Tube, thrillers & TRPS
Ano Patel, TNN | May 29, 2012, 12.00AM IST
Read More:Sushant Singh|Punar Vivah|Glamour|CID|Chhal ' Sheh Aur Maat
Thrillers and crime shows on television are gaining popularity by the day. TOI finds outIf
you thought that the audiences loved only the plotting saas or the
bechari bahu going about their role play in the run of-the-mill saas
bahu soaps, you are certainly not keeping up with the times as far as TV
shows are concerned!
Hailed as the new big medium, television,
much like B-Town, is now churning out shows on a variety of subjects and
crime shows and thrillers are leading from the front. The small screen
now has several shows that are sending shivers down the spines of the
viewers, thanks to the suspense element. While shows like CID and
Crime Patrol have been consistent TRP toppers, other crime/thriller shows making an impact include S
avdhan India, Chhal- Sheh Aur Maat, Gumrah -End of Innocence and the upcoming Special Force.
Asked
about the high interest level in such shows, producer Gorky says, "TV
and films as mediums are changing now. People want to see something new
and different. "
Actor Sushant Singh,
who anchors Savdhan India, feels it is the human psyche that makes
these shows popular. He says, "Crimes and criminals always carry an
intriguing element. The dark world with no laws, morals or ethics always
fascinates people, whether it is books, movies or TV shows. Also, when
people see these shows, they feel secure in a way, that something like
that did not happen to them."
Actor Anoop Soni, who anchors Crime
Patrol, agrees, "In Crime Patrol, every case is something that a
homemaker, businessman or any common person can identify with. It is all
about human relationships and emotions."
He adds, "Viewers really connect to these shows even without any Glamour, jewellery or heavy make-up. These shows have something to offer consistently."
But
it is not just the non-fiction shows which are focusing on crime. Even
fiction shows have their sequences of thrill and suspense to offer. A
tad different from the regular tear-jerker drama. Even if only in parts,
the thrill element has successfully managed to keep people glued to the
television screens. Whether it is a kid getting kidnapped in Punar Vivah, or the basic storyline of
Chhal - Sheh Aur Maat,
the love for thrillers is beyond doubt. The changing interests have
even led to a few actors treading the different path and associating
themselves with such shows. Actor Hunar Hali says, "I did not want to do
the same sort of roles again and again. Chhal is very different from
other shows. I feel a show like this will make a difference."
Well, saas-bahu soaps now will face some stiff (read thrilling) competition in the days to come! .
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