Top 10 Indian Reality TV moments in 2010
Indian television is full of drama and emotions and the same factors get multiplied when it comes to reality shows. The reality shows are supposed to offer the real side of the participants but here things take more emotional and dramatic twist to get TRPs and votes. However, we also have some sensible reality shows, where you have least chances to manipulate. In 2010, we had lines of such reality shows, which offered some wonderful moments that cannot be forgotten. Here, we are giving you glimpses of such moments-
Rahul and Dimpy's wedding
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Rahul Mahajan's dramatic wedding on Imagine TV
Rahul Mahajan, who was only known as Pramod Mahajan's spoilt son, made his own identity through a reality show 'Bigg Boss' and in 2010, he took it to the next level by marrying a Bengali girl Dimpy Ganguly through yet another reality show. Rahul conducted his Swayamvar titled 'Rahul Dulhaniya Le Jayega' in Imagine TV and girls came falling for him. After lots of drama with other prospective brides, he finally took wedding vows with Dimpy on camera.
2.
India's got talent khoj 2
The much loved reality show of 'India's Got Talent' came with its second season and filmmaker Sajid Khan replaced veteran Shekhar Kapoor as one of the three judges. Colors channel garnered some more TRPs and the music group 'Shillong Chamber Choir' from North Eastern state Meghalaya took away the top position this year through their innovative performances.
3.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made her first television appearance on Master Chef India
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is never seen promoting any of her films in any television shows, made her first appearance on Star Plus's reality show 'Master Chef India'. Ash did not appear in her father-in-law's show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' but she made an exception with Akshay Kumar's show 'Master Chef India'. She appeared in the show along with Akshay to promote their film Action Replayy.
4.
Star Plus announces first 'Master Chef India' winner
Pankaj Bhadauria, a teacher from Lucknow, becomes first 'Master Chef India' winner, which was declared on Christmas evening. The lady, who resigned from her 16 year job to make her passion her profession, was very confident in her work since the beginning. After winning the title, Pankaj has earned the grand prize money worth Rs 1 crore , a cookbook by her name and a cookery show to be hosted by her.
5.
Star Plus airs first ever religious Reality Travel Show Mahayatra
We have seen reality shows based on dance, singing, comedy as well as game shows but Star Plus came up with a unique religious reality travel show titled 'Mahayatra'. The show included 12 contestants both males and females and their parents. These families had to go through various tough tasks before they get the holy opportunity to travel a holy place in India. The show was unique of its kind in India and Vishal Kunder won the show with his parents. He got the opportunity to take his parents on 'chardham yatra'.
Pamela Anderson in Bigg Boss 4
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Baywatch star Pamela Anderson's entry in Bigg Boss house
Colors' reality show 'Bigg Boss season 4' had a grand moment when the hot 'Baywatch' babe Pamela Anderson entered the reality show. The TRPs got higher and the temperature inside the house turned hotter. Pamela was even seen dancing to the tune of 'dhak dhak', which was made popular by Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit.
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Imagine TV took to past life regression sessions through 'Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka'
Imagine TV started a unique reality show 'Raaz Pichle Janam Ka', which took the participants through the journey of past life. Many celebrities like Shekhar Suman, Celina Jaitley,Monica Bedi, Ravi Kishan etc are seen undergoing the past life regression and recovering from their fear, which was supposedly due to some incidents of their previous lives. The show created a furor by getting involved into controversies regarding its credibility.
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Madhuri Dixit enters Indian television through 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4'
The 'dhak dhak' girl of Bollywood, was first time seen judging any reality show in Indian television and it was her passion for dance that made her one of the judges of the show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'. She had a grand entry with her ****ing smile and deadly dancing moves. The actress came to India from the US only to judge this reality show and that was a wonderful gift for the Madhuri fans.
Roshni Chopra
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Imagine TV announces Roshni Chopra as the first 'Desi girl'
Imagine TV came up with a different kind of reality show 'Desi Girl', which had eight sizzling beauties of entertainment industry. These city bred girls were sent in a village in Punjab were made to live the lives of villagers along with four families. Each of the four families in the village gave shelter to four hot items of Mumbai. But these girls had to obey the orders of these families and do all household works like the rural women. Television actress Roshni Chopra managed to impress the villagers and the viewers and became the first 'desi girl'. The show was hosted by actor Rohit Roy.
10.
Salman Khan announced as host of 'Bigg Boss 4'
Since its beginning, the Colors reality show 'Bigg Boss' has seen Bollywood stars as its hosts. Arshad Warsi hosted the first season then Shilpa Shetty took up the hot seat in second season and third season was hosted by megastar Amitabh Bachchan. But the fourth season started with the Dabangg star Salman Khan as the show's most glamorous and successful host. He even beat the record made by Big B with his unique cool and casual styles. Initially, Shah Rukh Khan was also considered to host the popular reality show but Salman beat his rival and got this opportunity with a grand fee.
We are all ready to bid 2010 and most of these reality shows will not be seen in the year 2011 but we cannot forget them because they were memorable moments of this year and will stay close to our heart ever.