The New Nation - Internet Edition

Entertainment Report

With 'Shera Kontho 2008' in full gear, Channel i has launc-hed another musical talent hunt 'Khudey Gaanbaj 2008.' The latter is specifically for chil singers. Faridur Reza Sagor, Managing Director of Channel i and Impress Telefilm Ltd, made the announcement at a press conference held at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel on Wednesday. The talent hunt will highlight talented young singers (between the ages of 6 to 12).

Speaking on the contest Sagor said, "During the auditions of 'Channel-i Shera Kontho' we noticed that the turnout included a large number of children, who wanted to sing.

The main reason behind organising this contest is to give them an opportunity to demonstrate their talent."

Five children from each division will be selected. The audition rounds in Chittagong, Shylhet, Barisal and Khulna have already ended. The audition in Rajshahi will be held on June 14 and the auditions for Dhaka is scheduled to be held on June 20 and 21.

A total of 30 children will be selected from all over country who will later take part in the selection round, and one of them will win the title 'Khudey Gaanbaj.'

Veteran artiste Ferdousi Rahman was the chief guest at the press conference. Noted singer Sabina Yasmin was also present at the occasion.

Singers Samina Chowdhury and Kumar Bishwajit will evaluate the contestants.

'Khudey Gaanbaj 2008' will be aired on Channel i, starting from the end of this month or the beginning of next month, according to the sources.