Reality shows are not scripted, says Meera Deosthale

Jyothi Venkatesh

There seems to be a general belief that reality shows, which are supposed to show people as they are, are scripted, however, Meera Deosthale feels that this is untrue. The actor, known for her shows such as Udaan and Vidya, says that these shows are, in fact, designed in a way that that the participant’s true self cannot be hidden. “I don’t think they are scripted. I have been on reality shows as a guest.

They create it in such a way that the real personality of the person participating is reflected. People who design these reality shows are really smart, I think,” she says.However, she does admit that these reality shows are quite stressful for contestants. “I Am sure they must be extremely stressful. Ultimately whoever participates wants to win and votes play a vital role in that,” she says.

Bigg Boss host Salman Khan has always said that people in the show often forget that they have to work outside and tend to get very moody and loud in the house. Meera agrees that it’s tough to control your emotions on such shows. “It definitely shows the kind of person you are. If you are in a house with so many strangers and you have to co-exist with them in certain situations, there will be friction. But that’s where the audience judges the contestants and see how they deal with the situation,” says Meera.

The actor, too, wants to take part in a reality show. “I haven’t been a contestant on any of the shows. I have been a guest on a lot of them. I haven’t had the opportunity to be part of any reality shows as yet but I am looking forward to being part of one soon,” she says, adding, “I enjoy Khatron Ke Khiladi. It’s a fun show and I think I enjoy doing my own stunts. It will be fun to be a part of it. I love Nach Baliye too. I was offered Bigg Boss twice but I am not sure if I am cut out to play that game. I don’t enjoy being in such a stressful environment,” she says.