X Factor India - Episode 4 - 1st June 2011 - Part 1 of 4

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X Factor reaches Indore for its auditions. Indore is not only famous for its salty snacks but also for its musical Gharanas. Now, Indore prepares for X Factor. The first contestant Nimisha Deb, 16 years old Student from Jabalpur, performs 'Teri Neeyat Kharab Hai' by Sunidhi Chauhan. Sonu Nigam feels she is the one who could get closest to Sunidhi Chauhan in terms of tone. Shreya Ghoshal calls her a fabulous singer and is desperate to take her in her team. She gets hugs from all the judges and celebrates her victory with her mother. Dayanand Shetty, who plays Senior Inpector Daya in the television series, C.I.D. gives a special appearance and amuses the crowd waiting for the auditions. Mona Shewde, 36 years old Housewife has come to fulfill her daughter's dream to be a singer. She dedicates her performed song 'Aur Kya Ahde Wafa Hote Hain' by Asha Bhonsle to her lovely daughter Mahima. The judges find her singing promising and look forward to see her in the next rounds of X Factor. Mona gets a Yes by all the judges.
X FACTOR INDIA -- is the big daddy of all music shows in scale and size. With versions in 24 countries and a unique format that gives contestants the chance to showcase their talent regardless of the age.
A singing show with a unique format that gives everyone a chance to showcase their talent. Open to all citizens of India over the age of 16, the auditions will be divided into 3 categories, viz. 16-25 years, 25 & above and individual groups. Participants that make through the final selection will then be divided into three groups with each group headed by a mentor. Of this lot, the top 12 will be selected to participate in the Galas and prove their mettle to the entire nation
Hosted by the multi-talented Aditya Narayan & judged by the stalwarts of the Indian Film Industry Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal & Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the show premiered on 29th May 2011 on Sony Entertainment Television.
Sonu Nigam: He is a highly successful actor, singer and anchor. Having spun numbers like Mera Rang De Basanti Chola, Dil Dooba and Kal Ho Na Ho among numerous others, this versatile performer has won many accolades and is now all set to mesmerize the nation with his role as a judge in X FACTOR INDIA .
Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Needless to say, one of India's greatest film makers having moved hearts right from his first film, Khamoshi -- The Musical to Hum Dil Chuke Sanam to Guzaarish, this producer, writer, director and recently turned musician has received several accolades for his creativity abilities. As one of the judges for X FACTOR INDIA' Sanjay has vowed to pick only the best.
Shreya Ghoshal: For Shreya life has come full circle, from a being a contestant on a reality show to being the judge on the biggest music reality show on Indian television. This gifted singer's first film "Devdas" not only saw her getting a Filmfare 'RD. Burman Award for New Music Talent' but also the 'best female playback singer' award. After lending her voice in more than 180 films and receiving four National Film Awards, she is all set to win hearts in her new avatar as a judge in X FACTOR INDIA.

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