Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Govinda recalls advising Salman Khan to overcome 'pain and distress'
There is a famous actor named Govinda, and he told a story about his friend Salman Khan, who is also a famous actor.
A long time ago, in 2007, before they made a funny movie called Partner together, Salman was feeling very sad.
Govinda noticed that Salman looked unhappy and had become very quiet.
He told Salman that when a person is hurting inside, no one else can cure it and he must look within himself.
Govinda also told Salman to exercise and reminded him that he was a natural star with good looks and a famous family.
At that same time, Govinda was struggling too and weighed a lot, but he still wanted to help his friend.
Salman listened to the advice, and after that he became very successful.
Govinda said he had predicted Salman would be the biggest star for ten years.
Now, Govinda is coming back to movies with a new thriller called Roopa.
Govinda recalled telling Salman Khan to work on himself during a difficult phase before they began shooting Partner in 2007.
Govinda said Salman was going through a lot of 'pain and distress' and had become very withdrawn.
He urged Salman to 'look within' and to come out of his sadness, saying he looked unhappy rather than like a hero.
Govinda, who then weighed 114kg after stepping away from politics, advised Salman to exercise and compared his screen presence to Dharmendra's.
Salman took the advice and had a successful run, with Govinda predicting he would rule the industry for a decade; Govinda is set to return in the thriller Roopa.
- Who
- Actor Govinda and actor Salman Khan, with a mention of director David Dhawan.
- What
- Govinda recounted the personal advice he gave Salman Khan about overcoming pain and distress before shooting for the film Partner.
- When
- Before filming began for Partner, which was released on July 20, 2007; the recollection was shared in a recent interview.
- Where
- Not specified in the articles.
- Why
- Govinda wanted to help Salman, who had become withdrawn during a phase of personal pain and distress, to move past his struggles and return to his star-like self.
- Film discussed
- Partner (romantic comedy)
- Director
- David Dhawan
- Release date
- July 20, 2007
- Govinda's weight at the time
- 114 kg
- Govinda's upcoming film
- Roopa (suspense thriller)
- Salman Khan's upcoming film
- Maatrubhumi
- Govinda's last release
- Seven years ago