What makes top rated TV shows click...let's find out

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Indian television has had many great examples of shows that have done magic with a great connect with the audience. So what is the right formula for making a successful project?

Are we aware of the dos and don’ts that need to be followed to make a show a success story?

Let’s have a look at some of the leading shows on the small screen currently….Diya Aur Baati Hum (Star Plus), Jodha Akbar (Zee TV), Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (SAB TV), Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus), Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (Star Plus), Saath Nibhana Saathiya (Star Plus), Balika Vadhu (Colors) and Qubool Hai (Zee TV).

So what’s the striking similarity seen in these shows that put them in a completely different league altogether?

We discuss this with the doyens of the industry (actors and people from behind the scenes) associated with these projects.

Diya Aur Baati Hum rules the roost as the # 1 show across all GECs. We first decided to contact the director of the project Raj Goyal who has been instrumental in the show’s success from the day of its inception.

Raj shares, “Everything matters from writers conceptualizing the show to the team that gives the final product to the channel.”

Getting into the integrities of the TV functioning he states, “A show with a bank always manages to get better numbers on the TAM chart. And only the channel can play an important part here. They are the ones who approve the scripts, hence if the final script reaches the sets well in advance the show will have a bank.”

“A bank of episodes means you can give enough time on the episode in hand as you do not have telecast issues. Therefore, the execution gets better with actors getting time to rehearse on their scenes and the editor getting enough time to edit. We also get an opportunity to improvise on our scenes if there is ever a need.”

So how many episode banks do you have? “We always have at least a week’s bank,” replies the proud director.

He further goes on to add, “Having a bank is not the criteria to have a successful show, but it definitely makes a difference in your final output. Why do you think film scripts are worked on well in advance?”

With this bit of knowledge that an episode bank can guarantee a good product, we called up Shashank Vyas better known as Jagya of Colors’ Balika Vadhu. The experienced actor though feels that having a bank of episodes hardly matter.

So what is it that has helped Balika Vadhu cross the one thousand episodes milestone? “The concept rules and so does the everyday writing of the scripts. Balika is a cult show and the writing has been its hero,” avers the tall man.

There are a few more factors that matter in making an epic, according to Shashank as he goes on to state, “We at Balika do not work fast but we definitely work towards perfection. I have given six re-takes in a scene where I have had to pick up a cup from the table as my hand movement had to be right. So Balika has a talented bunch of actors who are its strength. Having said this, I do not disagree with the fact that creativity demands time.”

He also adds that the captain of the ship is important. “Our director Pradeep Yadav is a very hardworking man and most of the credit goes to him as he makes it a point to explain each and every scene to us in detail.”

The creative head of 4 Lions Films’ Qubool Hai on Zee TV, Ichcha Kohli too went on to agree with what Shashank had to say. “The storyline, performance, characters and the execution have to be right. What have worked for us are our characters and also our fresh storyline. Nobody has ever seen a character like Zoya who is extremely bold and flamboyant.”

She further went on to add, “We are convinced about our conviction and that’s exactly what click with the audiences.”

Hmm, agreed as conviction is the key here and it exudes confidence in the product you have on hand.

Next we contacted Vishesh Suri, General Manager, Rajshri Productions (Pyaar Ka Dard), and he said, “Good storyline is definitely a must, but at the same time one must take feedback from its audiences. I get a lot of feedback from uncles and aunties who stay in the neighbourhood as well as my relatives. What I have learnt from them is that people like traditional values along with the love story. Everybody wants their son-in-law to be like Aditya and they want their daughters-in-law to be like Pankhuri.”

Do you have an episodic bank? “Yes, we always have a 10 episode story and five episode screenplays with us and it’s because the channel is very supportive. As far as the story of Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara is concerned the credit goes to Sooraj Barjatya ji. Our journey from being positioned at the eight place on the TVT ladder on Star Plus to being the second highest show on Star Plus is because of him.”

Furthermore, let’s talk to Asit Modi, producer of the highest rated show on SAB TV.

“Most importantly your show has to be different as the audiences have got tired of watching the usual content on TV. This is also one of the reasons why shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum, Balika Vadhu and Jodha Akbar are working." He further adds, "The daily soaps also work because of the conviction of its creative team thus, the creative team needs to be convinced about what they want to show on-screen." Talking about the reason why Taarak is doing extremely well he states, "We are a very hard working team. We are all the time on our toes and that's exactly why our show has been doing well."

Zee TV’s Jodha Akbar, produced by Balaji Telefilms is one show that is climbing up the TVT ladder really fast being placed in the second position as far as the TVTs are concerned across the GECs. And most importantly, it has already won the battle of being the highest TVT gainer historical show ever.

We contacted the lead of this show Paridhi Sharma better known as Jodha and she averred, “It’s the storyline that keeps the interest of the audiences. But we do not have an episode bank. We are running cut-to-cut.”

Agreed with all here!! The most important ingredients required to make a success story are storyline, episodic bank and performance. But there are few other shows which have everything in place which help their shows stand out from the others. Best examples of unique concepts – Balika Vadhu and Qubool Hai.

Guess only few earmarked shows have that X-factor that put them at the top!! Way to go, you leaders!!

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Madhugulabani's picture

Another important factor is not to overdo it. Once the storyline has reached it's logical end, best thing is to give it a dignified exit and not stretch it illogically so that audience get fed up. Best examples r Balika Vadhu, yeh Rishta kya kehlata hai and Saathiya.
Deepak Baldawa's picture

Diya aur batti hum story is the brilliant and amazing story,this includes, music,family drama,comedy,villian,suspense,challenge,Romantic new love story every thing is this serial.This serial shows how to fulfill the dream,and how to work and give respect to family members.There is no words from me about any wrong in this episode,sooraj sandhya jodi is lovely and beautiful jodi.This show shown to the public what is the real meaning of Diya aur batti hum.I love this serial very much.sooraj sandhya acting and romance is beautiful and fantastic.
sumu's picture

love jodha akbar
shaina's picture

it is the most best tv serial for me...... if it is best for you then tell me????????
Shyam MODI's picture

I donot laugh while watching TMAKOC but cry why jethalal is hated by everyone and is always in trouble.....why anjali is after diet to her husband while he is in good health.Why Popatlal marries never happened wheras many episode is already made regarding his marriage. Sundarlal is the worst character and in real india...sala never troubles jija but why is sundarlal loved by everyone and DAYA and BIR BABUJI ignores his mistake......DR HATI ...why he doesnot care about his health and anjali should be after him for diet food rather than to her husband TAARAK....... WHY is daya mother never shown........... why TMAKOC story is so lengthy....and to kill time all the festivals of india are shown? all the big movie promotion are shown? Why is TAPU irritating character and tapu sena is not changed and treated as 10 years child but in reality looks like college going boys............. YOU guys can see REAL KRISHNA.....you guys treat yourself as world best people and son of god but in reel life and real life r u guys best......... TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH TELL SOME MEANING FUL STORY RATHER THAN GIVING TROUBLE TO JETHALAL.........when JETHALAL is in trouble we donot laugh but we actually CRY........... TAKE OUT NEW SODHI AND BRING OLD SODHI BACK.......... STORY ABOUT REAL INDIA.....LIKE....CHILD LABOR, GIRL TRAFFICKING, HUNGER, CRIME, EDUCATION, HEALTH COULD ALSO BE SHOWN IN COMEDIAN WAY SO THAT PEOPLE CAN GET SOME MESSAGE FROM IT....... ASIT KUMAR MODI.....by only showing playing GARBA cannot enjoy us ....rather if you can give some important message in society by using story of social crime....can create alertness in people and way people approach towards society could be change................... PLEASE CONVEY THIS MESSAGE TO TAARAK MEHTA KA OOLATAH CHASMA TEAM-----SPECIALLY TO ASIT KUMAR MODI.,,,, SAILESH(FAKE TAARAK) AND TMAKOC PRODUCTION HOUSE.......... THANK YOU
MusU 's picture

no ur completely wrong ...we all laugh while jethalal is in trouble ...its just a comedy derial and sundarlal is just a reel character ..theres not any issue about it ...so keep calm n luv tmkoc :P
swety  's picture

jodha akbar is the best ............................. no oher can bet it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vandana's picture

i donot agree to what the creative head of qubool hai says....who said to you that ppl have never seen a girl like zoya before....well i donot find her anything diffferent....every of the gul's show have the same material...infact i loved the character of khushi more...and inspite being a girl myself...i will never agree to the fact that the ppl who discard their own culture are the best...i agree to the fact that clothes don't show one's soul and heart......but does this mean.....you'll totally despise your culture and show salwar-kameez and saree as exposing while keeping jeans at top of the others...totally disagreeable for me.....and if you have so much courage why dont you mention burkha ars wrong...it is the most orthodox cloth according to me.....today what ppl shud do is to bring openness regarding the stiff and rigid things in the society like girl education, ddowry system, etc. and by this i dont mean that girls shud be clad in whole body covered clothes with not an inch of skinshow.....keeping pallooo and covering your head all the time..all these things shud be removed or atleast made liberal......according to me a person becomes modern when he accepts the good things from others while keeping your own culture intact....ppl always say that our culture is not that weak...well our culture might not be but our ppl certainly are....in the race to become modern....we are shedding off and forgetting all the good things about ourselves and neither are we able to accept all the good things of the west in a positive way........we ppl are hanging in between...neither are we pure indians nor pure foreigners.....and ppl who still beleive that clothes dont matter....just answer....will you go to a place like temple or school in bikini?????
vandana's picture

i donot agree to what the creative head of qubool hai says....who said to you that ppl have never seen a girl like zoya before....well i donot find her anything diffferent....every of the gul's show have the same material...infact i loved the character of khushi more...and inspite being a girl myself...i will never agree to the fact that the ppl who discard their own culture are the best...i agree to the fact that clothes don't show one's soul and heart......but does this mean.....you'll totally despise your culture and show salwar-kameez and saree as exposing while keeping jeans at top of the others...totally disagreeable for me.....and if you have so much courage why dont you mention burkha ars wrong...it is the most orthodox cloth according to me.....today what ppl shud do is to bring openness regarding the stiff and rigid things in the society like girl education, ddowry system, etc. and by this i dont mean that girls shud be clad in whole body covered clothes with not an inch of skinshow.....keeping pallooo and covering your head all the time..all these things shud be removed or atleast made liberal......according to me a person becomes modern when he accepts the good things from others while keeping your own culture intact....ppl always say that our culture is not that weak...well our culture might not be but our ppl certainly are....in the race to become modern....we are shedding off and forgetting all the good things about ourselves and neither are we able to accept all the good things of the west in a positive way........we ppl are hanging in between...neither are we pure indians nor pure foreigners.....and ppl who still beleive that clothes dont matter....just answer....will you go to a place like temple or school in bikini?????
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Madhubala kaha hai

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