MUMBAI: Colors' flagship talent based reality show India’s Got Talent returns for its seventh season with the Mumbai auditions to be held on 20 and 21 February at the Thakur Public School.

The talent hunt has thrown up extraordinary music talent as well in the six years of its existence, with the second season in 2010 being won by the Shillong Chamber Choir. In 2015, Harmanpreet Kaur and Parry G from Punjab and J&K (Singing – fusion of Bollywood and rap) stole the hearts of judges as well as audiences and reached the shortlisted five finalists.

India’s Got Talent celebrates the true potential of talent housed in various parts of the country, be it acrobatics, dance or shadow play. Music has always been integral to the show as well.

In 2015, Harmanpreet Kaur and Parry G from Punjab and J&K respectively (Singing – fusion of Bollywood and rap) turned out to be a personal project taken up by the jury. The melodious voice of Harmanpreet was paired with Parry G’s rapping. While the audience rooted for the pair, Karan Johar went the extra mile by naming the couple ‘Rab Ne Bana Di Musical Jodi’.

In 2010, the IGT season was won by the Shillong Chamber Choir from Shillong. This group was led by Neil Nongkynrieh, who is also a professional pianist. The Choir group is known for their powerful Khasi opera with a western music fusion.

This time round, the auditions in Mumbai will be vetted by Raghav Juyal and Bharti Singh.

Commenting on the upcoming Jaipur auditions of India’s Got Talent, Raghav Juyal said, “As the new season approaches, there is an air of excitement and crackling energy holding the promise that spectacular talent awaits us in the city. We would like to invite every citizen to partake in the auditions and put their best foot forward. India’s waiting to see them light up their television screens!”

Participants from Mumbai who would like to try their hand at the auditions need to carry their registration number, age proof and identity proof. The minors need to be accompanied by their parents or guardians. The participants need to also make their own travel and lodging arrangements and report to the venue at 8 am for auditions. In order to register, the applicants need to give a Missed call on 1800 123 0555 or SMS IGT to 56882 (*3/SMS - Available on Tata Docomo, Aircel, Airtel, Idea, Reliance, Videocon and Vodafone). One can also log on to www.colorstv.com/igt.