Originally posted by: Randomlurker
That's actually not how it works — and it's not just about my personal assumption. The fact is, none of us knows the exact internal process behind trp calculations, but one thing is pretty clear: Trp is the only measurable tool makers have to gauge audience response.
When a makers introduces a new track, like drama scenes or a character shift, they don’t sit inside our heads to know what we feel. They rely on the daily trp ratings to understand if the audience is accepting it or not. If the trp falls right after a track starts, they take it as a signal that the audience didn’t connect — and you can literally see the track getting dropped the very next week. That’s how trial-and-error works in daily soaps.
For example, someone like Shahi tried the office track in rishta, and trp dropped, the office plot disappeared instantly. This isn’t a coincidence — it’s a reaction based on measurable audience feedback.
Every show also has its own unique audience pattern.
Rishta viewers, both online and offline, prefer a mix of love, family bonding, and light drama — too much negativity or drama, and trp drops.
Ghum has a totally different base — their audience thrives on high-voltage drama and intense kalesh. In Season 1, a single hall drama would stretch for 4–5 episodes and still fetch great numbers. That’s because the audience enjoys that type of content.
Udne Ki Aasha follows another route — less on romance, more on comedy and light moments. And that’s exactly what works for that viewership.
Ghum has managed to dethrone Anupamaa more than once — both in Season 1 and 2 — and one major reason is a very strong leads and impactful emotional drama nd kalesh every character got screen presence, which their audience connects with.
So yes, trp and audience taste for that specific show play the biggest role. It’s not just long-term vision; makers actively tweak content based on short-term performance too. That’s the practical reality of daily television.
( In television, both stable TRPs and being a slot leader position are important, but they have different implications. Stable TRPs indicate consistent viewership and audience engagement over time, which is crucial for long-term advertising revenue and brand loyalty. A slot leader position, while potentially offering immediate short-term revenue gains, doesn't guarantee long-term success if it's not supported by stable TRPs.
When it comes to Rishta. They might have lost slot leadership, but right now it won't make a HUGE difference unless they lose it for weeks in a row. Ps: credit to nutty suno Behan tumhara chaap rahi hu for se) so basically it doesn't affect Shahi for yesterday loss. It will if risha for straight two weeks isn't getting trp.
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