Dhoom Macha De is a musical reality show with established singing talent, and to lend a classic touch to the fun, veteran actress Sharmila Tagore marks her television debut as the judge of NDTV Imagine's musical extravaganza, Dhoom Macha De. The channel will go on air next month.
Sharmila will be judging the show along with singer-music director Shankar Mahadevan and ad. whiz, lyricist and scriptwriter Prasoon Joshi. The eminent jury members along with the votes of the populace will decide the winner of Best Live Performer.
Delighted about her new role as a judge, Sharmila Tagore said, 'I am really excited about judging Dhoom Macha De. It's something I haven't done before and I'm really looking forward to it. All the participants are extremely talented and judging them is going to be a tough task. I wish all of them the very best.'
Shankar Mahadevan added, 'I am delighted to judge Dhoom Macha De with Sharmila-ji. She epitomizes beauty and talent in Indian cinema and I have always looked up to her and watched her films, so it is going to be an honour to sit beside her.'
For the first time ever on television, eleven of India's popular singers Anaida, Baba Sehgal, Babul Supriyo, Devang Patel, Jaspinder Nirula, Jassi, Kamaal Khan, Richa Sharma, Sapna Awasthi, Suneeta Rao and Taz will come together as contestants in one mega show.
Sharmila Tagore, who has been seen this year in Eklavya and Fool'N'Final, is Censor Board chief as well.