An FIR was filed, according to Govinda’s manager, who describes the claimed attack on the actor around three in the morning.

Shashi Sinha, the manager of Bollywood actor Govinda, has defended the actor from allegations that he is under the “vaham” (delusion) that he is being targeted for murder. The manager mentioned an unspecified instance in which the actor had to use a gun to fend off attackers, citing a claimed attack on him at his residence in the early hours of the morning. The news agency questioned Shashi about if Govinda is under the “vaham” that he is being attacked by others. The manager denied that the actor had gotten threatening calls. Then he gave an example.

“On the day this incident happened, around 3-3:30 AM, many people had gathered. I cannot imagine what would’ve happened in bhayya (brother) had a mobile in his hand instead of a gun. I am thankful to God for this.”

Additionally, the manager said that Govinda’s home was unguarded at the time of the occurrence. He added that he had filed a police report and had a video of the occurrence. The management attacked people who criticized Govinda, saying, Stop this faltugiri (nonsense) that Govinda is doing this or that. Nobody knows him better than I. I know Govinda, but people talk as if he’s a criminal and has committed some crime. I know the kind of abuses we have had to listen to; it isn’t good.”

Shashi didn’t say when the incident he was talking about happened. However, Govinda made headlines in October 2024 after being hospitalized after being shot. According to police sources at the time, there was no sign of foul play and it was self-inflicted. After being released, Govinda addressed the media. “It was in the morning, around 4.45-5 am. Woh giri aur chal padi (the revolver fell and misfired). I felt a jhatka (I was shocked) and when I saw, there was a fountain (of blood),” he said, adding, “Let this be a lesson to remain a bit cautious… Please do not link this incident to something else or misunderstand it in any way. I thank everyone who prayed for me.”