Music and Youth
Zee TV gives viewers the power to scout talent for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023
Mumbai: In the history of singing reality television, for the first time ever, the power to nominate talent is in your hands! The beacon of hope for every Indian singer – Zee TV’s singing reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is back with a fresh season to give the nation’s aspiring singers an opportunity to present their melodious voices and build a career in the world of music. But that’s not it! In an industry-first move, Zee TV also invites audiences to be a part of the contestant selection process this season. Aakhir talent ko pehchaanna bhi ek talent hai ! By urging its viewers to discover the new singing sensation, Zee TV is giving them a special power to spot raw talent and recommend them to the channel for a chance to participate in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.
Zee TV Business head Aparna Bhosle said, “Over the years, our viewers have played an active role in shaping the journeys of their favorite contestants on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa through public voting that kicks in mid-season. However, the endeavor of involving our audience in nominating talent right from the auditions of this season lies in the insight that there is great joy in being a talent scout. Enabling audiences to spot and recommend talent to us not only ensures that we don’t miss out on some rare, hidden gems while also turning our viewers into cheerleaders who will root for these contestants all through the season.”
So, if you come across a talented singer while traveling, or in your office, or while having a meal at a restaurant, or through your friends, colleagues, and relatives, you can record a short video (with their consent) and send their entry for the upcoming season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. And if the contestant is short-listed for the audition round, then the viewer who scouted them will also get a chance to join them on the show and become their cheerleader during the auditions.
In line with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023’s aim of giving a proper platform to some of India’s finest singing talent, the channel has kickstarted this innovative initiative. Zee TV, on its part, is also trying to scour every corner of the country, in search of the most exceptional voices. So, make sure you register yourself or the talented singers you have found. The creative team has been receiving numerous entries from all over the world and can’t wait to scout for more talent. 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, then all they need to do is send audition clips to these WhatsApp numbers – 8850690758 / 8850626157 or give a missed call on 9930000323.
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
