I hope Dus Ka Dum beats the TRP of Bigg Boss: Salman Khan

Salman Khan has become one of the most bankable TV hosts with successful stints on "Dus Ka Dum" and "Bigg Boss" but the actor says he was initially hesitant to show his real personality.

The 52-year-old actor actor, who made his TV debut as the host of "Dus Ka Dum" about nine years ago, said he turned to his father, noted writer Salim Khan, for advice.

"This was my TV debut and during that time there was negativity around me. I was very scared to show my original personality on 'Dus Ka Dum'. I thought TV is the most

powerful medium...so I was really scared," Khan said.

"I asked my father if I should go and do it, the show will have the common man and I was really scared of being myself. He said 'who else do you want to be? This is who you are,

go show the world who you are. If it's accepted, good, if not, change yourself'," he told reporters.

The actor was speaking at the launch of new season of "Dus Ka Dum" last evening.

The "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" star said unlike films, TV shows lay bare the personality of the host and he is glad he found acceptance with the audience.

Despite doing several blockbusters and playing memorable characters, Khan said he was surprised when he saw people calling him "Dus Ka Dum" in small villages.







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