Bigg Boss 17: Is the Show Losing Its Charm?

We investigate the waning appeal of the OG Bigg Boss as more and more off-shoots of the show gain traction.

Too Much Overexposure

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So-So Line-Up

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Couple vs Singles Theme?

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It All Looks The Same Now

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Its All Scripted Now

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Its Quite Biased

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There's Other Shows Now

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We Need More Diversity

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Social Media Stars Could Help?

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