The Game played by TV reality shows
As we all know that TV reality shows are there to make a big money for the sponsors. They always play with the sentiments of the people. In the past, in Hindi reality shows, there have been major controversies, with a particular artistes complaining against the host. And, it has come to our notice that the artistes sign a contract with their signature on dotted lines, agreeing to certain terms and conditions. Now, whatever acting in the form of tense moments, rona-dhono that takes place in unrealistic form on the dais is known to all, yet some people watch it for the sake of entertainment. And, just don’t ask as to how the SMS’s add to the advantage of the ultimate winner. We have seen the modus operandi in ‘Lage raho Munnabhai’ film. If you engage a PR firm, your job is done.
Our marathi reality shows have tried to find out new ways to make their show more presentable. So, besides making region-wise teams, when it comes to relegation, they come out with new tricks. Suddenly, you will find that one of the partners has suffered an injury or a partner remaining absent for genuine domestic reasons. Have we not seen this happen in Hindi reality shows ? Then , what new are they offering ? Are we not aware that it is not a live performance ?
The day is not far, when majority of the audience will come to know that they are being fooled. Why can’t the hosts offer something to the audience instead? Why should they send SMS’s costing three to four times at their cost, just to support their favourite candidate? And, finally you find 90% of them disappointed. If any reality show, is going to offer something special to the audience, only then in days to come, such programmes will get good viewer-ship, otherwise, it will just be another flop show on the lines of some of the recent Hindi reality shows.