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Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Salman Khan was paid Rs.5 crore more than Govinda for 'Partner', reveals writer Alok Upadhyay
In 2007, Bollywood gave us one of its most-loved comedy films – 'Partner'. Starring Salman Khan , Govinda , Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta , the film had everything – laughs, romance, music, and of course, the unbeatable bromance between Salman and Govinda. Directed by David Dhawan , 'Partner' wasn't just a hit at the box office, but also entertained millions. What happened behind the scenes was just as entertaining. Now, writer Alok Upadhyay has spilled the beans on one particularly funny moment during the shoot of the song 'Soni De Nakhre' – and it's all about two superstars, a choreographer obsessed with legs, and a director who wasn't having any of it. Salman and Govinda charged THIS amount for 'Partner' By the time 'Partner' rolled around, both Salman Khan and Govinda were huge names in the industry. So it's no surprise that they charged a combined Rs 15 crore for the film, with Salman reportedly getting Rs 10 crore and Govinda Rs 5 crore. While speaking to the YouTube channel Lightscameramasti, writer Alok Upadhyay praised director David Dhawan's sharp eye for detail and his control over the entire shoot. Alok said, 'He keeps his eyes on everyone simultaneously while shooting and already knows how he'll edit the scene.' He also added that David Dhawan's understanding of commercial cinema was so strong, he could get any actor to do exactly what he wanted. But things didn't always go smoothly, especially during the shoot of the chartbuster song 'Soni De Nakhre'. '15 crore ke actor ki taange dikhaai ja rahi hain' Alok recalled how Dhawan wasn't happy when the choreographer kept shooting long shots focusing on the stars' legs. "David saahab mere paas bethe bolte hain ke ek actor 10 crore le raha hai aur ek 5 crore le raha hai. 15 crore ke actor ki taange dikhaai ja rahi hain, koi matlab to hai nahi." (David was basically saying, 'One actor has charged Rs 10 crore, the other Rs 5 crore, and we're just showing their legs? What's the point?') That's when the filmmaker decided to take matters into his own hands and told the choreographer to stop wasting time with decorative shots. He wanted the focus to be on the stars, where it belonged. 'Jo 15 crore ke 2 khade hain inka close maar,' David reportedly told the crew. (Get those close-ups of the two leading men, not their knees!). Upadhyay went on to share that David quickly reworked the shot and simply told the actors to do their thing, and the result? One of the most loved dance numbers! Salman Khan Targeted Again; Explosive Threat Hits Transport Department
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Salman Khan charged ₹5 crore more than Govinda in Partner? Writer Alok Upadhyay reveals it all
Bollywood actors Salman Khan and Govinda's on-screen bromance in the romantic comedy film Partner impressed audiences. The film became one of the most-loved comedies in Bollywood. Now, in an interview with YouTube channel Lightscameramasti, writer Alok Upadhyay has recalled a behind-the-scenes moment from the shooting of the iconic song Soni De Nakhre, revealing that the actors took a combined fee of ₹15 crore for the film. (Also Read: Salman Khan helped me when I was in a lot of debt: Govinda Writer Alok Upadhyay recalled the shoot for the song Soni De Nakhre in Partner and said, 'During the song Soni De Nakhre, the choreographer had put some long shots. David Dhawan, who was sitting with me, said, 'Ek actor ₹10 crore le raha hai aur ek ₹5 crore le raha hai. 15 crore ke actor ki taange dikhaai ja rahi hain, koi matlab to hai nahi (One actor has charged ₹10 crore, the other ₹5 crore, and we're just showing their legs? What's the point?).'' Alok recalled David Dhawan getting annoyed with the choreographer and telling him, 'Yeh jo tu ₹50 ka gamla, ₹300 ki jhaadu, flower aur decoration dikha raha hai, usse picture nahi chalegi. Yeh jo ₹15 crore ke 2 khade hain, unpe close maar (This ₹50 flowerpot, ₹300 broom, flowers and decorations you're showing — that's not going to make the film work. Those two standing there, who cost ₹15 crore, get a close-up of them).' Helmed by David Dhawan and produced by Sohail Khan and Parag Sanghvi, the story of the film was inspired by the 2005 American film Hitch. The film featured Govinda, Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta in lead roles. The romantic comedy revolves around a love guru, Prem (Salman), who gives wooing advice to his client, Bhaskar (Govinda), for the latter's ladylove Priya. Along the way, he falls in love with a widowed mother, Naina. The film received a positive response from both audiences and critics, with particular praise for its comic scenes and Govinda's performance. It emerged as a super hit, collecting ₹99.66 crore worldwide at the box office.
News18
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan Was Paid More Than Govinda For Partner; David Dhawan Said, 'Rs 15 Crore Ke Do Khade Hain'
Besides Salman Khan and Govinda, the David Dhawan directorial venture also starred Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta. Salman Khan and Govinda's film, Partner, was well-loved by the audience and became a huge hit upon its release. However, although Govinda had been a star for several years, his payment for the film was much less than that of Salman Khan. While Salman's fee was Rs 10 crore, Govinda was paid Rs 5 crore for the film. In a recent chat, writer Alok Upadhyaya opened up about how the actors' fees were revealed during the making of Soni De Nakhre. 'David Dhawan meets all expectations in terms of a filmmaker of commercial cinema. While shooting, all things like editing and other aspects would go on in his mind simultaneously. He knows everything about cinema. His aim was always to make the film better commercially," Alok told Lightscameramasti. He recalled, 'During the shooting of the song (Soni De Nakhre), the choreographer had set 2-3 long shots. David sahab came to me and said, 'One actor is charging Rs 10 crore, the other Rs 5 crore — that's Rs 15 crore standing there, and only their legs are being shown. Shoot a close-up of both Govinda and Salman.'" Alok added, 'David sahab got impatient and called the choreographer over, saying, 'You're shooting Rs 50 worth of flower pot, Rs 10 of decoration. My film won't mint money with these things. Jo Rs 15 crore ke do khade hain, unke close mar (The two who are charging Rs 15 crore — take close-up shots of them).'" Besides Salman Khan and Govinda, the David Dhawan directorial venture also starred Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta. However, their remuneration for the film isn't known. Partner, released in 2010, was a remake of Will Smith's Hollywood film called Hitch. The film revolved around a love guru who takes on a client and gets him to woo his lady love, all while trying to impress someone special in his life. First Published:
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Salman Khan was paid Rs.10 crore more than Govinda for 'Partner', reveals writer Alok Upadhyay
In 2007, Bollywood gave us one of its most-loved comedy films – 'Partner'. Starring Salman Khan , Govinda , Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta , the film had everything – laughs, romance, music, and of course, the unbeatable bromance between Salman and Govinda. Directed by David Dhawan , 'Partner' wasn't just a hit at the box office, but also entertained millions. What happened behind the scenes was just as entertaining. Now, writer Alok Upadhyay has spilled the beans on one particularly funny moment during the shoot of the song 'Soni De Nakhre' – and it's all about two superstars, a choreographer obsessed with legs, and a director who wasn't having any of it. Salman and Govinda charged THIS amount for 'Partner' By the time 'Partner' rolled around, both Salman Khan and Govinda were huge names in the industry. So it's no surprise that they charged a combined Rs 15 crore for the film, with Salman reportedly getting Rs 10 crore and Govinda Rs 5 crore. While speaking to the YouTube channel Lightscameramasti, writer Alok Upadhyay praised director David Dhawan's sharp eye for detail and his control over the entire shoot. Alok said, 'He keeps his eyes on everyone simultaneously while shooting and already knows how he'll edit the scene.' He also added that David Dhawan's understanding of commercial cinema was so strong, he could get any actor to do exactly what he wanted. But things didn't always go smoothly, especially during the shoot of the chartbuster song 'Soni De Nakhre'. '15 crore ke actor ki taange dikhaai ja rahi hain' Alok recalled how Dhawan wasn't happy when the choreographer kept shooting long shots focusing on the stars' legs. "David saahab mere paas bethe bolte hain ke ek actor 10 crore le raha hai aur ek 5 crore le raha hai. 15 crore ke actor ki taange dikhaai ja rahi hain, koi matlab to hai nahi." (David was basically saying, 'One actor has charged Rs 10 crore, the other Rs 5 crore, and we're just showing their legs? What's the point?') That's when the filmmaker decided to take matters into his own hands and told the choreographer to stop wasting time with decorative shots. He wanted the focus to be on the stars, where it belonged. 'Jo 15 crore ke 2 khade hain inka close maar,' David reportedly told the crew. (Get those close-ups of the two leading men, not their knees!). Upadhyay went on to share that David quickly reworked the shot and simply told the actors to do their thing, and the result? One of the most loved dance numbers! Salman Khan Targeted Again; Explosive Threat Hits Transport Department
Indian Express
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Salman Khan is charging Rs 10 cr, Govinda is taking Rs 5 cr and only their legs are being shown?': How David Dhawan changed choreography of ‘Soni De Nakhre'
Writer Alok Upadhyaya, who has worked with filmmaker David Dhawan on several films, spoke about his experience collaborating with him on Partner. Alok shared that as a filmmaker, David is very intolerant of errors by his actors and always tries to get the maximum out of the A-list stars who headline his films. 'He would panic if the actor wouldn't perform well,' Alok shared. The writer also revealed how David would always keep in mind how to fully milk the star power in his films. 'David Dhawan meets all expectations in terms of a filmmaker of commercial cinema. While shooting, all things like editing and other aspects would go on in his mind simultaneously. He knows everything about cinema. His aim was always to make the film better commercially,' he told Lightscameramasti. Sharing an example from Partner, when the film's stars Salman Khan and Govinda were shooting for the song 'Soni De Nakhre', he said, 'During the shooting of the song, the choreographer had set 2-3 long shots. David sahab came to me and said, 'One actor is charging Rs 10 crore, the other Rs 5 crore — that's Rs 15 crore standing there, and only their legs are being shown. Shoot a close-up of both Govinda and Salman.'' Alok added, 'David sahab got impatient and called the choreographer over, saying, 'You're shooting Rs 50 worth of flower pot, Rs 10 of decoration. My film won't mint money with these things. Jo Rs 15 crore ke do khade hain, unke close mar (The two who are charging Rs 15 crore — take close-up shots of them).'' he then told the two actors to step in and do their own thing, leading to close-up shots as they both make faces at the camera. Partner was an official remake of Will Smith starrer hit comedy Hitch. The film was critically acclaimed and a box office success. It starred Salman as Govinda's love guru and also featured Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta in lead roles.
