Mumbai This weekend, Indian Idol Season 15 is all set to rock the stage with 'Grand Musical Dhamaka' on Sony Entertainment Television. Respected judges, Badshah, Shreya Ghoshal and Vishal Dadlani have carefully selected the Top 15 contestants, who have impressed everyone with their extraordinary talent and 'playfront' performances. One such contestant, Sneha Shankar is the daughter of famous Indian film music director and singer, Ram Shankar, who is also known as the “Star Artist” of Indian Idol. She won not only hearts but also the platinum mic during the auditions, and secured her place in the Top 15. Her extraordinary performance on the song “Yaad Piya Ki Aaye” in the upcoming episode brought tears to the eyes of the judges.
Shreya Ghoshal commented, “You are gifted, and you will know it soon. After a long time, a female singer has come who has sung thumri; I had tears in my eyes because there is real emotion in your singing, and that combination is very rare. There was Begum Akhtar ji and Madhurani ji, who were famous ghazal artists, and now there is Sneha Shankar, who will be the icon of the new generation. You sang very well, with perfect delicacy. Everyone present here was shocked. You are going to be a legend.”
Vishal Dadlani was very impressed and said, “I have been on this show for six seasons, and there have been very few moments when the music itself is on stage; Meaning the singer is not visible but only talks through music, directly, and it reminds us why we became musicians. You couldn't have given me a better gift than this. I am grateful. We have seen you since childhood, we knew you would sing well, but what you did today was extraordinary. You enlightened everyone with your light. Really, thank you.”
Shreya Ghoshal further praised, “There are few performances that are remembered even after many seasons. This would be one of those few performances. When Sneha Shankar becomes a big name, we will proudly say that this was the first stage from where she started.” An emotional Badshah expressed his pride in giving Sneha the platinum mic and contributing to her journey on the show. Watch 'Indian Idol – Season 15's Grand Musical Dhamaka' this weekend at 9:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.
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