<P> Around August 2011, Khan started talks with Siddhartha Basu's BIG Synergy to host a talk show similar to The Oprah Winfrey Show . </P> <P> Khan made his television debut with his talk show, Satyamev Jayate . The show dealt with social issues . It started airing on 6 May 2012 . Aamir was paid Rs. 30 million rupees per episode to host the Satyamev Jayate, and it made him the highest paid host in Indian television industry as of June 2012 . Aamir, speaking on a radio channel, said that in view of phenomenal public response, he may come up with a second season of the show . The show went live simultaneously on Star Plus, STAR World and national broadcaster Doordarshan on the 11 am Sunday slot in eight languages, being the first to do so in India . </P> <P> Satyamev Jayate opened to positive reviews and feedback from social activists, media houses, doctors, and film and television personalities . Khan was also praised for his effort . In her review, Ritu Singh of IBN Live stated: "Aamir Khan deserves an applause for bringing up such a sensitive issue and presenting it in a hard hitting way . The amount of research Aamir and his team has put into the show was clearly visible with the facts and figures presented . Every aspect of the issue was covered with great diligence ." Parmita Uniyal from Hindustan Times praised the content and Khan for "step (ing) in to do what journalists are supposed to do--make a difference . The show is a classic example of that ." Despite the initial hype and being labelled as the channel's most ambitious project till date, the initial viewership figures were not very encouraging; the show received an average television rating of 2.9 (with a reach of 14.4 million, it was watched by only 20% of TV viewers) in the six metros in its debut episode on 6 May . The rating was far lower than those of most other celebrity - hosted shows at the time . </P> <P> Ratings for the show eventually picked up, and it became very successful . The first season of Satyamev Jayate garnered over a billion digital impressions from 165 countries . The second season of Satyamev Jayate drew an audience of 600 million viewers in India . The issues discussed on the show garnered national attention, with several being discussed in parliament and influencing politicians and lawmakers to take action . After the first episode, for example, Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, urged public representatives and non-governmental organisations to take actions to stop the illegal practice of female foeticide . Khan met Gehlot over the issue, and Gehlot accepted the request to set up fast track court to deal the case of the sting operation featured on the show . Following the second episode, the helpline for children received an increased number of calls from across the country, reporting child abuse . The legislation to protect children below 18 years from sexual abuse became a reality with the Lok Sabha passing the bill . </P>

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