X Factor India - Episode 26 - 12th Aug 2011 - Part 1 of 4

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X Factor is moving on a very fast pace towards the finale and once again the show starts with the announcement of the bottom two performers. Geet Sagar remains safe this week and Nirmitee also joins him along with Sajda Sisters. Deewana Group and Seema Jha find themselves in a sudden death situation. Both the participants wish each other luck before hitting the stage for the face-off. But, just before their performances, Judge Gurus do use there authority to keep the contestants safe from elimination. So, no elimination happens this week. Aditya Narayan calls the chief guest of the evening, one of the best playback singers of Indian music industry and his father, Udit Narayan. The father-son duo enters the stage in a rickshaw and performs on 'Main Nikla Gaddi Leke'. Udit Narayan shares his memories of his first meeting with Sonu Nigam. The theme of the episode is Songs on Wheels Special. The first one to perform in this episode is the Nirmitee Group, who performs on 'Chaiya Chaiya' which was originally featured on Shahrukh Khan and Malaika Arora Khan dancing on the top of a train. Geet Sagar enters the stage with one of Euphoria's the best songs, 'Maeri' which is again featured on a train. He sings it splendidly with feeling. Judge Gurus believe that it was his best performance till date. Shreya Ghoshal and Udit Narayan hum a few lines from 'Bairi Piya' and create a divine aura.

X FACTOR INDIA -- is the big daddy of all music shows in scale and size. With versions in 24 countries and a unique format that gives contestants the chance to showcase their talent regardless of the age.
A singing show with a unique format that gives everyone a chance to showcase their talent. Open to all citizens of India over the age of 16, the auditions will be divided into 3 categories, viz. 16-25 years, 25 & above and individual groups. Participants that make through the final selection will then be divided into three groups with each group headed by a mentor. Of this lot, the top 12 will be selected to participate in the Galas and prove their mettle to the entire nation
Hosted by the multi-talented Aditya Narayan & judged by the stalwarts of the Indian Film Industry Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal & Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the show premiered on 29th May 2011 on Sony Entertainment Television.
Sonu Nigam: He is a highly successful actor, singer and anchor. Having spun numbers like Mera Rang De Basanti Chola, Dil Dooba and Kal Ho Na Ho among numerous others, this versatile performer has won many accolades and is now all set to mesmerize the nation with his role as a judge in X FACTOR INDIA .
Sanjay Leela Bhansali: Needless to say, one of India's greatest film makers having moved hearts right from his first film, Khamoshi -- The Musical to Hum Dil Chuke Sanam to Guzaarish, this producer, writer, director and recently turned musician has received several accolades for his creativity abilities. As one of the judges for X FACTOR INDIA' Sanjay has vowed to pick only the best.
Shreya Ghoshal: For Shreya life has come full circle, from a being a contestant on a reality show to being the judge on the biggest music reality show on Indian television. This gifted singer's first film "Devdas" not only saw her getting a Filmfare 'RD. Burman Award for New Music Talent' but also the 'best female playback singer' award. After lending her voice in more than 180 films and receiving four National Film Awards, she is all set to win hearts in her new avatar as a judge in X FACTOR INDIA.