X Factor India - X Factor India Season-1 Episode 24 - Full Episode - 5th Aug, 2011

This special episode decides the Final 5 of X Factor India. The first one to enter the Final 5 is Seema Jha, followed by Nirmitee, Geet Sagar and Sajda Sisters. Deewana Group and Kartar Singh are left in the bottom two to meet each other in the face-off round. Judge Gurus express their sorrow to see Deewana Group in the bottom two. Kartar Singh performs on 'Raat Ke Humsafar' sung by Mohd Rafi. Deewana Group presents a well coordinated 'Teri Jawani Badi Mast Mast Hai'. It seemed like a one sided competition and Kartar Singh gets eliminated. The episode features Latest Bollywood Hits. Saleem Merchant gives a surprise visit to the stage and performs 'Ae Khuda' on Piano. Suleman Merchant also joins his brother and partner Salim Merchant and they perform 'Aiwai Aiwai'. Nirmitee comes up with yet another entertaining performance on 'Munni Badnam Hui'. They completely blast the stage with their act which maintained the class between the masses. Salim & Suleman Merchant join them on stage and beat box on a jam of 'Chance Pe Dance'. The next contestant to hit the stage with his rocking performance on 'Sinbad The Sailor' and ended with 'Tum Ho To'. Deewana Group enters the stage with their performance on 'Humka Peeni Hai'. They performed this song earlier in the Bootcamp Round Day 2 in the recording studio too. This time they are better and the platform is bigger. They not only sing but also perform it theatrically as if the stage is meant only for them. Their act makes them stand distinctly ahead. After their performance Judge Gurus Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal along with Salim Merchant set up the mood with their harmonious performance on Shukran Allah. Then, Seema Jha performs boldly and energetically on the hit number 'Beedi Jalaile'. Salim & Suleman Merchant ask her to sing a few lines of 'Aao Tumhe Chand Pe Le Jayein', one of her previous performance. Then, Sonu Nigam tells others how they use the word 'Saand' (Bull) in place of 'Chand' (Moon) and make funny songs. He then sings a few examples and amuses everyone. Sajda Sisters enter the stage on an elevated platform and perform on 'Parda Parda' from the movie Once Upon A Time In Mumbai. These girls dressed in golden colour not only sing it to the beat but also perform confidently on stage. The episode comes to an end with their performance, and the next episode will have Tusshar Kapoor in a comedy special.


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.