X Factor India - Episode 15 - 2nd Jul 2011 - Part 1 of 4

X Factor kicks off with a Lyricist special episode. In this episode X Factor pays tribute to all the legendary song writers. Sanjay Leela Bhansali selects Anand Bakshi's songs, Shreya Ghoshal choses Gulzar's songs for her team and Sonu Nigam goes with his favorite Javed Akhtar. The show proceeds with Nirmitee's performance on 'Dum Maaro Dum' written by Anand Bakshi. Their power packed performance makes them ear a lot of applause. The next one to hit the stage is Geet Sagar, who performs Gulzar written 'Dil To Baccha Hai Ji'. Seema Jha enters the stage with a Madhuri Dixit item number 'Ek Do Teen' written by Javed Akhtar. She also dances on a special request from Aditya Narayan and Shreya Ghoshal. She shows her signature dance steps. Sajda Sisters performs the mesmerizing 'Do Lafzon Ki Hai' written by Anand Bakshi. Their performance makes them get appreciations from Sonu Nigam, a hug from Shreya Ghoshal and a rose from Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
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.