinda casts his vote


Dressed in an all-white outfit, the actor was seen walking with a slight limp, a reminder of the recent injury he sustained. He proudly displayed his inked finger for the cameras and engaged with the paparazzi as he posed for pictures. 


When asked about his well-being following the accidental shooting incident that led to his hospitalisation, Govinda calmly reassured reporters, saying, "Sab achcha hai" (All is well). He also jokingly addressed the photographers, saying, “Arey kaahe chichiya rahe ho.” 




About Govinda's accident


The actor’s injury occurred last month when he accidentally misfired a gun in the early hours of the morning. According to reports, the small part of the gun's lock had broken, causing the accidental discharge. At the time, there were six bullets loaded in the gun, one of which ended up injuring his foot. After the incident, Govinda was immediately rushed to a hospital in Juhu. Reports suggest that the actor was preparing for a trip to Kolkata when the unfortunate accident occurred. 


Govinda was discharged from the hospital three days after the incident. The actor, who is a member of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, was accompanied by his wife Sunita Ahuja and daughter Tina Ahuja when he made his public appearance. 


As he greeted the media and fans, he offered a gesture of thanks with folded hands. Speaking about the incident, he shared, "I was about to leave for a show in Kolkata. It was about 5 in the morning. Aur uss time par vo giri aur chal padi (and it just fell and went off). I was shocked by what happened and when I looked down, I saw a fountain of blood. Then I made a video and spoke to the doctor and got admitted," he explained to reporters gathered outside his home. 


Maharashtra Assembly Elections


As for the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly elections, polling is being conducted across 288 constituencies, with 4,136 candidates vying for positions in the state known for its strong economic standing, being one of the highest in GDP per capita in India.