X Factor India - Episode 7 - 4th Jun 2011 - Part 1 of 4

After crossing the difficult bootcamp round the Top 26 reach Goa for their next examination. They enjoyed to the fullest in Alila Diwa Goa and Cidade De Goa resorts before getting to the next round where they will be divided into 3 teams, Under 25 years, above 25 years and Groups, which will be lead by the each of the Judge Gurus. The first to know about the mentors is the Groups Team. Sanjay Leela Bhansali also gets excited to see that he will be mentoring the Groups. Sanjay Leela Bhansali tells them that he has to select only 4 Groups for the Gala rounds, which is very difficult for him. So, he calls Kunal Ganjawala to help him out as a guest judge. The next category of Over 25 years old get Shreya Ghoshal as their mentor. Shreya tells them that she has to select the best 4 out of them for the Gala rounds, so she calls Salim Merchant to help her out. The Under 25 year contestants and Sonu Nigam meet each other as a team. Sonu also tells them that out of 8 only 4 will go in the next round to compete in the Galas. Sonu introduces Anushka Manchanda as a guest judge to help him out in the decisions. Under immense pressure of making a spot in the Top 12, the contestants wait for their performance. First one to go through the examination is the group, Sajda Sisters. They perform 'Daiya Yeh Main Kahan' in front of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the guest judge Kunal Ganjawala. Then it's the Nirmitee Group presenting 'Uff Teri Ada' and manages to impress the Judge Gurus. Setting her expectations higher, Amrita Pande sings 'Dil Ne Kaha Chupke Se' but her nervousness showed in her performance.

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.