JUDGES
Son of veteran music director Sardar Malek, Annu Malek made his debut as a music composer in the year 1981. After a considerable period of struggle, the 90's welcomed Annu with hits like '
Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Ayi', 'Baazigar', 'Jaanam' and many more. Today, Annu is one of the most successful music directors in the industry.
Known for his versatile compositions, Annu has directed music for almost all kinds of films without being repetitive. This is claimed to be his mantra for success. The beginning of the millennium saw him winning the National Award for his soulful music for J.P Dutta's 'Refugee', and also the Filmfare Special Jury Award for his outstanding contribution to music. He has also won the Filmfare Best Music Director for 'Main Hoon Na' and 'Baazigar'.
Annu Malek has been judging the television phenomenon 'Indian idol' for the last three seasons and continues to be a member of the jury for the fourth season as well. He remains the favorite among the viewers and contestants with his straight talk coupled with 'singing shayari comments'.
Annu Malek has also rendered many of his own compositions and has won accolades for popular songs like Garam Chaye ki Pyali, Gori Gori and the recent Meri Jane Jigar.
Javed Akhtar, an ace lyricist, screenplay writer and poet has contributed immeasurably to Indian Cinema.
Having won various awards and critical acclaim, he is a writer par excellence - be it soulful lyrics and poetry or hard-hitting dialogues. His work with partner Salim for many blockbuster films such as Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay, Haathi Mere Saathi, Seeta Aur Geeta, Trishul has given the Indian film industry some of the best and truly memorable scripts and songs. It was this duo that gave Amitabh Bachchan the unforgettable 'angry young man' image.
Popularly known as Javed Saab, he has earned critical appreciation for the memorable lyrics he composed for superhit films like Dil Chahta Hai, Chalte Chalte, Kal Ho Na Ho, LOC, Swades, Kisna and Main Hoon Naamong others. He has won the coveted Filmfare Award ten times - thrice for Best Lyrics and seven times for Best Script. Besides being involved with the film industry, his music collaborations with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on Sangam and with Jagjit Singh on Silsilay topped the popularity charts. He has also composed the lyrics for Shankar Mahadevan's record breaking album Breathless.
Javed Saab has addressed lectures on various topics ranging from poetry to religion and communalism to national harmony at top universities like Harvard, Columbia, Berkeley, Cambridge and Oxford.
The greatest honour has been bestowed upon him by the Government of India ' he has won 5 national awards and is the recipient of the prestigious title of 'Padmashri'. Javed Akhtar is also listed as one of the '50 Most Powerful People in India' according to a poll conducted by India Today.
Sonali Bendre, who was most recently seen on television as part of the jury on Mr. & Ms. TV, now joins the esteemed panel of judges on Indian Idol 4. She started out as a model before making an entry into Bollywood. This tall lissome beauty is known for her versatility and the range of roles she portrayed on the big screen. It was her innocence, charm and beauty that helped her bag films and roles that matched her persona.
Her acting career saw her excelling in films like Love Ke Liye Kuchh Bhi Karega, Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Love You Hamesha, Zakhm, Angaaray, Kal Ho Na Ho, Major Saab, Humse Badhkar Kaun, Duplicate, Diljale, English Babu Desi Mem, to name a few. However, it was her role of a bubbly and chirpy girl in Sarfarosh that won her much acclaim and accolades. Sonali is also known for her work in theatre as well as language films in Tamil, Telegu, Marathi and Kannada.
Sonali is married to film producer Goldie Behl and has a three year old son, Ranvir.
Popularly known for his Sufi music, Kailash Kher is gifted with a uniquely soulful, high-pitched voice that has given a series of hits in bollywood music. From rendering his voice for ad jingles to record breaking songs like Allah ke bande and Teri Deewani, Kailash is now considered one of the top rated singers that the music industry can boast of.
Kailash formed a band with musician-brothers Naresh and Paresh, and together they launched the music album Kailasa which topped all the music charts globally. Inspired by his father and by the earthy, energetic strains of legendary Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Kailash Kher has already created an idiom of his own. Apart from singing in various films like Sarkar Raj, Fanaa, Baabul, Salam-e- Ishq, Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II, Dev he has also composed music for a film - Pranali- the tradition.
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