"You Don't Look Like A Hero": When 114-Kg Govinda Gave Salman Khan A Reality Check Govinda shared details of a conversation that he believes helped Salman Khan look at his life differently. Govinda said Salman Khan was dealing with pain and distress. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Salman Khan faced pain and distress during a difficult phase in his life. Govinda advised Salman to look within himself for confidence and strength. Govinda encouraged Salman to exercise two to three hours daily to improve. What is the relationship between Salman Khan and Govinda today? When Salman Khan was going through a difficult phase and lost confidence, it was his friend Govinda who offered him simple advice: “Look within yourself.” Sharing details of his conversation with the Dabangg actor, Govinda, who acted with him in Partner, said, Salman was dealing with “pain and distress.” “Whether it is because of love, hopes or expectations. I told him, ‘Salman, you've looked outward enough. Now look within yourself,’ ” he told ANI. “At that time, I weighed 114 kilos. It was the time when I had just come out of politics. I told him, ‘By the time I lose weight, I'll already be a character actor, right? I'll continue doing the kind of roles I was doing in Partner, I was doing comedy. You are the hero, but you don't look like one right now. You look unhappy, you look sad. Come out of this.’ ” When Salman asked what he should do, Govinda said, “I said, ‘Exercise for two or three hours a day. Look at Dharmendra. You are the only hero, after Dharmendra, who has been blessed by God with parents, siblings, a good face and a great personality. You are the only guy who could carry that kind of aura, the kind that makes people look at you and say, ‘That's a hero.#salman_khan #david_dhawan #lara_dutta #govinda #partner
Govinda Recalls Advising Salman Khan During Personal Struggles Govinda, the veteran actor and comedian, has shared insights into his friendship with Salman Khan, detailing how he offered critical advice during the actor’s challenging phase in his career. The two have been connected for over four decades, with their bond deepening through collaborations like the 2007 comedy Partner. Govinda revealed that Salman was grappling with significant personal and professional turmoil at the time, which led to him becoming emotionally withdrawn. During a conversation before filming Partner, Govinda decided to address Salman’s inner struggles directly. “I told him, ‘You’ve looked outward enough. Now look within yourself,’” Govinda shared in an interview. He emphasized the importance of self-reflection, suggesting that Salman needed to confront his own emotions rather than external pressures. To illustrate his point, Govinda drew from his own life, explaining that he had recently stepped away from politics and was struggling with his weight, which had reached 114 kilos. He used this as an example to encourage Salman to focus on his health and regain his confidence. Govinda advised Salman to prioritize fitness, comparing his situation to that of veteran actor Dharmendra. “Exercise for two or three hours a day,” he urged. “Look at Dharmendra. You are the only hero, after Dharmendra, who has been blessed by God with parents, siblings, a good face, and a great personality. You are the only guy who could carry that kind of aura, the kind that makes people look at you and say, ‘That’s a hero.’” This advice resonated with Salman, who took it to heart and eventually transformed his physical and professional trajectory.#salman_khan #david_dhawan #lara_dutta #govinda #partner
A 9-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Being Kept Locked in a Van for Nearly Two Years A 9-year-old boy was rescued this week after spending nearly two years locked inside his father’s utility van in eastern France, according to local authorities. The child, who was found in a severe state of malnutrition and physical distress, was hospitalized following his discovery. His father, a 43-year-old man, was detained by police after the incident, while his partner, 37, faced charges related to failing to assist a minor in danger. The boy’s 12-year-old sister and the 10-year-old daughter of his father’s partner were placed under the care of social services. The boy was discovered on Monday in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders of Switzerland and Germany, after a neighbor reported hearing “sounds of a child” coming from a van. Police forced the van open and found the child “lying in a fetal position, naked, covered by a blanket on top of a mound of trash and near excrement,” according to a statement from Prosecutor Nicolas Heitz. The child had been in this condition for nearly two years, having been locked inside the van since November 2024. He was described as malnourished and unable to walk due to prolonged sitting. The father told investigators he had locked the child in the van to “protect him” after his partner, who was the boy’s stepmother, expressed intentions to send the child to a psychiatric hospital. The prosecutor clarified that there was no medical evidence indicating the boy had any psychiatric issues prior to his disappearance. The child had been performing well in school, with good grades, and had no prior history of behavioral problems.#father #hagenbach #partner #boy #prosecutor_nicolas_heitz
9-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Being Locked in Van for Two Years in France A 9-year-old boy was discovered locked inside his father’s utility van in eastern France after nearly two years of captivity, according to local authorities. The child, who had been malnourished and unable to walk, was found in a deteriorating condition on April 11, 2026, following a tip from a neighbor. The incident has sparked widespread shock and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the boy’s prolonged isolation. The local prosecutor, Nicolas Heitz, confirmed that police were alerted to the situation after hearing “sounds of a child” emanating from the van in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders of Switzerland and Germany. When officers forced open the vehicle, they found the boy “lying in a fetal position, naked, covered by a blanket on top of a mound of trash and near excrement,” Heitz stated. The child’s physical state, including severe malnutrition and immobility due to prolonged sitting, prompted immediate medical intervention. The boy’s father, who was detained by authorities, reportedly locked the child in the van in November 2024 to shield him from his partner, who allegedly wanted to send the then-7-year-old to a psychiatric hospital. However, the prosecutor emphasized there was no prior medical evidence of the boy’s mental health issues, noting he had previously performed well in school. The father claimed the child had “big difficulties” with his partner and believed his father had “no choice” but to confine him. The boy reportedly stated he hadn’t showered since 2024, highlighting the extreme neglect he endured. The father faces preliminary charges of kidnapping and other offenses, while his partner, who denied knowledge of the boy’s whereabouts, was charged with failing to assist a minor in danger.#father #hagenbach #boy #nicolas_heitz #partner
