Satyamev Jayate - Will Aamir bring the change ?

[Tech&ME]

Satyamev Jayate is the first show ever in the history of Indian Television to be aired simultaneously on a private channel network STAR and a national broadcaster Doordarshan. The show is also dubbed in several languages including three Indian southern languages viz., Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, along with Marathi and Bengali. Apart from Star Plus, the show will also have simulcast on STAR World, STAR Utsav, STAR Pravah, STAR Jalsha, Asianet and STAR Vijay within the STAR Network and other channels including DD National and Eanadu TV. The Kannada version of the show was supposed to be aired in Karnataka but it was banned because the Karnataka state doesn't allow television programms which are dubbed from other languages.[5] On the broadcast of the show, Aamir Khan commented, "This show is being launched on a large scale. I had to make complete use of this medium. This is a baby step in that direction."[6]

The show is scheduled to telecast on Sundays at 11 A.M. While the producers were high on showcasing it in the prime time,[2] Khan wanted to telecast it on Sunday mornings since the slot is commonly considered as "family TV viewing" in Indian Television, after popular TV shows Mahabharata and Ramayana were aired on Sunday mornings and were highly successful.[6] He was reported saying, "I wanted to telecast my show on Sunday morning. I want each family to watch the show and connect with it. We have watched 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabarata' and it used to come on Sunday morning. The shows created a different atmosphere."[7] He further added that, "I don't understand TRPs and GRPs. I have no idea how to calculate it! I don't care about it. It is important to reach out to the Indian audiences. If viewers want to see, they will see or else it is up to them."

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Please discussion about the show, its importance and viability. Will we see the next BIG change ??

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

I smell marketing gimmick, nothing more. BTW, what it the change that Amir is claiming to bring?
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[Faun]

Yes, the logo added a whole new meaning to satyamev jayate

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

I have lost all faith in Indian television productions. All full of marketing commodities. Nothing, I repeat, nothing about serious issues, the bottomline is always money. I don't see this show running beyond a few episodes or the first season, whichever comes first.
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[Tech&ME]

I smell marketing gimmick, nothing more. BTW, what it the change that Amir is claiming to bring?
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- They are collecting DONATION from mobile service providers @ 1/=

- They are asking for voluntary Donation, to be deposited at any AXIS Bank branch.

- Donations collected goes to Ambani Foundation [ NGO ]


I don't think it is a marketing gimmick, b'coz

1. This is a private production.

2. Companies involved such as Ambani's does not need any such marketing...

2. Companies like Airtel, etc are already in the top, no such marketing required.

4. Aamir does not need marketing, in fact, he never uses the media too much.

Yes, the logo added a whole new meaning to satyamev jayate

sponsors are required to air the program.

[asingh]

Show was good.

[Sarath]

-Snipped-

[Sarath]

Just saw the show, Mom pulled me into it, nice show.

Was happy to see this thread but the discussion is again on the "Messenger" than the "message" so I had to do what I itch for always, create a thread Here > "Satyamev Jayate" Issues Discussion thread

[Faun]

Corruption and nepotism.

[d3p]

Stero-type & Narrow Minded Thoughts...

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

IMHO the show is doing a good job of bringing these issues to the light, but there is nothing new, Doordarshan has been doing that for a long time. Also, I don't think there will be much impact considering how Indians are (Don't want to start an off topic debate on Indians, so lets not go into it).

Female foeticide is a topic not alien to us and almost everyone is aware of it. However, how can you uproot something that's been rooted by a centuries old culture? You need to ensure that people are educated enough to understand the undoing of such actions. An uneducated person does not care what the show is about, they will probably just want to see Amir Khan. As serious as the issue is, I don't think this show will do anything much in this regard.

PS: Beware, the Khans are very good at marketing.

PPS: Sorry, but I could not speak without bringing the show into context.
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[Tech&ME]

IMHO the show is doing a good job of bringing these issues to the light, but there is nothing new, Doordarshan has been doing that for a long time. Also, I don't think there will be much impact considering how Indians are (Don't want to start an off topic debate on Indians, so lets not go into it).

Female foeticide is a topic not alien to us and almost everyone is aware of it. However, how can you uproot something that's been rooted by a centuries old culture? You need to ensure that people are educated enough to understand the undoing of such actions. An uneducated person does not care what the show is about, they will probably just want to see Amir Khan. As serious as the issue is, I don't think this show will do anything much in this regard.

True, program will not make any difference.

The aim and objectives of the program is to be a " EYE OPENER " only.

Aamir is not an Activist, he as a normal citizen can do his bit of the shared responsibility but cannot get fully involved it eradicating the EVIL from the society.

I am against Female foeticide, but as a normal citizen what can I do ?? probably nothing...........

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

True, program will not make any difference.

The aim and objectives of the program is to be a " EYE OPENER " only.

Aamir is not an Activist, he as a normal citizen can do his bit of the shared responsibility but cannot get fully involved it eradicating the EVIL from the society.

I am against Female foeticide, but as a normal citizen what can I do ?? probably nothing...........

An eye opener is not enough to bring a change. Drastic steps need to be taken to bring about a change of such a magnitude. You'd have to, perhaps, grab those parents and force them to watch videos of abortions about 8 hours a day over a couple of weeks, only then, perhaps, there would be change.

Or..we could educate the next generation well enough to ensure that they don't follow in the previous generations footsteps and bring about their own undoing.

[theserpent]

The show was aired?
I waited still 11.45 they were only showing ads for 45 mins .
Missed the show

[buddyram]

^^Satyameva Jayate

show was pretty good, it highlighted the issue in deep

[KDroid]

Or..we could educate the next generation well enough to ensure that they don't follow in the previous generations footsteps and bring about their own undoing.

Perhaps, you did not watch the show! It's the educated ones that are more involved in foeticide. Education alone will not solve the problem. Public awareness is required. That can be achieved through this show.

What problem do you have if Aamir is earning through the show? He's not doing some Dus Ka Dam or Big Boss like show.


And, Stop being so cynical. The show is not only raising issues. It is also taking steps to eradicate them. It's also encouraging people to take simple actions which can create big changes.

An eye opener is not enough to bring a change. Drastic steps need to be taken to bring about a change of such a magnitude. You'd have to, perhaps, grab those parents and force them to watch videos of abortions about 8 hours a day over a couple of weeks, only then, perhaps, there would be change.

Don't suggest impractical ideas which cannot be implemented.

[rhitwick]

^Typical Kubrick treatment!

IBNLive tweeted that Amir is meeting with Rajasthan CM today. No more updates till now.

[reddead]

These kinds of shows and so called events have been "opening eyes" for a long time.....

Pepole are paying attention only because of amir khan..

People will watch it, think about it till they are watching the show. After its over they will switch channels and forget about it...

[JojoTheDragon]

I hope the show helps.

[theserpent]

These kinds of shows and so called events have been "opening eyes" for a long time.....

Pepole are paying attention only because of amir khan..

People will watch it, think about it till they are watching the show. After its over they will switch channels and forget about it...

+1.80% people do it for namesake.To just say "Ha Hum ne woh show dekha tah[Yea i did see that show]".
Half the people don't care about these stuff.
These Kind of people see those useless shows[I mean those really bad and abusive kinds] and they talk about it all day long.

I hope the show helps.

This show will just awake the people.And some people will do something.And help them .
Offtopic:
I heard because of some serial in star plus.People allowed the girls/wifes to continue their studies

[Anorion]

^yeah star plus does a good job of it, they constantly take up these issues in their serials

haven't seen this show yet, didn't like the fact that they used words from the National Emblem no matter how good their cause - those words belong to the show now

[AVT]

- They are collecting DONATION from mobile service providers @ 1/=

- They are asking for voluntary Donation, to be deposited at any AXIS Bank branch.

- Donations collected goes to Ambani Foundation [ NGO ]


I don't think it is a marketing gimmick, b'coz

1. This is a private production.

2. Companies involved such as Ambani's does not need any such marketing...

2. Companies like Airtel, etc are already in the top, no such marketing required.

4. Aamir does not need marketing, in fact, he never uses the media too much.



sponsors are required to air the program.

Aamir Khan is one of the best manipulators of media IMO. Plays them like a fiddle while coming out smelling of roses.

[beyondanshuman]

Who says Marketing is a crime?

If you have a wonderful product/message; it is essential that it reaches the masses. And since Satyamev Jayate deserves it, it should.

I think through Satyamev Jayate, Aamir Khan fulfills his personal passsion of exploring India, connecting with people and bringing forth relevant issues to the limelight.

How many of us would have raised even a single voice against female foeticide if it hadn't been for Aamir bringing it to fore. Satyamev Jayate surely can be a vehicle of change through bringing specific issues concerning our nation into our consciousness and giving us steps to take an action.

[ssdivisiongermany1933]

Oprah winfrey of India in making ???

[DeSmOnD dAvId]

Oprah winfrey of India in making ???

Coincidence, I've been thinking the same earlier today.

[Liverpool fanatic]

Aamir is not an Activist, he as a normal citizen can do his bit of the shared responsibility but cannot get fully involved it eradicating the EVIL from the society.

I agree

[theserpent]

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS): "Satyamev Jayate", the much-talked about TV show of Bollywood star Aamir Khan, in its launch episode was viewed by 90 million people and was the highest rated show with 4.1 television rating (TVR), according to Television Audience Measurement (TAM) data.

The first episode, which talked about female foeticide, reached out to 2.67 crore viewers, reported TAM. This, extrapolated to an all India (including urban and rural viewers) reach with Indian Readership Survey (IRS), means that over 90 million viewers tuned in to watch the episode.

"Satyamev Jayate" recorded a 4.1 TVR (TAM, All India that includes viewers over four years old) debuting ahead of "Kaun Banega Crorepati 5", which registered a 3.5 TVR in 2011. The data covered the entire Indian market, including cable and terrestrial homes, where only DD is beamed.

The first episode of "Satyamev Jayate" was aired May 6 in eight languages on nine channels, including seven STAR TV network channels, ETV Telugu and national broadcaster DD1.

The show has seen huge positive sentiment across viewers. It has generated much buzz on internet with "Satyamev Jayate" recording more popularity than its host Aamir on search engine Google India. It also trended on Twitter, occupying the top five slots out of 10.
The show airs every Sunday at 11 a.m.

'Satyamev Jayate' First Episode Marks 90 mn Viewership

[Vyom]

Did anyone see episode on Bad practices by Doctors today? While it stated some of the cruel and shocking facts about them which was obvious to the masses, I think the show should be an eye opener to the governing officials as well as doctors.

[krishnandu.sarkar]

I did..!!

I watch all the episodes in evening at youtube

Anyway, thanks that they covered this. Hope our govt. does something regarding this.

The whole Medical System is now corrupted. Need to be fixed from the root.

They showed the real truth, the corrupted doctors, the corrupted hospitals, bills, medicines, laboratories everything. And even a middle class family can't afford a single treatment now because of all this.

[Nipun]

He should do a show on driving manners. >.<