Top Television shows, 2008

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Dill Mil Gaye, Star One
Dill Mill Gayye is a show aimed at city youngsters. Set in a hospital backdrop, it deals with the pressures, drama, romance, relationships and humour in the lives of young doctors.

Dill Mil Gaye seemed to be the perfect show for those who don't like saas-bahu sagas. The chemistry between Dr Armaan Mallik and Dr Ridhima, with able support from the rest of the cast, is another highlight.

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Khatron Ke Khiladi, Colors
India's desi version of Fear Factor -- Khatron Ke Khiladi -- was interesting. Thirteen beautiful model-actresses put down their makeup kits, and did some daring stunts.

Host Akshay Kumar entertained the contestants, and us, and performed a couple of stunts too.



While contestants like Vidya Malvade (remember the goalkeeper of the Chak De! India hockey team) was visibly nervous for most of the stunts, others like Yana Gupta and winner Nethra Raghuraman proved that they were made of sterner stuff.

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Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, Star Plus
Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar saw the winners and runners-up of other singing reality shows come together, giving them all another turn at the winning title.

The baap of all musical reality shows captured the attention of every music lover and became very popular.



Music director duo Vishal-Shekhar and choreographer-turned-filmaker Farah Khan judged the show, while the glamorous Mandira Bedi hosted it. Rahul Vaidya won the title after defeating the first ever Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant.

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The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, Star One
Unlike the first three seasons, the fourth season of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge showcased women contestants also.

Three women -- all from Punjab -- showed India that they had sense of humour too.



Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Sidhu and actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha judged the show, and voted Suresh Albela as the winner.

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Nach Baliye 4, Star Plus
Celebrity dance show Nach Baliye had 12 couples competiting for the winning title. And this time the couples were a mix of television actors, comedians and a singer. Farah Khan, Arjun Rampal and Karisma Kapoor judged the show, and upped the glam quotient.