MUMBAI: Actor Govinda, who is all set for the release of his film Partner with Salman Khan this Friday, will be a special guest on Sony's Indian Idol.

The episode featuring the actor will be aired on 20 July. Partner too, releases on the same day and is being seen as Govinda's second coming to Hindi film industry.

The gala round of Indian Idol will see the last 10 contestants vying for the judges' attention. Govinda will join the show to offer his advice and encourage participants who are chasing their dream of becoming the next singing sensation.