Mumbai: Arshad Warsi, who hosted the first ever season of Bigg Boss on Indian TV, isn’t apparently pleased with the show. The controversial reality show, which is into its eleventh season, is being hosted by Bollywood heavyweight Salman Khan.
Bigg Boss is one the most successful programmes to be aired on Indian TV but Arshad feels that the show is ‘down market’.
According to an India.com report, Warsi said, “People on the show, I hear, are tacky. I haven’t seen this season, but I’ve heard about it. The channel is attempting to boost the ratings by showcasing the things that sell. And thus, morality is taking a backseat.”
The Jolly.LLB actor feels that people’s taste isn’t improving and they aren’t being served anything better.
He said, “People enjoy watching crass, and the channel is merely serving it. The content showcased on Indian television is regressive. The day people change their taste [in content], the narrative of the shows will also change. If the world wants to see sensible people in the house, the channel will oblige. The audience wants to see dramatic people, those who fight, hit and abuse.”
Inspired by English show Big Brother, Bigg Boss made its debut on Indian TV in 2006 and was subsequently hosted by Shilpa Shetty and Amitabh Bachchan. Salman has been associated with the show since the fourth season.
Talking about the original concept of the show, Warsi said, “The concept back then was to understand the psyche of people and notice the developments that occur when they are made to reside in a house, isolated from the world. No one wanted to cause any trouble. There was no nudity or violence demanded in the clause.”
“When you meet new individuals, you can be cordial for a week. Then, you discover their traits. When good behaviour wears out, the dynamics change. It takes time for people to reach that stage. But, now the channel wants immediate TRP success, so they are consciously sending nutcases into the house,” Warsi added.
