The television industry sees constant competition. The show that gains the most audience love is crowned number one. This week’s TRP list has surprised everyone. ‘Anupamaa,’ the popular show by Rajan Shahi, has once again taken the top spot, while ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,’ which was number one last week, has dropped to fourth place.
This fall in ratings for Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ could be a big setback for the producers, especially with the return of ‘Tulsi,’ the nation’s favorite, played by Smriti Irani, to the small screen after 17 years.
‘Anupamaa’ continues to excel. Rupali Ganguly’s show ‘Anupamaa’ consistently captivates viewers. The show has reclaimed the top position with a TRP rating of 2.3 due to the twists and strong characters. Close behind, with a TRP of 2.1, are two shows: Rajan Shahi’s ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ and Asit Kumar Modi’s comedy series ‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’.
The success of ‘Taarak Mehta’ is significant, considering it remains in the top-5 despite controversies involving former cast members and the absence of ‘Dayaben’.
‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ sees a dip in ratings. The return of Ekta Kapoor’s show ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ 25 years ago sparked immense excitement. Although the new season began with a strong TRP of 2.5, the enthusiasm seems to be waning. The TRP this week has fallen to just 1.8, moving the show from the top position to fourth place. Several reasons are cited for this decline. Social media rumors suggest that a body double is being used instead of Smriti Irani in some scenes. However, there has been no official statement from the producers or Smriti Irani about this.