The show focuses on sensitive social issues prevalent in India such as female foeticide, child sexual abuse, r**e, honour killings, domestic violence, untouchability, alcoholism, and the criminalization of politics. It aims to empower citizens with information about their country, and urge them to take action. While the primary language of the show is Hindi, it is simulcast in eight languages such
as Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu, and subtitled in English, to ensure maximum reach. The first season of Satyamev Jayate saw responses from viewers in 165 countries, including Djibouti, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Isle of Man and Papua New Guinea. A sum of Rs 22.3 crore was received as donations by the NGOs featured on this season. The second season was watched by 600 million Indians. The causes raised in the second season were supported by over 3 crore people and the season generated more than one billion impressions online. Concept--
The concept of the show was not revealed in the Indian media until the show officially went on air on 6 May 2012.There were also no get-togethers, parties or press conferences organized to discuss the content, leading up to the premiere of the show.[However, various sources reported the show to be based on "the common man" rather than being fictional.Also, based on its content, it was mostly referred as a talk show discussing social issues like child labour, health problems and other issues affecting the country. Khan, who is known for keeping secrecy for his movies, was quoted saying, "I don`t want to talk much about how the show will be, and about its format. I want everyone to see it directly on To However, commenting on the theme of the show, he said, "The show is about meeting the common man of India, connecting with India and its people."[8] He also added, "Through this show we understand the problem of the people, we are not here to make a change. I am no one to change anything. I don`t think I am in the position to change anything else. I feel understanding a problem and feeling it or holding one's hand or hugging is also important. I may not have the solution, but at least I can hear and understand."
