The television landscape is a battlefield where shows compete for the top spot. This week, the TRP ratings have delivered unexpected results. ‘Anupamaa,’ produced by Rajan Shahi, has once again grabbed the number one position, while ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,’ which was at the top last week, has fallen to fourth place.
The drop in ratings for Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ could be a major blow, especially with the return of the beloved ‘Tulsi’ played by Smriti Irani, after a 17-year hiatus.
‘Anupamaa’ continues its reign. Rupali Ganguly’s ‘Anupamaa’ is consistently winning over viewers. The show has secured 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 also notable because it has remained in the top-5 despite controversies involving former cast members and the absence of ‘Dayaben’.
‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ experiences a rating decline. The return of Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ generated significant excitement 25 years ago. The new season started strongly with a TRP of 2.5, but the enthusiasm appears to have diminished. The TRP this week has fallen to just 1.8, pushing the show down to fourth place from the top spot. Several factors are believed to be behind this decline. Social media speculation suggests that a body double is being used instead of Smriti Irani in various scenes. However, neither the producers nor Smriti Irani have made any official comments on the matter.