Hungama Artist Aloud and Khazana announce the 3rd edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt; #StayAtHome #StayEntertained returns with a Ghazal edition

The country’s first and only talent hunt for ghazal singers will see Ghazal maestros, PankajUdhas, AnupJalota, Talat Aziz, Rekha Bhardwaj and Sudeep Banerji reprise their roles as the judges to find 2 winnersglobally 

Winners to get the golden opportunity to perform alongside some of the most renowned Ghazal singers in India at ‘Khazana– A Festival of Ghazals’, which will be held digitally this yearon Hungama’s platforms 

#StayAtHome #StayEntertained - Ghazal Edition will begin on 30^thJune 2020 and see various Ghazal artists, including those who have performed previously at Khazana, performing live on Hungama Music &Hungama Artist Aloud’s Facebook Page 

India, 19^th June 2020: Hungama Artist Aloud, a platform that supports and promotes independent content, and Khazana - an annual concert that celebrates the art of ghazals, today announced the third edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt, India’s first and only talent hunt for Ghazal singers, powered by Hungama.The talent hunt will welcome entries from participants across various countries and will see ghazal maestros, Pankaj Udhas, AnupJalota, Talat Aziz, Rekha Bhardwaj and Sudeep Banerji reprise their roles as judges. Two winners will get a chance to perform at ‘Khazana – A Festival of Ghazals’ later this year, alongside some of the most prolific Ghazal singers in India. Due to the pandemic and in order to ensure the safety of all artists, musicians, technicians and guests, this year Khazana will be a digital concert, available to stream across Hungama’s platforms.

In order to participate, aspiring singers will need to upload videos of them singing ghazals of their choice on www.artistaloud.com/khazana2020 before 12^th July 2020. Following a jury meet, 20 shortlisted candidates will be asked to upload fresh audition videos by 3^rd August 2020, with the final 2 winners being announced by the jury on 17^th August 2020.

Hungama Artist Aloud is also bringing back its hit property, #StayAtHome #StayEntertainedfor a Ghazal edition. Beginning 30^th June 2020, viewers will be able to watch Ghazal singers perform live every day on Hungama Music and Hungama Artist Aloud’s Facebook page at 6 PMand 7 PM, Monday to Friday.The property will feature live performances from renowned singers like Pankaj Udhas, Sudeep Banerji, Pooja Gaitonde, Priyanka Barve, GayatriAsokan, Runa Rizvi Sivamani, Abhas&Shreyas, Pratibha SinghBaghel, PrithviGandharv, and more. Besides this, winners of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt 1^st and 2^nd edition will also perform live in the series.

Speaking about the talent hunt and #StayAtHome #StayEntertained – Ghazal Edition,SouminiSridhara Paul, Vice President, HungamaArtist Aloud said, “We are delighted to associate with Khazana for the 3^rd edition of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt. Since its inception, the talent hunt has celebrated the brilliance of Ghazals and given a huge platforms to aspiring singers. In the last 2 years, we have received a phenomenal responsewith more than 10,000 participants from over 175 cities worldwide. We are certain that our 3^rd consecutive edition will be a resounding success as well.We are also glad to launch the Ghazal edition of #StayAtHome #StayEntertained and are certain that the performances of such gifted Ghazal singers will inspire more people to participate.”

Talking about the talent hunt, Pankaj Udhas said, “I am elated to be a part of Khazana Artist Aloud Talent Hunt for its 3^rd edition. AsIndia’s first and only talent hunt for Ghazal singers, it gives me immense pride to see the legacy of this exclusive platform grow. With the association of Khazana and Hungama Artist Aloud, we want to inspire young talent from all over the world to come forward and show theirloveforGhazals.” 

Khazana – A Festival of Ghazals was founded by legendary Ghazal singer and President, Parents Association Thalassemic Unit Trust, Pankaj Udhas along with Y.K. Sapru, Chairman and CEO, Founder Director, Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) with the support of ghazal maestros Talat Aziz and AnupJalota. Currently in its 19th year, Khazana has excelled in preserving and promoting the exquisite art of Ghazal singing by giving a platform to both, new and established Ghazal singers. All proceeds from the festival go to the Parents Association Thalassemic Unit Trust (PATUT) and Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA).

About Hungama Artist Aloud

Launched in 2010, Hungama Artist Aloud is India's premier talent and independent content platform. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, it provides independent content creators digital and on-ground avenues and manages an ecosystem that offers various services including acquisition, distribution, venue programming, talent management and digital & event IPs, all dedicated to the non-film space. Over the years, Hungama Artist Aloud has created several properties and shows that have empowered independent artists across the world. Some of these properties include ARISE (live performances at Hard Rock Cafe venues across India), Discoveration (digital performances by independent artists), Discoveration Gen Next (digital performances by young independent musicians), #StayAtHome #StayEntertained (acoustic performances by renowned artists, live from their respective homes), Happy Club (India’s first digital open mic), Khazana Talent Hunt (India’s first talent hunt for ghazal singers created in association with Khazana - A festival of ghazals), World Music Day Festival (multiple live events in different cities on a single day to celebrate World Music Day), and more. Through its association with McDowell’s No1 Soda, Hungama Artist Aloud has also created original content (under No1 Yaari Jam Originals), concerts (No1 Yaari Jam Fests across 12 cities, each attended by more than 15,000 people) and No1 Yaari Jam Pad (spaces that allow independent musicians to jam, created in association with McDowell’s No1 Soda). 

Hungama Artist Aloud – Talent First platform has an all-purpose, uniquely customized website and app for fans, artists and producers and labels. The digital platform is the ultimate independent content hotspot, to listen to, watch, create and upload original content across genres, be it music, comedy, dance or entertainment. The multiple award-winning platform is a one-stop destination for handpicked and curated original independent content across the globe and caters to independent talent and music fans alike.