Idea Jalsa is a music reality series on

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aired on

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. It is hosted by TV anchor

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and

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History

Idea Jalsa a brainchild of Durga Jasraj and Vikram Shankar, started on 17 February 2006, inaugurated by late President of indian, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam. In 2008 idea jalsa became a morning music show on Doorddarshan. In 2011, Zee TV picked up the series, and in 2012, Zee TV USA picked up the series and is now aired in 165 countries..

The Show

Idea Jalsa is a national platform to talented youngsters, who get an opportunity to interact and share the stage with maestros and facilities for advance training. The show was organised across India by holding concerts in 12 cities. It was also aired on regional channels of

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after its success.

Episodes

* Episode 1: Shivkumar Sharma * Episode 2: Munnawar Masoom & Mohd. Vakil * Episode 3: Shankar Mahadevan * Episode 211: Jagjit Singh

References

{{reflist Indian television series