Satyamev Jayate (TV series) where it received the most interest was China, where it was initially watched online before being licensed to air on Chinese television in 2014, due to Aamir Khan's popularity there after the success of his film "3 Idiots" (2009). His work on "Satyamev Jayate", as well as similar issues raised in his films, such as "Taare Zameen Par" (2007), "3 Idiots", "PK" (2014), and "Dangal" (2016), has led to Khan being referred to as a "national treasure of India" or "conscience of India" by Chinese media. The show is highly regarded in China, where it is one of the highest-rated
Dangal (film) introduced "3 Idiots" to most Chinese audiences, becoming a cult hit in the country. It became China's 12th favourite film of all time, according to ratings on Chinese film review site Douban, with only one domestic Chinese film ("Farewell My Concubine") ranked higher. Aamir Khan gained a large growing Chinese fanbase as a result. By 2013, China grew to become the world's second largest film market (after the United States), paving the way for Aamir Khan's Chinese box office success, with "Dhoom 3" (2013), "PK", and eventually "Dangal". His TV show "Satyamev Jayate" also had a cult following in China,