Journalism of Courage
Ekta Kapoor's daily Kundali Bhagya is showing no signs of slowing down. As per the Broadcast Audience Research Council, the show once again topped the rating chart in week 45. It is followed by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Kumkum Bhagya, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Choti Sarrdaarni.
Interestingly, none of the non-fiction shows found a place in the top five shows. Kaun Banega Crorepati 11, Indian Idol and The Kapil Sharma Show are placed in the seventh, eighth and ninth place, respectively. Bigg Boss 13 is slowly climbing up the ladder and Nach Baliye 9 finally found a place in the top 20 shows.
Coming to channels, SAB TV continues to be the numero uno GEC in the urban market. It is followed by Star Plus, Sony TV, Colors and Zee TV.
Note: All impressions in 000s
1. Kundali Bhagya (Zee TV) - 6891
2. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (SAB TV) - 6546
9. Kumkum Bhagya (Zee TV) 6330
The show has been successfully running for more than five years now. Sriti Jha and Shabir Ahluwalia shoulder the daily and currently the show focuses on their daughters.
6. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus) - 6417
Currently in its eleventh year, nothing can stop Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai from being the audience's favourite. Post the leap, Shivangi Joshi and Mohsin Khan play the lead characters and the story revolves around the ups and downs in their lives.
6. Choti Sarrdaarni (Colors) - 6458
6. Yeh Jaadu Hai Jinn Ka (Star Plus) - 5709
7. Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 (Sony TV) - 5482
10. Indian Idol (Sony TV) - 5482
7. The Kapil Sharma Show (Sony TV) - 5993
11. Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (Colors) - 5457
11. Bigg Boss 13 (Colors) - 5096
12. Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke (Star Plus) - 4804
13. Tujhse Hai Raabta (Zee TV) - 4682
17. Divya Drishti (Star Plus) - 4413
15. Guddan Tumse Naa Ho Payega (Zee TV) - 4156
17. Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum (Star Plus) - 4091
20. Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush (Colors) - 3746
19. Nach Baliye 9 (Star Plus) - 3581
20. Nazar (Star Plus) - 3280
