Mumbai, Apr 16 () The Mumbai Police on Thursday used a bit of '90s nostalgia to drive home the point of social distancing amid the coronavirus lockdown. In a creative arrangement of titles of the popular Doordarshan shows, Mumbai Police shared two images with show titles arranged in a manner which read as an advice for people to follow on their official handle. "A simple message that's been just around the 'Nukkad' for decades. #NotJustNostalgia #TakingOnCorona" they captioned the pictures. "'Dekh Bhai Dekh', there's a 'Mahabharat' happening outside. 'Humlog' won't go to 'Nukkad'. We won't let 'Mungeri Lal Ke Haseen Sapne' turn into 'Flop Show,'" the first picture read. In another image, the Mumbai Police used titles of shows, including Shah Rukh Khan's "Circus" and "Fauji", writing, "'Shrimaan, Shrimati', please don't become 'Karamchand' or 'Byomkesh.' Coronavirus is being fought by 'Fauji', don't step out to do 'Circus.'" DCP Pranay Ashok, spokesperson of Mumbai Police, said it's their endeavour to reach out to people with different themes to give messages and using DD shows was one of the ways. "During the period of lockdown, there is a trend of nostalgic serials like 'Mahabharata', 'Ramayan' and other Doordarshan era serials. By using names of these serials we have appealed Mumbaikars not to come of of their homes and stay safe. "We always use current trends to spread our message to Mumbaikars, which are entertaining and also educating them," Ashok told . Recently, the Twitter handle of Mumbai Police also used the popular dialogue of Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor starrer "Stree": "Oh Stree Kal Aana." Giving a twist to the line, originally used in the film to ward off an evil spirit, they wrote, "Oh Corona, Kabhi Mat Aana." JUR DC BKBK

Mumbai police use old DD show titles to spread awareness about Coronavirus

New Delhi, May 1 () Bharti Airtel's digital content platform Xstream has recorded a 50 per cent jump in streaming volume during the lockdown, the company said on Friday. While re-telecast of Ramayan is said to have broken records on Doordarshan, Airtel Xstream also noticed an increase in demand for retro content during the lockdown period."While overall streaming volumes have increased by 50 per cent on the app since the middle of March 2020, it is shows and movies from yesteryears that have seen the biggest surge in demand from users," Airtel said in a statement. The platform has registered an increase in the average session time and the number of daily sessions per user is also up by 40 per cent as people are spending more time inside homes."Cult TV shows like Malgudi Days, Dekh Bhai Dekh, Zabaan Sambhal Ke, Rajani and many more have witnessed 300 per cent surge in streaming volumes," the statement said. Bollywood Classics from Chaudhavin Ka Chand, Mother India, Don, Padosan, Andaz Apna Apna and Raja Babu have seen streaming volumes growth of 100 per cent underlining the strong demand of content from the decades gone by, it said.The company found that close to 80 per cent of the demand surge for retro content is driven by users from non-metros and smaller towns in states such UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh which highlights the growing adoption of OTT in these markets as smartphones and 4G penetration increases."The current situation has made video entertainment an obvious and large use case. At the same time, it has given all of us more time and space to travel back in time and rekindle some fond memories as the situation also makes us emotional," Bharti Airtel chief product officer Adarsh Nair said. PRS MKJ

Airtel Xstream records 50% jump in streaming volume during lockdown

Mumbai, Apr 16 () Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address extending the lockdown by 19 days was watched by a record 203 million across the country on television, exceeding previous records held by him, the BARC said on Thursday.Even though a record number of people have downloaded the contact tracing Aarogya Setu app, only a tenth of those are using the app, market research agency AC Nielsen said.Modi has had four telecasts to the nation since the pandemic began in India and the addresses have given calls including the one-day 'Janta' curfew, declaration of the lockdown, cheering the medical fraternity by banging plates and lighting lamps.The previous record on viewership was 193 million for the second address when he declared the 21-day lockdown.The fourth address on Tuesday, where Modi extended the lockdown by 19-days in a 25-minute speech, was telecast by 199 broadcasters and generated nearly 4 billion viewing minutes, which is also a record, Broadcast Audience Research Council's chief executive Sunil Lulla told reporters.The council reported that the overall TV consumption in the week to April 12 has gone up 38 per cent when compared to the pre-COVID period.Lulla hinted that it is primarily driven by national broadcaster Doordarshan, which has outsmarted the private sector channels by launching its classic shows like Ramayan and Mahabharat and added that the general entertainment channels as a category grew only because of DD.However, on the flip side, this growth in the number of eyeballs has been accompanied by a downfall in advertising and the data for the reporting week said the overall time had decreased by 26 per cent.Lulla attributed the fall to the lockdown, pointing out that with no consumption happening or deemed to happen till May 3, advertisers are not forthcoming.Meanwhile, on the same call, market researcher AC Nielsen, which studies trends on select universe of Android phones, said that despite breaching records on downloads, the state-pushed Aarogya Setu app is being used by only 10 per cent people.Nielsen's Dolly Jha said that smartphone users continue to be very concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic, and added that over 40 per cent searches on Google were on topics related to the virus.Apart from that 8 per cent of people are frequently visiting websites dedicated for the pandemic, with an increased interest being shown by males, she said. AA MR

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<ul><li>With the industry changing at a rapid pace, throwing a new set of challenges every day, experts are hoping that 2021 will be a game-changer that will help them redefine a lot of rules in advertising, with smarter marketing techniques. </li><li>We spoke to a few industry experts to identify these new opportunities that 2021 will bring forth for the broadcast industry and here is what they had to say. </li></ul>In 2020, the <keyword id="34937" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="media-industry">media industry</keyword> changed a lot and because of that, 2021 will see a far-reaching impact on consumer behaviour and their viewing habits. While some changes will take us back to the ‘old normal’ like on-set shoots, going back to office, etc., some would accelerate digitalisation in the media industry and push us forward at least by 2-3 years. When the whole country was confined to their homes, consumers turned to OTT platforms and TV channels to entertain themselves. TV sets and mobile phones became the only sources of connection with the outside world. News channels also benefited as people stayed glued to their TV sets to catch on COVID-related updates and lockdown measures. As a result, consumption of content increased like never before. There is no denying that the future is digital. Technology will continue to play an important role in redefining the business operations and broadcasters will also focus on delivering aggregated content and device experiences this year. During the lockdown, the return of old mythological shows like Ramayan and Mahabharat from the 90s led to an exponential rise in viewership and advertisers count on TV. These shows soon became the main source of entertainment among Hindi GECs as it contributed about 43% to overall viewership of the genre, revealed BARC. The re-telecast of Ramayan alone garnered the highest-ever rating for a Hindi GEC show since 2015 at 1.20 trillion minutes and Doordarshan’s average daily viewers grew by 62 million. As the lockdown was lifted gradually and the economy started limping back to normalcy in July, television continued to be the screen of the household and an important medium for advertisers to reach their consumers. After seeing a lean few months, IPL brought the much-needed cheer for the Indian advertising industry and consumers in September. Dream11 IPL 2020 set a viewership record with an overall consumption increase of 23% than 2019. IPL’s Television viewership reached an outstanding 31.57 million, revealed Star India. It was the biggest IPL carnival the nation saw. According to BARC, return of original shows on TV along with the festive season and live sporting events boosted the ad volumes, taking the overall growth in ad volumes to 34% as compared to H1, 2020 and eventually minimising the reduction in volumes to a marginal -3% for the overall year than 2019. After facing unprecedented turbulence in the year 2020, broadcasters are now looking forward to seeing what 2021 has in store for them. Here is what they are expecting: <keyword id="3387826" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prathyusha-Agarwal">Prathyusha Agarwal</keyword>, Chief Consumer Officer, ZEEL: <div type="image" title="Prathyusha Agarwal" msid="80617012" hostid="261"></div> I see "Thriving VideoVerse of The Soaring 20s" as the biggest trend in Entertainment that will shape 2021. As a whole generation hit by the pandemic will kick into hyper-active mode to rebuild lives, economy and a whole new world, consumers will demand entertainment not as an earned indulgence at the end of a hard day's work but an always on entitlement. It will be a need as essential as the daily bread, acting as food for their souls, sparking their minds and a reservoir of emotions that they can dip into as a respite from the hard reality that a post COVID world will be. Viewers will share their dining tables and living rooms with our content on television satisfying the craving for anticipation of a new story, the first bite to savour the emotion and form a firm bond engaging with our characters every day. They will then stretch it across multiple screens, platforms and interactions, micro-dosing, binging on it, dipping in, dipping out and gorging on it through time and space. As broadcasters, we need to gear up our backend to tailor-make our content such that it is adept to the multiple platform front-end user interfaces. There is a shift needed from thinking of content development as an uncertain creative process to building a nuanced understanding of the cultural core that makes viewers tick, what they want/ need, where do they need it and have the capability to evolve our craft to deliver that. Its time to unleash the full potential of the Viewer VideoVerse which is way larger than any product x platform, seamlessly serving "fit for delight" content across screens. Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head - Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18: <div type="image" title="Nina Jaipuria." msid="80617021" hostid="261"></div> In a connected world where linear and digital media are increasingly becoming intertwined, the year 2020 has been crucial in reaffirming the fact that unlike many western countries, Television and Digital will grow together in India. And this is one of the key trends that will continue and further take shape in the year 2021. The industry is expected to grow at 17% CAGR over next 4-5 years – while digital is expected to grow at a rapid pace, the traditional TV medium is also expected to witness a steady growth. This TV + Digital combined growth will result in a continued hike in demand for content – both long form, episodic and short form – as well as provide significant opportunities for content creators. Rural and semi-urban areas witnessed highest growth driven primarily by increased reach due to top broadcasters going back on Freedish this year. Furthermore, the availability of original content in regional languages across all genres contributed to this upswing. Concurrently on digital, given the increased demand and competitive landscape, OTT players are betting heavily on regional and differentiated original content to expand their library and drive-up user engagement. The growth in consumption of content across touchpoints is a trend that will enable unlocking the industry’s true potential – from both macro-economic as well as soft power capabilities. Avinash Pandey, CEO, ABP Network: <div type="image" title="avinash ABP news" msid="80617060" hostid="261"></div> In 2021, online content consumption will continue to trend. Broadcasters are now open to new ideas of reaching out to their audiences, be it through podcasts or online video content. Furthermore, empathetic, intimate, and contextual storytelling will be crucial for content creators this year as the pandemic has placed a special focus on personal experiences and unfeigned stories. Hyperlocal content and neighbourhood stories, therefore, will help broadcasters engage with their consumers on a deeper level. At ABP Network, we have left no stone unturned when it comes to expanding on digital. We have invested into video content, podcasts and other forms of digital media to create greater value in the long-term. Our regional channels, too, continue to dominate in their respective markets across diverse platforms. Harnessing new opportunities on both fronts, we have expanded our offerings to create new avenues of growth and monetisation for 2021 and beyond. Abhishek Dutta, South Asia Network Head for Cartoon Network and POGO: <div type="image" title="Abhishek Dutta, Abhishek Dutta, South Asia Network Head for Cartoon Network and POGO" msid="80617040" hostid="261"></div> Indian viewers now expect relatability and relevance in terms of characters and contexts so demand for homegrown IPs will continue to rule the roost in 2021. India’s sustained co-viewing patterns and the rise in greater access to entertainment will cement Kids and Family Content as the ‘anchor genre’ in the country. Markand Adhikari, Chairman and Managing Director, SAB Group: <div type="image" title="Markand-Adhikari SAB" msid="80617050" hostid="261"></div> We will not just see the addition of new users but also increasing the retainership of existing digital consumers. Online gaming consumption and demand for OTT originals is only going to increase as technological advances greatly aid them. The best part is that their model is subscription-driven and not dependent upon advertisers. Though television is very much here to stay, OTT is going to gain a lot of traction in the mid-term. Further, the dependency of M&amp;E companies on technology will likely increase to leverage cost-efficiency and create revenue enhancement opportunities. As monetisation and revenue in terms of ad-spend, continues to grapple, profit protection and cash management with greater technology integration will gain strategic significance for M&amp;E companies. The industry is likely to remain focused on sustenance at current levels along with a renewed emphasis on flexibility which would accelerate the move to a variable cost model and reduced fixed costs. While the long-term implications of COVID-19 are yet to emerge, the above-mentioned developments will likely come into focus in the M&amp;E industry as the post-COVID reality becomes clearer.

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<ul><li>While the <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">Coronavirus</keyword> outbreak has led to productions of films and daily soaps being stopped across the country, TV viewership is going up due to people staying at home.</li><li>However, the GECs re now faced with the challenge of coming up with fresh content for its viewers.</li><li>In such a scenario, how are these channels planning to tackle the situation?</li></ul>It’s been close to 2 weeks since India’s film and television bodies decided to suspend shootings from to avoid the spread of the novel Coronavirus. The Indian Film &amp; Television Directors' Association (IFTDA), Producers Guild of India and Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) had decided on March 17 to put production and shooting on hold till March 31. As the PM announced his 21-day complete lockdown, production will not start before April 14. The biggest impact of this will be on GEC channels that usually work with a content bank of about two weeks. However, with the lockdown, these channels will soon run out of fresh content to air. Considering most people are stuck at home, OTT and TV viewership saw a spike, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data. The total TV consumption saw a spike of 8% across India in the week ended March 20 (<keyword id="8763838" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="covid-19">Covid-19</keyword> Week 1), while the total time spent per user on smartphones went increased by 6.2% to 25 hours a week. Moreover, the consumption growth in the Hindi speaking markets (HSM) was at around 10% in comparison to the South region that grew by 5%. The HSM region saw an increase in terms of both reach and time spent. While this opens up possibilities for advertisers to catch more eyeballs, GECs are now faced with the problem of running out of content. In such a scenario, what is the strategy they are employing to ensure that they do not lose their audience who can only stay engaged if they are offered something new to watch? Ensuring all-round entertainment for consumers While production has come to a complete halt, all the channels believe that the show mustn’t stop and are strategizing at how to make the best use of the content at their disposal currently. Speaking about how it is working around the current situation, <keyword id="3387826" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prathyusha-Agarwal">Prathyusha Agarwal</keyword>, Chief Consumer Officer, <keyword id="174248" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zee-Entertainment-Enterprises-Ltd">Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd</keyword> said, “Taking into consideration the explosion in TV consumption and the changing composition of audiences, there is a need to customize programming for this emerging trend. At ZEE, we have geared up to serve these emerging trends with content for everyone in the family. For instance, starting March 25, Zee TV introduced an exclusive band ‘PyaarVyaar Originals’ with three new finite series including Sakshi Tanwar and Ram Kapoor starrer ‘Karle Tu Bhi Mohabbat’, Sharman Joshi Starrer ‘Baarish’ and Ronit Roy Starrer ‘Kehne Ko Humsafar Hain’ for the first time on television between 9 pm and 11 pm every week night. Longer binge-worthy episodes of our popular fiction shows have also been lined up across most channels to provide an immersive experience to our viewers who are staying much longer in front of the television. &amp;tv has also lined up curated specials of their comedy hits along with inspirational and devotional content to bring in positivity into our viewers’ living rooms.” For <keyword id="1570722" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manisha-Sharma">Manisha Sharma</keyword>, Chief Content Officer, Hindi Mass Entertainment, <keyword id="187712" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Viacom18">Viacom18</keyword>, the need of the hour is for the channels to take care of every family’s all-round entertainment needs. Speaking about what their roadmap in terms of content is, Sharma said, “At a time like this, we want to give our viewers the best of the content mix which will keep them smiling and comforted and hopefully let this time go by smiling and watching with their families in the confines of their homes. We have an eclectic mix of current and popular erstwhile shows that will take care of all their entertainment needs ranging from comedy, drama, slice of life, and reality shows. We have dedicated blocks for comedy, drama, and romance to give the viewers the best of the best content. A healthy dose of comedy between 5-6 pm with reruns of Belan Wali Bahu, popular show Dil Se Dil Tak starring Sidharth Shukla and Rashami Desai will be back at 6pm. We will continue to air fresh episodes of Vidya, Choti Sarrdaarni, Shakti…Astitva Ke Ehsaas Kii, Barrister Babu, Shubharambh and Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story at their respective timeslots.” Riding on the nostalgia wave Doordarshan played a masterstroke with the announcement of the re-launch of yesteryear classics including Ramayan, Mahabharat and Byomkesh Bakshi. A lot of people have been talking on various social media platforms about what are the shows they would want channels to bring back. And a lot of the channels are listening to what the audience wants. Zee is bringing back some of its old, popular shows from its library across its channels, like ‘Kasamh Se’ on Zee TV and ‘Sambhaji’ on Zee Marathi and ‘Goyenda Ginni’ on Zee Bangla amongst others. Similarly, Viacom18 will be bringing back its show Dil Se Dil Tak and Bigg Boss 13. Speaking about what viewers can expect from its stable, <keyword id="8986388" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="arpit-machhar">Arpit Machhar</keyword>, Head of Marketing, <keyword id="8986387" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="enterr10-television-network">Enterr10 Television Network</keyword> (<keyword id="7514645" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dangal-TV">Dangal TV</keyword>) said, “We go through a lot of historical data before acquiring the license of any show. Dangal TV ratings, undoubtedly, have also been helpful in successfully monetising already aired shows. In the past, shows like Bandini, Chandragupt Maurya, Bhagwaan Shree Krishna have done exceptionally well. Ramayana, too has a very strong connect with viewers across India beyond the Hindi speaking markets. Mythological and historical shows along with some well-produced thrillers and family dramas make it an interesting package for viewers. We are in tune with this, considering Dangal TV too has been airing Ramayana as well as similar mythological shows like Devi Adi Parashakti, Mahima Shani Dev Ki for a while now. Devi Adi Parashakti and Mahima Shani Dev Ki are among the top 2 shows across Hindi GEC, HSM(U+R) as per latest data by BARC India for Week 11. We are aware that such content always has an audience and therefore we will continue to keep our viewers engaged with such shows.” Covid-19’s business impact While many sectors like events and out-of-home have been badly hit due to the lockdown, broadcasters are hopeful that they will be impacted less. Considering viewership is on the rise too, it presents an opportunity for both broadcasters and advertisers to make something out of an adverse situation. Dangal TV has seen a spike in its viewership, like most other GECs and is not focusing on new ideas. “Despite the COVID-19 challenge, Dangal TV is experiencing a spike in the average time spent.We are witnessing the early signs of a consumption uptick with an increase in the viewership. At Enterr10 Television Network, we are strongly connected and engaged with our viewers. Our numbers have been ahead of us. We are readily willing at focusing on exploring new ideas, IPs, etc. We haven’t stepped back in terms of exploring what more is possible, even during this period. Even in this unprecedented situation, we will continue to invest in good library, innovative programming and in distribution that will further aid in consolidating our position in both rural and urban markets. While there is huge competition amongst TV channels, our first priority is to consolidate, maintain and further strengthen our leadership position on television.” Pointing towards the fact that a lot of advertising on TV comes from FMCG that have been relatively less impacted, Sharma shared her optimism about the future. “The lockdown has hit the manufacturing, supply chain and consumption of all brands and that will invariably have an effect on ad spends. However, TV and digital will have a marginal impact as compared to other mediums like print, outdoors and radio as TV viewership is expected to see an upswing due to the forced lockdown. Secondly, a large amount of advertising revenue for a GEC comes from FMCG brands that are relatively less impacted in the current situation. Also, since it is an industry phenomenon, all GEC channels will witness a drop in ad spends,” explained Sharma. Added Agarwal, “Over the next 3 weeks, we expect content consumption on TV to go up as people look to keep themselves entertained. Given the temporary nature of the lockdown, it would be imprudent to quote any implication as of now, but we are sure that TV has become an essential service providing the much needed companionship to families in the current times.”

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<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/30776781.cms" /><keyword id="6354700" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Anil-Kapoor">Anil Kapoor</keyword>’s 24, the adaptation of the American TV series with the same name, had been touted as a game-changer in the Indian television space. It had a popular first season and is currently on its way to the second. But it was not the first time when Indian TV got a significant makeover. Over the years, we had been watching serials and soaps that entertained, amused, surprised and even shocked the audience. Here’s a look. 
 
1. Hum Log 
Shown on the Doordarshan in 1984, this series marked the beginning of the television revolution in India while viewers had their first taste of soap. It lasted 156 episodes and several characters, including Basesar Ram, Bhagwanti, Nanhe, Badki, Majhli, Chutki, Lalloo and Imarti Dadi, became household names. 
 
2. Ramayan 
Those who were born in the 80s could well believe it when we say that the streets became empty on Sundays at 9.30 am as it was the time to watch the Ramayan. Starring Arun Govil as Ram, Deepti Chikhalia as Sita and Dara Singh as Hanuman, Ramayan is the world’s most viewed mythological series. 
 
3. Dekh Bhai Dekh 
If Hum Log mirrored the middle class Indian family, Dekh Bhai Dekh, produced by Jaya Bachchan, told the story of a rich, modern but loving joint family. It was one of the popular sitcoms, aired on Doordarshan’s GEC, DD Metro. Starting in 1993, the show ran successfully for 4 years. 
 
4. Flop Show Stand-up comedy and comic shows are the rage today. But this show never failed to minister a regular dose of laughter to its audience. It was written and directed by the legendary satirical comedian, late <keyword id="34752" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Jaspal-Bhatti">Jaspal Bhatti</keyword>, who also played the lead role. Flop Show was, ironically, a big hit. 
 
5. Swabhimaan Directed by <keyword id="6370367" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Mahesh-Bhatt">Mahesh Bhatt</keyword> and scripted by Shobha De, this show introduced the viewers to the world of complex relationships, infidelity, power, property entanglements and what not. It was the first show to complete 500 episodes in a span of 2 years. 
 
6. Meri Awaz Suno 
Those who stay glued to their seats to watch talent hunts like India’s Got Talent, Indian Idol, Voice of India and more, would be glad to know that it was a show on Doordarshan, called Meri Awaz Suno, which had helped discover the extremely talented Sunidhi Chauhan. The show was hosted by Annu Kapoor and judged by <keyword id="31278" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Lata-Mangeshkar">Lata Mangeshkar</keyword>. 
 
7. Zee Horror Show 
Those who swear by the thrill of horror will remember the spine-chilling Zee Horror Show, which brought all things uncanny bang into our drawing rooms. Presented by the Ramsay Brothers, it was one of the most popular shows of the 90s. 
 
8. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT) 
The longest running show in the history of Indian television, KSBKBT introduced us to the glorious Gujarati family – Virani. It was the story of Tulsi and her endeavours to become an ideal wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and grandmother-in-law. Due to its domestic connect, it was the No. 1 show even in its eighth year. 
 
9. Kaun Banega Crorepati In the new millennium, mega star <keyword id="6357912" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="amitabh-bachchan">Amitabh Bachchan</keyword> became a part of your everyday life with Kaun Banega Crorepati. Based on the UK game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, this one started in 2005 and recently completed the 7th season. This show changed lives of many with big cash prizes. 
 
10. Bigg Boss 
While the real life of common man had already come under the scanner with talent hunt shows like Boogie Woogie and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, it was the time to get up, close and personal with your fav stars. And Bigg Boss, based on Bigg Brother, did just that. A show that gave a sneak peek into the real life of stars was an instant hit among the viewers. 
 
11. Satyamev Jayate When his counterparts were busy throwing mental and physical challenges at the audiences, Mr Perfectionist, <keyword id="6355923" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Aamir-Khan">Aamir Khan</keyword>, thought of striking an emotional chord. With his <keyword id="9363" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="40" keywordseo="Talk-show">talk show</keyword>, Satyamev Jayate, he highlighted sensitive social issues of the country. He cried, smiled and hoped for a better India and so did his audience. The show is all set for its second season to go live in March 2014. 
 
12. Comedy Nights with Kapil He was a nonentity in Bollywood. But little did stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma know that one day he would be hosting one of the most watched chat shows. The popularity of the show can be gauged by the fact that even mega stars like <keyword id="4546" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Shah-Rukh">Shah Rukh</keyword> and <keyword id="6354583" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Salman-Khan">Salman Khan</keyword> can’t skip promoting their movies on the show. Indeed a game changer!

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