92.7 BIG FM ANNOUNCES FINAL LEG OF ‘BENADRYL BIG GOLDEN VOICE’ CONTEST ACROSS ITS 45 NETWORKS
WINNER TO GET A CHANCE TO SING IN LEADING BOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION
THE SHOW GOES ON AIR ON 11TH AUGUST
92.7 BIG FM, India’s No. 1 radio network, today announced the final leg of its Benadryl BIG Golden Voice contest, a unique and first-of-its-kind radio based talent hunt that was organized across the network’s 45 stations. The final round will be judged by the Golden voice of Bollywood – Singer Abhijeet who will identify one ‘BIG Golden voice’ of the country. The contest witnessed an overwhelming response from across India, with scores of talented singers participating in the hunt. Benadryl BIG Golden Voice is an inimitable show because it gives the winner a fantastic opportunity to sing in a top Bollywood production that will release this year or in the first quarter of next year.
After launching the contest in July, 92.7 BIG FM has shortlisted 45 voices from each station. These were shortlisted to twelve singers who have been chosen to sing in the finals and will perform before singing sensation Abhijeet. For many years, Abhijeet has dominated the Bollywood industry and has been the preferred voice for some of the biggest stars like Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgan among others. Entries to the show were received through SMS and phone-in city-level auditions.
Present at the launch was the judge himself,Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya along with top 6 contestants including Nagesh Pawar (Solapur), Prachi Mehta (New Delhi, )Nithin Raj (Trivandrum), Devyani Pareek (Ajmer), Nikhil Majhotra (Jammu) and Mona Shevade (Indore)
Abhijeet has judged India’s biggest and most widely followed music reality shows and is recognized as an efficient and entertaining judge. He is passionate about identifying and nurturing singing talent in India and continues to work towards discovering new talent. Bringing the excitement of reality television to radio, the finals of the Benadryl BIG Golden Voice contest will be aired on 92.7 BIG FM every Saturday and Sunday where three singers will be eliminated every Saturday. The show will debut on the station on the 11th of August and the grand finale will be aired on the 14th of September, giving listeners across India an opportunity to enjoy listening to a unique voice hunt on the award winning radio station.
Mr. Ashwin Padmanabhan, Business Head – 92.7 BIG FM said, “92.7 BIG FM is proud to have reached the finals of Benadryl BIG Golden Voice contest, a first-of-its-kind radio based talent hunt. Individuals often have abilities that go undiscovered. We are glad that the competition has provided many gifted voices a chance to sing. We thank singer Abhijeet for partnering us in this endeavour and look forward to discovering the new BIG Golden Voice of India in the finals. While the contest encourages talent and provides them with new opportunities to bring out their best, it also presents fresh and exciting content to listeners of 92.7 BIG FM.”
Mr. Tushar Murdeshwar, Vice President – Marketing, Consumer Division, Johnson & Johnson Ltd. said, ‘Benadryl® has always been at the forefront of innovation and it remains our endeavor to provide tailor-made solutions to address all symptoms in the cough category. As a cough solutions expert, we understand the impact that a bout of cough can have on one’s voice, especially to the golden voice of a singer. Through this association, we hope people become aware of the importance of timely & effective care for cough as per their symptoms.’
Top 6 Contestant’s details
1) Nagesh Pawar- Solapur, Maharashtra,25
Pursuing MA in English
‘I am much honored to have got this opportunity to participate in this singing reality show ‘Benadryl BIG Golden Voice ‘on 92.7 BIG FM. Singing is an integral part of my life, I have been singing since childhood.”
2) Prachi Mehta- New Delhi, 22
Working as Marketing Executive
‘I am very privileged to be a part of this talent contest; I am extremely honored to perform in front of popular Bollywood singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya. Singing is my passion since childhood and I shall continue to live my life with this passion for music.’
3) Nithin Raj- Trivandrum, 26
Professional Singer
‘I have taken up my passion as my career, I love singing and it is this passion for music that has bought me to be amongst the top 6 contestant at ‘Benadryl BIG Golden Voice’ on 92.7 BIG FM. I am looking forward to learn lot more with Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya through this show.”
4) Devyani Pareek- Ajmer- 20
Graduation
‘Singing is my sole talent and I will continue to make this as the sole purpose of my life. I have a long journey in this field there is much more to learn and develop and I will put in my best efforts to make this dream of becoming a singer come true. I am extremely happy that I amongst the top 6 contestant at ‘Benadryl BIG Golden Voice’ on 92.7 BIG FM. This is first step towards fame and glory.’
5) Nikhil Majhotra- Jammu- 26
Civil Engineer
‘I am singing since last 9 years, singing is my first love. I am delighted to be amongst the top 6 contestant at ‘Benadryl BIG Golden Voice’ on 92.7 BIG FM. May the best win in this show. It will surely bringing a great learning experience for each one of us with Abhijeet Bhattacharya as a mentor and judge.’
6) Mona Shevade- Indore- 39
Homemaker and professional classical singer
‘My association with singing is very strong; I am a trained classical singer and have been awarded by Veteran singer Jagjit Singh for my talent. I have performed on radio and TV as well. This journey through ‘Benadryl BIG Golden Voice’ on 92.7 BIG FM will bring great learning experience for me. I am extremely excited for it. May the best one win this contest.’
