used to think its not important to show stories of contestants but the focus should be on dance only but i realised showing the story is also important because those who dont win those who break down midway those who make excuses for not being able to do it these stories are an inspiration when they see others making it big despite all odds so the story builds that connection with the audience people connect with emotional stories he saysthe game planthe door swings both ways and while the production and marketing teams are at work the contestants too come armed with strategies of their own in case of shows like roadies splitsvilla bigg boss contestants plan their moves engage in fights pick their sides to remain in the limelight many a times the contestants have themselves seen several seasons of the reality shows so they come with their own game plan to be in the limelight subconsciously they also know they have to make noise on the show to survive informs a production sourceyuvika agrees these days the contestants are well prepared with their own game plan in shows like bigg boss even a newcomer will try to imitate someone or play the game how other people have played itits the talent that shines throughdespite the gimmicks its always the talent that shines through is the general sentiment insiders agree that despite all the inorganic efforts to boost the show its the talent and the personality of the contestant that connects with the audience a show like bigg boss is all about masala thats interesting to people so we bring together people who are clean with those who are not so clean that generates the masala on the other hand shows like indian idol and such other talent reality shows would have sob stories that highlight the difficulties from personal lives of the contestants people know these are scripted stuff but they still end up watching season after season because ultimately its about a personality their talent people connect with the contestants because of their talent not their sob stories but as makers we have to put the triggers the production source addsdharmesh agrees and says while people should know the stories of struggle of the contestants there should be a limit there should be more focus on performance sometimes the makers ask the judges to go easy and stand in support but if the performance is not up to the mark i dont oblige when i sit to judge i dont conform to anybody else i have been on the stage so i know what happens with the contestants it is important to tell the truth irrespective of how entertaining the person is or how much trp heshe gets from a business point of view the makers will have to use a different strategy to even get contestants on the show but that also sends a message to the audience that a person can rise from the ashes