Today, Salman Khan is one of Bollywood's biggest stars, with fans eagerly awaiting his films during Diwali or Eid. However, there was a time when his career seemed to be sinking. Between 2004 and 2006, several of Salman's films, including Garv: Pride and Honour, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Phir Milenge, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha, and Lucky: No Time for Love, failed to make an impact at the box office. Even his films with big stars like Kareena Kapoor in Kyon Ki and Priyanka Chopra in Salaam-e-Ishq did not perform well.
This phase is often considered one of the toughest periods of Salman's career. His films were not succeeding, and millions of rupees were being lost. Salman himself was deeply affected by these failures. But in 2007, everything changed. He starred in the film Partner, alongside Govinda, Lara Dutta, and Katrina Kaif. Salman played the role of a love counselor, and the film was a massive hit, both critically and commercially.
Made with a budget of 28 crore rupees, Partner went on to earn 100.91 crore rupees at the box office. It marked a major turning point in Salman's career, reviving his position in Bollywood. Not only was the movie a success, but its songs also became widely popular. Partner is often credited with bringing Salman Khan back to the top, helping him regain his superstar status.
