Television remakes that rock

Be it Survivor India or Zor Ka Jhatka, Desi adaptations of international shows are ruling Indian reality TV like never before. A sneak peek at the latest ones.

Survivor (India)The desi version of the popular reality show, Survivor is expected to go on air on Star Plus during the second half of this year. The show is about being able to survive tough physical and psychological challenges on an island for about 45 days.

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Zor Ka Jhatka, remake of Wipe Out This show, inspired from international reality show Wipe Out, is currently showing on Imagine TV. Host Shah Rukh Khan is bringing in the TRPs as contestants make their way through a giant obstacle to win a cash prize.

Wife Bina Life, remake of The Week the Women WentThe popular show, running on Star Plus, is based on the concept of the woman of the house leaving for a holiday and the men taking over the household.

X-Factor (India)Before the next season of Indian Idol, Sony is bringing yet another Indian version of an international reality show for aspiring singers in India. Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor is expected to be one of the judges on the show, to be hosted by singer Aditya Narayan. The auditions have already begun, and the show will go on air sometime in early April.

Maa Exchange, remake of Wife SwapThe desi adaptation of the hit international show, Wife Swap, is grabbing eyeballs on Sony. In the Indian version, mothers are getting swapped in place of wives, keeping in mind “Indian sensibilities”.

Successful desi remakes in the past:Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?- Kaun Banega Crorepati Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?- Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain Big Brother- Bigg Boss Power Of Ten- Dus Ka Dum Moment of Truth- Sach Ka Saamna Dancing with the Stars- Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa America’s Got Talent- India’s got Talent Master Chef US- Master Chef India I’m a Celebrity…Get Me out of Here- Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao