MUMBAI: Singing talent show Indian Idol will for the first time embark on a search for new young voices as Sony launches Indian Idol Junior. The platform will open its doors to young singers between the ages of 5-15 as Indian Idol Junior starts its mission to showcase the best young singing talent in the country.

Sony has brought on board three members of the music industry - female playback singer and performer Shreya Ghoshal who was herself discovered in a talent hunt along with music director duo Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani.

Indian Idol Junior will be hosted by actor and anchor Mandira Bedi and television actor Karan Wahi.
Sony senior EVP and business head Sneha Rajani said, ?Indian Idol has been an exceptionally popular show and a hugely successful format for Sony. The idea was to give the show a fresh perspective as well as discovering newer talent horizons. Tomorrow?s singing superstars is what Indian Idol Junior will endeavour to showcase and we are delighted to have Vishal Dadlani, Shekhar Ravjiani along with Shreya Ghoshal as judges on the show.?

Indian Idol Junior is produced by the format owners Fremantle Media.