MUMBAI: Composer Shekhar Ravjiani who tried his hand at acting recently in the Sonam Kapoor starrer 'Neerja', has signed on as the third coach for upcoming TV show, 'The Voice India Kids'. 

The Indian edition of the international reality format show 'The Voice' will also feature two other coaches - singers Shaan and Neeti Mohan. This is the first season of the children's version of 'The Voice India'. The inaugural season telecast last year featured adult singers. The show this season will go on air in July on &TV. 

Shaan said,  “I am very thrilled to be back as the coach on the show and I am looking forward to a brand new season of 'The Voice India Kids'. 'The Voice' is the most sought after singing show on television and this will be a huge platform for these ‘young battalions’ to showcase their talent."

Neeti, who recently performed at Smile Foundation's charity  gala dinner for the upliftment of underprivileged kids told www.radioandmusic.com,"Yes, I am very much a part of the show and I am more than excited to be one of the coaches." This is the first time when Neeti will be seen mentoring in a reality show.

'The 'Voice India Kids' will be hosted by actor Jay Bhanushali along with stand-up comedian  Sugandha Mishra. 

Last year's season featured  Shaan, Himesh Reshammiya, Sunidhi Chauhan and Mika Singh as coaches.

Shekhar was unavailable for comment.