MUMBAI: Amrita TV has launched Super Star Junior for aspirants in the 10-15 age- group which goes on air from Dec 11 Monday to Friday 8 pm to 9 pm.

From the nearly 9000 children who registered for this talent hunt, 10 contestants will be shortlisted to participate in the performance rounds of the show, asserts an official release.

Amrita TV has conducted auditions across Trivandrum, Kochi and Kozhikode with music directors and singers like Deepak Dev , George Peter , Gayatri, Manjari and Jyotsana as judges.

Each of the 10 contestants will undergo music orientation, grooming and performance training from music director Alphonse. As part of the programme, contestants will be exposed to sightseeing visits, and mentoring sessions to handle the challenges of such a competition from experts in the field.

Hindustan Lever is the main brand sponsor and Hutch the co-sponsor of Super Star Junior.

The final 10 contestants will be fighting for the Super Star Junior crown based on public voting through sms --with one contestant being eliminated every week.The Grand Finale will be a triangular contest which is scheduled for mid-February 2007, before the onset of the school examination period, adds the release.

Amrita TV will be beaming the programme worldwide which besides India will include UK, Europe, USA, Middle East, Australia, Canada and webcast on Internet through JumpTV USA