Best Indian reality series

Get ready to binge. We've found a collection of must-watch reality shows from India, now streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!

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    Comicstaan 2014

    Ten budding stand-up comedians shortlisted through a nationwide hunt compete to become India's next big comic sensation.

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  • Poster for Shark Tank India

    Shark Tank India 2021

    Aspiring entrepreneurs from India pitch their business models to a panel of investors and persuade them to invest money in their idea.

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  • Poster for Nach Baliye

    Nach Baliye 2005

    Nach Baliye ('Nach' means Dance and 'Baliye' means partner or mate) is a dance, reality-television series on the Indian STAR Plus channel. The contestants are couples (called 'jodis' in Hindi) who are television stars. The first and second season aired on Star One and then shifted to Star Plus. Its name in Punjabi is inspired by a song from the Bollywood film Bunty Aur Babli (2005).

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  • Poster for Super Dancer

    Super Dancer 2016

    A group of children, aged between four and 13, compete to find out who is the future of dance. They are tested on their desire to dance, their determination and their discipline.

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  • Poster for Family Karma

    Family Karma 2020

    Growing up in traditional, multigenerational households, this group is bonded by their strong cultural ties and vibrant Miami social lives. With parents and grandparents instilling their cherished customs, and adult children who are drifting more towards the “American Way,” the two worlds collide in the most unexpected ways. These friends are determined to live life to the fullest, navigate the pressures of being in adulthood, while maintaining their deep-rooted ties to an incredible culture.

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  • Poster for India's Got Latent

    India's Got Latent 2024

    Samay Raina and the guest judges hilariously critique the untapped, undeniably entertaining "latent" talents of aspiring performers, testing their self-awareness with a unique scoring system.

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  • Poster for Bigg Boss Telugu

    Bigg Boss Telugu 2017

    The Telugu version of the reality show where a number of contestants (known as "housemates") live in a purpose-built house and are isolated from the rest of the world. Each week, housemates nominate two of their fellow housemates for eviction, and the housemates who receive the most nominations faces a public vote out.

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  • Poster for Rangbaaz

    Rangbaaz 2018

    Shiv Prakash Shukla a 25 year age boy from Gorakhpur becomes the deadliest gangster of Uttar Pradesh in 1990s. He works for powerful politicians and involves in organised crimes. The state government felt danger from him and form STF to get him killed in a police encounter by tracking his mobile phone location.

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  • Poster for Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives

    Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2020

    Cameras follow the banter and bonding between four fun-loving women from Bollywood's inner circle as they juggle professions, family and friendship.

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  • Poster for Indian Idol

    Indian Idol 2004

    The Indian version of the Pop Idol format.

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  • Poster for Kaun Banega Crorepati

    Kaun Banega Crorepati 2000

    Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.

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  • Poster for One Mic Stand

    One Mic Stand 2019

    India's biggest actors, politicians, musicians and influencers are trained by top comedians to perform stand-up comedy for their very first time.

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  • India's Next Top Model 2015

    Indian version of the American reality television series in which aspiring models compete for a chance to break into the business with a panel of judges critiquing their progress throughout the competition.

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  • Poster for Ace Of Space MTV

    Ace Of Space MTV 2018

    18 feisty contestants, 6 claustrophobic rooms and the ultimate battle for survival! A game as unpredictable as a racy game of cards, with the wildest hands, dealt by the mastermind - Vikas Gupta. And all this for what? The most basic means of existence, space! In this game of survival, endurance and self-discovery – who will emerge as the Ace Of Space?

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  • Poster for Cooku with Comali

    Cooku with Comali 2019

    Cooku with Comali, also known by the acronym CWC, is an Indian Tamil-language comedy-based cooking competition show aired on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar where the contestants are paired each week with comedians (comalis) who are amateur cooks. The first season premiered on 16 November 2019 and ended on 23 February 2020. The second season was premiered on 14 November 2020 and ended on 14 April 2021. The third season was premiered on 22 January 2022 and ended on 24 July 2022. The contestants along with their comalis are challenged every week and judged by Chef Damu and Chef Venkatesh Bhat.

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  • Poster for The Voice India

    The Voice India 2015

    The Voice is an Indian singing reality talent show, based on the original Dutch version of the program created by John de Mol and is part of a wider international franchise. The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances. Each coach guides their teams of selected artists through the remainder of the season. They also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning coach.

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  • Poster for The Traitors

    The Traitors 2025

    Welcome to The Traitors — a ruthless reality show hosted by the enigmatic Karan Johar. Here 20 players will openly betray each other in daily eliminations to compete for a grand prize . Hidden amongst the innocent players are the traitors who are out to murder each night. In this ruthless game, trust is rare and betrayal everywhere.

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  • Poster for Rangrasiya

    Rangrasiya 2013

    The super hit show focuses on Parvati, an orphaned village girl whose life changes completely when she meets Major Rudra Pratap. What follows is an unexpected and sensual love story, as they battle against the patriarchal rules of the Thakurs and escape from outlaws.

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  • Atmaram Insights 2025

    "ATMARAM Insights" is a journey into the teachings of Samarth Ramdas Swami's 'ATMARAM', unraveling the profound path from surrender to liberation. Through in-depth commentary and historical context, this series/documentary sheds light on ancient wisdom and its relevance to the modern world.

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  • Poster for Bigg Boss

    Bigg Boss 2010

    Bigg Boss is a reality TV programme broadcast in India. It follows the Big Brother format, which was first developed by Endemol in the Netherlands.

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  • Poster for Bigg Boss Tamil

    Bigg Boss Tamil 2017

    Many contestants live in a purpose-built house and are isolated from the rest of the world. Every week, housemates nominate two of their fellow housemates for eviction.

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  • Poster for Celebrity MasterChef India

    Celebrity MasterChef India 2025

    Celebrities from different walks of life - actors, singer and more - don their chef's hats and showcase their culinary skills to win the coveted MasterChef title.

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  • Poster for MTV Hustle

    MTV Hustle 2019

    MTV Hustle is India's first rap reality show. Judged by Raftaar, Nucleya and Raja Kumari, it premiered on 9 August 2019. Hosted by Gaelyn Mendonca, it airs on MTV India.

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  • Poster for MTV Splitsvilla

    MTV Splitsvilla 2008

    10 Girls, 10 boys, 2 exotic islands! Paane ke liye pyar, karna hoga samundar paar. With Sunny Leone and Arjun Bijlani as the hot hosts of Splitsvilla, it's going to be an epic battle for love.

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  • Poster for Science of Stupid

    Science of Stupid 2015

    Science of Stupid reveals through science experts exactly how & why adventures turn to misadventures.

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  • Poster for Bigg Boss Malayalam

    Bigg Boss Malayalam 2018

    Bigg Boss Malayalam is the Malayalam-language version of the reality TV programme, Bigg Boss broadcast in India.

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  • Poster for Temptation Island India

    Temptation Island India 2023

    Relationships ka hoga ab ultimate test! Will their love survive the temptations? Watch the biggest and hottest dating reality show in India only on JioCinema!

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  • Poster for Social Currency

    Social Currency 2023

    Eight social media stars forgo their fame and followers as they vie for the title of ultimate influencer in this unpredictable reality show.

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  • Poster for India’s Laughter Champion

    India’s Laughter Champion 2022

    India's Laughter Champion gives talented stand-up comedians opportunities to impress established comedians from all over the country. Who will win the coveted title?

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  • Sabse Smart Kaun? 2018

    Sabse Smart Kaun is a Hindi reality show aired on Star Plus. Hosted by Ravi Dubey, it is a fun game show where two families compete with each other over brain-teasers and pictorial puzzles to win huge fortunes. The play-along feature enables the viewers to participate in each round using their phones on Hotstar.

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  • Poster for Say Yes to the Dress: India

    Say Yes to the Dress: India 2021

    16 Indian brides-to-be navigate emotions, drama and relationships while hunting for their perfect dress with their friends, family and India's top talent.

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  • Poster for MTV Roadies

    MTV Roadies 2003

    Participants called Roadies are selected via auditions from all over India, visit different locations and compete in challenging tasks to win a prize.

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  • Poster for The Voice India Kids

    The Voice India Kids 2016

    &TV presents the biggest platform for kids to showcase their vocal talent to the nation! The channel is all set to redefine weekends with the most dynamic singing reality show Patanjali Herbal Powervita presents The Voice India Kids powered by Surf Excel, starting July 23, every Saturday and Sunday at 9.00 pm. Taking on the mantle of mentoring this battalion of aspiring young singers are ace music composer-singer Shekhar Ravjiani; the most charming and effervescent singer Shaan and the versatile singer and performer Neeti Mohan. It will be interesting to watch these little wonders, however little in size, make heads turn with the power of their Voice! Popular actor Jay Bhanushali and singer-comedian Sugandha Mishra will be seen as hosts of the show. From the house of Talpa Media and produced by Endemol Shine India, the kids format will see participants from across the country in the age group of 6 - 14 years serenade one and all throughout Blinds, Battles and LIVE. 'The Voice' is the purest form of singing reality show where the contestants are chosen solely on the basis of their voice and not appearance.

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  • Filmfare Awards 2000

    The Filmfare Awards are presented annually by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry of India. The Filmfare Awards have been often referred to as the Hindi film industry's equivalent to Oscars.

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  • Poster for Ladies Up

    Ladies Up 2020

    Rising India-based comics Prashasti Singh, Kaneez Surka, Supriya Joshi, and Niveditha Prakasam bring no-holds-barred humor to this stand up series

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  • Poster for Superstar Singer

    Superstar Singer 2019

    Join us in the journey of finding the Superstar Singer - Singing Ka Kal.

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  • Poster for Rainbow Rishta

    Rainbow Rishta 2023

    Rainbow Rishta is a romantic documentary series that follows LGBTQ+ stories about finding and celebrating love across India - whether it is dating as a transwoman, planning a one of its kind rainbow wedding, trying to rent a home as a young lesbian couple or figuring out a long term relationship as a gay couple.

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  • Poster for Dil Hai Hindustani

    Dil Hai Hindustani 2017

    A talent hunt like never before, a musical extravaganza power packed with non-stop entertainment. A music show that hunts for the best Hindi music performing talent from across the globe across nations and nationals.

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  • Poster for Thums Up Toofani Biryani Hunt

    Thums Up Toofani Biryani Hunt 2023

    Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar tastes and recreates the legendary Biryanis of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, albeit with a Toofani twist by Anchor Ravi.

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  • Poster for Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik

    Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik 2015

    Devlok (English translation meaning "world of God") with Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian Hindi television series which aired on The EPIC Channel. The show is based on Indian mythology and presented by renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik. The show takes viewers on a voyage of Hindu mythology and highlights characters, stories, events and symbols. Devdutt Pattanaik shares his expertise by attempting to demystify and decode the folklore and traditions that accompanies Hindu mythology.

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  • Poster for India's Best Dancer

    India's Best Dancer 2020

    Professional and amateur dancers from across India showcase their talent in a series of rounds to impress the judges and win the title.

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  • Poster for Crime Patrol City Crimes

    Crime Patrol City Crimes 2024

    Crime Patrol - City Crimes follows city police forces as they deep dive into urban crime ecosystems while investigating gang activity and cyber-crime, alongside other violent crimes, to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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  • Poster for The Great Indian Laughter Challenge

    The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 2005

    A competitive show in which various Stand-Up Comedians get judged on their professional skills to make people laugh, to ultimately figure out the champion.

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  • Poster for MasterChef India

    MasterChef India 2010

    Indian version of the competitive cooking reality series.

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  • Poster for Million Dollar Listing India

    Million Dollar Listing India 2024

    The 2-time Emmy award nominee Million Dollar Listing is now in India, where top agents sell the nation's most luxurious homes.

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  • Sabse Bada Kalakar 2017

    Sabse Bada Kalakar is a fun-filled kids' acting reality show with a fresh and distinct format airing on Sony Entertainment Television. Judged by Raveena Tandon, Arshad Warsi, and Boman Irani, the show scouts for child proteges between the age of 4-13 years, who have the ability to entertain the nation with their acting talent.

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  • Poster for Dance Deewane

    Dance Deewane 2018

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  • Poster for India's Got Talent

    India's Got Talent 2009

    This talent show features a huge variety of talent ranging from the mundane to the bizarre from heart-stopping feats to the seemingly impossible giving Indians a platform to showcase their talents like no other.

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  • Poster for LOL - Hasse Toh Phasse

    LOL - Hasse Toh Phasse 2021

    In this 6-hour long comedy duel, the comedians who give in to the laughs get eliminated one by one, and the last one who manages to keep a straight face is crowned 'Last One Laughing'

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  • Poster for IRL: In Real Love

    IRL: In Real Love 2023

    Four singles looking for love face the ups and downs of connecting in real life and online. Will they choose virtual romance or go offline?

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  • Poster for Follow Kar Lo Yaar

    Follow Kar Lo Yaar 2024

    Uorfi Javed is India's biggest viral sensation - where she goes, drama follows! Her fame, like her clothes, are self-made & now she’s taking it to the next level. Get to know the real Uorfi as she ups her game and her fame, while keeping her fully dysfunctional family together.

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  • Poster for Moving In With Malaika

    Moving In With Malaika 2022

    All set to showcase her true self, Malaika will shut down trolls in her quintessential Arora style as she opens up about her life.

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  • Poster for Survivor

    Survivor 2021

    Popular celebrities participate in this reality show that takes them to an island where their instincts of human survival are tested through demanding mental and physical challenges

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  • Poster for Bigg Boss OTT

    Bigg Boss OTT 2021

    Sass aur Sazish, Drama aur Romance... itna over the top ke TV pe ban ho jayega! Karan Johar flags off the first-ever, the digital-only season of Bigg Boss with the bigg promise of gossip, controversies & uncensored drama. And let's just say... he's going to take it ALL #OverTheTop!

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  • Sajan Re Phir Jhoot Mat Bolo 2017

    The story revolves around one of the richest families of south Mumbai, The Chopras. The youngest son of the family, Jaiveer, falls in love with a girl, Jaya, while he's studying in London. He comes to know that Jaya and her father loathe rich people because of their staunch belief in simplicity, necessity and to help the poor. If Jaiveer tells Jaya that he is rich, he is at the risk of losing his love, therefore he lies to be poor. This one lie creates a web of lies which gets impossible for him to come out of.

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  • Poster for Dance India Dance

    Dance India Dance 0

    Dance India Dance is an Indian dance competition show that airs on Zee TV in the India, produced by UTV Software Communications and has become India's larget dance-based reality show. The show's title was inspired by Kannada film Dance Raja Dance.[1] The show first premiered on January 30, 2009, was created by Zee TV producers . The first season was hosted by Tarana Raja; since then second season it has been hosted by Indian television personality Saumya Tandon with Jay Bhanushali. The show features a unique format wherein dancers from a variety of styles enter open auditions held in Indian Metropolitan cities to showcase their unique style and talents and, if allowed to move forward, then are put through Mega-audition rounds of auditions to test their ability to adapt to different styles. At the end of Mega Audition, Only Top 18 dancers are chosen as 'finalists' who move on to compete in the competition's main phase where they will perform solo, duet and group dance numbers in a variety of styles in competition for the votes of the broadcast viewing audience which, combined with the input of a panel of judges, determines which dancers will advance to the next stage from week to week.[2] The show features a variety of Indian cultural and international dance styles ranging across a broad spectrum of classical, contemporary, Bollywood, hip-hop, jazz, Kalaripayattu, Salsa, Samba and musical theatre styles, amongst others, with many sub-genres within these categories represented. Competitors attempt to master these styles in an attempt to survive successive weeks of elimination and win a cash prize (typically Rs 50 Lakh) and often other awards, as well as the title of "India's Best Dancer". The show is choreographed by some of the most popular Indian choreographers, such as Terence Lewis, Remo D'Souza and Geeta Kapoor. The show has won several Television Awards for Most Popular Dance Reality Show.[3]

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  • Poster for Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi

    Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 2008

    Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (Fear Factor: Players of Danger) also known as (Khatron Ke Khiladi) is an Indian Hindi-language stunt based reality television series based on the American series Fear Factor.

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  • Poster for Mission Start Ab

    Mission Start Ab 2023

    Mission Start Ab, a competitive reality series, sees three top investors handpick ten extraordinary early-stage founders. Throughout the series, they'll face relentless challenges that will test their entrepreneurial mettle. The last-standing founders get the chance of a lifetime: a potential investment in their startups. It's the dream deal every founder craves, and it's all on the line.

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  • Dance Champions ( Star Plus ) 2017

    Dance Champions is a Hindi reality show aired on Star Plus. Winners of dance contests fight to retain their title against Challengers who give another go at becoming the ultimate Dance Champion.

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  • Poster for Adhu idhu yedhu

    Adhu idhu yedhu 2009

    Athu Ithu Ethu (transl. That This which) is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language reality comedy and game show that airs on Star Vijay and streams on Disney+ Hotstar. Hosted by Sivakarthikeyan (former) and Ma Ka Pa Anand, the first season of the show premiered on 5 June 2009.

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  • Poster for The Tribe

    The Tribe 2024

    The Tribe is a story of the young and unafraid who are chasing an epic dream. It revolves around the lives of a group of Indian influencers, who have been set up to crack global fame in Los Angeles and it is for the audience to find out whether they are brave or foolish.

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  • Poster for LOL: Enga Siri Paappom

    LOL: Enga Siri Paappom 2021

    6 hours, 10 diverse comedians, 2 hilarious hosts, Dare you to laugh. We have a bag of all-star comedians including Rowsu-baby Maya, Mr. Over-the-top Pugazh, Peter Party Baggy, Kalaai King Vigneshkanth, Single Payyan Premgi, Chellakutty Harathi, Rascal-Boy Abhishek Kumar, self-proclaimed king of comedy Powerstar Srinivasan, Ragala Rani Syama and Jagajaala Killadi Sathish.

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  • India's Most Haunted 2011

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  • Poster for Rising Star

    Rising Star 2017

    Rising Star is an Indian version of the international franchise series Rising Star. It is a reality television singing competition. The program format lets viewers vote for contestants live via the television channel's mobile app. This is the first reality television show in India which involves live audience voting.

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  • Vijay Awards 2013

    An Annual Awards Ceremony presented by Vijay Television for outstanding achievements in the tamil cinema industry across various categories!The awards are decided by a jury, consisting of noted filmmakers, critics and technicians, while winners in a separate category named "Favourite awards" are chosen by public voting. The awards have been sponsored by Reliance Mobile, Univercell and Close Up.

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  • Poster for Pretty Fit

    Pretty Fit 2020

    You know how much I don't like going to the gym right? but what if I could get fit by tilling land? Or harvesting sugarcane? Does that sound totally crazy? I thought so too! As they say, give a YouTuber like me a challenge and all I see is an opportunity to make content out of it. So here I bring to you YouTube Originals Pretty Fit, a show where I put my urban, sophisticated guests through a series of fun, rustic fitness challenges such as doing laundry by hand or milking cows. All along, discussing issues regarding body image, beauty and self worth.

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