Nothing but 'Reality' is ruling the idiot box
Reality shows involve the spectators in a vivid way and their involvement is the medium for the show's popularity. Everybody nowadays wants name and fame. This is the aspect the reality shows are cashing in on.
THE DRASTIC changes that could be seen in our television nowadays can really be termed as the ‘Reality Time’. The number of reality shows is increasing day by day. The number of daily soap series is not giving much flavour to viewers. The same type of series has brought monotonous effect on the viewers. Now, for a change the reality shows have steamed up the new TV spectators by giving variety of innovative ideas.
These shows involve the spectators in a vivid way and their involvement is the medium for the show’s popularity. Everybody nowadays wants name and fame. This is the aspect the reality shows are cashing in on. Talent shows, quiz shows, reincarnation, you name it! They are out there trying to involve the public as much as they can. This is the new pattern of these shows, attracting the spectators. Within a short span of time they get so much popularity that it is giving a new platform to carry one’s dreams. Now, one can cherish his/her dream by these shows and make a hobby into a career.
The shows promote singing, dancing, acting and stunts also are catching the new section of audience. Shows like MTV Roadies or Emotional Atyachar attract only new generation because of the format where as Rakhi or Rahul Mahajan’s Swayamvar created history by choosing their life partner live on television. Shows like Big Boss make a gossip-session exciting. These shows not only increase the TRPs (Television Rating Points) but also create popularity. News channels telecasting news with a hot and spicy flavor is also creating interest among the viewers. It can be rightly claimed that new formats helps a lot to increase the TRPs.
The best part of these shows is that the viewers are directly involved and they can decide whom they should choose as their idol. The unique part of a reality show is that it guarantees achievement and there are valuable lessons to be learnt about viewers’ tastes and preferences.
The shows promote singing, dancing, acting and stunts also are catching the new section of audience. Shows like MTV Roadies or Emotional Atyachar attract only new generation because of the format where as Rakhi or Rahul Mahajan’s Swayamvar created history by choosing their life partner live on television. Shows like Big Boss make a gossip-session exciting. These shows not only increase the TRPs (Television Rating Points) but also create popularity. News channels telecasting news with a hot and spicy flavor is also creating interest among the viewers. It can be rightly claimed that new formats helps a lot to increase the TRPs.
The best part of these shows is that the viewers are directly involved and they can decide whom they should choose as their idol. The unique part of a reality show is that it guarantees achievement and there are valuable lessons to be learnt about viewers’ tastes and preferences.
But one thing that can be viewed from these shows is that Indian viewers have matured a lot in the course of time. Bold talk shows and shows like fear factor have dragged our audience to get accustomed with a new television era. Although, these shows are inspired by western television but the increase in there viewership has set a new trend in the history of Indian television.
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I wonder why this article has not touched the other side of the reality shows- that is constant clash of minds, economy, incriminating issues, family feuds and most important a sense of shame- private and public which it carries publicly telecast by the defeated and not good performers in the items. Here lies the psychology behind these shows
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