Singer Neha Kakkar defended singing reality shows while taking a dig at Sunidhi Chauhan over her criticism of the format. Her comments on TRPs, scripting, and authenticity sparked a strong online backlash, with netizens expressing mixed reactions to her views and remarks on reality television. Neha Kakkar has reacted to Sunidhi Chauhan’s criticism of singing reality shows, sparking a discussion online. At the launch of I-POP STAR Volume 2, Neha was asked whether these shows had lost their appeal after Sunidhi questioned their scripting and use of Auto-Tune. Defending the format, Neha said the ratings were at their highest when she was associated with such shows.
She also appeared to take a dig at Sunidhi while maintaining that the programme was not scripted. Her comments soon faced backlash on social media, with several users calling her response disrespectful and questioning her comparison with Sunidhi and her views about the show’s success.
Neha Kakkar Speaks In Support Of Reality Shows
Speaking to the media at the event, Neha was asked if singing reality shows had lost their appeal after established singers criticised their portrayal. Responding to the question, Neha shared her views and explained her perspective on the ongoing debate. “The fame declined because I stopped doing it. The TRPs were at their highest as long as I was doing it.”
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She then directly addressed Sunidhi Chauhan’s position, stating her perspective. “Sorry, but I would like to say, ‘angoor naa mile toh angoor khate hain’ log aisa bolte hain toh waisa hi hai. Angoor jisko nahi milte usko khatte hi lagte hain. Yeh show bilkul scripted nahi hai (When someone cannot get what they want, they tend to convince themselves that it wasn’t worth having anyway. This show is not at all scripted). People’s lives are never scripted. Of course, we all come from a humble background, and if I get emotional listening to someone’s story, it’s natural.”
Neha’s comments indicate that she disagrees with claims that reality shows create emotions or performances specifically for television audiences.
Neha Draws Criticism From Social Media Users
The singer’s remarks quickly sparked online discussion. While some supported her right to share her experience, others believed her response went too far, seemingly taking aim at Sunidhi. One user commented, “Want this level of delusion.” Another comment said, “This is so disrespectful. The Kakkar family cannot sing a song even in a studio, and Sunidhi delivers the best live concerts in India.” A third user simply responded, “The audacity!” The reactions have shifted attention from the original debate about reality television to the contrasting views of two established singers.
Why Sunidhi Chauhan Left Reality Shows
Sunidhi Chauhan had earlier revealed why she decided to step away from singing reality shows. During a conversation with Shekhar Suman, the singer shared that she had grown uncomfortable with the manner in which some shows were being produced and presented. “I was a part of it for a very long time, but then I decided to stop because I felt it wasn’t the right place for me. I couldn’t continue with it. It’s a very sad thing because earlier, people used Auto-Tune only to create a particular sound or effect in songs. It was done to give the music a certain style and make it sound better.”
She further mentioned, “You can’t do that in a reality show, where you are supposed to be all real and honest. When that started happening in reality shows, I felt things were going in a direction I couldn’t accept. That’s when I chose to step away, and I’m much happier.” Sunidhi’s comments centred on authenticity, particularly her discomfort with Auto-Tune being used in a format where contestants are expected to demonstrate their actual singing abilities.
The contrasting statements from the two singers have reignited discussions about how much of singing reality television is spontaneous and how much is carefully planned for viewers. Neha and Sunidhi have shared different views on the reality-show format, prompting social media users to debate where genuine moments end and television production begins.