With an aim of
finding an amazing voice among children, singing reality show, The Voice India
Kids is back with Season 2 and will feature three new coaches -- Himesh
Reshammiya, Palak Muchhal and Papon.
The first season
was judged by Shaan, Neeti Mohan and Shekhar Ravjiani. 
Shaan Mukherjee
Talking about
what attracted her to be part of the talent hunt, Palak said, “The format is
great. The best part is that you do not know the background of the contestants
or even their appearance, so only if their voice appeals to you, you press the
button.”
The singer has
bagged the title of ‘Rajkumari Palak’ because of her friendly approach to the
kids.
Himesh Reshammiya Papon Palak Muchhal and Shaan
According to
Papon, the reason he said ‘yes’ to the show was the fact that the makers asked
him to be himself and not ‘adjust’ to the format. “What’s good to know is that
three kids will perform together for the battle rounds out of which two will be
evicted. So no one actually walks out of the stage alone,” he stated.
Shaan and Himesh
Reshammiya cheekily confessed that they have planned special tactics to get
kids on their side. “Papon’s puppy face works for the kids and the moment he
tells the contestants that he would end up crying if he/she does not come in
their team the kids make their decisions and head toward his team. Girls are
anyway fond of Palak so in the first 4 episodes, we found maximum contestants
ending up in Palak’s team. So we planned special strategies to get kids on our
side,” said Shaan.
Himesh Reshammiya
Addressing the
recent debate about kids being pressurised mentally in the reality shows,
singer composer Himesh Reshammiya said, “We don’t pressurise kids. I feel
reality shows help the kids to understand their potential and make career
decisions. We have seen many kids make up their minds about the path they want
to take professionally after participating in reality shows.”
“We end up
spending more time with the kids who get evicted than the ones in the show. We
follow the rule that no kid leaves the show with sad memories that could affect
his/her mind,” elaborated Palak.
The show starts
on November 11 on
&TV. It will be telecast at 9 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Image Source: Instagram/shaan/realhimesh