Mumbai: Govinda’s accidental gunshot in 2024 had sparked waves of speculation, with some drawing comparisons to Saif Ali Khan’s 2025 stabbing incident. Now, the veteran actor’s niece, Ragini Khanna, has addressed the rumours, firmly affirming that Govinda’s injury was indeed an accident and dispelling doubts about foul play.

Niece Speaks on the Incident

In an interview with Vickey Lalwani, Ragini recounted how she learned about the incident. “I went to the hospital, yes. Mummy told me Chichi mama to goli lag gayi (Mummy told me Chichi uncle had shot himself). I was shocked and wondered who shot him. She told me that he shot himself by mistake when his gun fell. I got quite emotional,” she said.

Addressing the speculation that the incident might have involved a third party, especially in light of Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing during a burglary in 2025, Ragini defended Govinda’s account. “There were 200 cops at the hospital and 50 outside his home to investigate. How can you escape that kind of situation if it is not genuine? I have full faith in our police. They have done their due diligence and got satisfactory results. Because if somebody else had been involved, they couldn’t have escaped after doing something like this to such a big personality,” she explained.

The 2024 Accident

Govinda was hospitalized on October 1, 2024, after accidentally shooting himself in the leg at his Juhu residence. The incident occurred at 4 a.m. while he was cleaning his licensed revolver, which slipped from his hands, causing the bullet to graze his leg below the knee. He was immediately rushed to CritiCare Asia Hospital in Andheri West for treatment.

After being discharged, Govinda spoke to the media about the accident, describing the moment with characteristic candor. “Thoda gehra lag gaya tha, jab laga tab vishwas nahi hua. Aisa laga ke yeh kya hua? (The wound was deep, but I couldn’t believe it had happened. I was thinking, what just happened?),” he said. He also admitted, “Main thoda sa mast raha karta hoon (I’m a bit carefree by nature),” acknowledging that he should have exercised more caution.

Putting Rumours to Rest

With Ragini Khanna’s statement, the narrative around the incident is now clarified. The family remains steadfast that it was a genuine accident, and no third-party involvement occurred. Her remarks also highlight the thoroughness of the investigation carried out by local authorities, further putting speculation to rest.

For fans, the confirmation from Ragini not only clears up misconceptions but also sheds light on Govinda’s playful, carefree personality—a trait he himself admitted may have contributed to the mishap.