MUMBAI: If you've ever yelled at your TV during a news debate, Aaj Tak now wants you to do more than just scream into the void. The channel just launched Bahas Baazigar, India's first interactive 'debate-along' show, where the audience doesn’t just watch—they weigh in.

Debuting on 7 April 2025, the show airs every Saturday at 8 pm and is hosted by firebrand anchor Anjana Om Kashyap. The format splits political representatives into two groups—for and against the motion—and lets them spar in front of a live audience. Think of it as Prime Time Parliament minus the chairs being thrown.

But here’s the real game-changer: the audience gets to vote in real-time. Not just those clapping in the studio, but you—yes, you sitting at home with snacks and sarcasm. All it takes is a scan of an on-screen QR code via the Aaj Tak app. Votes roll in live, shaping the outcome while the debate unfolds.

Each participant gets a set time to lay down their logic, so it’s less about volume and more about value. A panel of judges offers their take, but the final word lies with the audience, turning political debate into democratic sport.

Bahas Baazigar is Aaj Tak’s latest flex in reinventing television news, aiming to ditch the noise and bring structure, substance, and a splash of style. The show is designed to be the antithesis of screech-fests that masquerade as dialogue.

Whether you're a policy nerd, a passive scroller, or a chai-fuelled uncle with opinions, this is your moment. Grab your phone, tune in, and take sides—because the revolution will be debated.