Dadagiri
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Dadagiri is an Indian reality show. The title of the show was derived from a word commonly used by the Bengali community.[not verified in body]
History[edit]
In its first season, called Dadagiri: Beat the Bullies, contestants were selected every week and would compete for a prize money of Rs. 50,000. It was hosted by Akash and had 3 "bullies": Vishal as "The Beast", Srman as "The Mindstein", and Esha as "The Goddess".[citation needed]
The second season featured 12 contenders competing for a prize of Rs. 1,000,000, and became the highest-rated program among Indian youth TV channels. It had 2 bullies; Vishal returned as "The Beasy" for the second season, and Sonalli Sehgall replaced Esha as "The Goddess".[1]
The third season, D3 Commando Force: Dadagiri Against Terrorism, also had cash prize.[citation needed]
The fourth and final season, titled Dadagiri: The Revenge of the Sexes, featured two groups divided by gender. The male team was led by Vishal as "The Beast" and the female team by Shaurya as "The Goddess".[citation needed]
Controversy[edit]
In one episode, "Esha, the Goddess" slapped a contestant named Ravi Bhatia (an unscripted physical attack) after instigating a brief, antagonistic verbal exchange. He slapped her in response, which resulted in the male host (and several other members of the crew) attacking Bhatia while he repeatedly asked "How can she slap?", with the crew appearing to be slow in breaking them up. Bhatia subsequently sent a legal notice to the producers, asking for a public apology.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Dadagiri 2 changes Bindass’ fortunes - Dish Tracking, August 2009
- ^ Ravi is upset - Times of India, Sep 3 2008