Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who will be seen as Maha Guru in television show Om Shanti Om, says the upcoming singing reality entertainer will redefine music in India.
“This is a great platform to bring out devotional genre of music through interesting renditions unheard before. I am delighted to be part of this show because it is everything that Indians are proud of — our tradition, our culture and our faith. With Om Shanti Om, we will redefine devotional music in a way that appeals to the youngsters today,” Ramdev said in a statement.
Om Shanti Om, to be aired on Star Bharat starting August 28, will provide a musical stage to contestants to re-invent known devotional songs so they appeal to modern India.
To be hosted by Aparshakti Khurana, the show will feature actress Sonakshi Sinha, composer-singer Shekhar Ravjiani and singer Kanika Kapoor as judges.
“I have always been spiritual and believe that music is the best way to reach any level of spirituality. Om Shanti Om is an extension of that belief and I love the way it is combining contemporary and youthful music with devotion. I am excited to be part of the show and completely sure that youth will connect to it as well,” Sonakshi said.
Kanika said: “I am very excited to be a part of the show. As a trained classical music singer under the able hands of industry’s best Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota ji, I wish to focus on the technicalities as well as the vocals of all the lovely contestants. With me as a judge on the show, I look forward to contributing immensely to devotional music that is the heart and soul of India.”
