Musical Fire

Saregamapa on Zee TV is one of the most attention grabbing programmes being aired on Indian television, right now. Even though programmes like Indian Idol on Sony TV and Voice of India on Star Plus are putting the same vein and effort, Saregamapa undoubtly scores over them.
With singers competing from all over the world, the show becomes an ultimate delight for die-hard music lovers. The variety of music ranges from Hindustani Classical music to hard-core Rock-n-Roll. If that is not enough, the hot and heated arguments between the judges only adds spice to the show. On the judges front, music composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya successfully grabs the maximum eyeballs. His style of criticism very often evokes more criticism that putting an end to it. In one of the episodes, even an esteemed judge like Asha Bhonsle was miffed by the comments of Himesh but he remained unperturbed.
Other judges on the show-Bappi Lahiri, Vishal-Shekhar and Ismail Durbar also has had their moments but it is Himesh who always steals the show. Some of the contestants like Musarrat Abbas from Lahore, Pakistan, Mauli Dave from Houston, US and Raja Hasan from Bikaner, India gives enough fodder to the jury to go for a heated debate.
All in all, viewers should be the last one to complain. Weekly dose of Saregamapa not only entertains them but it also gives them a sense of being close to the reality. It gives them an ultimate pleasure when they see a singer like Poonam Yadav from Lucknow who represents the poorest strata of the society, emerge as the strongest singer. Saregamapa has given a level playing field to the budding and talented singers by simply neglecting their social background, religion and caste.
Sangeet ka Maha Sangram - hosted by Aditya Narayan aptly justifies its name.Most of the viewers were of the impression that Shaan could be replaced by none, but Aditya Narayan has proved everybody wrong. A young Aditya at 19 has turned out to be a heart-throb.

Now, can the viewers ask for more?