In Bollywood, people usually praise each other. No one wants to say anything that might hurt the other person. But Govinda is different. He is a very straightforward person. There is an incident where Govinda told Salman Khan at 114kg he doesn't look like a hero.
Hearing this might sound a bit harsh, but it is the truth. There is a very big reason behind this comment. Today, we will understand this whole matter in simple words. No complicated terms, just the real story.
How Did Salman Khan Reach 114kg?
First, we need to understand how Salman Khan got so heavy. Did he eat a lot of junk food? Did he stop going to the gym?
No, the real reason was something else.
Around 2014-2015, Salman was suffering from a very bad illness. This is called Trigeminal Neuralgia. It is a nerve disease where a person gets sudden and terrible pain in the face. The pain is so bad that the person cannot even cry, they just scream.
To treat this illness, doctors gave Salman very strong medicines. These medicines included steroids. When you take steroids, the body holds a lot of extra water and the face and body swell up. Because of these medicines, Salman's weight went from 85 kg straight to 114 kg.
Salman's Weight Change at a Glance
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Why Did Govinda Say This?
Now, coming to Govinda's comment. Govinda and Salman have been good friends since the 90s. They have even worked together. Govinda is the kind of person who always speaks the truth, even if it hurts someone.
When Salman was 114 kg, his look had completely changed. He looked heavy and slow. A Bollywood hero needs to look active, fit, and full of energy on screen.
Govinda simply said the truth to his face. He said, "Brother, you don't look like a hero anymore."
Anyone else would have talked politely in front of Salman. But Govinda spoke directly. His point was that if Salman stayed like this, people would not accept him as a hero on screen anymore. Because in today's time, a hero has to be fit.
What Was The Effect On Salman?
When your own friend says something like this, it hurts. Salman is also a human being. He knew the reason for his weight was his illness, but Govinda's words still hit him hard.
But Salman Khan is Salman Khan. He did not break down. He used these words as his strength.
At that time, he had a big movie coming up - Sultan (2016). He had to play the role of a wrestler. Now think about it, how can a 114 kg man look like a wrestler? To do this role, he had to completely change his body.
What Did Salman Do For Sultan? (The Journey Back to Fit)
Getting back from 114 kg to 85 kg is no joke. You can't just pay money and get a body like that. Salman worked very hard for this:
- Not Just Gym, But Mud Wrestling: He didn't just use gym machines. He had to practice with real wrestlers in the mud (akhada) in Haryana.
- Diet Changed: He removed all sugar, rice, and junk food from his diet. He only ate protein, vegetables, and a few carbs.
- Cardio: To lose that heavy weight, he did a lot of running and cycling.
- Stopping Medicines: With the doctor's advice, he slowly stopped taking the heavy steroid medicines.
Within a few months, the results started showing. When the trailer of Sultan came out, people were shocked. The same 114 kg Salman now looked like a proper athlete.
What Is The Scene In Bollywood Today?
Salman Khan's 114 kg phase is a big lesson for Bollywood.
Today, every new actor comes with a great body. No one wants to take a chance. Actors know that if their body is not good, the audience will reject them.
But it is also true that in the race to get a good body, many young actors are taking steroids and supplements, which is very dangerous. Salman's case was different because he had a medical problem. But the young actors taking shortcuts today are risking their health.
What Did Govinda's Comment Show?
This whole case makes two things very clear:
- Speaking The Truth Is Important: If Govinda had not told Salman the truth, maybe Salman would not have focused on his body so fast. Telling the truth to a friend is the biggest help.
- Health Comes First: A hero is also a human. Anyone can get sick. We should not make fun of someone's body, but if someone is ignoring their health, we should push them a little.
Final Words: Salman Khan did not take Govinda's comment negatively. Instead, he made it his target. Today, he is fit again and is maintaining a very good body for his age. This story is not just about weight loss; it is about the courage of a man who stood back up even after a bad illness and heavy weight gain.
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