Rizz Master Brings India’s First Vertical Dating Show to JioHotstar’s Tadka

India’s dating reality show format gets a mobile-first twist with Rizz Master, a vertical dating and entertainment show streaming on Tadka, the entertainment offering on JioHotstar. Featuring Elvish Yadav, Isha Malviya and Rajat Sood, the show brings modern dating, flirting and digital-first storytelling into a format designed for smartphone screens. Unlike conventional reality shows made for horizontal viewing, Rizz Master is shot entirely in a vertical format. The approach mirrors the familiar experience of scrolling through Reels and Shorts, allowing viewers to watch without rotating their phones.

Inside the Rizz Academy

At the heart of Rizz Master is the Rizz Academy, where nine ordinary boys enter to improve their flirting skills and become what the show calls “rizz farmers”. They must use their humour, confidence and conversational skills to win over six female contestants, referred to as divas.

The format also introduces a twist on conventional dating shows. In the early stages, contestants must impress the divas without revealing their faces, shifting the focus towards personality, banter and verbal charm rather than first impressions based on appearance.

Elvish Yadav Leads the Dating Game

Elvish Yadav takes on the role of head mentor, guiding contestants through the challenges of attraction and modern dating. Known for his distinctive internet persona and unfiltered humour, he brings his characteristic banter to the show while offering contestants reality checks along the way.

Isha Malviya and Rajat Sood join him, adding to the show’s mix of entertainment, humour and dating dynamics. Together, the trio guides the contestants through a format that places communication and confidence at the centre of the competition.

A Vertical Format for the Creator Generation

The show’s vertical presentation reflects the growing influence of mobile-first content consumption. With audiences increasingly accustomed to short-form videos, the format brings reality entertainment closer to the viewing habits associated with social media platforms.

The show also taps into Gen Z dating culture and internet vocabulary, using the concept of “rizz” slang for charm or the ability to attract someone as its central theme.

Beyond the main format, Rizz Master reflects the growing intersection of entertainment, digital creators and brand partnerships. Its presenting sponsor, intimate wear brand UNDRESS, is among the brands seeking to connect with younger audiences through emerging entertainment formats.

Streaming on JioHotstar through Tadka, Rizz Master combines dating challenges, creator-led entertainment and vertical storytelling in an attempt to bring reality television closer to the mobile-first generation.

Streaming platform: Tadka on JioHotstar

Featuring: Elvish Yadav, Isha Malviya and Rajat Sood