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  • Star Jalsha to host 10-hour long super audition for Super Singer

    Star Jalsha to host 10-hour long super audition for Super Singer

    MUMBAI: Star Jalsha is all set to host the super auditions for Super Singer, the newest addition to its weekend primetime. An explosion of talent and entertainment will follow as the auditions will bring the biggest names from Bollywood and Tollywood to kickstart this musical extravaganza.

    For the first time, Bengali television will be privy to a 10 hour long super audition. Earlier, Super Singer Junior had enthralled the viewers with its momentous 10-hour long super finale.

    Taking forward the legacy of that monumental occasion, the channel is ready showcase the super auditions of Super Singer which will comprise 28 musical talents who have been chosen from the length and breadth of Bengal. The 10-hour long spectacle promises to be a gala affair with scintillating performances and by the likes of one and only Asha Bhosle along with Sadhna Sargam, Shaan, Kunal Ganjawala, Udit Narayan and Monali Thakur. Bengal’s very own will be seen performing on a medley with his group comprising of renowned Bengali singers like Rupankar, Lopamudra, Emon, Raghav, Somlata, Surojit, Jayati and Anwesha, during the extravaganza as well.

    These experts will join hands with judges – Kumar Sanu, Kavita Krishnamurthy and Jeet Ganguli to handpick the rising stars of tomorrow. The multi-faceted Jisshu U Sengupta will also be seen taking charge as the show’s host.

    The show is being produced by none other than Subhankar Chatterjee Productions who has changed the dynamics of Bengali television with their diverse and innovative nonfiction shows.

    Super Singer producer Subhankar Chatterjee said, “With the super audition, we begin our search for Bengal’s next singing superstar. We have some very exciting surprises and stellar performances for the audience during the course of the show. And I hope they enjoy them thoroughly.”

    Star Jalsha & Jalsha Movies channel head & EVP Sagnik Ghosh said, “We are extremely excited to have the maestros of the music industry to flag off the journey of Super Singer. We believe in presenting new and unique concepts to our audience. The grand audition is one such effort which we promise will captivate our viewers. This is just a sneak peek of the exciting journey which will be witnessed by the audience during Super Singer. We can’t wait for them to embark upon this journey with us.”

    Shortlisted contestants from the auditions held in 12 districts of Bengal, will be seen battling it out for a spot in the show and only 14 will be selected for the journey ahead. The mega music carnival will start on 12 January 2020 from 1 pm onwards only on Star Jalsha SD & Star Jalsha HD.

  • CFL Derby watched by 19.7 lakh viewers on Jalsha Movies

    CFL Derby watched by 19.7 lakh viewers on Jalsha Movies

    MUMBAI: It is a known fact that Bengal is the mecca of Indian football. That East Bengal and Mohun Bagan continue to rule the hearts of millions of Bengali’s was proven yet again with the success of the Derby match held during Calcutta Football League. People tuned in hoards to watch the most followed tie in Bengal, according to Star India.

     

    The match was watched by 19.7 lakh viewers on Jalsha Movies that surpassed the viewership of the FIFA World Cup Finals (18.3 lakh) on Sony Aath, according to data provided by Star India.

     

    This is also the highest rated Derby match ever across any channel in Bengal. It garnered a rating of 266 TVTs in M 25 + AB and 801 TVTs in CS 4+ beating all previous records.

     

    Not only did the viewers tune in but on an average they spent over 66 minutes watching this engrossing match.

     

    The hall mark of this year’s CFL is its short, tighter schedule and for the first time ever in the leagues history, the tournament will be decided in a month’s time.

     

    Star Jalsha and Jalsha Movies business head Kevin Vaz commented, “The success of the Derby match and the average match ratings of CFL strengthens our belief that football is big in Bengal.”

     

    He added that the the channel would continue to bring unmatched football coverage with never before seen packaging, high definition slow motion cameras along with commentary by former national football captains which they hope will bring in new viewers.

     

    Jalsha Movies reaches out to nine million viewers every week. The channel which has showcased some of the biggest movies is optimistic of increasing its footprint even further with its foray into football.