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Singer Neha Kakkar fires back at reality show critics
9 Sep
Summary
- Neha Kakkar defends singing reality shows against scripting claims.
- Kakkar implies critics are disgruntled former participants.
- Sunidhi Chauhan cited Auto-Tune and scripting as reasons for leaving.
The debate surrounding the authenticity of singing reality shows has resurfaced following Neha Kakkar's response to criticism leveled by Sunidhi Chauhan.
Kakkar, at the launch of I-POPSTAR Volume 2, defended singing reality programs, suggesting that negative commentary originates from individuals no longer participating in them. She implied that such criticism is akin to someone finding fault with something they cannot attain, stating, "When someone cannot get what they want, they tend to convince themselves that it wasn't worth having anyway."
She further asserted that contestants' lives are not scripted and that emotional connections made on the show are genuine. Kakkar's remarks sparked online debate, with some users finding her comments disrespectful.
Sunidhi Chauhan has previously articulated her reasons for distancing herself from reality television. She cited concerns over the use of Auto-Tune and the prevalence of scripting and editing, which she felt compromised the honesty expected in a reality format.
Chauhan explained that while Auto-Tune was once used artistically, its overuse in reality shows, where authenticity is paramount, became unacceptable to her. She recalled instances of being pressured to favor certain contestants regardless of performance quality, describing it as a disturbing aspect of her experience.
I-POPSTAR Volume 2, featuring Neha Kakkar as a mentor alongside Aditya Rikhari and KING, is set to stream on Amazon MX Player. A premiere date has not yet been announced.
