Sourav Ganguly-hosted ‘Dadagiri’ to Rachna Banerjee’s ‘Didi No. 1’: All-time favourite non-fiction shows on Bengali TV

There has been a long list of non-fiction shows on Bengali TV which managed to win the hearts of viewers. Way before the concept of reality shows, small screen had some popular shows which ran for a long time and enjoyed huge popularity till the end. Some stood out for their interesting concept, some reached the peak of popularity because of its hosts and some had both. Pretty soon, Bengali television is going to welcome yet another game show hosted by none other than actress Indrani Halder. Keeping the reality shows aside, let’s take a look at some non-fiction shows that are all-time favourite of Bengali audience... (Photo: Facebook)

Sourav Ganguly-hosted ‘Dadagiri’ is probably one of the most popular non-fiction shows that has been running for almost a decade now. All 9 seasons have been equally popular, making it one of the high-rated shows Bengali TV has ever seen. While Dada himself is the main reason for its popularity the content team works really hard to find out interesting questions for every episode. Moreover, the show welcomes commoners and celebrities as the participants. From Sachin Tendulkar to Shah Rukh Khan, the show has welcomed many eminent personalities. It also has an Odia remake. Initially, it was hosted by Anubhav Mohanty and now actor Siddhant hosts it. (Photo: Facebook)

Hosted by late director Rituparno Ghosh, both the talk shows were very popular among the audience. The shows welcomed many eminent personalities, who showcased their up, close and personal side while opening up with the host in a candid chat. 'Ebong Rituparno' was aired in 2004 and it received a massive response from the audience. Aired in 2008, 'Ghosh and Co.', welcomed many guests including Aparna Sen, Kalyan Roy, Shobha De-Dilip De, Mousumi Chatterjee, Babul Supriyo, Nachiketa, Shreya Ghoshal and Mir. Vibrant adda, and Rituparno’s unique style brought a special essence to the show that Bengali audience will never forget. (Photo: Facebook)

The show indeed was a popular show. The first season went on-air in 2001 and ran till 2012. The format was quite interesting back in early 2000. The team used to visit the house of the female contestants, ‘Ginnis’, who along with their family members would then play different rounds. Some were solo rounds some were family rounds. In the end, they would win prize money along with other prizes. Not just the show but its title song was equally popular. (Photo: Facebook)

Hosted by Debshankar Halder, ‘Happy Parents’ Day’ was one of the most-loved non-fiction shows on Bengali small screen. The participants used to appear on the show with their parents. They used to play the game to win unique prizes for their parents. Taking a break from the usual quiz format, the show had an emotional quotient which made it more relatable. (Photo: Facebook)

There is no doubt that ‘Didi No. 1’ enjoys a huge fan base. Be it urban viewers or audiences from the remote areas of Bengal, the show is loved by a vast audience. Other than Rachna Banerjee and her affable nature being the reason behind Didi No.1’s popularity, the uniqueness brought by the contestants is yet another prime reason. The show welcomes women from different walks of life, who share their life experiences, and struggles and give a ray of hope to all others with their indomitable zeal. Didi No.1 has an Odia remake as well which is very popular. (Photo: Facebook)

How can we forget ‘Lokkhi Chana’,which was one of the most popular Bengali shows for kids. The young kids who were barely a few years old to those who are most mischievous ones, ‘Lokkhi Chana’ welcomed kids of different ages. Hosted by Sujan Mukherjee, the show was launched in 2002 and ran till 2012. It had a smell of pure innocence that made the show unique. (Photo: Facebook)

Hosted by Sudipa Chatterjee, 'Rannaghar' is one of the most popular culinary shows. It has crossed more than 5000 episodes and enjoys huge popularity among Bengali audience. (Photo: Facebook)

Hosted by Kanchan Mallick, the show enjoyed a different fan base. Kanchan, with his team, used to visit different neighbourhoods, where common people used to participate in fun games and win prizes. (Photo: Facebook)