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  • Watcho to exclusively stream Vibe On, celebrating regional hip-hop talent

    Watcho to exclusively stream Vibe On, celebrating regional hip-hop talent

    MUMBAI: Regional beats, fiery lyrics, and raw talent are taking centre stage as Watcho, Dish TV’s OTT platform, gets ready to exclusively stream Vibe On, a revolutionary hip-hop reality show. This collaboration with Prinday promises to spotlight emerging musical sensations from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi. With hip-hop culture thriving across India, Vibe On is all set to take regional artistry to national prominence, and Watcho is the perfect platform to make it happen.

    Vibe On, which has already created waves in 25 prestigious colleges across North India, unearthed 150 outstanding artists brimming with creativity and passion. Judged by celebrated music personalities like Amit Uchana, Ravneet Singh, and JSL Singh, the show is a cultural phenomenon that has captured the hearts of India’s youth. Watcho’s exclusive premiere will extend its impact further, offering these dynamic artists a digital stage to showcase their talent to a broader audience.

    The partnership between Watcho and Prinday exemplifies their shared commitment to fostering local talent and redefining India’s entertainment landscape. By bridging regional voices with national platforms, they highlight the growing power of OTT in transforming the way India consumes content.

    “Reality shows have always been a cornerstone of India’s entertainment journey, spotlighting stories of dreams, talent, and perseverance,” said Dish TV & Watcho corporate head of marketing Sukhpreet Singh. “As the genre evolves to thrive on OTT platforms, Watcho is proud to lead this transformation. ‘Vibe On’ aligns with our vision to bridge local talent with global opportunities, fostering creativity and redefining entertainment for the digital age.”

    Prinday MD Prabhjot Kaur Mahant echoed the sentiment, saying, “Prinday is dedicated to creating platforms that connect raw talent with meaningful opportunities. ‘Vibe On’ celebrates the diversity of India’s musical heritage and gives a voice to fresh, dynamic artists. Partnering with Watcho OTT allows us to amplify these artists’ reach and impact at a national level.”

    For creator Baljinder S. Mahant, Vibe On is more than just a reality show. “It’s a movement to give regional talent a stage to shine. Every beat, lyric, and performance reflects the vibrant energy of India’s youth. Partnering with Watcho takes this vision further, reaching diverse audiences across the country and redefining how talent is discovered and celebrated in the digital era.”

    Subscribers to Watcho can look forward to a front-row seat to India’s next musical revolution as Vibe On premieres exclusively on the platform. By delivering fresh and authentic content, Watcho reinforces its position as a trailblazer in the OTT space, offering engaging, relatable, and innovative shows that resonate with diverse audiences.

    If you love hip-hop or believe in the power of regional artistry, Vibe On is the show for you. It’s more than entertainment—it’s a celebration of dreams, ambition, and the creativity that defines India’s youth. So, log into Watcho, and get ready to groove with India’s promising hip-hop stars.

  • Colors Marathi to air 5th season of ‘Sur Nava Dhyas Nava’ starting 24 July

    Colors Marathi to air 5th season of ‘Sur Nava Dhyas Nava’ starting 24 July

    Mumbai: Colors Marathi has announced the fifth season of its music-based reality show Sur Nava Dhyas Nava – Parva Ganyache Marathi Banyache on 24 July starting at 7 p.m. Post the premiere, the show will air every weekend at 9:30 p.m.  

    Produced by Ekvira Productions, the show will feature Mahesh Kale and Avdhoot Gupte as judges along with host Spruha Joshi.

    The channel has roped in Punyache Mahabringraj Tel and Vicco Turmeric as ‘powered by’ sponsors. Chandukaka Saraf & Sons, Anuroop Wiwah Sanstha, Todkar Sanjeevani Nisargopchar Kendra and Kesar Tours have come on board as special partners for the latest season of the show.

    Colors Marathi business head Aniket Joshi said, “Music is an integral part of our Marathi culture. We at Colors Marathi are very proud to present the fifth season of the most popular singing reality show. Weekends are sorted for our audiences as they will witness the best of Marathi music. We are happy to have on board music maestros such as Mahesh Kale and Avdhoot Gupte. We are extremely excited to start this journey and hope to find a gem of a singer amongst these survivors.”

    Colors Marathi programming head Viraj Raje said, “Sur Nava Dhyas Nava is one of the few talent-based shows with a legacy of singing talent that it has built in the last few seasons. It is one of the best platforms for aspiring singers. This is the first time on Marathi television that we have a singing reality show where the contestants will perform only Marathi songs. Colors Marathi is trying to convey the priceless treasure of Marathi songs to the people by presenting Marathi songs in the audio and visual programme Sur Nawa, just as Saint Tukaram’s Abhang became immortal by floating on the waters of Indrayani.”

  • ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ returns with new season on Zee TV

    ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ returns with new season on Zee TV

    Mumbai: Following the success of “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs” last year, Zee TV has announced the return of its longest-running singing reality show, “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa,” starting 16 October, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m.

    The upcoming season of the show will see Shankar Mahadevan, Himesh Reshammiya, and Vishal Dadlani come together as judges. “As we kick-off ‘Music Ka Sabse Bada Tyohaar’ during the festive season, I am sure we will have double the fun. It’s all the more exciting to be judging this season alongside Vishal and Himesh and I‘m hoping to have a marvellous time judging the show with the two of them,” shared Mahadevan.

    Singer-anchor Aditya Narayan will be seen turning host for the upcoming season, returning to the show after his last stint in 2018. “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has always held a special place in my heart as I started my hosting career with this show, and I feel really honoured to be associated with it. It marked the beginning of my career, and it continues to do so for numerous budding singers across India,” commented Narayan.

    “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” announced its auditions for the season three months ago with the show’s in-house creative team and production houses – Zee Studios and The Content Team evaluating fresh talent day in, day out to pick only the most promising voices with true potential, said the channel in a statement.

    “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, our deeply cherished singing reality platform has stayed relevant to music lovers of today and continues to carry forth a legacy we are collectively proud of as a nation, simply because of its golden standards of excellence in singing calibre,” said Zee TV business head Aparna Bhosle. “As we enter the festive season, we are keen to present the latest season as the biggest celebration of music ever. We hope to discover some rare gems and hone them to perfection while entertaining our audiences every weekend!”    

    The platform that has been instrumental in discovering some of the most prominent singing stars of the music fraternity over the past 25 years including the likes of Shreya Ghoshal, Kunal Ganjawala, Kamal Khan, Amanat Ali, Raja Hassan, Sanjeevani, and Bela Shende is back on television.

    “Although I have been a part of several seasons of this reality show, each season has left me surprised with the kind of talent that appears on stage,” stated Himesh Reshammiya. “They are not just adept in the field of music but have their own style and aura of presenting songs, which all the more makes each season worthwhile to watch. Even after all these years, I am quite thrilled to be a part of the judge’s panel because I truly believe that it is going to be a real treat to watch these raw talents perform.”

    “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and I go back a long way and it truly feels wonderful to return to the show after a while. What makes this season more exciting is the celebration of music that we are kickstarting as well as the chance of sharing the judge’s panel with some of the finest names in the industry,” said Vishal Dadlani. “I have a great equation with both Himesh and Shankar and whenever we have worked together, we have had a lot of fun through our music. I look forward to shaping the future of this season’s contestants.”