Sony gears up for Indian Idol 5

Thursday, February 11, 2010, 12:01 [IST]
Nation"s favorite singing reality show 'Indian Idol" is soon to hit television screen with its 5th season. The show that has time and again swept the nation into a flurry ever since its first season is touted to be back on Sony after the IPL (Indian Premier League) fever subsides.

Reportedly, a few musical geniuses have been approached to be a judge on the show, Anu Malik being the all time favorite judge is said to be on-board. Now according to media reports, Loy Mendonca of the famous music director trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy has been approached to be one of the three judges on show. The makers of the show are also trying to rope in singer Shreya Ghoshal to accompany Anu Malik and Loy on the judge"s seat. It is said that Shreya is eager to join the show provided she gets the go ahead by Star Plus as she is presently engaged with its show 'Music Ka Maha Muqabla".

While Shreya and Loy are tipped to judge the show, Indian Idol season one winner Abhijit Sawant and runner up Prajakta Shukre are in talks to host the show. Apparently, the mini auditions that are to take place in various cities of the country will have many celebrities judging the contestants. So get ready to join another wonderful journey of tomorrow"s singing star.



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tahseen raza 04 Aug 2010 06:17 pm
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Gerald Peters 20 Jul 2010 10:54 pm
Dear Sir / Madam, What is this ? The "Vito Power" which was used on influence and ONLY on the basis of recommendation of high profile. And not on grounds of the valid singers, who according to the public have sang well, It is obvious that singers should and has to be eliminated as per the rule of the voting counts. But if it should and has to be used it should have been used in the top three. It is too early to fall in Emotional Feeling and take such a vital decision. where so many spectators...
Shantanu Biswas 20 Jul 2010 11:13 pm
Yes Mr. Peters I an cent percent of your view and hope for many to join in the treacherous act which occured today. It is true that vital in circumstances every thing counts, Coz singers are chosen are chosen and recommended by public choice and they decide what and whom to listen. Everyone has his choice and not what an individual who listens. I Hope they don't mess it up with partial and pressurising counts of votes as well. Coz every thing is possible, I just do hope that votes are not ...
Billu 09 Jul 2010 04:58 pm
Indian ideal is a best platfarm for india
tushar narula 06 Jul 2010 08:35 pm
indianidol is a best platform
maria 05 Jul 2010 05:04 am
plz shri raam aap ye dil movie ka song janeman sing karo,aik bar beshak do teen lines hi ,plz
papu 30 Jun 2010 08:06 pm
jesus i dont understand ur public decisions how can they vote for shshi to go its just crazy
kashish 06 Jun 2010 01:03 pm
anu ji tusi great ho aur indian idol ki saan aan jaan pran hoo
raju chouhan 23 Jun 2010 03:16 pm
i like anumalikji bqz is funy man please contact for next audition contact 9930890985
mumtaz 01 Jun 2010 08:22 pm
sunidhi should not wear anything
Raj Tolani 01 Jun 2010 07:44 am
Meghna kumar while getting eliminated made some comments while singing a Sindhi Sufi song of Sindhi god jhulelal referring to it as dedicating to Allah. I will request Sony channel to issue an explanation to make public aware of th real fact.
SABA 30 May 2010 04:45 pm
all judge so cute and show is to good
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