Journalism of Courage
The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) ratings for week 15 (2018) are here. The mahasangam episodes of Ekta Kapoor’s Kundali Bhagya and Kumkum Bhagya managed to secure the top slot in the urban market. While Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai continued to enjoy the second spot, Ishq Subhan Allah moved up six places to take the third position. Following closely behind are Ye Hai Mohabbatein, Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Rising Star 2. Coming to channels, Star Bharat continued to be the numero uno GEC in the urban market and is followed by Star Plus, Colors, Zee TV and SAB TV.
Note: All impressions in 000s.
1. Kumkum Bhagya/Kundli Bhagya-5 Dino Ka Mahasangam (Zee TV) - 5878
2. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus) - 5272
3. Ishq Subhan Allah (Zee TV) - 5113
4. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (Star Plus) - 4934
5. Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (Colors) - 4780
6. Rising Star (Colors) - 4566
7. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma (SAB TV) - 4448
9. Kya Haal Mr Paanchal (Star Bharat) - 4094
10. Ishq Mein Marjawan (Colors) - 3907
11. Nimki Mukhiya (Star Bharat) - 3753
12. Bepannaah (Colors) - 3751
13. Udaan (Colors) - 3718
14. Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji (Star Plus) - 3586
15. Naamkarann (Star Plus) - 3 478
16. Ishqbaaaz (Star Plus) - 3447
17. Jiji Maa (Star Bharat) - 3238
18. Tu Aashiqui (Colors) - 2978
19. Kaleerien (Zee TV) - 2928
20. Saam Daam Dand Bhed (Star Bharat) - 2873
