Listly by Natasha Hervatta
Let's accept it - most of us love to watch reality shows. The drama, the emotions, the talent... and did I mention the drama? Here are some of the most popular reality shows in India!
India's Got Talent 2014 Season 5 Official Website - Check out Episode Videos, Photos, Exclusive Interviews, News Updates & Vote for your favorite contestants on Colors TV.
Bigg Boss presents the unique combination of reality and real, unscripted drama. It is the ultimate reality show where 14 celebrities from different walks of life are locked in a house for 104 days with 70 cameras capturing their every little move 24x7 and Bigg Boss, the ultimate authority in the house who ensures that their stay is anything but comfortable.
The Indian version of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and ABC's Dancing with the Stars.
There are 12 celebrities who compete with each other along with their choreographer partners. From the dance studio to the dance floor, the show follows the moves of the twelve celebrities as they are seen surpassing all limitations and outshining in the new frontiers of dance with some never-seen-before acts.
When fear joins hands with entertainment, it makes for a deadly combination and becomes truly ‘dhamakedaar!’ Such is the power of “Khatron Ke Khiladi” where celebrity contestants will not only have to face their primal fears but also conquer them.
Nach Baliye ('Nach' means Dance and 'Baliye' means partner or mate) is a dance, reality-television series. The show is a dancing contest among celebrity couples.
Indian Idol is an adaptation of the Pop Idol format. It started airing in India with the first season in 2004–2005. The latest season of Indian Idol juniors proved to be one of the best ever.
The core idea behind Dance India Dance is to look at dance as a means and an outlet to express your innermost feelings. DID, as a platform, has always stood for celebrating dance. DID is sending out a strong message to its viewers – "Dance It Out!"
Kaun Banega Crorepati (Who will become a Millionaire; popularly known as KBC) is an Indian television game show based on the UK game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? The show has won popularity all over the world. KBC was played on various channels in Pakistan and was hugely followed by Pakistani audience. The show also won acclaim in UK, USA and Canada.
And how could it not - when it is hosted by Amitabh Bachchan!
The makeover show for brides-to-be! Ambika, Bharat and Juhi promise to give a lucky bride the wedding she always dreamt of. Sabyasachi Mukherjee is the design genius who with a single touch can transform the girl next door into a vintage diva. Lending his expertise and name to this show, we see brides being created like never before!
Amul presents MasterChef India is an Indian competitive cooking show based on the original British MasterChef. MasterChef India features a different format from that of the British MasterChef and MasterChef Goes Large formats. Initial rounds consist of a large number of hopeful contestants from across India individually "auditioning" by presenting a dish before the three judges to gain one of 50 semi-final places. Entrants must be over 18 years old and their main source of income cannot come from preparing and cooking fresh food in a professional environment. The winner competes for a prize that includes their own cookery show, the chance to have their own cookbook published, and INR 1,00,00,000 in cash.
I'll be flying back and forth between one mutually exclusive thing and another for the rest of my days. (The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath)