<p>There was a time when reality shows were equivalent to talent hunt shows. Be it Sa Re Ga Ma, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Indian Idol or Nach Baliye — they were all a contest to find out the most talented participant in a particular area. Not anymore. <br /><br />While musical talent hunt shows still rule the roost, a real threat to them in terms of TRPs is emerging from a different genre of reality shows. Those which tend to invade our private lives, enter our bedrooms, take out skeletons from our closets and wash our dirty linen on national television. Be it a Bigg Boss, Sach Ka Saamna or Splitsvilla, there is no denying the fact that the Indian audience is latching on to the newly found avenue of watching on television and relishing the age-old pass time of gossiping. <br /><br />The latest to join the bandwagon is Emotional Atyachar — a reality show on UTV Bindaas that will judge the fidelity quotient of your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife and let you know whether they are straying or not, whether they are committed to the relationship and whether they are worth depending on. The show, to be hosted by Angad Bedi (son of ace cricketer Bishen Singh Bedi) has already created ripples in the tinsel town, thanks to the controversies it can generate. <br /><br />Bedi was earlier shortlisted to play the role of Prithviraj Chauhan in the serial of the same name. Unfortunately, some differences surfaced between him and the makers and someone else was made to play the role. Heather Gupta, Channel Head-UTV Bindass says, “The concept of this show is in stark contrast to the regular and rather monotonous reality shows which involve music, dance and other creative areas. This is a groundbreaking and original concept which promises not only to be extremely engaging but also be a reflection of what people actually experience. Fidelity is an absolute requirement in most relationships and a test of that on national television will certainly be worth the watch.” <br /><br />The fact that it will be an interesting watch is without any doubt. But whether it will cross the limits and break more relationships than building them is the question everyone has on their mind. Isn’t finding out about your partner’s fidelity on national television a bit much? Aren’t such discussions much better off within the walls of your home?<br /><br />Angad Bedi, the host of the show feels it is not and explains why this show will be beneficial to couples, “I’m the face and anchor of this show, and I will investigate problems related to loyalty and try to find a practical solution that is mutually acceptable to both. I will provide them my shoulders to lean on and also find a solution to strengthen their relationship. Plus, we will use certain techniques to find out the fidelity quotient which otherwise would not be possible for the partner.”<br /><br />But how does the channel identify its participants? Explains Bedi, “If someone suspects their partner of infidelity, they can approach the show directly. We will put the ‘suspect’ through a series of tests to reveal the truth.” The model-turned-actor-turned-anchor feels this is a win-win situation for the couples. If infidelity is proved, they can sit, discuss and work out a way forward. If not, both of them can go home without any doubts about their commitment in the relationship. <br /><br />“My role in the show is to watch as the action unfolds and be supportive to the person who is watching the investigation. I’m there for them as they watch, and there to support them as they confront their cheating partner, if indeed that happens. The discovery of infidelity is a truly painful experience, but I genuinely believe that it is better to endure a short-term pain than to discover an infidelity down the line, when a relationship may have moved to a much more serious level. After all, if someone was cheating on you, wouldn’t you rather know?” asks Angad, while talking about his role in the show. Emotional Atyachar will have the suspect undergo a series of in-camera tests, while the suspecting partner watches everything from a different room in the studio.<br /><br />Questions of invasion of privacy, the producers and broadcasters of this show feel, do not arise since the couples themselves approach the show knowing fully well that it will be telecast on a national channel. “Till date, the people who have approached the show are all commoners. We are not having paid actors sit for this show and have a make-believe story spun around infidelity. The participants of this show represent today’s youth. They are impatient but not scared to admit who they are and take problems head on,” says Bedi. <br /><br />Despite that, if the participants feel that the show is becoming a bit too private to be telecast, they have the choice of pressing a button and calling it quits. Beyond that point the couple can take the argument home and arrive at a solution there. <br /><br />‘Emotional Atyachar’ is being telecast on UTV Bindaas every Friday at 7 pm starting December 18.</p>
<p>There was a time when reality shows were equivalent to talent hunt shows. Be it Sa Re Ga Ma, Kaun Banega Crorepati, Indian Idol or Nach Baliye — they were all a contest to find out the most talented participant in a particular area. Not anymore. <br /><br />While musical talent hunt shows still rule the roost, a real threat to them in terms of TRPs is emerging from a different genre of reality shows. Those which tend to invade our private lives, enter our bedrooms, take out skeletons from our closets and wash our dirty linen on national television. Be it a Bigg Boss, Sach Ka Saamna or Splitsvilla, there is no denying the fact that the Indian audience is latching on to the newly found avenue of watching on television and relishing the age-old pass time of gossiping. <br /><br />The latest to join the bandwagon is Emotional Atyachar — a reality show on UTV Bindaas that will judge the fidelity quotient of your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband or wife and let you know whether they are straying or not, whether they are committed to the relationship and whether they are worth depending on. The show, to be hosted by Angad Bedi (son of ace cricketer Bishen Singh Bedi) has already created ripples in the tinsel town, thanks to the controversies it can generate. <br /><br />Bedi was earlier shortlisted to play the role of Prithviraj Chauhan in the serial of the same name. Unfortunately, some differences surfaced between him and the makers and someone else was made to play the role. Heather Gupta, Channel Head-UTV Bindass says, “The concept of this show is in stark contrast to the regular and rather monotonous reality shows which involve music, dance and other creative areas. This is a groundbreaking and original concept which promises not only to be extremely engaging but also be a reflection of what people actually experience. Fidelity is an absolute requirement in most relationships and a test of that on national television will certainly be worth the watch.” <br /><br />The fact that it will be an interesting watch is without any doubt. But whether it will cross the limits and break more relationships than building them is the question everyone has on their mind. Isn’t finding out about your partner’s fidelity on national television a bit much? Aren’t such discussions much better off within the walls of your home?<br /><br />Angad Bedi, the host of the show feels it is not and explains why this show will be beneficial to couples, “I’m the face and anchor of this show, and I will investigate problems related to loyalty and try to find a practical solution that is mutually acceptable to both. I will provide them my shoulders to lean on and also find a solution to strengthen their relationship. Plus, we will use certain techniques to find out the fidelity quotient which otherwise would not be possible for the partner.”<br /><br />But how does the channel identify its participants? Explains Bedi, “If someone suspects their partner of infidelity, they can approach the show directly. We will put the ‘suspect’ through a series of tests to reveal the truth.” The model-turned-actor-turned-anchor feels this is a win-win situation for the couples. If infidelity is proved, they can sit, discuss and work out a way forward. If not, both of them can go home without any doubts about their commitment in the relationship. <br /><br />“My role in the show is to watch as the action unfolds and be supportive to the person who is watching the investigation. I’m there for them as they watch, and there to support them as they confront their cheating partner, if indeed that happens. The discovery of infidelity is a truly painful experience, but I genuinely believe that it is better to endure a short-term pain than to discover an infidelity down the line, when a relationship may have moved to a much more serious level. After all, if someone was cheating on you, wouldn’t you rather know?” asks Angad, while talking about his role in the show. Emotional Atyachar will have the suspect undergo a series of in-camera tests, while the suspecting partner watches everything from a different room in the studio.<br /><br />Questions of invasion of privacy, the producers and broadcasters of this show feel, do not arise since the couples themselves approach the show knowing fully well that it will be telecast on a national channel. “Till date, the people who have approached the show are all commoners. We are not having paid actors sit for this show and have a make-believe story spun around infidelity. The participants of this show represent today’s youth. They are impatient but not scared to admit who they are and take problems head on,” says Bedi. <br /><br />Despite that, if the participants feel that the show is becoming a bit too private to be telecast, they have the choice of pressing a button and calling it quits. Beyond that point the couple can take the argument home and arrive at a solution there. <br /><br />‘Emotional Atyachar’ is being telecast on UTV Bindaas every Friday at 7 pm starting December 18.</p>
