Desi Bling X Review: Fans Love Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash's Proposal But Call Show 'Tacky, Fake'

Desi Bling Review: The Indian alternative of Dubai Bling, titled Desi Bling, is finally out on Netflix. The 7-episode series follows the lives of a group of affluent Indians based in Dubai, including Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash, Rizwan Sajan, Adel Sajan, Sana Sajan, Satish Sanpal, Tabinda Sanpal, and Pamela Serena, among others. Soon after the show started streaming on May 20, social media was flooded with reviews.

One person wrote on X, “Desi Bling stands out for how artificial it feels. A lot of the time, there’s a lack of authenticity and basic manners. On top of that, it’s the kind of flashy extravagance that comes across as fake and tacky rather than elegant. But, bad is good to watch.”

Desi Bling stands out for how artificial it feels.

A lot of the time, there’s a lack of authenticity and basic manners. On top of that, it’s the kind of flashy extravagance that comes across as fake and tacky rather than elegant. But, bad is good to watch.#DesiBling#DubaiBling pic.twitter.com/p8wHrysHAa

— Diego (@DBS_SP) May 20, 2026

Another fan wrote about Karan’s proposal to Tejasswi, “Still processing this moment. TejRan on Desi Bling is a whole vibe, and my heart is just so, so happy right now…!!😭🌷♥️” Another post read, “Josh?? After watching DESI BLING, the whole TejRan fandom is screaming HIGH SIRRR 😭🔥✨ The chemistry, the vibe, the screen presence… You both literally owned the trend today 🫶💍.”

Still processing this moment. TejRan on Desi Bling is a whole vibe, and my heart is just so, so happy right now…!!😭🌷♥️#KaranKundrra #TejasswiPrakash #TejRan pic.twitter.com/L2SlR2oSaH

— ᵗᵉʲʳᵃⁿˣᶠᵒʳᵉᵛᵉʳ♡ྀི (@_adorable_karan) May 20, 2026

Someone else wrote, ‘Lailli on Desi Bling gives ‘bad vibes but pretending to be sweet’ energy 😭 Always feels like there’s lowkey manipulation and desperation hiding behind the calm act. #DesiBling.” Another post read, “Let me indulge in some trash TV #DesiBling and let me just say it’s giving very pretentious, but Teju is giving major mean girl energy and Lailli well, she’s got some major issues. Teju’s gotta heal for sure and grow up. Also so nice to see Safa.”

Let me indulge in some trash TV #DesiBling and let me just say it’s giving very pretentious but Teju is giving major mean girl energy and Lailli well she’s got some major issues.

Teju’s gotta heal for sure and grow up. Also so nice to see Safa pic.twitter.com/tU7qOEewY0

— Kukie (@Karey_mwari) May 20, 2026

Another post read, “Irina brings emotional and manipulative chaos, Tejasswi brings nonstop drama, and Satish brings pure ego. The whole #DesiBling show is basically rich and some pretentious people arguing in designer outfits for 45 minutes straight.” An X post read, “Let me say it #DesiBling was all about #TejRan Rest all were just side characters 😁😁😁.”

Someone wrote, “You know what this show is teaching me, that Indians from the subcontinent aren’t exempt from western tropes.. Dyuti’s mother is every toxic enabling mother, and I can believe Iryna when she says he’s an alcoholic. Guys, Zee TV isn’t exaggerated drama.” A post read, “Watching Desi Bling and trying not to crash out at how pretentious they all are. Not a single likeable soul so far.”

The series has attracted attention online for its mix of drama, glamour, and celebrity appeal. All episodes of the show are available for streaming on Netflix.