Second season of Indian Idol Junior will be judged by Vishal Dadlani, Salim Merchant and Sonakshi Sinha and singer Shalmali Kholgade is the special judge for the auditions. The aspirants have a reason to rejoice as for the first time ever, they will be given a chance to be a part of the auditions through a digital process called ‘Digital Ace’. A digital jury will review all the performances and select 12 of them who will be called to Mumbai for the Jury Round and the Top 4 will get an opportunity to perform in front of the judges.

Gaurav Seth, Senior Vice President & Marketing Head, Sony Entertainment Television said, “After the over-whelming response received last season, we are delighted to announce the commencement of Indian Idol Junior auditions. Digital Ace will only help kids to give the long lines a skip and impress the judges through their audios or videos. It’s definitely an endeavour that will help aspirants all over.” While Vishal Dadlani shares, “I am thrilled to be part of Indian Idol Junior once again. Looking at such talented kids is an inspiration in itself. We are also looking forward to the performances of the winners of the Digital Ace.”

After Kolkata, the audition process will move to Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai on 11th April, 18th April and 25th April respectively!

- Shreshtha Chaudhury