Bollywood stars Twinkle Khanna and Govinda may have appeared together in only two films, but their on-screen chemistry left a lasting impression on fans. Recently, Khanna addressed the jokes made about the actor after he was accidentally shot in his leg. Referring to it as the ‘superiority principle’, he explained, “The superiority principle is where laughter is found at the expense of another’s misfortune.”
In her column for The Times of India, Twinkle Khanna elaborated on the world of comedy and the power of comedians. He reflected on the jokes related to Govinda’s recent accident, explaining how humor often targets the misfortune of others. He explained this as the ‘superiority principle’, where people find entertainment by making jokes at the expense of people in less fortunate circumstances.
He wrote, “Modern theorists divide jokes into three main categories. There is a superiority complex, where laughter is found at the expense of another’s misfortune. Perhaps this is why when one of my favorite comedians, Govinda, accidentally shot himself in the leg, people enjoyed the ‘Akhni se goli maare’ memes.
Govinda’s fans became very worried due to his accidental shooting. The incident happened around 4:45 am when the actor’s licensed revolver accidentally misfired while he was putting it back in the cupboard. Following the injury to himself, Govinda addressed his well-wishers in an audio statement shared by Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hegde.
He said in his message, “Hello, greetings.” I am Govinda. With your blessings, my parents’ blessings and my Guru’s grace… I was shot, but the bullet has been removed. I thank the doctors here, especially Dr. Garwal. Thank you all for your prayers and support.” At the time of the incident, his wife, Sunita Ahuja, was reportedly in Kolkata, while their daughter, Tina Ahuja, stayed with him the entire time.
On October 4, after much improvement, Govinda was discharged from the hospital. The paparazzi shared a video of the Hero No. 1 actor where he was seen walking out of the hospital in a wheelchair with a crepe bandage wrapped around his knee. He was also accompanied by his wife Sunita Ahuja, daughter Tina Ahuja and other close family members. Despite his injury, Govinda greeted the crowd with a big smile, folded hands and flying kisses.
Addressing the media, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support and prayers of his fans from across the country. He also extended special thanks to the administrative police force, media personnel and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for their support and concern during his recovery.
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