‘Salman Khan was in a lot of pain’: 114-kg Govinda told star ‘he doesn’t look like a hero’

Veteran Indian actor Govinda recently shared an anecdote about a conversation he had with fellow actor Salman Khan before they co-starred in the 2007 comedy drama, Partner. Govinda, who had recently been going through his own struggles, including being overweight, advised Salman to "look within" himself and stop relying on external validation.

The elderly actor emphasized that Salman was the only hero capable of carrying the aura that made people perceive him as a hero. He also compared Salman's potential to that of the legendary Dharmendra, who was still revered for his charismatic screen presence. Following Govinda's counsel, Salman reportedly embarked on a rigorous exercise regimen and eventually achieved success in the film industry, ruling for a decade.