‘Everyone was thrashing me’: Salman Khan recalls how Dus Ka Dum saved him from career downfall

During a recent episode of Bigg Boss Season 20, host Salman Khan reminisced about how he almost rejected the 2008 television game show Dus Ka Dum as he was experiencing a tough period. However, his father Salim Khan encouraged him to accept the opportunity. Salman also discussed how Amitabh Bachchan saw a resurgence in fame through Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC).

He emphasized the importance of being genuine inside the Bigg Boss house, stating, "I want to give you an example from my own life. I did Maine Pyaar Kiya and many other films, and then I came on TV after I got a show. At that time, there was a lot of negativity about me everywhere - from court cases, relationship, to my films."

The actor admitted that he was hesitant to host Dus Ka Dum due to the negative press surrounding him, which included court cases, relationship issues, and criticism of his films. Seeking advice, Salman spoke to his father Salim Khan, who told him not to doubt his personality, heart, and upbringing. Salman then recounted his father's advice: "Don't you trust your personality, heart, and upbringing?

I said yes and he asked me to say yes to the show. He told me to be myself in the show. In that one show, they got to know who I was." The host concluded that the negativity vanished, and people only remembered Dus Ka Dum, leading to a positive change in his public image. Salman went on to host Bigg Boss for 17 seasons, drawing a parallel to Amitabh Bachchan's journey with Kaun Banega Crorepati, where the show allowed audiences to see a different side of the veteran actor.