In order to promote classical music among the youth, SPIC MACAY will organise a national level reality show of classical music in collaboration with the Doordarshan.
Its regional round of Naad Bhed was completed successfully in Doordarshan Kendra on August 22 and 23. After screening and audition round, 23 participants from Odisha and Chhattisgarh took part in the regional round at the Doordarshan Kendra. The contestants, who qualified for the next semi final round to be held in Kolkata, are Ishan Dubey in vocal (Chhattisgarh), Mayur lakhotia in tabla (Chhattisgarh), Anima Das in vocal (Odisha), Rudra Prasad Parida in flute (Odisha) and Kshiti Prakash in vocal (Odisha).
The selected participants have a chance to go on to national round and win prizes worth Rs 10 lakh in different categories. The regional round will be telecast in DD Odia channel. The aim of the TV show is to inspire the youth to follow the great traditions of Indian classical music and encourage and reward the best practitioners amongst them. SPIC MACAY is providing a platform to promote and popularise Indian classical music. Great Gurus and living legends of Indian classical music will judge the contestants. Participation from all over the country will be encouraged through regional rounds of competition with semi finals to be held at Kolkataand Chennai. It will culminate with the grand finale round to be held at Mumbai.