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18 contestants for national singing competition in Delhi

Sangam Kala Group, which is engaged in promoting music, dance and drama, is organising the 29th edition of "Hero Honda Surtarang National Singing Talent Hunt" at Talkatora Indoor Stadium in Delhui this coming Saturday.

Aimed at providing budding singers from India and abroad a suitable platform, the competition will see the participation of 18 contestants in three main categories: sub-juniors in the five to 12 years age group; juniors in the 12 and 18 years age group; and seniors between 18 and 25 years.

Well-known ghazal singer Peenaz Masani will anchor the competition. Some leading music composers and singers from the Hindi film industry -- Ismail Durbar, Himesh Reshammiya and Ayesha Durbar -- will evaluate the performances as judges. Acclaimed singer Sunidhi Chauhan will also grace the event.

"This time participants from Canada, who honed their singing skills from Sur Kala Sangam there, will also get an opportunity to show their talent," says event organiser V.S.K.Sood. There will be two categories of songs: film-based and non-film songs. These categories will be applicable to each group and prizes for winner, runner-up and second runner-up would be given in each category.

The competition was started in memory of singer Master Madan in 1977. In fact, top-notch singers like Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Anand Raj Anand and Peenaz Masani are some of the Sangam Kala Group's discoveries, the organisers claim. The group has now de-centralised its activities and has 45 branches in India and four abroad. -- Madhur Tankha

-- Madhur Tankha

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