Music and Youth
Channel [V] selects its ‘Super Singer’
MUMBAI: Channel [V]’s talent hunt Super Singer reached its climax with Ravindra Upadhyay being crowned in Mumbai.
Upadhyay, a lawyer from Jaipur, was one of the five finalists who performed for the final muqabla in front of the jury comprising Adnan Sami, A R Rahman, Himesh Reshammiya and the who’s who from the music industry.
In an effort to showcase the depth of their talent, each of the five finalists performed one cover version and one original track, which had been specially composed for them by leading music directors and lyricists like Sandeep Chowta, Palash Sen, Pritam, Medival Punditz and Abbas Tyrewala, informs an official communiqué.
As the winner of this super quest, Upadhyay will walk with one music album deal with Times music. The first album would comprise four songs by the winner and the remaining by each of the four finalists.
The second album will be exclusively by the Super Singer, a music video, an opportunity to sing playback for Reshammiya in a Bollywood blockbuster and will also get a three-year contract with Channel [V].
Announcing the Super Singer, Sami said, “To find the country’s Super Singer from a pool of thousands of equally talented youngsters was a very difficult task. The talent in this country is inexhaustible! I believe, Ravindra has the inherent talent to create and deliver music that will appeal to a wide range of audiences. His grasp of music is tremendous and he will definitely be a voice to reckon with! I’d like to say a big thank you to all the viewers for having participated. Your inputs have definitely helped me in the final decision making.”
Adjudged as the Super Singer after a nationwide search for the country’s best singing talent, Upadhyay along with the other four finalists underwent rigorous training over the past two months. The media release adds that the finalists were trained for the final muqabla in music, vocals and grooming, by the some best in the industry like Bhavdeep Jaipurwale, Dr. Rama Vaidyanathan, and Pallavi Walia Raj.
Commenting on the exhaustive selection process, Channel [V] head honcho Amar K Deb added, “With Samsung [V] Super Singer we have yet again created a stage for the youth to showcase their talent and had viewers across the country share every emotion that the contestants went through.”
He further adds, “Another unique aspect of this quest is, unlike other hunts where the winner takes it all, in Samsung [v] Super Singer, the remaining four finalists also got a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with leading music directors of the industry and record an original track specially composed for them for the album. Now you see… the winner doesn’t always take it all!”
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
