The story behind the melody on Aaj Tak’s “Sureeli Baat”

The story behind the melody on Aaj Tak’s “Sureeli Baat”

Music industry stalwarts share their most memorable moments from their personal and professional lives

Mumbai July 18^th, 2013: Behind every successful Film, there are songs and behind every hit song, there is a voice. Aaj Tak, the leading Hindi News Channel for 12 years, brings a new show “Sureeli Baat” where these famous voices from the music industry will share their stories in a one on one interaction with our host Mala Sekhri. It is a show that will connect the viewers with the musical geniuses of our times as they share their stories with them. This show will feature singers and musicians from the music fraternity across the country such as Kailash Kher, Shaan, Sukhwinder Singh, KK, Sunidhi Chauhan, Usha Uthup, Jasbir Jassi and Amit Kumar to name a few. Many other luminaries from the music world will be featured in the later episodes of the show.

The show brings out the never – seen side of these singers as they talk about their own musical inspirations and influences in life and sing melodies which are a big part of their musical memories. The audience will also see these singers humming a few lines from their famous compositions. These artists will speak their heart out and will talk about their memorable journey in music industry including their success and failures. Don’t be surprised if they get into impromptu gigs on the show.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Supriya Prasad – Managing Editor, Aaj Tak said “Aaj Tak is known for its excellent & differentiated programming content & with Sureeli Baat it will once again prove its dominance in the news genre. It will bring our viewers close to Indian music industry.”

Talking about hosting the show, Ms. Mala Sekhri, COO, Lifestyle magazines & Music Today said – “We are delighted to announce “Sureeli Baat” a new show on Aaj Tak for our viewers. This show will uncover the interesting and fascinating stories and songs from the lives of these eminent singers and musicians.”

It is a weekly show and the telecast timing will be Saturdays at 8PM and repeat on Sundays at 10PM.  Renowned singer Sukhwinder Singh will open the show. The first episode will be telecasted on 27^th July.