1. Rendezvous with Simi Garewal
When the showbiz woman in sparkling white invited the
2. Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Hosted by late actor Farooq Sheikh, this was yet another much-loved talk show where the audience got the chance to take a sneak peek into the real life of popular Bollywood stars as the host interviewed them, their families and friends. The first season was aired on TV in 2002 but due to its immense popularity, the second season came up in 2006.
3. We the People
Hosted by ace journalist Barkha Dutt, We the People is a debate show on current affairs. Not only politics but anything that needs public attention gets addressed on this show. Depending on the topic of discussion, 6-8 panellists are invited – ranging from politicians and academicians to celebrities and social workers. Anyone who can add value to the chosen topic can be a part of the panel. The show has won quite a few awards including The Best Talk Show and Barkha has won the title of Most Intelligent TV Host.
4. Comedy Nights with Kapil (CNWK)
When the likes of
5. Koffee with Karan
Here is India’s most watched celebrity chat show, currently running its fourth season. Hosted by producer-director
6. Movers & Shakers
Long before the Kapil Sharmas and Krushna Abhisheks took over stand-up comedy in India,
7. Seedhi Baat
Another highly watched chat show on the Indian Telly, Seedhi Baat was initially hosted by Prabhu Chawla. The man was famous for inviting guests on his show and grilling them with his straight-to-the-point questions, hence the title Seedhi Baat. Chawla won many awards for hosting the show but post his resignation, M.J. Akbar took over.
8. On the Couch with Koel
If Karan invites the aces of Bollywood to his couch, Koel Purie extended the privilege to anyone who is making headlines and appeals to her and her generation of viewers. An interview-based show, On the Couch with Koel has had celebrities, young politicians, cricketers, socialites, business heads and even spiritual gurus on the guest list.
9. The First Ladies
It was not as popular as the other shows mentioned here, but we totally loved it. This one was a different kind of chat show where the designer duo of
10. Satyamev Jayate
Hosted by Aamir Khan, this chat show throws light on sensitive social issues such as child molestation, female foeticide, dowry, rape, medical malpractice and more. The first season premiered on May 6, 2012, and Season 2 is being aired now. Satyamev Jayate has hooked the masses by addressing critical issues that directly impact their lives.
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