Online talent hunt contest

Kolkata:  Santoor Maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya has initiated a virtual talent hunt programme, ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ on the virtual platfo...

Kolkata: Santoor Maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharya has initiated a virtual talent hunt programme, ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ on the virtual platform for budding talents from all spheres of dance and music including for the first time, a talent hunt for instrumentalists. He says, “We are offering the opportunity to become the next rising talent from the field of music and dance and opening up avenues in furthering their musical and dance careers. The pandemic has made life not only difficult for everyone but those in performing arts it has come to a virtual halt so I thought why not open up opportunities for earning through this virtual platform for young talents.  and ‘Stars of Tomorrow’ shall surely unearth great talent which is spread across the country. I hope contestants from across the world join in to showcase and also compete. I am indeed grateful to legends of the music industry Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota, Mohan Veena creator Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Tabla virtuoso Anindo Chatterjee and danseuse and social activist Alokananda Ray who  shall join me in unearthing the stars of future.”

He further added, “This is just not about competing but also finding your true calling. The pandemic has given us a silver lining too despite the gloom of death all around us, and that silver lining, we have evolved and also learnt to discover hidden talent and ability within us and this shall be exactly the right platform to showcase one’s inner talent.”

“‘Stars of Tomorrow’ has also a humanitarian cause as we shall raise funds for thalassaemia victims; we have partnership leading voluntary organization for the cause. I have always believed that artists should not only be performers but also good Samaritans as we spread positivity and when we adopt causes we share our responsibility as citizens of the globe,” he concluded.

An initiative of Santoor Ashram the first phase of this virtual talent hunt which is already on will finish on August 30. Only those who will be selected from the list for the semi-finals their performances will go online. The lines for the second phase will open from September 5.