# Govinda recalls advising Salman Khan during tough phase 2026-08-10T11:39:45+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Govinda has revealed that he advised a struggling Salman Khan to look inward and focus on fitness before they shot the 2007 film 'Partner'. In an interview with ANI, Govinda said Salman was going through 'a lot of pain and distress' at the time and had become withdrawn. Govinda, who then weighed 114 kg after leaving politics, told Salman he did not look like a hero anymore. He urged Salman to exercise for two to three hours daily, citing Dharmendra as an example of sustained stardom. Govinda claimed Salman took the advice and built a successful career. 'I told him he would rule for 10 years and he did,' Govinda said. The two starred together in the David Dhawan comedy 'Partner', released in 2007. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Bollywood, celebrity interviews, fitness advice, Govinda, Salman Khan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/govinda-recalls-advising-salman-khan-during-tough-phase/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/govinda-recalls-advising-salman-khan-during-tough-phase/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.