Salman khan helps 'Nach Baliye' thrash rivals

Salman Khan in 'Nach Balye 6' proves a hit

Star Plus' popular reality TV show Nach Baliye 6, which featured Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan last night gave the show one of its best ratings since the series kicked off.

Nach Baliye 6 at 21:00 pulled in 215,900 viewers - peaking at 298,200 viewers, more viewers than any other show on UK Asian television. Comedy Nights With Kapil' on Colors, which aired at the later time of 22:30 included Madhuri Dixit as the special guest, was the biggest draw on the channel with 104,700 viewers.

Crime thriller show Arjun' on Star Plus pulled in 94,500 viewers, whereas the new series of India's Got Talent', which again had Madhuri Dixit promoting her new film Dedh Ishqiya' drew in 72,400 viewers.

On Rishtey, Pakistani drama Mere Qatil Mere Dildar' at 20:30 pulled in 37,300 viewers, followed by Aamne Saamne', which did well with 52,900 viewers.

On Star Life Ok, Savdhaan India' was the most watched show on the channel at 22:00 with 13,600 viewers.

Above data is an overnight rating - and may change slightly after consolidated figures become available in seven days from BARB