New Delhi: Aamir Khan's highly talked about television show 'Satyamev Jayate' has become extremely popular in a short span of time. Though latest reports claim that the TRPs of the show is witnessing a decline now, but Aamir's fans can’t stop praising him for the brave effort. Lately, during a press conference actor Salman Khan also appreciated Aamir and said that he is doing a great job.
Aamir recently appeared before a Parliamentary panel examining FDI in pharmaceuticals sector and pitched for generic medicines, saying companies will continue to make profit if they sell cheap drugs to the poor. It seems, Aamir is determined to bring a change in the society through his TV show.
After talking about issues like domestic violence, child sexual abuse and medical malpractices, Aamir talked about the benefits of organic farming during eighth episode.
People who appeared on Aamir Khan's television show have instantly become famous.
Amisha Yagnik, a call center employee in Ahmedabad is the mother of a six-year-old girl.
She appeared on the first episode of 'Satyamev Jayate', which focussed on female foeticide. She had to go through six abortions in eight years.
Parveen Khan, Mauraina, Madhya Pradesh
Parveen's husband distorted her face as she failed to delivered two baby girls.
Dr Mitu Khurana from New Delhi also shared her story during the first episode. Her in-laws forced her to opt for an abortion when they found out that she is pregnant with twin girls. Mitu had to go through a lot of physical and mental torture during her pregnancy. She takes care of both her daughters now.
Second episode of the show focussed on child sexual abuse. Cindrella Prakash from Mumbai was sexually abused by one of her family friends. Despite being unmarried, she came on the show and shared her story.
Harish Iyer from Mumbai was abused by one of his relatives for eleven years. He tried to convey this to his mother twice, but she didn't believe him. Finally, at the age of 18, he could sum up the courage to say no.
Nazneen Tonse was abused for almost 13 years by one of her relatives. Becaused of depression, she got addicted to drugs and alcohol. Nazneen is now on medication for depression. She is from Bengaluru.
Ganesh Nallari is a textile and fashion designer from Hyderabad. From the age of 6 to 17, Ganesh was abused by one of his relatives. He is 34, but is still scared of getting into a relationship.
Aamir talked about dowry system in the third episode of his show. Komal Sethi from New Delhi was his first guest. She was tortured by her husband and in-laws for dowry. Her husband left her alone in the house to starve for days in USA. At the end, she had to seek help from the women's cell.
On Aamir's show, Santosh Kumar from Nawada, Bihar narrated the story of his 'Pakdawa Byah'. He was kidnapped while going to the college and was forced to get married. However, he is living happily with the same girl now.
Paramjeet Kaur Moom from Karimpur, Punjab.
Her parents had to take a loan to pay for her dowry. Her husband went abroad just a week after the wedding. He earlier promised to take her along. He now wants a divorce from her. Paramjeet is trying to get his passport cancelled.
Days before the wedding her in-laws demanded cash and a car from her parents. She convinced her family and conducted a sting operation on them.
Pawan saw Rani in the sting operation video aired on TV and decided to meet her. Both of them are happily married now.
Born on March 14, 1965, Aamir Hussain Khan was first seen as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain's 1973 film, Yaadon Ki Baaraat. Eleven years later, in 1984, he made his professional debut with Ketan Mehta's Holi. However, Khan& ...
Satyamev Jayate is an Indian TV talk show that airs on various channels within Star Network along with Doordarshan's DD National.
The show premiered on May 6, 2012 and marked the television debut of Indian Bollywood actor and filmmaker A ...