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Salman Khan Reveals How 'Dus Ka Dum' Averted His Career Collapse
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 05 Oct 2026, 08:37 AM
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Actor Salman Khan reflected on the 1999 film 'Dus Ka Dum', explaining how it rescued him from a potential career slump after a series of setbacks.
Salman Khan, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, has spoken about the pivotal role of the 1999 film "Dus Ka Dum" in keeping his career afloat during a turbulent period.
Following a string of controversies and box‑office disappointments in the late 1990s, Khan’s future in the industry was uncertain. The release of "Dus Ka Dum" provided a much‑needed boost, drawing audiences and generating steady revenue.
In recent interviews, Khan said the film’s success gave him confidence and financial stability, allowing him to take on more ambitious projects later on.
The movie’s performance helped Khan regain momentum, leading to a series of hits in the 2000s that re‑established him as a leading actor in Hindi cinema.
Following a string of controversies and box‑office disappointments in the late 1990s, Khan’s future in the industry was uncertain. The release of "Dus Ka Dum" provided a much‑needed boost, drawing audiences and generating steady revenue.
In recent interviews, Khan said the film’s success gave him confidence and financial stability, allowing him to take on more ambitious projects later on.
The movie’s performance helped Khan regain momentum, leading to a series of hits in the 2000s that re‑established him as a leading actor in Hindi cinema.