Recently, Bollywood actor Govinda suffered a minor accident where he accidentally shot himself in the leg. Although the news worried his fans, he recovered quickly and returned home after treatment. However, what shocked many was the internet’s reaction. A section of people turned this incident into a meme, referencing his popular song Akhiyon Se Goli Maare.
Actress and author Twinkle Khanna, who has worked with Govinda in films like Jodi No. 1 and Joru Ka Ghulam, voiced her disapproval of these memes. In her recent column for the Times of India, Twinkle criticized the insensitivity shown by some netizens.
Twinkle’s Take on Modern-Day Humor
In her article, Twinkle elaborated on how modern humor is often divided into categories, one of which is “superiority theory.” This type of humor involves people laughing at someone else’s misfortune. Twinkle pointed out that many found humor in Govinda’s accidental injury, even though it was a serious matter. She emphasized that while humor has its place, laughing at someone’s misfortune reflects a lack of empathy.
What Happened to Govinda?
On October 1st, news broke that Govinda had been accidentally shot. It was later clarified that the incident occurred while Govinda was handling his rifle, which slipped from his hand, causing a misfire that injured his knee. Fortunately, after a brief hospital visit, Govinda reassured his fans through an audio message that he was fine and recovering well.
Twinkle’s response serves as a reminder that sensitivity and kindness should never be compromised, especially when dealing with someone’s injury or pain.
