Yes, we’re talking about ‘Sacch Ka Saamna’ (face the truth), a failed American concept popularly known as The Moment of Truth. At first, the show seems like a good idea. Yea, sure. Why not? We can handle it. Can we?
Now, just hold that thought. First, for those who have no clue, see what the show is all about here.
From day one, I’ve been following up with the Indian version – Saach Ka Saamna – and noticed a particular trend.
Here’s what I caught my nerve:
1. The entire show is based on the “polygraph machine,” a device that anticipates your bodily symptoms to distinguish between True and False. How accurate is the machine? Well, we don’t know. How do we know the producers are not fooling us or the contestants? Well, we don’t know that either.
Its not 100%. See here.
2. This means the entire show is based on such a willowy platform. Hence, the whole idea of ‘Sacch’ (Truth) is really far fetched.
3. From the many contestants that walked on stage and spurted out their personal and intimate secrets with the world, it seems they’ve shown no responsibility towards the Indian – mentality – people. Apart from the metros, the audience is still largely folks trying to maintain our heritage and culture.
Indians are not Americans. And Americans are not Indians.
By that I mean, its OK for people to kiss – display affection in public – in America, whereas in India we’re still far behind. Bollywood doesn’t count.
I’m sure there are many Indians out there who’ll find the show to be completely normal, straightforward and entertaining.
But, if we take in the bigger picture, what examples are we setting for the next generation?
4. This brings me to an important query, that being of, to what extent should television go, in the name of entertainment? Are TRPs the only thing that make sense?
And finally, by the above argument, I’m not pointing fingers at any individual, but merely trying to poke at the sheer audacity of a show that is based on a willowy “polygraph machine.”
A machine can’t understand emotions. And that’s why its a machine in the first place.
As readers, what is your take on the show and its authenticity? And is money the only thing that matters?
