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Himesh, Neha & Javed to judge Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs; Mumbai auditions on Sunday
MUMBAI: Following the grand success of the fifth season of its prestigious singing reality show for kids, ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs’, Zee TV announces the auditions of season 6. The Auditions in Mumbai will take place on Sunday, 15 January 2017. The age eligibility criterion is for kids between 5 and 14 years.
With an aim to fuel the competitive spirit of kids across schools in the country and give them a chance to get their school’s name on the television map, a unique initiative named ‘Represent Your School’ has been added to this year’s auditions process. Participants are requested to come dressed in their school uniforms. Additionally, another novel initiative included in this season’s auditions is the ‘Mobile Van Audition’, wherein aspirants will get a chance to audition at mobile vans outside Schools, Residential Complexes, Malls and Parks. And, winners of the mobile auditions will get the coveted ‘Cut The Queue’ pass.
So, if you are passionate about music and have the vocal skills to make the cut, make a beeline for the auditions with your passport-size photograph and age proof at Cambridge School, Opp. Gokul Heights, Thakur Complex, Kandivali east, Mumbai – 400101 from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Zee TV’s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’, the first singing talent hunt show on Indian television has been instrumental in introducing the country to some of its demigods of music – Shreya Ghoshal, Kunal Ganjawala or Shekhar Ravjiani, Bela Shende, Sanjivani and Kamal Khan in the last two decades. This prestigious platform is a beacon of hope, giving thousands of aspiring singers an avenue to exhibit their talent season after season! Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs aims to open doors for talented children of our country who dream of becoming the biggest child singing sensations. The show has given a platform to thousands of kids across the country to come forward and display their singing talent.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs is an amazing opportunity that aims to discover hidden talent from Mumbai. Experienced jury members will be present in the city to identify the best amongst the talent auditioning from Mumbai. These winners will then present their talent at the show’s mega auditions in Mumbai and only the finest will make the cut for the ultimate competition. The truly talented ones with the right attitude and ability to learn will have the privilege of a series of grooming sessions for the ultimate competition in Mumbai and then finally only the finest gem amongst them all would be crowned as ‘India’s best child singing sensation’. The earlier season made stars from some very talented kids like Shreyasi Bhattacharjee, Hemant Brijwasi, Yatharth Ratnum, Abhigyan Das, Swarit Shukl and Gagan Gaonkar to name a few.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
