A R Rahman To Helm Talent Hunt Show

Saregama India Limited in association with maestro A R Rahman will conduct a statewide mega talent hunt across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh through the mega show titled Ooh La la la.

The criteria and challenge for final round selection would be that each band has to compose to the lyrics of lyricist Valee, who penned lyrics based on the theme 'Hope'.

Addressing media persons, Rahman, said, "Playing for a band is a great feeling. It is the sound produced by a collective effort. There are several talented bands across Tamil Nadu waiting for recognition. We aim at spotting the right talent and provide them an opportunity to cut an album for Saregama".

The entire band hunt talent would be shot and telecast on popular Private television channel as a 13-week episode on Television. The winning band will be given an opportunity to cut an album in Tamil for Saregama.

Each episode will carry a two-minute byte wherein Rahman would talk to aspiring musicians on camera and give them valuable tips on the beauty of acoustic instruments, the logic behind composing a theme music etc.

Rahman will be a judge in the final round to select the winner. Playback singer and actress Vasundhara Das, one of the judges for the show, was also present on the occasion.