{"id":1509,"date":"2009-07-23T21:40:09","date_gmt":"2009-07-23T16:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/calamur.org\/gargi\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2009-07-23T21:40:09","modified_gmt":"2009-07-23T16:40:09","slug":"vacant-party-of-opposition-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calamur.org\/gargi\/2009\/07\/23\/vacant-party-of-opposition-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Sach ka Samna : Vacant – Party of Opposition, India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sach Ka Samna<\/a><\/strong> on Star Plus<\/a> <\/strong>has created a storm in a tea cup.<\/p>\n

It’s a show that is a format adaptation – based on the ‘Moment of Truth’<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

I saw it last week. I liked the way that it has been adapted for India. The family issues brought out, are done in a manner that strikes a chord. Very desi<\/em> in nature. I am not in a minority when it comes to liking the show – a sizable chunk tuned into the show last week – giving Star Plus ratings<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The show that had a one-hour run on its first day (15 July) has managed to fare well for Star Plus with a debut rating of 4.59. The 10.30 pm half-hour show has also averaged the week ended 18 July with a TVR of 4.3, reveals the latest Tam data (HSM, C&S 4+).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It’s a show that reflects the changing nature of Indian society. Middle class Indians have agreed to come on the show and talk about their deepest, darkest secrets. For money. Lots of it.<\/p>\n

Audiences are enjoying watching it – and are coming back for more. Both, people who are on the show & their families and friends, as well as those who tune in are mainly Indians. Ergo, they follow ‘Indian culture’ .\u00a0 But, the politicians have got their knickers<\/span> langots<\/em> in a twist.<\/p>\n

Imagine being a politician and saying <\/a><\/strong>– ‘hum such ka samna’ ka virrudh kartein hai<\/em> ! Must be the first time that they ever told the truth. What are they afraid of ? that the people will strap them to a polygraph and ask them” is project\u00a0 mein aapne cut liya” or “aapne section 377 toda tha, when it was illegal” or “aapki naukrani 13 saal ki hai ” or<\/em> what ever . That would definitely be interesting to watch !<\/p>\n

Their contention is, that it is against our culture and borders on the obscene and vulgar ! Seriously, who\u00a0are they to say that 4.5% of the viewing audience (the top show rates around 5.3 TVR) aren’t a part of Indian culture or don’t follow it<\/p>\n

And, it’s not as though we are in silly season<\/a><\/strong>. In a week :<\/p>\n