Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Numaish Introduces Indian Idol–Style Singing Contest
The Exhibition Society in Hyderabad has started a singing competition called 'Sur Star' similar to 'Indian Idol'.
People between 16 and 35 years old can apply to join.
The last day to apply is January 25.
Auditions will be on January 27, and the best singers will perform in front of the public on February 7.
The final competition will be on February 8.
The winners will get money prizes: 1 lakh rupees for the first place and 50,000 rupees for the second place.
The society wants to find new talent and give them a chance to show their skills.
They are also thinking about inviting famous people to make the event more exciting, but they haven't decided yet.
The Exhibition Society has introduced 'Sur Star', an Indian Idol–style singing competition at the Numaish in Hyderabad.
Applications are open until January 25, with auditions scheduled for January 27.
12 shortlisted participants will perform before the public on February 7, with the grand finale on February 8.
The competition is open to participants aged between 16 and 35 years.
Winners will receive cash prizes, with the first prize set at Rs. 1 lakh and the second prize at Rs. 50,000.
- Who
- The Exhibition Society, Hyderabad
- What
- Introduced a singing competition called 'Sur Star'
- When
- Applications open until 25 Jan, auditions on 27 Jan, public performance on 7 Feb, grand finale on 8 Feb
- Where
- Hyderabad, at the Numaish
- Why
- To provide a platform for young, undiscovered talent and promote them through college events and other cultural programmes
- Event Name
- Sur Star
- Application Deadline
- 25 Jan
- Audition Date
- 27 Jan
- Public Performance
- 7 Feb
- Grand Finale
- 8 Feb
- Age Limit
- 16 to 35 years
- First Prize
- Rs. 1 lakh
- Second Prize
- Rs. 50,000