Nepal Idol, international Pop Idol which had its franchise
for the first time in Nepal came up with the intention of fulfilling dreams,
showing the hidden treasures of Nepali singing arena and creating history in
Nepali music industry. Although the age limit has been clearly highlighted by
the organizers, the places of audition also had been determined.
This musical reality show seems to be obtaining some
attention at these recent days. This can be traced from hashtags of #NepalIdol
used in twitter, or the status over Facebook itself. Besides, be it in tea
shops of Sinamangal, or in cafes of Biratnagar - youths have started gossips
about this reality show.
This growing popularity however seems to be facing some
challenges as well. Qualification of judges, to judge has been one issue that has been discussed
throughout. Initially, everyone appreciated the judge panels; however the
seriousness turned out to be weak sector among them at these last hours.
Seriousness is questioned time and again; after all - it takes huge courage,
guts and effort to appear in front of judge and present their skill. This
effort should be appreciated at first rather than creating laughter thereby.
Since, Nepal Star and Nepal Idol had been lagging behind in
their continuity, Nepal Idol was obvious to gain a hype. Besides Television
show, the number of views in youtube can be taken as a proof for it. And,
obviously - it has given birth to wonderful talents. Once more, those who had
been into Indian Reality Shows, managed to take their time out for this Nepali
reality show. Although it has not yet been successful to be entire family show,
but this first series itself turned out to meet expectation.
However, when controversies exists in American Idol itself
from issues over phone phreaks power voting to phone scam, from issues of text
base to gender and ethnic biases; Nepal Idol certainly is not any pure organ to
be isolated from controversies.
Controversies should not be taken as hindrance, rather a
lesson for upliftment. What Nepalese should fear upon is much more about
sustainability of reality shows. Was not the reality show hosted by Madan
Krishna Shrestha an end? Or, the question of other reality shows certainly
ensures that being skeptic is totally fine.
At this phase, when the event is gradually coming to an end,
there are few points that the organizers and judge panel should completely
focus. Beside seriousness, they need to re work on the effort made by the
participants as well. Be it Prashant Tamang, Indian Idol or David Guetta,
American Idol - their dedication towards music today has to be realized. What
is the use of choosing those participants who probably won't even exist in
music industry till next five years?
It's good and praiseworthy enough to see that there had been
wonderful sponsors for the event. Sponsors comes and goes, but the credibility
of the event is what counts in the end. Barely anyone among us remember who
sponsored Miss Nepal Beauty Pageant back in 2008; or even 2014; but what we
remember is how judges decided to choose Sadichha Shrestha over Sahana
Bajracharya. It is not at that very point, someone can strongly say who
actually was deserving - but after few years, they can then say who was really
deserving one. Deepak Limbu and Dharmendra Sewan both were deserving, but what
about other similar events? Nepal Star? Or other seasons of Nepal Idol?
Besides, places of audition has to be increased in upcoming
days for further upliftment and promotional activities of the event as well.
Once, number of places are increased, number of potential candidates obviously
will rise up.
Sustainability is something that is
most wanted at this type of episodes. Next thing then appears about
credibility. Where will this first season of Nepal Idol end up in next five
years? And, then comes technical aspects - behavior of judges, or the sound
quality; Youtube uploading pattern, transparency, lightning effects; which will
directly be compared with Indian Idol and American Idol.
Published in The Rising Nepal's Friday Supplement of August 18,2017 
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