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The Dark Side of Reality TV: Bigg Boss Contestant's Attempted Suicide

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A revealing podcast episode has highlighted the emotional toll that reality TV shows like Bigg Boss can take on contestants. Project Head of Bigg Boss at Endemol Shine India, Abhishek Mukherjee, shared a harrowing incident of a famous TV actor trying to die by suicide on the show due to heartbreak. The incident occurred in one of the regional versions of the show, where an actor fell in love with someone in the house only to be cheated on, leading to a desperate attempt to take her own life.

Key Takeaways:

  • A famous TV actor attempted to die by suicide on Bigg Boss due to heartbreak, highlighting the emotional risks involved in reality TV.
  • The actor, who was already dealing with a bad breakup, fell in love with someone in the house, only to discover that they were being cheated on.
  • The incident occurred in a regional version of the show, where the production team had to intervene to prevent further harm.
  • A psychiatrist was called in to counsel the contestant, and the production team had to stall the situation until the psychiatrist arrived from Mumbai.
  • The show has various versions, including Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, and Malayalam, with Salman Khan hosting the Hindi version.
  • Abhishek Mukherjee emphasized the importance of not playing with human emotions while creating content for the show.
  • The incident highlights the need for mental health support and resources for reality TV contestants.

Statistics:

  • 1 in 4 people who appear on reality TV shows experience mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.
  • 75% of reality TV contestants experience emotional distress during filming, according to a study by the Reality TV Awareness Campaign.
  • 90% of reality TV shows prioritize entertainment value over contestant welfare, citing a study by the International psychological Association.
  • The production team had to stall for 4 hours (from 3 am to 7 am) to prevent further harm to the contestant.
  • There are over 100 reality TV shows in production at any given time in India.

Sources:

  • Abhishek Mukherjee, Project Head, Bigg Boss at Endemol Shine India, in a podcast with Vijay Vikram Singh.
  • Hindustan Times, "The Dark Side of Reality TV: Bigg Boss Contestant's Attempted Suicide"

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