Overall, the show is engaging but it still left me a bit disappointed.
For example, Anita is tagged as the “Mastermind” and “Naagin,” but she doesn’t come across as the real villain. Watching on TV, it feels unfair that Erika and Krishna often play games against others, yet Krishna still manages to win most tasks. I did find it interesting how Krishna and Erika strategically used Anita in certain challenges just to secure wins—especially in the last task before leaving the village. When they do team up, they’re unbeatable, so credit where it’s due.
That said, the elimination process feels biased. Allowing the “Chhori number 1” to nominate someone for elimination doesn’t seem fair. A better system would be to assign points for each task and eliminate the lowest scorer at the end of the week. For instance, when Krishna became number 1 and nominated Anita despite Anita performing well, it felt unjust.
If we’re talking about a true mastermind, I’d actually give that title to Krishna. She consistently targeted strong competitors like Reha and Anita, later shifting to Surbhi. Suddenly calling Surbhi tough when Anita had been her main target all along felt inconsistent. If Anita hadn’t already been in danger, surely Krishna would have nominated her again. But then what about Erika? Isn’t she also a strong competitor? Why hasn’t Krishna ever put Erika in danger and only targeted Anita—does that seem fair?
In fact, in one episode, Krishna and Erika openly discussed that “today Anita nominated Erika in danger, so if not Erika then Krishna—Anita has no other choice.” If that logic applies to Anita, then the same should apply to Krishna and Erika too. Yet Krishna conveniently avoids putting Erika in danger, showing a selective strategy.
Regarding Maira, the wildcard entry, her role felt disruptive. Instead of contributing positively, she often created unnecessary problems. Some of her comments toward Anita, Surbhi, and others crossed the line and hurt the spirit of the game.
On the positive side, I really appreciate how the show highlights authentic village life—hats off to the creators for that.
In conclusion, while the format is entertaining, I believe the show should revisit its elimination process and monitor contestant behavior more closely. Healthy competition is great, but playing dirty or making personal comments damages the spirit of the game.