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Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs: Himesh Reshammiya-Javed Ali Stepping In For Udit-Kumar Sanu As Judges
Zee TV's popular singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has entertained us for years. In February, the channel returned with a fresh season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs with the 90s trio of Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Kumar Sanu as judges. But within a month of its launch, the show came to a halt due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, the team is all set to return. But, Himesh Reshammiya and Javed Ali will be stepping in for Udit and Kumar Sanu as judges.
Udit
and
Kumar
had
to
opt
out
of
the
show
due
to
their
prior
commitments.
Apparently,
the
team
will
resume
work
on
July
10.
It
has
to
be
recalled
that
Javed
has
been
a
jury
member
for
2011
and
2017
editions
of
Li'l
Champs
While
Himesh
has
been
associated
with
Zee
TV
for
over
two
decades
now.
Javed
was
quoted
by
IANS
as
saying,
"It
feels
great
to
be
a
part
of
the
show
once
again,
it''s
like
going
back
to
your
family
after
a
while." He
said
that
he
has
some
special
memories
with
the
musical
franchise
as
he
was
associated
with
the
show
previously.
The singer further added, "To be honest, I definitely can't fill the shoes of the legends who were judging this season prior to the lockdown, but I will judge the show in my own style. I am very emotional towards kids, so while taking care of their feelings, we will take the show ahead. In fact, Alka, Himesh and I already have a great rapport and connection, so we will surely have a great time. I know that the work system won't be normal and it will be a whole new level of experience, but I feel everyone is very mature to make sure the safety of the kids and each member is in place. In fact, this time around appreciation of the performances by the kids will be more with virtual hugs, since we won't be able to touch them."
On the other hand, Himesh told IANS, "Being a mentor on the show several times, returning to Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs is like a homecoming for me after the immensely successful season of Li'l Champs in 2017 that had a record run of 8 months."
He further added that considering the current scenario, the safety of all the kids is of utmost priority and revealed that the entire crew is following a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure kids welfare. Himesh added that as a mentor, he would like to nurture kids aspirations and dreams and hope to lay the groundwork for them that would help enhance their talent.
(With IANS Inputs)
