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Govinda recalls blunt advice to Salman Khan: ‘You didn’t look like a hero’
Govinda recalls blunt advice to Salman Khan: ‘You didn’t look like a hero’
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'…
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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 In an interview with ANI, Govinda said Salman was going through 'pain and distress' and had become withdrawn.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.
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Bollywood is full of tales of one star advising another, but this one stands out for its bluntness. Govinda, himself struggling with weight and a career shift, spoke to Salman not as a competitor but as a concerned peer. The narrative that stars are always rivals misses these moments of genuine mentorship. The real test is whether today's younger actors receive such honest, career-saving advice from their seniors, or if the industry has become too cautious for that.
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