Akriti Kakkar feels 'false praise' of reality show contestants can harm them more: "They get a rude shock when the show's over"

For a long time now, there has been a debate on how contestants of a particular singing reality show are showered with false praises. Amit Kumar, who went as a judge on the show even claimed that he was forced to do jhooti tareef of the contestants to boost their morale. Many others too opened up about the practice. Now, singer Akriti Kakkar has also opened up about it.

Being a reality show contestant herself, and then a judge, she feels it is important for judges to be honest. Talking to Bollywood Life, she said, "Personally, and thankfully the kind of reality shows I did we were not forced to say anything....if we go as judges and always appreciate people get the impression that contestants are flawless. It is important to be honest to ourselves. If I am not honest I am lying and I can't do that. For me, music is worship. Praise does help in growth of an upcoming talent. But then, if someone has shortcomings there are ten different ways to express it...I have been on reality shows as a contestant too. I would be heartbroken if someone said my voice has no good. But as a judge I feel I should give suggestions for betterment. It could be advising a change in technique. I feel right moderation is more useful than criticism."

She also added, "It is our duty, I would give suggestions to how to pronounce better...As a child, I had a lisping issue I would have double teeth...my guruji would keep a small Nataraj pencil in between my teeth and tell me to sing with that pencil in my mouth. He also made me read Hindi papers. At times, you need to pinpoint that performance is taking over singing. Appreciation is important but showing the right path is more important. If we do not do that the kids will be in dire straits in real world. They get a rude shock when the show's over."

What is your opinion on it? Do you think reality shows now have judges praising contestants more than pointing their shortcomings? Let us know in the comments.