There's something about unscripted real-life situations that always intrigues viewers. Whether it's a game show, a dance or singing show, or quiz challenges, we can't get enough of competitive shows
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Reality shows are widely loved and people can't seem to get enough of them. This interest excites production houses to make more unique shows to tap into a huge audience and TRPs. Whether it's about games, dancing and singing, quiz challenges, or matters of the heart, everything is a game that is attempted to be played well by contestants on reality shows. Over the last 2 decades, reality shows have attracted viewers to television, and now OTT platforms have taken the initiative forward.
If you love reality shows, we've listed 4 popular reality shows that you can watch on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium.
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It's been over 2 decades but Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) is still one of the most popular reality TV shows. Host Amitabh Bachchan is one of the biggest draws of the show. Sony Entertainment is bringing Season 16 of the quiz show, with new questions and interesting contestants, to April 26. You can watch the show on SonyLIV. So, get set to watch Amitabh Bachchan, who will ask some general knowledge questions, from history and science to pop culture and current events. Each correct answer takes the contestants one step closer to the ultimate cash prize of Rs 1 crore.
Ambitious entrepreneurs take centre stage as they pitch their business ideas in front of judges. The judges, aka 'Sharks', are business tycoons who are investors. With unique presentations and sheer passion, entrepreneurs meticulously explain their business models. The tension arises when the Sharks begin asking various marketing and account-related questions in an attempt to see if the business is viable or not. In this high-stakes game of wit, every word and gesture hold the power to make or break entrepreneurial aspirations.
MasterChef, a cooking reality TV show created by Franc Roddam, has successfully launched some of the most celebrated chefs in the world for over 3 decades. Just like any singing and dancing reality show, the British culinary competition has become so famous that several other countries have their own versions of MasterChef, like MasterChef Australia, MasterChef India, and 40 others. The original show aired from 1990 to 2001 on BBC One. Local or restaurant chefs, and even home kitchen masters, can participate in the reality show. The contestants are judged by popular celebrity chefs.
Debuted in 2004, this singing reality show is the most celebrated competitive show in India. Many top Bollywood singers, including Neha Kakkar, Abhijit Sawant, Monali Thakur, Shreya Ghoshal, Nakash Aziz, and Rahul Vaidya, were participants on the show. The singing reality show is the Indian adaptation of American Idol (since 2002), which itself is the adaptation of British Pop Idol (since 2001). Vaibhav Gupta from Kanpur won the 2024 edition of Indian Idol. He took home Rs 25 lakh and a Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
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