MUMBAI: ALT Balaji's highly viewed show Gandii Baat enjoys a tremendous fan base for its projection of stories revolving around the harsh realities of the society, mental taboos in regards to sexual orientations and many more relevant issues.
Its fourth season being launched in less than two years of its inaugural season is proof of its popularity and how immensely it is being accepted by the audiences throughout the globe. To be precise, the web-series attracted 22 per cent views from global audiences whereas the show earned a place in the heart of the Indian audience with a staggering 78 per cent of views coming from this respective demographic, as per company data. Its controversial content has struck a chord with the ladies as well, with an unprecedented 24 per cent of the viewership pie belonging to women, a number that grows by 10 per cent with every season.
Gandii Baat is one of ALTBalaji’s most-watched and appreciated series which has, in no time, created many milestones. Offering viewers content that is not only new but also engaging and intriguing, the show has witnessed a massive completion rate of 78 per cent across seasons. Apart from highlighting the major issues which are usually brushed under the carpet, Gandii Baat breaks the common notion that the show is perceived only by people coming from a lower-middle-class background. Viewers with high-end devices (Apple+ Connected devices) who watch Gandii Baat are 18.5 per cent and this number has seen an 8 per cent incremental growth each season.
While ALTBalaji caters to audiences across ages, viewership figures further reveal that Gandii Baat audience base comprises of 86 per cent in the 18-35 years age bracket that strongly translates into an audience that is young, savvy and has a higher wallet share.
ALTBalaji Balaji telefilms and CEO group CEO Nachiket Pantvaidya said, “Exceeding expectations of the entire team as well as audiences around the world, the series has gone on earn such a massive fan following that today, if there is a name synonymous with erotic web content, it would have to be Gandii Baat. Pushing the envelope in every season, the core in each of our stories is leaving a lot of room for one's imagination. Enjoyed by audiences around the globe, both young and old, as we offer a new take with every season by depicting the myths and beliefs of rural India, we shall continue to do so and present content in a bolder avatar with a fresh take on situations.”
ALT Balaji yet again with its show Gandii Baat has managed to break the stereotypes while highlighting the major issue prevailing in the country which is unaddressed.
