Journalism of Courage
The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) ratings for week 8 (2018) are here. Shraddha Arya and Dheeraj Doopher starrer Kundali Bhagya continued to top the list in the urban market. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein soared up the list and secured the second and the third spot, respectively. While Kumkum Bhagya and Shakti are among the top five shows, Rising Stars fell two places to the seventh spot. Coming to the channels, Colors continued to be the numero uno GEC in the urban market and is followed by Star Bharat, Star Plus and Zee TV. Note: All impressions in 000s.
1. Kundali Bhagya (Zee TV) - 7713
2. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (SAB TV) - 6975
3. Yeh Hai Mohabbatein (Star Plus) - 6850
4. Kumkum Bhagya (Zee TV) - 6640
5. Shakti- Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (Colors) - 5728
6. Udaan (Colors) - 5703
8. Rising Star (Colors) - 5388
8. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus) - 5483
9. Ishq Mein Marjawan (Colors) - 5195
Nimki Mukhiya (Star Bharat) - 4459
Super Dancer Chapter 2 (Sony TV) - 5919
12. Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji (Star Plus) - 4811
13. Ishqbaaaz (Star Plus) - 4679
14. Kya Haal Mr Paanchal (Star Bharat) - 4628
15. Laado Veerpur Ki Mardani (Colors) - 4258
16. Mahek (Zee TV) - 4224
17. Tu Aashiqui (Colors) - 4220
18. Shani (Colors) - 4185
19. Dil Se Dil Tak (Colors) - 4136
20. Piya Albela (Zee TV) - 3918
