UK rating: Rangrasiya' was top in Colors

'Mahabharat' takes lead in UK ratings

It was a close fight between Diya Aur Baati Hum' and Mahabharat' for the top position last night, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsia.

The old favourite Diya Aur Baati Hum' took a slight lead over the mythological show. The 21:00 fiction pulled in 230,800 viewers - peaking at 265,500 viewers, while Mahabharat' was next with 222,900 viewers and Pyar Ka Dard Hai' was third with 214,500 viewers.

In a good night of ratings on Star Plus, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon - Ek Baar Phir' at 18:00 got its second best ratings of the week with 142,500 viewers.

On Colors, Rangrasiya' was the leading show with 103,300 viewers watching the wedding, followed by BeIntehaa' with 37,600 viewers.

On Rishtey, Laagi Tujhse Lagan' was top show with 102,400 viewers, followed by Parichay' with 80,200 viewers and Na Aana Iss Desh Laado' with 71,100 viewers.

On Star Life OK, Welcome 2 remained the leading show but down on its audience with 19,500 viewers, followed by Savdhaan India' with 18,900 viewers.

Above data is an overnight rating - and may change slightly after consolidated figures become available in seven days from BARB.