Aslam Sohail, 19, student: “The show is very interesting and at the same time its creating social awareness. I really hope that soon the changes can be seen. However, it is not that easy to remove social stigmas easily, but it is a good endeavour. Let’s hope for the best from the show.”

Namita, 19, student: “I must say it’s a good effort. The two episodes, which highlighted social issues, such as female foeticide and child sexual abuse made us pay heed to such crimes that are brushed under the carpet. The first episode itself was worth watching but whether he will be able to push the Rajasthan government to create a fast track court and punish those involved in female foeticide is debatable. But at least Aamir Khan has taken an initiative in the right direction.”

Sujeet Kumar Singh, 21, engineer: “There are a number of superstitions and malpractices followed in India since ages, and any number of awareness programmes to catch the ears and pulse of people create changes temporarily. But things get back to where they started in the long run. Nothing can be done even after imposing laws, or punishing perpetrators of social evils. One celebrity like Aamir Khan coming on television and pronouncing the same things again won’t help much as the number of people giving a deaf ear to such issues is more than those who want to work for development. Social change can be initiated only when a person seeks self-awareness and wants to alleviate his surroundings. But his effort to meet the Rajasthan’s chief minister is worth praising.”

Priyanka, 20, student: “Yes I loved the programme and Aamir has made a start to bring about a change in the society. I liked both the episodes. And I have great hopes that Satyamev Jayate will make India a better country, devoid of injustices.”

Rajesh Kumar, 21, student: “I had stopped watching serials on the TV for almost a decade. However, I could not resist the temptation of watching Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate. I must admit I was so impressed with the show that I have resolved not to miss any of its episodes on Sunday. Lack of insightful, heart-rending and innovative serials on social issues was indeed a huge missing link in the mainstream media, particularly on television. With Aamir’s show, let’s hope that awakening will come in the future and more programmes are aired to fight for a cause. The packaging, presentation and content of Aamir’s serial are its strengths. The episode on child sexual abuse was indeed touching. It is now a wake-up call for the policymakers. More importantly, in our orthodox society this issue was pushed aside as if it did not merit any attention. Now, I think it will not be the same situation. A huge shift in social awareness of the people through this serial is indeed a clear indicator that the distinct change will be visible on the horizon in the future.”

Vinit Kumar, 18, student: “In India nothing can happen effectively. What change did the serial Na Aana Is Desh Meri Lado based on female infanticide in Haryana bring? Do you think child trafficking or child marriages will end, especially in the remote areas of the country? Aamir Khan is just trying to grab eyeballs with his show and gain popularity. He is just trying to mint money at our expense. When laws and regulations cannot make much of a difference to the people of this country, what change can a mere talk show do?