Hema Malini spotted with a script on Indian Idol 15 set, sparking reactions from viewers

A Reddit post has recently stirred conversations about the genuineness of reality shows, especially Indian Idol, after observant viewers spotted a script in guest judge Hema Malini’s hand during a recent episode. The script reportedly contained exact lines for her to say.
Screenshots from a recent Holi special episode, which aired earlier this week, featuring capture Hema Malini dressed in a white saree, holding a script written in Devanagari.
In the clip, she is smiling while conversing with someone off-camera, holding the script in her hand. Few lines that are visible from the script read, “Hema ji to describe Mathura style Holi: Priyaganshu ise lath maar Holi kehte hain… (the script goes on to describe the origins of Lath Maar Holi)”

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This discovery has sparked mixed reactions online. One Reddit user remarked, "This is so embarrassing tbh," while another said, "Good observation. This should go viral."
However, some users were unfazed by the revelation. One person commented, "Nothing new in it," stressing that detailed planning is an essential part of reality shows.

Another user added, "It has been scripted since forever!!! Most of the reality shows even big boss to an extent(sic)," indicating a long-standing skepticism about the genre's authenticity.
Another added, “So do you think how are reality shows made lol. Nothing new in it. They need to plan everything. Those extra elements and how to make an hour.”
The 15th season of Indian Idol features Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, and Badshah on the judging panel.