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Despite Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan anchoring the third season of big-ticket reality show Bigg Boss on Colors, data from aMap, the overnight ratings agency, showed that the launch episode aired on October 4 generated an average television rating point (TRP) of just 3.
This is not only less than what media agencies had anticipated, but also lower than the opening ratings of other popular reality shows, those that are running or have just concluded.
The first-episode ratings of reality shows like Raakhi Ka Swayamvar (starring Rakhi Sawant) on NDTV Imagine (TRP of 3.7), Aap Ki Kachehri anchored by ex-policewoman Kiran Bedi for the second season (TRP of 3.4) and Akshay Kumar-anchored reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi-2, also on Colors, was at 3.
Shah Rukh Khan-hosted Paanchvi Pass, the reality show on STAR Plus last year (TRP of 4) or KBC-3 (TRP of 5.8), also starring Khan in 2007, opened with which much higher viewership than Bigg Boss 3.
However, aMap says the ratings of Bigg Boss 3 are double those of Bigg Boss 2 last year when actor Shilpa Shetty was the anchor, or Bigg Boss 1, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television three years ago.
Bigg Boss 3 was watched by nearly 11 million viewers, almost double Bigg Boss 2, the viewership data shows.
Colors is quick to defend Bigg Boss 3 ratings. “The first episode was for nearly one-and-half hours compared to some other shows so the comparison with a 45-minute show is not fair.” “If aMap data shows a TRP of 3, it will be higher when the TAM numbers come out,” a senior executive of Colors said.
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pardesi 5 October 2009
07:48:00 pm
Wait a minute – when KKK2 does a TRP of 3 it is a HUGE SUCCESS, and same TRP with Big B is average? Are we so used to low success of Akshay’s ventures that even a minor upswing makes media euphoric?
pardesi 5 October 2009
08:17:37 pm
And Paanchvi pass with an AVG TRP of 4 is a flop? The bar keeps changing, but it is set at the lowest by the media for Akki.
Som 5 October 2009
08:40:12 pm
If Media was expecting Big Boss 3 to have ratings like KBC 1, it is wrong IMO. Those days are gone when a channel used to have 10+ rating.
Tango 5 October 2009
08:59:03 pm
It is not a show worthy of Big B’s presence and he should not have done it.
Shilpa/Rakhi types can do such shows.
RAJ 5 October 2009
10:28:22 pm
Whenever a show is launched it is expected to garner a good rating point and then expected to setlle down at the lower end..
KKK opened to 4 plus rating then its avg rating was 2 plus…DKD opened to 4 plus rating and settled at 2 plus avf TRP…In that sense both were avg performeres…The bset iopening TRP was generated by sach Ka samna this season with 4.82 TRPs…
If a failrly successful programm like Big Boss opens to a 3 plus ratings then definitely its bad opening for sure…But thats hardly surprising..I always believed so called popularity of Amitabh is only a myth (In this decade)…KBC 1 generated better opening because Amitabh was making a come back and reality programm was also new to Indian TV..hence the audince’s curiosity..Even SRks KBC opened a rating of 9.2 on its opening day two years back….
Yakuza 5 October 2009
11:19:42 pm
Raj, Agree on everything except “popularity of Amitabh is only a myth (In this decade)…”
Presence of Amitabh alwasy give weightage to product, but what if product itself is weak? even SRK in this decade can’t save Not so pathetic product Panchavi pass. It doesn’t mean SRK Popularity is Myth.
About Big Boss, It was declared retarded reality show even in season one[Was quite boring flooded with adult content], No one was interested in another season. But with Amitabh presence, it successfully achieved Rating of 3+.
Also, this show will least showcase Amitabh, which everyone know, what i guess amitabh will appear only on Friday. Agree with Tango, this show was not worthy of Amitabh presence. He took wrong decision in lapping it up.
RAJ 5 October 2009
11:34:24 pm
“”Presence of Amitabh alwasy give weightage to product, but what if product itself is weak? even SRK in this decade can’t save Not so pathetic product Panchavi pass. It doesn’t mean SRK Popularity is Myth.”"
Yakuja,
BIG Boss was a fairley popular programm in its first two seasons…Hence BIG B was expected to give its opening TRPs a boost where he failed…Yes you are right when you say a bad product cant be saved by a popular star…IF SRK wont have been able open KBC 3 with 9.2 ratings then his popularity would have been a myth ..But that was not the case…
Regarding Amitabh i say his popularity is a myth because of his BO performance too..His image has taken a beating in last 5 years with is doubious political associations,acting in crap movies,delivering enoromous BO disaters etc…His larger than life image has been punctured systematically with his public demeneour off late….People have observed flaws in his personality so the aura around him have started to diminish quite rapidly….That is the reason i say his popularity is a myth atleast in last 5 years…..
But i know i would be butchered for saying harsh truths…
RAJ 5 October 2009
11:35:23 pm
BIG Boss will be another show where Amitabhs legendary persona will take a beating…
Yakuza 6 October 2009
12:23:48 am
“His image has taken a beating in last 5 years with is doubious political associations,acting in crap movies,delivering enoromous BO disaters etc…His larger than life image has been punctured systematically with his public demeneour off late….People have observed flaws in his personality so the aura around him have started to diminish quite rapidly”
Raj Bro, Not agree .. But not even have time to go into endless debate(if started) .. What all i can say he has been appreciated widely even in this decade critically as well as commercially, 2005 was landmark for Amitabh in this decade, delivering 4 back to back success is not a joke, Black and Sarkar was critically at its peak. However i still consider Nishabd as his best in this decade(Not as a movie, but for performance), despite of media criticism, I stand with it.
rudresh 6 October 2009
12:37:57 am
Big boss 3 is much much better than two. TRP is going to increase and yes Amitabh presence has great effect. Associatin of Amitabh with any show provides that show an extra edge.
Bash 6 October 2009
12:39:12 am
Raj,
Bib B’s actual contempararies have already become ex-superstars. I think its considerable that Big B is still able to garner this much attention. He is still hogging limelight, trying to steal the scene by delivering his best. I think its great and inspiring. Wish the son gets inspired from the father.
“Regarding Amitabh i say his popularity is a myth because of his BO performance too”
We can’t expect him to draw crowds like that of the current top stars. But I would agree that in the last 5 years media has been exposing Bachchan’s follies, feuds etc. Though they do cover the legendary aspect of his career whenever it suits them (when he falls ill, or gives a performance like Black)…
Bash 6 October 2009
12:39:50 am
*contemporaries
Giddh 6 October 2009
01:57:32 am
I think Rudresh is right.
RAJ 6 October 2009
02:28:58 am
“”"Big boss 3 is much much better than two. “”
And how do you know that after two episodes???
“”"TRP is going to increase “”
Not sure about this…Havent witnessed a reality show getting more TRPs than its opening show..
RAJ 6 October 2009
02:32:56 am
Bash,
“”"Bib B’s actual contempararies have already become ex-superstars. I think its considerable that Big B is still able to garner this much attention. He is still hogging limelight, trying to steal the scene by delivering his best”"
I agree…That is the reason i am pained to see Big B getting degenerated to such levels…
Yakuja,
“”2005 was landmark for Amitabh in this decade, delivering 4 back to back success is not a joke, Black and Sarkar was critically at its peak.”"
Agree to the above statement although not sure about 4 back to back succesess..(Which four were they)
Its after 2005 his declione started…I am not that much worried about BO results as much i am worried about his public persona which has taken a beating…
Yakuza 6 October 2009
02:35:55 am
Is there any online tool or site which display TRP Stats for all shows? How TRP is calculated? if someone switch to show for a minute only then his visit will count ? i am quite Novice for this system.
RAJ 6 October 2009
02:41:50 am
Yakuja,
Do not know much about the system but i believe its about how many TV sets are switched on to that particular show…They install a device to know how many TV sets are switched on(This was explained to me by a freinds who works in ZEE network)…Although i am not too much convinced about his explanation..
The otheer day Rudresh provided with a site which was exhaustive….Think rudresh can help in providing the link of the site where TRPs are shown..
rudresh 6 October 2009
02:51:35 am
Raj, khat ka mazboon lifafa dekh ke pata chal jata hai. So no need to wait to see 15 episode and then tel that this one willbe better.
And site for TRP is:
(link giving problem at moment)
top 100
http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/telemeter/indexteltam.php4
top 10
http://www.indiantelevision.com/tvr/indextam.php4
Yakuza 6 October 2009
03:04:56 am
RAJ … BLACK, SARKAR, B&B, WAQT Was 4 back to back success in 2005, Virudh was critically acclaimed, And even after 2005, He gave Cheeni Kum(HIT) and Sarkar Raj(Above average i guess, though wonderful movie). Still i top Nishabd, just like i prefer Swadesh for SRK in this decade despite flop.
Yakuza 6 October 2009
03:07:23 am
IBOS Tells a different story .. However i am not buying both …
http://www.ibosnetwork.com/new.....3&z=4
Yakuza 6 October 2009
03:10:59 am
Thanks Rudresh for link .. it is updated upto 29th Sept .. have to wait till next week ..
RAJ 6 October 2009
03:18:10 am
“”Raj, khat ka mazboon lifafa dekh ke pata chal jata hai.”"
These kind of statememnt are for emotional fools….Shero shayari mein hi achha lagta hai…Unlsee you read the content of the letter how can you judge from the Form(Envolope)???
Thanks for the links…
RAJ 6 October 2009
03:27:07 am
“”RAJ … BLACK, SARKAR, B&B, WAQT Was 4 back to back success in 2005, Virudh was critically acclaimed, And even after 2005, He gave Cheeni Kum(HIT) and Sarkar Raj(Above average i guess, though wonderful movie). Still i top Nishabd, just like i prefer Swadesh for SRK in this decade despite flop.”"
Out of the four movies you suggested only BNB is a genuine hit and Amitabh was not in the lead role in that movie…(Infact he was so irritating in the movie that i left the theatre after introduction of his charachter..but again its my personal opinion )….Rest three were Avg to semi hits….Sarkar Raj was a flop trade wise..Cheeni Kum was only avg…You cant resort to double standards..If you are giving verdicts based on Distributor share then stick to that only…No need to glorify your favorite actor with absurd theories and with personal subjective opinions…
I am ok if you like Nishabd..Thats your personal opinion..I wont mind if you like “”Boom”" too..But trade wise they were disasters…In this decade Amitabh have highest number of flops and disasters..Infact in last three years the father /son duo have given atleast one epic disater each year…Drona,Umraojaan,aag,Family,Nishabd are a few examples…
sv 6 October 2009
03:36:07 am
KKK is a failure at 2.Its a crap show.Colors is spending moneyon these bad shows.I think the public has stopped watching these shows.
RAJ 6 October 2009
03:48:16 am
SV,
You are right..Was just checking the TRPs…KKK’s TRP in the last week of september is only 0.8 and that of Dus Ka dum is 1.2…I am amused by medias’ commentary BTW celebrating these shows as success….
RAJ 6 October 2009
03:48:55 am
SV,
You are right..Was just checking the TRPs…KKK’s TRP in the last week of september is only 0.8 and that of Dus Ka dum is 1.2…I am amused by medias’ commentary BTW celebrating these shows as success….
Yakuza 6 October 2009
03:49:54 am
Raj .. Sarkar raj certainly not flop .. however verdict is debatable, unless figure out whole distribution chain.
About ” BLACK, SARKAR, B&B, WAQT ” .. I call all of them success, no one was flop atleast.
About biased towards fav. star, I am little blind towards Aamir(and that’s my weakens), otherwise in future you can see my fight in favor of SRK too, if justifiable.
About cheeni kum, It was clean Multiplex Hit and will prove it in few days, Fortunately I do have all financials of cheeni kum with proof. Just wait.
RAJ 6 October 2009
04:01:42 am
“”About ” BLACK, SARKAR, B&B, WAQT ” .. I call all of them success, no one was flop atleast. “”
Yakuja,
who said those movies were flops…I am only arguing against their status as clean hits…Thats all..So out of 50 movies 4 moderate success and still he is popular?? Right???
Yakuza 6 October 2009
04:21:05 am
“So out of 50 movies 4 moderate success and still he is popular?? Right???”
Raj, if you are talking about 2005 than there were only 7 releases, out of which 4 success, if you are talking about this decade than i doubt on 50 releases itself and how can you exclude other success of those releases in form of Baghban, khakee, Ankhein, Mohabatein, Kabhi khushi kabhi gham, kabhi alvida na kahna, cheeni kum, sarkar raj, bhootnath.
All these were successful movies atleast. [I am stressing on success bacause i know your next argument will on outright hits which i dont want to buy in advance....
]
RAJ 6 October 2009
04:50:34 am
Yakuja,
You truely believe K3G ,KANK,Mohabbatein are successes because of Amitabh??Incidentally these three are the highest grosser for Amitabh in this decade..
“”"All these were successful movies atleast. [I am stressing on success bacause i know your next argument will on outright hits which i dont want to buy in advance.... ]“”
No i wont give that argument especially when i know you have different yardsticks of success for different actors
Afterall when Suresh Raina will score 40 it will be success for him but for a Sachin tendulkar it has to be a century to be called a success….
So i can understand your point of view when you say Khakee,Cheeni Kum,Sarkar Raj are success…i agree to your views…
Ravi 6 October 2009
05:21:47 am
Today, they are saying the TRP rating was 6.0 for the first day, so which is right? The first report that came out saying 3.0 or the next ones the day later saying 6.0.
http://www.duniyalive.com/?p=67287
http://entertainment.in.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3128751
http://www.magnamags.com/index.....hetty.html
Gorilla 6 October 2009
06:28:16 am
Why i am not surprised to see the usual gang commenting against BigB’s new show. I can bet that half of them might not have even seen the show. I am also not surprised to see the rest liking the show and are quite upbeat about it.
No, I am not going to compare other star’s performance as i liked all the stars – Akshay, SRK, Salman, Shilpa in whatever they have done. BigB easily towers heads and shoulders over others. I saw the opening and BigB was brilliant. Unfortunately he will be coming only once a week (Friday)..so will not be surprised if rating for other days are low.
Bug BigBoss3 has vertainly entered our living room now, thanks to the warn introduction by Amitabh. The way he showed us the villa comparing it with the houses we used to have in earlier days and few still have similar ancestral houses, left me nostalgic and speechless.
So while we remain predictable, BigB isn’t.
Gorilla 6 October 2009
06:29:13 am
Why i am not surprised to see the usual gang commenting against BigB’s new show. I can bet that half of them might not have even seen the show. I am also not surprised to see the rest liking the show and are quite upbeat about it.
No, I am not going to compare other star’s performance as i liked all the stars – Akshay, SRK, Salman, Shilpa in whatever they have done. BigB easily towers heads and shoulders over others. I saw the opening ceremony of Big Boss 3 and BigB was just brilliant. Unfortunately he will be coming only once a week (Friday)..so will not be surprised if rating for other days are low.
Buy BigBoss3 has certainly entered our living room now, thanks to the warn introduction by Amitabh. The way he showed us the villa comparing it with the houses we used to have in earlier days and few still have similar ancestral houses, left me nostalgic and speechless.
So while we remain predictable, BigB isn’t.
Akshay 6 October 2009
09:02:16 am
I agree with Gorilla here. The show might be a failure because its just bad but the way Colors carried out those little teasers with BigB was fantastic. The man still has a huge charisma and what separates him from other stars is that he can connect extremely well with the masses.