Mumbai's famed matchmaker, Seema Taparia, widely recognized as "Seema Aunty," is embarking on a new venture beyond her successful stint on Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking". She is now hosting "Sach Ya Kalesh," India's first micro-drama reality show, which premiered on November 2, 2025.
"Sach Ya Kalesh," airing on Story TV, delves into the complexities of modern relationships, marriages, and conflicts. The show's concept revolves around contemporary relationships, disputes, and drama, emphasizing the importance of honesty and trust. This non-fiction reality show, produced by Aarambh Entertainment and conceptualized by Story TV, offers a candid and direct perspective on relationships in a brief format.
The series features nine real-life couples from across India. In each episode, couples undergo a lie detector test to uncover hidden truths about their relationships. As secrets are revealed, viewers witness raw emotions, conflicts, and affection unfold in real-time. Sima Taparia engages the couples in difficult conversations, helping them navigate their emotions and decide whether to stay together or part ways.
According to Sima Taparia, modern relationships are complex and require effort to last. She found the format of "Sach Ya Kalesh" refreshing and timely. She also noted that the couples on screen are genuine, and the love, breakups, and fights are authentic.
Saurabh Pandey, Founder and CEO of Story TV, describes "Sach Ya Kalesh" as TV 2.0 – vertical, relatable, spontaneous, raw, and accessible. He highlights the show's innovative approach, blending unscripted reality TV into a crisp, vertical format designed for mobile-first audiences. Pandey believes that the show pioneers a new genre in non-fiction, bringing the excitement of drama to a reality setting.
"Sach Ya Kalesh" is designed for quick, daily viewing, with episodes available on mobile phones. Each episode is concise, running for only 15–20 minutes. This format caters to the fast-paced lifestyle of today's viewers, delivering entertainment in a readily digestible manner.
The show is poised to capture the attention of audiences who enjoy drama-filled reality shows. With its focus on real emotions, unexpected twists, and the complexities of modern relationships, "Sach Ya Kalesh" promises to be an engaging and relatable viewing experience.
