# Govinda recalls blunt advice to Salman Khan: ‘You didn’t look like a hero’ 2026-08-09T16:45:44+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Govinda has revealed that he advised Salman Khan during a difficult phase before their 2007 film Partner. In an interview with ANI, Govinda said Salman was going through 'pain and distress' and had become withdrawn. Govinda told him bluntly, 'You are the hero, but you don't look like one right now.' He urged Salman to exercise for two to three hours daily and reminded him of his natural star qualities, comparing him to Dharmendra. Govinda also claimed he predicted Salman would rule the industry for a decade, which he did. Partner, directed by David Dhawan, was a box office success. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - odishatv.in Tags: advice, Bollywood, Govinda, Partner film, Salman Khan Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/govinda-recalls-telling-salman-khan-he-didnt-look-like-a-hero/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/govinda-recalls-telling-salman-khan-he-didnt-look-like-a-hero/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.