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Salim Khan Encouraged Salman to Host Dus Ka Dum
Salman Khan said he was not sure about hosting a television show called Dus Ka Dum.
At the time, he felt that negative talk about him was getting more attention than his films.
He asked his father, Salim Khan, what he should do.
Salim told him to trust himself and show the values he had been raised with.
Salman decided to host the show.
Dus Ka Dum began airing in 2008.
The article says viewers got to see a more relaxed side of Salman on the show.
He hosted all three seasons.
Salman Khan said he was initially unsure about hosting Dus Ka Dum.
He said negativity and coverage of his personal life were overshadowing attention to his work.
Salman sought advice from his father, Salim Khan.
Salim told him, “Bharosa rakho, upbringing dikhao,” encouraging him to trust himself and do the show.
Dus Ka Dum premiered in 2008, and Salman hosted all three seasons.
- Who
- Salman Khan, with advice from his father, Salim Khan.
- What
- Salman recalled being unsure about hosting Dus Ka Dum before deciding to take the role.
- Where
- Dus Ka Dum premiered on Sony Entertainment Television in India.
- When
- The show premiered in 2008; Salman shared the recollection on Bigg Boss 20's Weekend Ka Vaar, in an article published October 4, 2026.
- Why
- Salman said he was hesitant amid negativity and attention that he felt overshadowed his work; his father encouraged him to trust himself and host the show.
Key facts
- Show
- Dus Ka Dum
- Premiere
- 2008
- Broadcaster
- Sony Entertainment Television
- Host
- Salman Khan hosted all three seasons.
- Father's advice
- “Bharosa rakho, upbringing dikhao” (keep faith in yourself, show your upbringing).
- Third season
- Premiered in June 2018.
- Article publication date
- October 4, 2026.
Quotes
Salim Khan
Salman Khan’s father, who advised him when he was considering hosting Dus Ka Dum.
“Bharosa rakho, upbringing dikhao (Keep faith in yourself, show your upbringing).”
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