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India's Got Talent: Judges Share Their Perspective On The Show TV
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India's Got Talent: Judges Share Their Perspective On The Show

Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) From dancers to singers, magicians, comedians, rappers, beatboxers, stuntmen to what not, different talents will come together to showcase their acts on the reality show 'India's Got Talent'.## The panel of judges who will be judging these talents includes theatre, film, and television personality Kirron Kher, Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, rapper Badshah, lyricist, poet, and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir. Arjun Bijlani will be hosting the show and introducing the participants to the judges.## Shilpa Shetty shares her experience of judging the talent-based reality show and says: "I have judged a dance-based reality show before, but 'India's Got Talent' is a new experience for me altogether! I am amazed at the talent that our country has. Each participant has been unique and almost every other performer left us speechless".## Kirron Kher, who has a long association with the show, says that coming back on it as a judge is a great moment for her.## "It's always a pleasure to be associated with 'India's Got Talent' because it gives me the opportunity to witness and experience untapped talent from across our country. Each season has had its highlights and this one is no different," she adds.## Rapper Badshah asserts that being a judge on the show gave him a chance to see different talents, unlike others who either bring dance or singing.## He says: "Generally, we see singers and dancers take center stage on talent-based reality shows. But there is so much more beyond singing and dancing that one can look forward to on 'India's Got Talent'."## Badshah shares that on this show he witnessed cultural diversity: "From cultural diversity to uniqueness and exploration of art forms, there is so much that I have come across on this platform and enjoyed myself. 'Mindblowing' is how I would define this season".## Manoj Muntashir as a judge calls the talents exceptional and unique in their acts.## "The kind of performances and acts that the viewers will get to see this season are exceptional. The key factor that I look forward to is variety as I believe our nation is abundant when it comes to talent," he adds.## The format of 'India's Got Talent' is an adaptation of the international format 'Got Talent' that is created and owned by Syco and Fremantle. It is a British talent show. Since 'America's Got Talent' aired in 2006, the concept was adopted in other countries as well. So, in India it is adapted as 'India's Got Talent'.## Arjun who will be hosting it says the highlights of the show is its content and different talents.## "'India's Got Talent' as a show is respected for the kind of content and talent it churns out. It's not restricted to a certain set of talent only - therefore it offers a lot of variety and there is always an element of surprise. You don't know what the next contestant is going to come up with. And the kind of participation that the show attracts, I am amazed at the kind of talent people of our country has," he concludes.## 'India's Got Talent' starts from January 15, every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. on Sony Entertainment Television.## Stay tuned...

'India's Got Talent' Judge Manoj Muntashir: Entertainment Is The Criterion For Judging Talent TV
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'India's Got Talent' Judge Manoj Muntashir: Entertainment Is The Criterion For Judging Talent

Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) Lyricist, poet, and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir, who will be joining judges Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Kirron Kher, and Badshah, on "India's Got Talent" is enthusiastic about the new season.## Manoj says, "Being on the judge's chair is like an accomplishment." He further elaborates on what sets this show apart from others and how he feels about being part of it as a judge.## "In in one word if I have to say what makes it apart from other reality shows, then that would be 'variety'. The show does not depend on a single act or a single talent, it is neither a singing show nor a dance show. It is everything and that 'everything' is the key. Right from magic acts to aerial acts, to contemporary dances to classical dances to singing, beatboxing, and more, the show is a hub for a huge and diverse range of talents present together on one platform".## On the question, how he feels to be a part of the show as a judge, he replies: "I feel very proud for two reasons. First, the judges' chair on India's Got Talent has always been occupied by the greatest talents of the industry. Secondly, I also feel very proud because I have been a part of the backstage team for three seasons! I have written three seasons of India's Got Talent seasons 4, 5, and 6. So, now that I will be judging the show from right in front of the camera, I definitely thank my stars for it and it's a moment I can surely be proud of".## Indeed, Manoj seems quite excited to be with talented personalities of the entertainment industry and it is quite relevant from their fun and engaging banter between him and fellow judges on social media. The camaraderie is crazy.## "All of us (Shilpa Shetty, Kirron Kher ji, and Badshah) have never been together on any platform before this. But it doesn't feel like that. It feels like we have been together for ages. The comfort level we share translates on-screen. None of it is fabricated and every interaction the viewers have seen so far on social media is very real. We also imitate each other at times and have a lot of fun while shooting. It feels like another home to me," shares Manoj, adding Kirron Kher is most difficult to 'please'.## "Kirron Ji is the most difficult to please. Because she has seen a barrage of talents over the period of nine seasons. So, for us things might be new, things might be fresh. But for her, she has seen everything. With time, her taste has broken the roof. So, it's very difficult to please her and to show her something which she has not seen before," he adds.## Being a judge on a talent-based reality is full of changes and also one needs to be a keen observer. Every judge sets certain criteria to judge the talent and for Manoj, it is simply 'entertainment'.## "If the act has moved me, entertained me, has got some scope to move forward and if I think it is promising enough to be presented to the viewers then, it's a 'yes' from my side. So, my clear one-word answer is 'Entertainment,'" he asserts.## He further continues saying it is certainly very easy and very tough. All the judges are a medium between the audience and the performers.## "Keeping this in mind, we have to judge all the acts very responsibly. It's a difficult job and it's a big responsibility on the shoulders. So yes, there is pressure. I know the DNA of the show and have been a part of the creative team for three seasons. The Indianness level of the show is very deep-rooted. The performers come from small towns, small cities, and sometimes from very distant villages of India. So, when viewers watch them on this show, they feel connected. The only aspect that sets them apart from any common viewer is their talent. So once you understand that DNA and the fabric of the show, it is easy to judge," he concludes.## 'India's Got Talent' starts from January 15 at 8:00 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday on Sony Entertainment Television.## Stay tuned...

Shilpa Shetty To Judge Talent-Based Show 'India's Got Talent' TV
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Shilpa Shetty To Judge Talent-Based Show 'India's Got Talent'

Mumbai, September 21: Actress-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty, who has judged dance-based reality shows like Super Dancer', Nach Baliye' and Zara Nachke Dikha, will now be judging a talent-based show "India's Got Talent". ## Shilpa says the country is brimming with talent and "India's Got Talent" is the right platform to showcase their skills, not just in dance but in other fields too such as singing, athleticism, and many more. ## "India's Got Talent is a show that I have closely followed over the years. So naturally, I am thrilled to join the judge's panel of the show", Shilpa said.## "This is the first time that I will be judging a reality show that is based on not just dance, but a diverse range of skills. India is a country brimming with talent and I am happy to be one of the drivers of shining the limelight on deserving performers", she added.## Meanwhile, apart from working on TV, Shilpa Shetty will also be seen in an upcoming action romantic comedy film, Nikamma. Directed by Sabbir Khan, the film stars Shilpa Shetty, Abhimanyu Dassani, and Shirley Setia in the lead roles. It will be released by Sony Pictures Films India later this year. ## Stay tuned...