Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 22: A musical talent hunt competition for the Kashmir Valley was organized by News18 Urdu at Tagore Hall here.
The musical event titled ‘Kashmir Ke Sitare’ was initiated from 08 August 2020 under the aegis of Kashmir Glowkar Society in collaboration with News 18 Urdu TV Channel.
“This talent hunt show provided a platform to all such youth so that their talent can be recognised properly and other youngsters will also be encouraged to come forward and showcase their talent to the entire music world,” Group Editor, News18 Urdu Rajesh Raina said.
To participate in the ‘Musical Talent Hunt’ show, the aspirants had to record their videos on mobile, and WhatsApp them to News 18 Urdu.
The talent hunt competition was organized in the categories’ of Kashmiri Folk, Sufiyana, Light Classical and RAP.
Only Kashmiri folk or original compositions were accepted in the approximate two months-long promotion over 130 auditions was received from all over the valley, even from the remotest areas.
Once the auditions were received they were screened and the best 20 performances were shortlisted for a live competition.
The final competition was held in Tagore Hall on 19 Oct 2020
Their performances were judged by eminent artist like Gulzar Ah Ganie, Waheed Jeelani and Showkat Yaqoob who apart from judging the contestants guided them on the finer nuances of the music
Junaid Mir who contested in the light classical category was adjudged as the winner of Rs 51,000 Prize of “Kashmir Ke Sitare”.
He was closely followed by the following Runner ups, who were awarded Rs 11,000 each Omar Farooq Bhat and Waqar Khan in the Sufiyana category. Saqib Shah for Kashmiri folk music category. In RAP Category, the performance of Arshid Rasik and Musaib were jointly adjudged as the Runner ups.
The prize distribution was done by the jury who hailed the competitive Spirits of all the participants.
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