Bigg Boss, which is an Indian adaptation of Big Brother is currently in its eleventh season, which went on air from October 11. The first episode of the first season of Bigg Boss was telecast almost 11 years back on November 3, 2006. Arshad Warsi was the host at that time. But the same Arshad, who introduced Bigg Boss to the entire nation has now called the show “down market”. The actor, who is currently promoting his upcoming film, Golmaal Again was asked his opinion on the current season of the show during an interview with Mid Day. And he started off by saying, “The [Bigg Boss] show is down market.”

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In fact, he blamed the viewers, who like to watch “crass” as he added, “People on the show, I hear, are tacky. I haven’t seen this season, but I’ve heard about it. The channel is attempting to boost the ratings by showcasing the things that sell. And thus, morality is taking a backseat. People enjoy watching crass, and the channel is merely serving it. The content showcased on Indian television is regressive. The day people change, their taste [in content], the narrative of the shows will also change. If the world wants to see sensible people in the house, the channel will oblige. The audience wants to see dramatic people, those who fight, hit and abuse.” ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 11: Here is what Salman Khan advised Priyank Sharma after evicting him from the house

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Arshad also reveals that the show was not brought to India to draw attention. According to him, “The concept back then was to understand the psyche of people and notice the developments that occur when they are made to reside in a house, isolated from the world.” While Big Brother shows violence and nudity without any hesitation, Arshad says that when it came to the Indian version, “There was no nudity or violence demanded in the clause.”

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The actor feels that the concept has changed and now the channel is hungry for TRPs. “When you meet new individuals, you can be cordial for a week. Then, you discover their traits. When good behaviour wears out, the dynamics change. It takes time for people to reach that stage. But, now the channel wants immediate TRP success, so they are consciously sending nutcases into the house,” he was quoted.

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Do you agree with Arshad’s point of view? Let us know in the comments below and keep watching this space for all the latest updates on Bigg Boss 11.

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