Desi Bling review: Karan Kundrra's red flag image, Tejasswi's lost expressions, Satish-Tabinda's fake pati-patni drama; fans call it 'scripted
International Business Times May 23, 2026 12:39 AM

New day, new reality show. Desi Bling dropped on Netflix India, and honestly, the internet cannot stop talking about it. The show centres around a group of wealthy Indians who either reside in Dubai or have shifted there, living their most flashy and over-the-top lives. From tall penthouses and luxury cars to designer outfits, loud make-up and extravagant parties, the series dives deep into how wealth, social status and ambition work in a city already known for its extravagance. Add friendships, rivalries, betrayal, drama and love to the mix, and you basically have a full-blown guilty pleasure watch.

You will love it, hate it, but definitely can't ignore it. OTT and binge-watchers officially have a new obsession this weekend. The seven-episode reality series, which premiered on May 20, is being called the Indian adaptation of Dubai Bling. And within hours of release, social media was flooded with reactions from viewers, many calling it pretentious, scripted and overly dramatic,  but somehow still addictive enough to keep watching.

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