X Factor India - X Factor India Season-1 Episode 14 - Full Episode - 1st July 2011

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In this episode, the contestants revisit some old melodies in new style. Sonu Nigam returns to the show. The show progresses with the entry of a chief guest Jeetendra. The first one to perform is the chatterbox of the show, Geet Sagar. He performs the evergreen 'Nazar Na Lag Jaye' originally sung by Mohd Rafi and get standing ovation by everyone. He, in his RJ style, insists Jeetendra to dedicate a song to his wife Shobha Kapoor. Then the dedicated song 'Hum Tere Pyar Mein' was sung by Geet Sagar and Shreya Ghoshal. The next to perform is Last Minute, who comes up with a choir version of 'One Two Cha Cha Cha' originally sung by Usha Uthup. With their cuteness and boldness they take over the stage by style and make Jeetendra sway to their singing. The 20 year old rockstar, Piyush Kapur, performs a Blues song 'Intehaan Ho Gayi' like a true stage performer. He sets the stage on volcano with his mind blowing performance. Sonu Nigam, on Aditya Narayan's request, performs the same song and shows a piece of his magical singing. Kartar Singh enters with an orchestra version of the romantic Mohd Rafi hit 'Gulabi Aankhein'. Sajda Sisters present their harmony version of 'Aao Na Gale Lagao Na' originally sung by Asha Bhosle. They were appreciated for their attempt on this song. Then another Asha Bhosle number is performed by Sahiti G, who surprises everyone with a Bass interpretation of 'Jaiye Aap Kahaan Jayenge'. Nirmitee does a Kishore Kumar number 'O Majhi Re'. They soothe everyone with their performance, but Judge Gurus think there is a scope of improvement. Amit Jhadav enters the stage with his attempt on a Mohd Rafi number featured on Jeetendra. He also dresses like Jeetendra on which Jeetendra revealed that he used to wear light colored clothes to make him conscious about his physique. Seema again impresses everyone with her peaceful singing on another Lata Mangeshkar hit 'Roz Shaam Aati Thi'. Sanjay Leela Bhansali again gives her a rose for her amazing performance. Deewana Group once again dominates the stage with their mind blowing performance on 'Pyar Hame Kis Mod Pe Le Aaya'. Sonu Nigam tells them that they have done justification to the song. Their live performance on this hit number was a perfect ending to the show. At the end, Aditya Narayan announces the changed time of telecast. From now onwards, the Friday episode will initiate at 8:30 pm IST.

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