Reality TV in India focuses on rehashing franchised foreign shows in Hindi or local languages. It's time production houses try creating truly Indian concepts. The article questions this trend.
The Indian reality TV industry commonly copies foreign formats. The article titled 'Copy, borrow, rehash: Why can't desi reality TV create a uniquely Indian show?' argues that shows like Bigg Boss, Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), Wheel of Fortune, and The 50 are adapted into Indian contexts. Popular programs such as Bigg Boss hosted by Salman Khan and KBC led by Amitabh Bachchan are based on foreign concepts. Stars like Akshay Kumar also feature in these franchises. The piece suggests that production houses should develop original Indian ideas that are culturally relevant. It was published on February 1, 2026. Keywords include reality TV, Bigg Boss, KBC, and others.
