DD Saptagiri Jashn-E-Begum Akhtar 2014 : National Talent Show in Ghazal Singing

Name of the Organisation : Doordarshan Kendra Hyderabad
Name of the Contest : Jashn-E-Begum Akhtar 2014
Location : India
Deadline : 10th June 2014

Official Website : http://www.ddsaptagiri.tv/

Jashn-E-Begum Akhtar 2014 (Talent Show in Ghazal Singing) :
1 : Ghazal is a poetic form of URDU language in rhyming of couplets. The beauty of the Ghazal is the poetic expression of the feeling of love and music. It is considered to be the finest form of Indo – Perso – Arabic civilizations, deeply influenced by Sufi mysticism, which has a beauty to appeal to the audiences.
2 : Doordarshan is such a medium which takes pride in preserving and popularizing our tradition and Culture and from there passing it to the generations, to cater the need of the public. As 2014 happens to be the centenary year of Padma Bhushan Begum Akhtar, the young generation of India will remember the great Ghazal Maestro Begum Akhtar, by performing her Ghazals in a nation wide talent show, which is exclusive for the younger generation. Hence youth between the age group 18 – 40 yrs can take this opportunity and use it for sharpening their talent.

Guidelines for Contestants :
1. Applications are invited from candidates of the age group between 18 – 40 Yrs, who can sing Ghazals of Begum Akhtar.
2. Contestants may apply along with CD of their own performed Ghazal.
3. Ghazal should be of Begum Akhtar (around five minute’s duration of recorded Ghazal performance of applicant) for preliminary scrutiny by the Kendra.
4. Short listing will be done by the committee decided by the Kendra’s Director.
5. Maximum 36 persons will be shortlisted for selecting 12 candidates for regional rounds.
6. Regional finals will be conducted in the studio before three judges consisting
** Celebrated Ghazal singer,
** Eminent poet of Urdu &
** Expert in Music
7. The Episodes will be of 25 Minutes Duration and Payment will be made to the contestant as per the guide lines of Doordarshan.
8. Each competitor will be given Max.10 min. time to sing three different Ghazals i.e., one Ghazal of begum Akthar, one Ghazal of well known poet, and one Ghazal of his/her own choice.
9. Committees will shortlist three competitors for mega round at Delhi.
10. Kendra will provide four musicians as accompanists for recording of the regional competition for participants
11. we will provide stole to all 12 participants, which may be symbolic to their respective states
12. Mega round (semi Final) will be conducted at Delhi by DDK Delhi as per the above Guidelines
13. Final round “Title competition” will be held at Delhi before invited audience

Download Form Here : https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads…ar%20FINAL.pdf

Terms & Conditions :
1. The age criterion to participate in Jashn-e-Begum Akhtar is between 18 – 40 years only. (Participant’s need to attach their birth certificate or SSC certificate validating their date of birth or any other age proof Id approved by Govt. of India.)
2. Two pass photo size photographs need to be enclosed with the application form.
3. All rules and systems regarding selection of candidates as decided by Team shall be final and binding.
4. There is No Fee for entering this contest.
5. Doordarshan will offer a fee to the participant who is selected in the audition and participate in regional rounds.
6. The names of the shortlisted candidates will be displayed on www.ddsaptagiri.tv for the audition and also we will inform through SMS or Email.
7. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to follow all processes and rules as laid down here.
8. Entries should be submitted in hard copy with application forms filled in all respects. An audio recording of the applicant (5Min.long only) should be attached in a CD form along with all relevant documents.
9. Participants may only submit an entry once. If he/she submits multiple entries, only the first entry will be considered valid.
10. Participants are not permitted to submit entries on behalf of any other individual or entity.
11. Entries once submitted can not be recalled or modified under any circumstances. No communication in this regard will be entertained.
12. Auditions for shortlisted candidates will be held in the 2nd week of July 2014. Selected 36 participants will compete in the regional rounds of Kendras of Doordarshan all over India.
13. Doordarshan’s nominated Jury will evaluate the entries and its decision on the shortlisted entries for auditions, if any, will be final and binding to all.
14. The selection process at the auditions will be the sole discretion of judges/jury/selection committee appointed by DOORDARSHAN.
15. Shortlisted participants will receive an SMS/Email. Participants are required to carry their phone/hard copy of the e – mail and present this SMS/hard copy on the day of audition.
16. The entries will be judged on merit alone. Winning entries are non transferable to other individuals.
17. Doordarshan will not be held responsible if the communication pertaining to the winning entries does not reach intended contestants for any of the following reasons as mentioned.
** Incorrect details given at the time of submitting entry.
** Phone number not available. Non reachable or switched off.
** Time lapse
** Any other reason technical or otherwise, beyond the control of DD.
18. Doordarshan reverses the right to suspend, shorten, modify or cancel this show or The Offering is its sole discretion.
19. Doordarshan is not responsible if the work in the CD given does not play and hence The entry is not part of the list for evaluation by the jury.
20. Any private correspondence or canvassing in any form will lead to rejection of the Entry submitted by the participant.
21. Doordarshan reserves the right to modify, add, or delete any terms and conditions Or participation mechanics of this offering at any point of time is its sole discretion and without any prior intimation to anyone.
22. Winners agree that all footage, sound bites, pictures etc. captured of him/ her at the Auditions and during the contests can be used in by Doordarshan
23. All the rights pertaining to the footage, / performances recorded during the contests will retain with Doordarshan, free to use it for the purpose of publicity. No participant will have any claim on it.
24. Doordarshan will not be responsible if winners are unable to reach the audition/contest venue in time.
25. Doordarshan will not be liable towards travel, boarding & lodging, food and Beverages, loss of personnel belongings, personal safety etc.
26. Doordarshan shall not be responsible for any loss or damage if it has to discontinue or cancel this contest in compliance with any law, ruling, order, regulation, requirement or instruction of any central/state government or for any inevitable reason beyond its control. The participants shall be informed of it as soon as possible, through Doordarshan website.

Last Date For Submission Of Applications : 10th June 2014