Happy? Your truth won’t sell

What does it take to reach the hot seat, make easy money and enjoy 15 minutes of fame? Two DNA reporters had their moment of truth while trying to get into the reality show Sach Ka Saamna — that those with happy lives don’t qualify.
After the screening, they found themselves muttering under their breath, “If only wishes were horses”. Read on to know why they were rejected.

Riddhi’s conversation
Sach Ka Saamna (SKS): What is your profession, how old are you?
Riddhi: I am a journalist and am 25.
SKS: What would you say has been the most exciting thing in your life?
Riddhi: The fact that I am engaged to a guy not of my caste.
SKS: Did your family readily accept him?
Riddhi: They had a few reservations earlier, but it’s all cool now.
SKS: What kind of relationship do your parents share with your fiance?
Riddhi: Just like one between any parents-in-law and son-in-law.
SKS: Are you the only child?
Riddhi: I have a younger brother.
SKS: How is your relationship with him?
Riddhi: Just like that between any elder sister and younger brother.
SKS: You have a very happy life. You can’t be on the show. We are looking for people who have seen lots of pain and sorrow in their life. Somebody who has done drug abuse or some such thing. The show works as therapy for them.

Rashmi’s conversation
SKS: Have you faced any struggle?
Rashmi: Not really. I live with my folks and have a great job.
SKS: Tell us something about your childhood.
Rashmi: I had an average childhood. My parents faced problems in terms of money yet provided us kids all amenities. Thankfully, we managed very well.
SKS: Any family problems?
Rashmi: Kind of. There were issues between my father and his brother (who is not alive anymore) regarding money, but it seemed to have healed with time.
SKS: What about your siblings?
Rashmi: I have an older brother and we share an amazing rapport.
SKS: What are your interests?
Rashmi: (At this point I felt it was becoming a job interview) I read a lot, practice Buddhism and chill out with friends. I also watch movies.
SKS: Sorry, but you have lead a very good life. We are looking for people who want to come on the show and take it as a cleansing process. We want people to confess and accept a lot of things which they wouldn’t otherwise.