Singer Neha Kakkar takes a position in an online debate about singing reality shows after comments that some users interpret as targeting Sunidhi Chauhan. Her remarks come as she gears up for the second season of I-POPSTAR, and they follow public criticism by Sunidhi about the format.
Sources say Neha responds to questions about why the popularity of singing reality shows may be declining and whether criticism from singers such as Sunidhi affects credibility. In her explanation, she argues that reality shows are not scripted and that people tend to rationalize disappointment once they do not get what they want, using the Hindi saying “Angoor naa mile toh angoor khate hain.” She also points to audience metrics, saying TRPs were at their highest while she was involved.
At the same time, sources outline Sunidhi Chauhan’s earlier concerns. Sunidhi has said she stepped away from reality shows because she felt the environment became less “real and honest,” with increased reliance on Auto-Tune and more editing and manipulation that shape how contestants are portrayed. The outlets also report that Neha’s comments draw backlash on social media, with some calling them disrespectful or delusional.
