REALITY SHOWSARE THEY ACTUALLY REALITY???

What are reality shows?

Reality shows is a television programming that presents purportedly unscripted melodramatic or "humorous" situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded.

Some of the most popular reality shows are:-

History of reality shows

Reality television began in 1940s with Alan Funt's TV series Candid Camera.
The genre exploded as a phenomenon around 19992000 with the success of such television series as Big Brother and survivor. Programs in the reality television genre are commonly called reality shows and often are produced in a television series. Documentaries, television news and sports television are usually not

classified as reality shows.[

Reality shows in 1940s

The 1940s television game show Cash and Carry sometimes featured contestants performing stunts.
In 1948, talent search shows Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour and Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts featured amateur competitors and audience voting.

Reality shows in 2012

*By 2012, many of the long-running reality television show franchises had begun to age,setting up declines in ratings across the format.

*This, along with increasing audience fracture from competing programs on broadcast and cable television, has raised questions about the long-term viability of reality television on the broadcast networks.

Reasons to encourage Reality Shows!

They act as a platform for struggling artists to showcase their talents. Even a person living in a remote place of India can come forward to participate, face the public and achieve fame! They act as a fast track for becoming a public person

Reasons to encourage Reality Shows!

Shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati and Cadbury Bournvitas Quiz Contest actually help improve the knowledge of the public The common man is now able to understand the various kinds of dance forms, singing styles, complicated cooking recipes all because of the reality tv.

SUSHIL KUMAR-WINNER OF 5 CRORE RUPEES IN KBC

Went from being a common man to a sensation, a celebrity overnight!! Also featured in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa as a celebrity!
ALL BECAUSE OF REALITY TV!

But are these actually the reality shows ?

Or Are They
Befooling innocent viewers ?

Are they well rehearsed shows ??

Recently a show named Desi Girl had started in which the contestants had to do work in village like the village girls. In one of its show the girls had to fight, just for remaining in the game.

But do you think that playing kabaddi, fighting etc. is part of a village girl's life ?

Here is a clip from a show named Indian Idol.

Is it right to insult the contestant like this ??

No
This type of shows are made just
To make people glued up to the idiot box For sale promotion And For the media competition

Disadvantages They sometimes go beyond the ethics of human culture

Sometimes are pre planned And are bad game for playing with emotions of people

There are several Reasons that reality television has become popular today. The main focus is on the concept of making money, The second reason is of instant fame.

The show like sa re ga ma pa and voice of India provides a huge platform for the singer. The show like Kaun Banega Crorepati improve the general knowledge of the people.

Reality shows are interactive i.e. any lay man can participate in the programme & viewers also get the chance that they can actively participate in the show, by giving there votes to there favorite contestants .

 but there are also some disadvantages that non deserving person get more votes than deserving person due to some other reasons.