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ZEE TV announces new season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa
Mumbai: Zee TV is all set to launch the next edition of one of its longest-running TV shows Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. The channel has begun the online auditions for the music reality show, and roped in singers Himesh Reshammiya and Vishal Dadlani as the judges.
The latest season promises to provide a sea of opportunities to the most aspiring singers across the nation, giving them a chance to exhibit their talent and create a name of their own in the world of music will be the popular singers of the industry, the channel said in a statement on Wednesday.
Credited for launching some of the prominent singers in the industry including Shreya Ghoshal, Kunal Ganjawala, Kamal Khan, Amanat Ali, Raja Hassan, Sanjeevani and Bela Shende, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa first hit the airwaves in 1995.
“I have been a part of various seasons but this time I’m looking forward to meeting some great, young talent to launch them successfully,” said Reshammiya. “I feel the biggest attraction of judging a reality show is getting to hear a fresh pool of raw talent. In fact, it gives me a chance to reinvent each time keeping their point of views in mind which also connects with music lovers across the globe.”
“It always feels like I am coming back home,” said Dadlani. “This show has a long history of turning amateur musicians into popular and successful professionals, and I think that’s a legacy that everyone wants to be part of. I feel it’s always a revelation to see the very best talent from across the country and this season is all set to get bigger and better. My only request to the talent across India is to show some confidence and drop that missed call, so that we can bring you to the stage of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.”
Keeping in mind the concerns regarding the current COVID scenario, the show is offering people a chance to audition for the show online.
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.
