'Jo Meri Image Bani Thi...': Salman Khan Recalls How '10 Ka Dum' Helped Clear His 'Negative' Image After 'Maine Pyar Kiya'

During the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20's Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan revealed how the television show 10 Ka Dum helped him dispel the negative image that had plagued him following his role in the film Maine Pyar Kiya. Addressing Qazi Touqeer, the actor reminisced about how just one episode of 10 Ka Dum cleared the negative judgments he had been facing in the media.

Salman explained that before 10 Ka Dum, he had been the subject of various media coverage, from court cases to relationships and even photographs, painting him in a negative light. He shared that he was offered the show but initially hesitated, fearing the public scrutiny. He recalled consulting his father, Salim Khan, about the decision.

Salim Khan asked Salman if he trusted his upbringing, to which Salman responded affirmatively. Salman then asked his father if he should do the show, and Salim Khan advised him to stay true to himself. Salman concluded, "In that one show they got to know who I was." He further noted that people began to identify him more with 10 Ka Dum rather than his film career. Salman drew a parallel to Amitabh Bachchan's association with Kaun Banega Crorepati, indicating a similar shift in public perception.