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And the search begins
Watch Indian Idol go global with auditions in dream cities – Mumbai and Dubai on May 11, 2007, only on Sony Entertainment Television.
Last week the nation witnessed one of television's biggest phenomenon Indian Idol – Bharat Ki Shaan premiere on Sony Entertainment Television. The show received an overwhelming response as the hopefuls came from everywhere, with genuine talent and sincerity to realise their dreams and put fame and fortune within their reach.
This week Indian Idol brings forth contestants from Mumbai and Dubai and will showcase their journey of living that one dream of being the nation's voice. This is for the first time that Indian Idol went international with auditions held especially in Dubai, where aspiring NRIs gave their best at the auditions.
Staying true to its tag of a cosmopolitan city, Mumbai witnessed contestants from all sections of the society. Joginder Dhabhade, a truck cleaner, who lives in a chawl, had always dreamt of becoming a singer. He simply loves singing and when he got the opportunity to take part in Indian Idol he was on top of the world. Here was the chance to realise his dreams. Though the judges patted him for thinking big and chasing his aspirations, he got rejected. His world collapsed before his eyes and he was in tears.
While the Mumbai auditions witnessed many happy and sad moments, the Dubai auditions recreated a 'mini India'. For the Indians in Dubai, it was nostalgic as it brought back emotional bonding with their country. Also, the songs that most of the participants sang were reflective of the mood. Patriotism and family bonding made the auditions very lively and fun filled. While the enthusiasm and eagerness to participate was sincere, the entire event had the look and feel of a carnival with loads of naach-gaana and masti and the mood 'hamara desh mahaan'.
So, join in the excitement, as the short-listed contestants get ready to face the nation for the first time. The coming weeks will see the eminent panel weed out the contestants to select the Top 28. The drama unfolds, as the viewers vote for their favourite who will eventually become the nation's third Indian Idol. Stay tuned to Indian Idol every Friday and Saturday at 9 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.
Anupamaa
