Tonight Bollywood’s mercurial superstar Salman Khan makes his small screen debut as host of Dus Ka Dum. If anyone had doubts over Salman as the ideal host, the superstar gave a glimpse of his hosting prowess at the show’s launch by pouring champagne to the media present. He was more than a perfect host. And above all the pony-tailed Salman answered every question with aplomb.

Excerpts from an interview:

It was reported that initially you had rejected the offer for this show?

"Yes, that’s right but I hadn’t heard the script then. Well, after being told of it again, I fell in love with the format. I didn’t ponder over it again and gleefully accepted it. Television today has become a very big and popular medium.”

What made you accept the show?

"Besides the concept which I loved, the other reason was my fans. They have watched my best and worst films but now they don't need to spend money to watch me. They can sit at home and know me better."

What was your experience as a first-time host?

"I'm enjoying playing the host. My fans on the show have asked me so many questions that the media has never been able to do in so many years. That's the reason I say that television is a strong medium."

How close is he to the real Salman when hosting the show?

"I'm very much real in the show. The way I’m in my living room or with my pals I am much the same on the show.”

To increase the TRPs of the show which celebs would you like to invite?

"I don't think I need any celebs to raise the TRPs of the show. I myself, am enough to handle the whole show.”

Lastly if you were given a chance to incorporate the style of either of the two top reality show hosts- Amitabh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan who would be your choice?

"Definitely Mr. Amitabh Bachchan as he is the best.”

And as the show based on guesswork and percentages premiers tonight Salman’s fans wait with bated breath to welcome their idol in their living rooms.

To view the slideshow of Dus ka Dum click here.