Shilpa Shetty to host 'Pyaar Ka Pressure Cooker' on Colors
What's the story
Actor Shilpa Shetty has been roped in to host a new reality show titled Pyaar Ka Pressure Cooker. The show, billed as India's first relationship clarity show, will explore the dynamics of relationships, commitment issues, and parental intervention. It will feature couples at different stages of uncertainty, from those in situationships to long-term partners struggling to take the next step, reported Variety India.
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It will replace 'Bigg Boss'
Pyaar Ka Pressure Cooker, presented by JioHotstar and Colors TV, will take over the time slot currently occupied by Bigg Boss.
The show will feature couples living under one roof and engaging in conversations they may have been avoiding.
Parents will also be involved to provide their perspective and push couples toward a decision.
The show's tagline is "Jodo Ya Todo (Fix or Break)" and it uses the metaphor of a pressure cooker to signal moments when clarity is achieved.
Host's perspective
Shetty on her new role
Speaking about her new role, Shetty said, "Relationships today come with a whole new vocabulary, from situationships and breadcrumbing to benching, and somewhere along the way, clarity got lost."
"What excites me about 'Pyaar Ka Pressure Cooker' is its fresh take on the reality format... It's relatable for couples, and just as much for the parents watching."
Show's mission
Relationship discussions rarely get honest conversations, says JioStar head
Alok Jain, Head of Hindi and English Entertainment (Streaming, TV and Studios) at JioStar, said the show aims to bring both sides of relationship discussions to the table with humor and heart.
He added that relationships are among the most talked-about subjects for young India but rarely get an honest conversation.
"We believe it's an idea young audiences will see themselves in, talk about and share," he said.