‘Sach ka Samna’, the show inspired from the English program ‘The moment of Truth’, is finding itself quite literally in a debutant confrontation with the bitter-truth of the society. And that is, “We Indians as viewers cannot really tolerate the mockery of social ethos and culture on television, but as hypocrite citizens are ready to commit all sorts of not-to-be-told, selfish & naughty acts in secret!!!” Isn’t so??
Rajeev Khandelwal, hosting one of those biggies, after landmarks like Kaun Banega Crorepati (Host:Amitabh Bachchan) & Kya aap Panchi paas hain?(Host: ShahRukh Khan) on Star Plus, seems to be taken for a ride for being a part of it. The question arises, Aren’t we really ready for such a show which exposes individuals’ inner evils to this swindler world, when we are ready for obscene programs like Splits-Villa shown on MTV & daring, in-your-face programs shown on Real? Is a late night format like ‘Sach ka Samna’ that bad that it gets ridiculed & looked down upon by news media and social frenzy when programs like Splits-Villa, Roadies etc. are shown at that time of the day when television attracts maximum viewers (that too teenagers, kids & girls)?
As literally put by one of the advertisements, ‘Jaago India, Jaago!!!”. Stop beating around the bush for deciding what’s wrong and what’s not, when each one of us knows internally & eternally, who we really are from the gut, & how clean we are at the bottom (pun intended)!!!
I happened to watch few exclusive shows on different news channels showing Rajeev Khandelwal, the most apt actor for Sach ka Samna(of course after a real & worldly performance in Armaan), clarifying his position (on behalf of this show) and persuading public at large. He was being bombarded by those vicious questions thrown mercilessly by experts from fields like psychology, hospitals, retd. Chartered accountants, news reporters, channel hosts, and audience. Woah, did I go about listing quite a number of people, just proves how shallow this society is, and how full it is with such shallow people??? Quite an oxymoron, isn’t so?
Before you pounce anymore questions to Mr. Khandelwal, I would like you to re-think and try answering the same question from within, for I believe the following point gives a good argument for the defense of Mr. Khandelwal & his show:-
•This show isn’t Rajeev Khandelwal’s brain-child. It’s a format picked from English show with honors (with all criticisms) going to Harold Schultz. So will the proclaiming righteous Indians stop misjudging and start pointing (if they still want to) in the right direction?
•As said by famous Danzel Wanshington (in ‘Men on Fire’), ‘I’m just the medium to send people to God, it is He who decides who has to be called’. So, people, Mr. Khandelwal is just a host, I’m sure he’s got other professional commitments and tasks to do, rather than getting indulged in somebody’s personal life. Also, he is there to just ask you the questions, with sole contention being yours in participating, and for carrying the lust to lose integrity and gain monies.
•There have been cases in past proving fatal to participants in foreign countries and hence receiving their ire, but do realize, people have also seen earning in a filthy manner here in a matter of few hours and start their lives when it has come to a stand-still.
•This show is for TRP’s and hence all the advertisements earnings so don’t worry you hypocrite Indian, nobody in this world can force you to sit back and watch this show. You can very well go to bed & pay your night taxes the way you define them with a mirror of truth designed by this ugly society.
I surely know that with the land of “me-too”’s, one can expect advice for free from a billion, but I ask you, in a land of billion, do you have the guts to come & participate in this show and embrace your grace with truth & wisdom? Think over it….
Take care,
Raghav
