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Unit 6: Practising Listening Skills

Exercises Notes

1. Identify the central theme of the conversation between Karan Thapar and Pranab Mukherjee,
given in box above.
2. Watch a few episodes of Devil’s Advocate, especially the ones featuring Ram Jethmalani,
Pervez Musharraf and The Dalai Lama (full episodes are available on YouTube). Listen
to the conversation carefully and identify the major points of conversation, and then
summarise the entire conversation.

6.3 Entertainment Talk Shows

1. Koffee with Karan
The show is noted for its fresh and witty appeal, and it is very popular with the younger audiences.
The show began to air in 2004 and was a huge success. The first episode aired on November 19,

2004 and the first season ended on May 27, 2005. The show had been put on hold due to Johar’s

commitment to his next directorial project, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). After 4 years and
various re-runs on Star World, Koffee with Karan returned on screen on November 7, 2010 for
season 3. Until February 13, 15 episodes have been aired on Star World.

Regular segments

Rapid Fire

The segment involves Johar asking a volley of questions to the guest, in which they have to
answer as quickly as possible. The questions usually involve making choices between two
options or just giving a straight answer. Johar usually forces the guest to choose one option of
the two he presents.

The Lie-O-Meter

Johar uses a bleep, which he calls the Lie-O-Meter, to indicate if he thinks the guest is lying. The
Lie-O-Meter was mostly used in season one.

Opinions

Sometimes the show features a segment which allows the guest to see and hear other people’s
opinions. They may come from the general public or even people within the industry itself.
(Source: www.wikipedia.com)

2. Rendezvous with Simi Garewal

Rendezvous with Simi Garewal is a India syndicated talk show, hosted and produced by its
namesake Simi Garewal, and is the highest-rated talk show in Indian television history. It is
currently the longest-running daytime television talk show in the India, having run since 1997
and is now in its 5th season.
Rendezvous with Simi Garewal appears as a unique conversation where very public, media savvy
celebrities almost forget the camera and reveal their innermost feelings and share confi dences
with a concerned and empathetic host.
Brought to life by the warm, casual and charming style of one of India’s best-known celebrities,
Simi Garewal, the show itself is a reflection of her elegance and taste. Sober and sophisticated,

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