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Should there be voting in reality shows?
With reports of Manav Gohil and Shweta Kawatra buying 200 SIM cards, how authentic is public voting on reality shows? TV stars react...
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Reports alleging that Shweta Kawatra and Manav Gohil bought 200 SIM cards to garner public votes to secure their position in Star One's
Nach Baliye 2 have rocked the reality show world. 200 SIM cards could translate into 4,000 votes considering 20 votes from a particular number are accepted as per the format of the show. This revelation has kicked off a debate among audiences as to the authenticity of public voting on reality shows. Some feel it's rigged and not required. But what do TV actors, who are, or have been part of these shows, have to say?
Nach Baliye 2 have rocked the reality show world. 200 SIM cards could translate into 4,000 votes considering 20 votes from a particular number are accepted as per the format of the show. This revelation has kicked off a debate among audiences as to the authenticity of public voting on reality shows. Some feel it's rigged and not required. But what do TV actors, who are, or have been part of these shows, have to say?
According to Mannish Goyal, "If it's a reality show, there has to be participation from the audiences' end as well. Otherwise, it's just like any other dance competition." The actor adds that this time around he is witnessing a more aggressive form of campaigning for the dance competition.
Most actors feel that the format can't be questioned as it has been decided upon in advance. "It's not just a dance competition, but a celeb dance competition. While the judges are looking at the performance of a participant, the audience is judging the celeb for his dance," says Yash Tonk. Tanaz Lall, who's joined by boyfriend Bakhtyaar Irani in the competition, says that misuse of a format like this is definitely likely to happen. "It's not just the dance show, but in any organisation if too many people are allowed to take a decision there is likely to be trouble. But there's nothing wrong with campaigning and asking for votes. And audience participation does garner more interest." However, there are some who feel that the judging system should be more strict. "The judges should be offended that their opinion can be overruled. Earlier it was the judges, then the public was allowed to vote and now the contestants can vote against each other! What next?" questions Sai Deodhar, who had participated along with hubby Shakti Anand in the first season of the show.
But most actors feel that support of their fans can be reflected only through the votes. "The audience are one to make us popular so they have a right to judge the contestants," feels actor Narayani Shastri.
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