There was a time when Govinda was one of the biggest superstars of Bollywood. Each of his films was a hit, and used to be the first choice of filmmakers. But do you know that Salman Khan once asked him to leave ‘Biwi No. 1’? And Govinda turned down this offer without any hesitation so that Salman could get this film.

Why did Salman Khan ask Govinda to leave ‘Biwi No. 1’?

Govinda had revealed in an old interview that when he was about to do the film ‘Biwi No. 1’, Salman Khan got a call.

Govinda said, “Salman called me and said,” Chief Chi Bhaiya, you leave this film. “

Govinda further said that when he talked to Salman about this, he realized that the film was very important for Salman’s career.

“I felt that Salman should get this film. If I leave it, his career can get a big break. So I left this film without delay. “

Since this decision, a strong friendship between Salman and Govinda started, which remains intact till date.

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‘Biwi No. 1’ became a big hit of Salman’s career

Released in 1999, Karisma Kapoor, Sushmita Sen, Tabu and Anil Kapoor were in important roles in the 1999. The film was directed by David Dhawan, who was part of several superhit number 1 films with Govinda.

The film performed brilliantly at the box office, and brought Salman Khan’s career to a new height.

Salman Khan also wanted to become Govinda!

In an old interview, Salman Khan also praised Govinda and said that he always wanted to be like Govinda.

“I respect Govinda’s comic timing and dancing style a lot. I used to try my best to be like him. “

Later, the two worked together in the film ‘Partner’ in 2007, which earned tremendous at the box office and their pair was well appreciated.

When Salman Khan saved Govinda’s career

There was a time when Govinda’s career was sinking. He was not getting good projects due to frequent flop films and distance from the industry.

Then Salman Khan and his family helped Govinda.

Govinda said at an award show,
“Salman Khan and Sohail Khan supported me. His film ‘Partner’ made me stand again in the industry. If they were not there, my career might have ended there. “

Sohail Khan’s production house gave Govinda a chance in ‘Partner’, so that he could again put his foot in Bollywood.