Boogie Woogie India

We all know Boogie Woogie is running for 12 plus years and has been the pioneer of dance show on Indian Television. As the time passes by, we see many other channels coming up with plenty to dozen dance shows. So what is the difference between all these dance shows? What does Boogie Woogie offer that the other dance shows do not offer or what attractions do they have that Boogie Woogie need to work on? Let’s see if we can find some valid reasons without being biased.

The popular dance shows that are found are Videocon Boogie Woogie, Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhla jaa, Ek Khiladi Ek Hasina, Ek Se Badkar Ek, Chak De Bache, Ustaado ka Ustaad and many others.

The one most prominent factor that plays a big role in Boogie Woogie’s favor is its involvement with the common people – the real people!! Most of the dance shows hire celebrities to keep themselves on the safer side so that they can gain high TRP’s. Television and Bollywood Celebrities rule the small box these days. If we talk about Nach Baliye which is pretty popular has television celebrities as contestants. Even Jhalak Dikhla Jaa has a celebrity and a choreographer pairing. All three shows “Ek Se Badkar Ek”, “Chak De Bache” and “Ustaado ke Ustaad” run on a concept where previously participated contestants who already gained the star status, compete to win the title and they hail from different channels. Even if we succeed in naming couple of shows that deal with the real people then there still will be too many glitches to it. But before we talk about that let me clarify that I am not against the shows where stars compete. I do enjoy viewing them. It is a good thing to see the stars being sportive enough to compete in television shows where their each and every move is observed by the viewers. We come to know of their attitudes, behaviors and also how much pressure can they handle or how much can they adapt themselves to newer things without really going insane. And it is not an easy job to come out from their star status and compete in front of many insane judges where they are made to feel like a peanut. I would probably go insane if I was in their place. But then money is money and more then money the one thing that is important to them is sharing the lime light. They say right – out of sight is out of mind so one must be in the eye of the public to maintain their star status.

There is another concept that is doing its rounds these days and that is the Cricketer/ TV celebrity pairing in the dance show. What’s up with that? No wonder year “1983” will always be remembered forever as “THE” only victory for India if this is the way our dear cricketers will practice their skills on the dance stage! The real passion for the sport is long gone. Very few cricketers you would find who really would take cricket as a passion for the sport sake. It’s sad but true. You can spot them all over in Bollywood parties, doing ad campaigns and all over Television channels doesn’t matter if the show belong to their forte or not – if there is money and glamour then there is cricketer having fun. And on cricket ground what do they do??? Let me not go there!!

I recently had a chance to converse with few youngsters who want cricket as their career and when I questioned them why, they came up with an honest answer saying “There is plenty of money, you can retire early and still be in limelight and the greatest reason to be a cricketer is to end up marrying a Bollywood actress.” Now would you say something is wrong with their thinking? Or would you say they are at fault? No I don’t think so. They say right “monkey see monkey do” so what they see their role models do, they will follow the same. Mera Bharat Mahaan!

Okay so now since we talked about the other shows, let’s come back to Boogie Woogie.

What is the factor that is making Boogie Woogie run successfully for twelve plus years? We don’t see the judges fight or throw tantrums or abuse the contestants nor did we see them running promos of contestants that belong to poor and financially backward family just to gain high TRP’s. So what is it that makes this show a class apart from others?

Without going round in circles let’s come to the points that Boogie Woogie stands tall.

• Boogie Woogie reaches out to the real people – the real India
• It is a disciplined show – the dos and don’ts are explained to the contestants prior to their entry on the show.
• Every region and language is respected and encouraged.
• When it is a matter of talent hunt – you see real talent not something that is found in every lane and by lanes and distributing 10/10 for the heck of it.
• Vulgarity and exposing is strictly prohibited.
• Family values and newer knowledge with the real meaning is talked about in every episode.
• No Public voting what so ever!! This probably is the greatest thing that Boogie Woogie has. Many times on television reality shows it is seen that people normally vote to their own regions, language instead of voting for the real talent and in this process the person who really deserve to win is seen eliminated early.
• Judges decision is never biased.
• Loyal and appreciative audience – very important for the long run of the show.
• Die hard fans.
• Doors do not close at Boogie Woogie – you need another chance to show case your talent, you got it.
• The only show to produce successful careers for many especially for those coming from smaller towns.
• No self bragging what so ever is found.
• Down to earth, full of humility and completely human.
• A reality show that is more real where the common man can relate to the topics that are talked or joked about.
• A show to keep its lighter side always up.

I can go on for few more pages but I heard little at a time is good. So with the new season starting in one week’s time, there surely is going to be lots to look forward to. It is only getting more exciting and better. I am hoping we get to see the new promos of the new season pretty soon. So doesn’t matter how many ever shows come and go or how many celebrities will be part of any shows, the truth is real people RULE! People play a big role in making anything a success. And if that anything is Boogie Woogie which is honest, and perfect to the core then making sure the show is success becomes the pleasure of the audience.