Heartbreak central

Anyone who suspects their partner is cheating on them can approach Emotional Atyachar,which will lay out the so-called ‘Loyalty Test’. A decoy sent by the channel attempts to lure the suspect into romantic transgressions. If the suspect resists temptation and stays true,then all is well,but if the tempter succeeds,punishment awaits the cheating partner,usually in the form of a public confrontation with the wronged one.

Who’s in it?Angad Bedi hosts the show with quite a bit of relish; it almost feels like he’s having a nice laugh at the participants on the show. It lends the show the touch of dark humour that lifts it from being merely voyeuristic to a ruminative observation of a society where ‘15 minutes of fame’ has become something of a religion.

What’s hot?The show only takes about five minutes to draw you into its engineered web of romantic complications. It may revolt your finer feelings to be party to what is after all a violation of a couple’s privacy,but there’s no denying that it has great entertainment value. The ‘will they,won’t they’ question is surprisingly engaging and one invariably finds oneself siding with one of the partners. It’s possible this has to do with the fact that this is a reality show that is largely unscripted; the actions and reactions,most of the time,are unpremeditated and that lends authenticity to the whole operation. Those worried about the legal implications can rest assured because every party of every operation is required to sign a clearance.

What’s not?One can’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for the decoys. Of course,they’re being paid good money to play tempters,but it can’t be all jam if one is required to fake one’s attraction to a person for whom one feels nothing. Worse happens on the show; the second episode showed the female suspect almost groping her decoy. Luckily for the viewers,the hidden nature of the operation makes certain that none of the footage is crystal clear,but it’s still clear enough for them to figure out exactly what’s happening on screen.

Should you be watching it?If you were hooked to MTVSplitsvilla and Bigg Boss,you’ll tip your hat to this show. But if reality TV revolts your finer feelings,then Emotional Atyachar is best avoided.

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