Pakistanis appreciate it when they get more than they expected. We experienced a similar emotional ride recently when ARY Digital launched its much anticipated reality show, ‘Tamasha’. Largely inspired by ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Bigg Boss’, the show is creating quite a buzz on social media.
Tamasha: Content And Production Value
The concept of the show is all about a number of celebrities living together in a house, totally disconnected from the outside world. Adnan Siddiqui, being the Badshah of the Tamasha Ghar, keeps a check on them as the contestants are bound to follow certain rules and regulations of the house.
International programs with similar concepts have great production value. Now that we have our own production in that genre, it is mandatory for fans to give this a try, not only due to the fact that it’s national content, but for the creativity, effort, and team work that stands out in each episode.
Gorgeous Set Design
The house is a visual treat for the viewers of Pakistani television who usually do not get to see such gorgeous sets in our dramas and shows. The detailing of every area enhances the experience, while the colour palette of the house has a charm in itself.
Global Acknowledgement
It also is a matter of pride and honour as Tamasha is being acknowledged around the globe, especially by the Indian audience that was already expecting the delayed OTT season of Bigg Boss around this time.
What Can Tamasha Do Better?
The television audience has become much more aware and critical nowadays and hence, they choose quality of content over only visually appealing sets. Despite a powerful start, people are noticing certain flaws in the execution of the show and constantly highlighting the areas that need improvement.
For instance, most viewers are not appreciating Adnan Siddiqui’s deep involvement in house affairs, as at times, it becomes annoying and spoils the flow of the bond that viewers need to create directly with the housemates without the interference of a middle man. Viewers are unable to figure out why showrunners won’t allow the housemates to open up in front of each other in the purest manner and show their true personalities to the audience. Whenever any scenario starts to intensify, either Adnan Siddiqui enters the house and solves the matter himself, or makes the contestants apologise.
Apart from this, viewers also do not get to see every substantial argument in the edited episode that airs on TV. Instead, we get to hear discussions about a specific conflict afterwards, which takes away from the experience. Moreover, many people are not happy with forced and repetitive brand endorsements after almost every 5 to 10 minutes, which gets quite annoying. A purposeless weekend is another aspect that is problematic as people expect special segments other than eliminations. In fact, it would be great to see Adnan Siddiqui only on the weekends in a more dignified and pivotal role.
Since it’s the first season and also a very courageous attempt to bring such a transmission to Pakistani television, we can only hope that the makers of Tamasha notice these important concerns and take actions accordingly.
Conclusion
You might agree or disagree with a certain kind of content, but it is mostly delightful to see our industry growing and serving programs of different dynamics and exploring diverse genres. Tamasha airs every night at 9 PM on ARY Digital. Which contestant are you rooting for?
