Gandharva Sangeetham was one of the most successful reality shows in Kerela. As the name suggests, the show was a singing reality show that aired on Kairali TV. The show ran for almost 14 years. The show was primarily shot in the Malayalam language. Gandharva Sangeetham was developed by the channel as a tribute to the legendary singer K. J. Yesudas.Yesudas is a playback singer who specializes in Carnatic music. He has sung devotional, classical and cinematic songs. He is known for his capability to sing in many Indian languages as well as Russian, English, and Arabic.
To date, he has sung almost 50,000 songs across various genres. He has won numerous awards – seven National Awards, five Filmfare and other awards by various State Governments. Yesudas’s love for music is what inspired the show. It was a reality and talent hunt show for the best singer in India. The show had participants from all over India. However, the show’s primary language was Malayalam. After conducting auditions, the show shortlisted 50-100 people for the main show.
The Senior edition of the show had adult participants. The participants were common people with an ambition for singing and those who wanted to take their passion to the next level. After shortlisting from the auditions, they took part in the main show. The main show ran for weeks with episodes airing every week. Every week, singers sang various songs which were judged by eminent singers like, Krishna kumar and Jayachandran.
They provided feedback and scored the performances. The show did not have votes by the audiences but relied entirely on the scores awarded by the judges. After the performances, the show conducted eliminations until the finalists remained. The participants had to sing songs across genres of music to showcase their true potential and only then, they had a chance to secure a spot in the final. The show sometimes was graced by musicians and celebrities to promote their movie or television show.
The final of each season was conducted with a lot of glitz and glamor. The episode consisted stellar performances from the finalists as well as guest stars that were invited especially for the final. Gandharva Sangeetham was one of the first singing reality shows on the Malayalam television, and it enjoyed continuous success. It remained hugely popular and led to multiple seasons and spin-offs. This edition was so popular that the channel decided to create a similar show for kids called the ‘Gandharva Sangeetham Junior.’
MORE SERIALS & SHOWS
WEB STORIES
LATEST NEWS
LATEST PHOTOS
LATEST MOVIE REVIEWS
LATEST TRAILERS
LATEST ARTICLES
LATEST WEB SERIES
TOP LISTINGS