Article: Reality series got a tad bit more real

by Meenakshi Shankar

Aug 20, 2008, Mumbai

If you thought reality showcases were all about 'scripted' tears and tribulations, real cat fights and walk outs, laughter and masti, then you really haven't seen it all. Like the ying and yang balance, what we saw was merely one side to the balance.

So brace yourself as Star One brings you exciting off stage action. 'Reality Episodes' of the biggest battle of the sexes – Zara Nachke Dikha- Andar ki baat & the biggest laughter riot - The Laughter Challenge Special, will make audiences privy to all the happenings that have not been aired on television screens before. The reality episodes promise to be upfront, with edge-of-the-seat content, loaded with fights, banter, laughter, tears and all the toil that goes on behind the scenes. From fights during the rehearsals over the strategies failed, team work issues, to the nervousness of the contestants preparing for their gags, you are bound to ask for more.

The goof-ups and faux pas, the sizzling chemistry and the sourness, the triumph et al...reality series got a tad bit more real as viewers get to see the 'reality' behind the shows.

If the latest Zara Nachke Dikha has caught your fancy, then Andar Ki Baat, episode 1 (Wednesday-Boys episode) & 2 (Thursday-Girls episode) which airs at 9.30 p.m encapsulates the journey of the contestants since the last 6 weeks, their feelings, achievements and emotional turmoil. The episode also captures some of the wonderful experiences they had while rehearsing, shooting the dance sequences and their actual thoughts towards their opponents…

And if you are in a mood to catch Shatrugan Sinha and Navjot Singh Sidhu in their easy banter, then join hands with Bharati as she prepares her gags for the character Lalli. Also get ready to appreciate the women's sense of humor with a special episode that showcases the gags performed by the mighty women of the Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4. The Laughter Challenge Special, episode 1 (Wednesday) & 2 (Thursday) airs at 10 pm.

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