A matter-of-fact hard hitting chat show from Amrita TV,  The Truth presents iconic figures in the centre of the public eye, celebrities from politics to entertainment,  cultural to social spheres .

Launched  on December 19th  and  to be telecast every Sunday at 8.00 pm, The Truth,  is a face-to-face hard talk between the anchor and the celebrity, which focuses on core issues surrounding the person, issues  that might have raised questions or doubts in the public’s mind.

The celebrities, though idols who are deified are  often the victims of scandals they are not party to or pursued by allegations they know nothing of. Since they have no direct access to the public, they are caught up in a mesh of fact, fiction and fantasy and have little chance of clearing themselves. 

The Truth gives these beleaguered heroes a rare opportunity to put the record straight . A verbal quest in search of the absolute truth, the show views the issue from both sides, presenting the accusations, the incriminating charges, the libel , the public perception –as well as the ‘victim’s’ counter points and defense.

The approach is direct and clinical , with no frills or small talk. The anchor embarks on his cross examination  in a crisp, interrogative fashion  without mincing words or beating about the bush, pinning the interview down exclusively to vital talking points regarding the celebrity.

The celebrity is given a chance to present his side of the story, to clear the allegations leveled against him, to remove misconceptions and explain controversies. The viewers get a chance to hear the celebrity’s  version of the affair in his own words, without misinterpretations, distortions and  falsification.

In the weeks to come Ministers and bigwigs from the political arena, idols from the silver screen, cult figures from socio-cultural fields line up in the hot seat of  The Truth,  open up chapters in their lives that are blurred by contradictory versions . By  persuading them to talk about those critical issues The Truth clears  away the webs of confusion spun around these figures and presents the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth .

Amrita TV’s ‘The Truth’ which had been enlightening the general populace on vital issues relating to eminent personalities in  the centre-stage of society, is well into its second season.

An astutely penetrating celebrity chat series, The Truth lines up the most high brow, pugnacious and artful luminaries from the current political, social and cultural milieu.

In the direct, one to one encounter between the interviewer and interviewee, the presenter sets the ball rolling by lobbying  well researched and neatly phrased questions at the celebrity.

Though sensitive to the general scenario, the public may be in the dark about the dynamics of group politics, the intricacies of wheels within wheels or the supremacy tussles taking place in the inner sanctums of power. The anchor who on the other hand has the advantage of inside information and the benefit of background knowledge is able to frame precise, authoritative  questions that ring with the conviction of authentic details.

While being to the point, the questions are loaded  with facts that summarise the bare bones of  the matter, so that the viewer can grasp the backdrop and significance of the question and the answer that follows.

The masses who witness  the daily dramas being played out on the political arena may be full of misgivings on certain subjects. The Truth pegs its inquiries on these incidents as a result of which  the queries posed by the anchor are the very same questions, the common would have asked the celebrity, had he been able to meet him face to face.

Interviews may either be ‘issue based’ interrogations that chip away at some topics of current relevance or the ‘personality oriented’ conversation that dips into the individual’s childhood, youth, education etc to paint a portrait of the person. The Truth blends the best of both, so that at the end of each episode not only are issues sorted out  and controversies laid to rest but  the viewers also get a full character sketch of the celebrity.

Many presenters adopt a censorious and belligerent approach, often resorting to below the belt tactics that trip the celebrity into incriminating himself .The interview is reduced to an inquisition, a baiting exercise to extract delectable sound bytes.

The Truth never recourses to intimidatory  ploys that may transform the interview into a verbal wrestling match. Keeping in mind that the interviewee is an invited guest, the anchor plays the perfect host maintaining the niceties of hospitality. The questions may be blunt, but are delivered courteously with due civility and respect, never crossing the boundaries of decency or  decorum. This attitude invites confidence rather than compels replies, so that the guest parts with facts willingly.

The Truth offers the celebrities an opening  to make a clean breast of contentious affairs, to elaborate their stand on controversies or explain comments blown out of proportion thus helping to wipe away blots on their reputation; for the viewers, the show puts things in the right perspective so that they can view matters in the sparkling light of absolute truth.