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Holding on to Rihaee: Rajeshwari Sachdev

Sony to set Rihaee free?

A rather dismal TRP evokes response from channel

Sapana Patil

Media is abuzz with rumours that Sony's crime drama Rihaee will go off air soon. It is believed that the show failed to give high TRPs as other shows on the channel did. People from BAG films (producers of the show) maintain, "It is true that the show appeals to fewer people, who comprise the thinking audience.But the show is very dear to the channel. In fact the channel is proud of this show." Said another insider, "This is absolutely false." One of them even shared that the average TRP of the show since its launch in February mid-week has been one. SET Executive Vice-President and Business Head Tarun Katial offered, "Honestly, no decision has been made yet." BAG Managing Director, Anurradha Prasad was not available for comment as she is out of the country. Sony's crime drama Rihaee is a bi-weekly airing on Wednesday and Thursday. The show is driven by Rajeshwari Sachdeva, who plays a social worker. Divya Dutta was also a part of the show initially. Kamya Punjabi who played the role of a journalist in the serial, quit the show because she was doing two dailies with Zee, Astitva and Reth. Recently, the show underwent a change by introducing two new characters played by Kishwar (last seen as doctor on Sony's Dhadkan) and Manoj Bidwai. Looks like the show didn't work out despite introduction of new characters. Other shows under BAG banner on air are Khabrein Bollywood Ki, Rozana, Red Alert, Kumkum, Khullja Sim-Sim, Pol Khol, Haqeeqat, Siddhanth, Sansani, Pyar Ki Kashti Mein and Dekho Magar Pyaar Se on the various channels.