A FORMER Indian Idol host is returning to the hit TV show after a eight year hiatus - as a launch date for season 14 has finally been revealed.
The singing reality show is all set to commence with a brand new panel of judges, hopeful contestants, and the star host from eight years ago.
Popular TV personality Hussain Kuwajerwala is returning to the sets of Indian Idol season 14 after eight years of hiatus from the show.
It will also mark his return to the TV screen after five years.
Hussain was one of the most popular hosts back in the day and is still loved immensely by fans.
He got his first big break in the TV industry after hosting the initial seasons of Indian Idol and became a household name.
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Excited about returning again, Hussain said: “This season will truly be the biggest festival of music and I am so happy to be back.”
“Indian Idol has given me so much recognition during my earlier days in the industry.”
“I truly enjoy listening to raw talent that we find from across the length and breadth of the country.”
Previously, the show was hosted by Aditya Naryan - a singer himself and the son of popular playback artist Udit Narayan.
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The makers of Indian Idol have revealed the show will premiere on October 7.
Along with the new host, a new panel of judges have also been announced.
Vishal Dadlani will return to the show as a judge, along with Kumar Sanu and Shreya Ghoshal, who will join in for the first time.
Kumar is known as Bollywood's “King of Melody” and is among the most prolific singers in the Indian film industry.
Indian Idol is known for launching the careers of its participants, as well as the winners.
Previously, Monali Thakur and Rishi Singh got their big breaks in the Indian music industry after being a part of the show.
Rishi won the 13th run of Indian Idol after being in the competition for seven months.
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