• 8 years ago
The theme of this episode is 'Hits of the Decade'. The show initiates with the performance of Piyush Kapoor, who sings 'Bheege Honth Tere' in his rock style. His rocking performances makes everyone wanting for more, even Shreya Ghoshal can't resist yelling "Once More". His mentor Sonu Nigam gets a rose from Sanjay Leela Bhansali for his rendered version of the song. Next to set the stage on fire are the Sajda Sisters who perform on 'Mehboob Mere'. Their beautiful singing make them earn a standing ovation from all the Judge Gurus. Geet Sagar enters the stage with style, singing the title song from the movie 'Don' featuring Shahrukh Khan. Judge Gurus tell him that it was a very entertaining act but the singing needs to be better. Sahiti G washes out everyone with her bold performance on 'Barso Re'. Attempting a Shreya Ghoshal's difficult song in front of her and with such confidence makes her get a standing ovation from Sonu Nigam.

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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