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First Telugu 'Indian Idol' Draws Online Entries From Around The World TV
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First Telugu 'Indian Idol' Draws Online Entries From Around The World

Hyderabad, Jan 15 (IANS) The first edition of Telugu 'Indian Idol' is garnering a massive response from aspiring talents, with more than 5,000 entries received online over the past week.## Telugu streaming platform 'aha' is going all out in its attempt to unearth the best Telugu singing talents with its singing competition, 'Telugu Indian Idol', to be hosted by singing sensation Sreerama Chandra.## The online auditions for Telugu Indian Idol, the first-ever Indian Idol competition to be held in the south, had commenced on January 7.## Budding Telugu singers and musicians from across the globe have registered for the online auditions of Telugu 'Indian Idol'. Beyond the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the reception from overseas crowds has been staggering, who have shown immense interest to showcase their musical exploits on this huge platform, according to a release by aha.## The online auditions are set to close on Sunday, January 16.## Other recent releases on the streamer include 'The American Dream', 'Lakshya', 'Senapathi', '3 Roses', 'Laabham', 'Manchi Rojuloachaie', 'Romantic', 'Most Eligible Bachelor', 'Anubhavinchu Raja', 'Sarkaar', 'Chef Mantra', Alludu Garu' and 'Christmas Thatha'. 'Unstoppable', hosted by Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna, was rated India's No. 1 talk show on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb).## Stay tuned...

Mini Mathur recalls hosting 'Indian Idol' TV
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Mini Mathur recalls hosting 'Indian Idol'

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) A Former VJ and actress Mini Mathur on Sunday went down memory lane and reminisced her experience anchoring popular singing reality TV show "Indian Idol".## "' Indian idol' was India's first reality show...None of us had any idea that it would capture India's imagination and go on to be a rage! I was straight out of 5 years as an MTV VJ, I had just delivered Vivaan... I was totally up to host a new international format but completely unprepared for being so emotionally involved with the show. Because it was a first at so many levels- pure, organic, truthful, naked. There was no pretension, no gimmicks or manipulation. It was also the first time viewers were involved in voting for the winner," she wrote.## Mini also shared how she "was chased by people to know more about the contestants (who I'm still close to) I traveled to remote corners of the country meeting people with such touching stories".## She added: "I connected with truck drivers, farmers, students, vegetable sellers, housewives at the same time as A-list stars, music maestros and celebrities. I was the receptacle to the great Indian "HOPE"."## Mini had hosted six seasons of the show. Recalling her journey, she also thanked her former co-host Hussain Kuwajerwala and the judges, including Farah Khan, Sonu Nigam, and Alisha Chinai.## " I discovered a whole new side of myself with the 6 seasons I hosted. Found some pics from season 3- the season in which Prashant Tamang won. A big shout out to @huseinkk one of the BEST co-hosts I've ever worked with! And to the lovely @farahkhankunder with who I had the best time on the show with @sonunigamofficial .. my eternal favorite and @alishachinaiofficial Javed Saab, Udit Ji and annual and the OG team," Mini posted.## On the acting front, Mini recently wooed the audience with her performance in the web show "Mind the Malhotras".## Stay tuned...