The common man in India is always dreamt of having their presence inside the television box. This dream of the common man certainly came to reality with some chartbuster reality shows that gave the audience a chance to see themself in the lights and shine of the television and interact with their favourite stars. Time and again, these reality shows have grabbed the maximum viewership among all television shows.
So let us have a look at the most successful television reality shows that garnered immense love from the audience.
‘Bigg Boss’
The popularity of Bigg Boss can be judged by the fact that the show is currently running in its 16th season. Hosted by the superstar Salman Khan for around 12 years, the show has always grabbed the top TRP ratings. Having brought some really amazing and interesting contestants in the show ranging from celebrities to the common man, the show has always garnered love from the audience, while their excitement touches the new skies with every season.
‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’
Currently running in its 14th season, the show is a common man's show in a literal sense. Having been hosted by the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Amitabh Bachchan, the show is truly one of its kind that changed the lives of many common many with its humongous prize money. While every year the show came up with different prize money for its contestants, it brings a lot of new stories and moments that keep the audience attached to their television.
‘Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?’
Conceptualized especially for delivering a flood of knowledge to the audience, the show premiered in 2008. Having Shah Rukh Khan as the host, the show was truly different from all others with the children sitting on one side and assisting the contestants sitting on the other, answering some questions as basic as the 5th grade.
‘Satyamev Jayate’
This is one of the most eyes opening reality shows that Indian television has ever encountered. While the show was hosted by Aamir Khan, it ran on television for 3 seasons. The show focuses on sensitive social issues prevalent in India such as female foeticide, child sexual abuse, rape, honour killings, domestic violence, untouchability, discrimination, acceptance of alternative sexualities, toxic masculinity, alcoholism, and the criminalization of politics.
‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’
This is the most daredevil and an adventurous reality show on Indian television. Having been hosted by multiple celebrities ranging from Akshay Kumar to Rohit Shetty, the show has been first aired in 2008. Bringing contestants from the entertainment world, the show makes them encounter some gruesome and adventurous tasks that will win them a huge amount as a winning prize.
