In a major twist in the world of Indian television, Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 18 has made a powerful impact within its first week, giving stiff competition to popular daily soaps. The latest TRP ratings from BARC for Week 41 reveal that Bigg Boss 18 has matched Rupali Ganguly’s Anupama with a TRP of 2.3, creating waves in just a single day. What’s remarkable is that while Anupama had to work across six days to achieve this figure, Bigg Boss did it with just one explosive episode featuring Salman Khan.
Bigg Boss 18’s Stunning TRP Debut
After taking a nine-month break, Salman Khan returned with the 18th season of Bigg Boss, and the opening episode quickly caught viewers’ attention. With a rating of 2.3, the show has become a dominant force, sharing the top spot with Anupama. However, what’s even more impressive is that Bigg Boss 18 managed to achieve this in just one episode, while the daily soap had to maintain consistent viewership over six days.
Competition in the Reality Show Space
Bigg Boss 18’s strong entry into the TRP race has also impacted other reality shows. Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, and India’s Best Dancer, featuring Karisma Kapoor, have been significantly outpaced. The weekday episodes of Bigg Boss 18 maintain an average TRP of 1.5, while Salman’s weekend special episode hits the peak with 2.3.
In comparison, Kaun Banega Crorepati stands at a modest 0.8, and India’s Best Dancer is slightly lower at 0.7. Even Zee TV’s beloved music show Saregama lags with a 0.6 rating, showing how Bigg Boss has captured the audience’s interest.
Top 5 Shows of the Week
In the BARC rankings, the top shows of the week showcase a mix of daily soaps and reality TV, with Bigg Boss now among the top performers:
- Anupama and Bigg Boss 18 – 2.3 TRP
- Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai – 2.15 TRP
- Udne Ki Asha – 2.10 TRP
- Advocate Anjali Awasthi – 2.0 TRP
- Jhanak – 1.9 TRP
Bigg Boss Marathi Still Holds Its Record
While Salman Khan’s Hindi Bigg Boss 18 has been a hit, it hasn’t been able to surpass the ratings record set by Ritesh Deshmukh’s Bigg Boss Marathi. This is largely because the Marathi version wasn’t live-streamed on Jio Cinema, forcing fans to watch it directly on television. In contrast, Hindi Bigg Boss is available for 24/7 viewing on Jio Cinema, which has led many viewers to opt for online streaming rather than traditional TV broadcasts. This shift in viewer habits could explain why Bigg Boss 18 hasn’t broken records yet, despite its strong start.
As the TRP battle intensifies, all eyes will be on how Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 18 continues to perform and whether it will overtake more popular shows in the coming weeks.
