The Bigg Boss franchise is no stranger to heated debates and controversies, but its Marathi iteration has carved a unique niche, drawing in a fresh wave of viewers. Following the blockbuster success of Season 5, anticipation is sky-high for Bigg Boss Marathi 6, which is all set to premiere on January 8. Ahead of the launch, host Riteish Deshmukh addressed the media, opening up about his hosting philosophy, the weight of responsibility, and the often-unseen ethical considerations behind the scenes.
Riteish Deshmukh's Hosting Philosophy: Spontaneity Over Strategy
When it comes to steering the ship of the popular reality show, Riteish Deshmukh prefers to keep it real. He revealed that he does not enter the set with a pre-planned strategy. His reactions and interactions, he insists, are entirely spontaneous. In his own words, he positions himself as a viewer who just happens to have a direct line to the contestants.
"The only difference between the audience and me is that I get a chance to talk to the contestant directly, and hence I weigh that larger responsibility to not go wrong in conveying and directing the contestants," Deshmukh explained. This approach underscores his awareness of the influential role he plays, aiming to guide without misrepresenting the situation inside the house.
Beyond the Screen: Channel's Role in Curating Content
While fights and controversies fueled by notorious contestants are a staple, Riteish shed light on the channel's critical, yet often overlooked, role in content curation. He addressed a common audience perception that everything filmed inside the house makes it to television. The reality, however, is quite different.
"It is the audience's notion that whatever they are seeing is what has happened in the house. But there are a lot of things that are not shown on television," he stated. This is particularly relevant when couples participate in the show. Deshmukh clarified that contestants are aware of the dynamics, but the final edit involves careful selection. Some moments are broadcast because contestants wish to convey that part of their story, while many others are withheld.
Putting Families Before TRPs: An Ethical Choice
In a significant revelation, Riteish Deshmukh commended the channel for its ethical stance, often choosing morality over guaranteed high TRPs. He acknowledged that producers frequently possess shocking and exciting content that would undoubtedly spike viewership ratings but consciously decide to keep it off-air.
"Despite knowing that the content will surely get them TRP, as it is exciting and shocking, they refrain from showing it onscreen just to be morally correct; they respect that," he said. This decision, he emphasized, stems from a consideration for the families involved—not just the contestants.
The channel considers the potential impact on contestants' families, including their children. "It's not about those two contestants but also the families attached to them... the couple might have kids, and what will happen if they go to school? So all these things are taken into consideration," Deshmukh elaborated. He concluded that the show's enduring success is built on this responsible curation, not on a reckless pursuit of ratings at any cost.
As the countdown to the January 8 premiere begins, these insights from host Riteish Deshmukh promise a season that balances explosive entertainment with a layer of thoughtful responsibility, setting the stage for another gripping chapter of Bigg Boss Marathi.
