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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023 auditions go paperless!
Mumbai: Did you know? A lot of trees are felled to produce the sheer volume of paper that gets utilised for everything from form-filling and documenting contestant profiles to maintaining logs of scores, all in the course of the auditions phase of a typical reality show. This is enough to create a dent in the ecosystem, leading to even more serious global issues such as climate change, flooding, soil erosion, desertification, increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and eventually, global warming.
Given this environmental concern, as a responsible broadcaster, Zee TV, by way of an industry-first initiative in the history of reality television, has decided to take a step towards healing our planet by going green, going digital during the audition phase of the upcoming season of its very own singing reality show – Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. As per reports from G.A.M.E (Greening Advertising Media & Entertainment), a full-service sustainability consulting organization, going paper-free during the audition phase for the latest season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has resulted in avoiding carbon emissions to the order of 963.88 Kgs CO2e and saving 135625 litres of water that gets utilised while manufacturing these sheets.
Be it the announcing of online auditions where aspiring singers are being encouraged to send their audition clips on the ZEE5 app or register on the website in the case of on-ground auditions, the channel has done away with the usage of paper. No forms, no score sheets, no stickers or notices that you typically see at an on-ground audition Zee TV has gone the extra mile in deploying technology, going entirely digital and doing away with paper in every situation.
Zee TV business head Aparna Bhosle said, “In these digital times, I believe our endeavour of going paper-free for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa auditions is a step towards being eco-friendly and sustainable. It is the first time that the auditions of a reality show are going paperless and we hope to bring about a positive change through this initiative”.
Apart from the audition phase going paperless, in the course of the season top performing singers would stand to win a life-changing opportunity to sing an original song which will be released by Zee Music Company. Clearly, Zee TV is going all out to scout the best talent and provide them with opportunities beyond the platform even before the show draws to an end.
With the auditions process ongoing, make sure you register yourself or the talented singers you have found quickly. Anyone who is 15 years and above and has what it takes to become the next big singing sensation by participating in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023, needs to register on Zee Tv’s official website and/or send their audition clips on the ZEE5 app.
In the meantime, watch this space for more news and developments regarding the new season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, which will premiere soon on Zee TV!
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
