BARC Week 39 TRP: Reality Shows Face a Steep Decline Amid Festivities and Cricket
In the 39th week of 2025, the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India reported a significant drop in the TRP ratings of major reality shows. Despite their star power and high production values, shows like Bigg Boss, Super Dancer, and Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) witnessed a steep decline in viewership. This downturn is attributed to the ongoing Navratri festivities and the Asia Cup cricket matches, which diverted audience attention away from television.
Major Reality Shows and Their TRP Ratings
- Bigg Boss 19: The popular reality show hosted by Salman Khan garnered a TRP of 1.2, a sharp decline from its usual ratings.
- Super Dancer: This children’s dance reality show also experienced a dip, with its TRP falling to 0.7.
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC): Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show, despite its long-standing popularity, recorded a low TRP of 0.6.
- Rise and Fall: The new reality show hosted by Ashneer Grover debuted with a minimal TRP of 0.1, indicating a lukewarm reception from the audience.
Factors Contributing to the Decline
The festive season, particularly Navratri, led to a shift in viewers’ preferences. Many chose to participate in celebrations and social gatherings over watching television. Additionally, the Asia Cup cricket matches attracted a significant portion of the audience, further impacting the viewership of reality shows.
Industry Experts’ Perspective
Television industry experts suggest that such fluctuations in TRP ratings are common during festive seasons. They believe that once the festivities conclude and regular programming resumes, reality shows will likely regain their viewership.