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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                                  JUNE 26, 2026     |  The Indian Eye 26

                             Grand Finale of Talent Hunt 2026

               by STR Entertainment turns out Bollywood

                                               Singing Extravaganza

            NEERAJ DHAR                                                                                           cash award. In the Under-26 Catego-
                                                                                                                  ry, Arnav Pofale captured First Prize
            Edison, NJ
                                                                                                                  and a $1,000 cash award, while Kri-
                 TR Entertainment successful-                                                                     sha Bhatt was awarded Second Prize
                 ly concluded the Grand Finale                                                                    along with a $500 cash prize for her
            Sof Talent Hunt 2026 – The Ul-                                                                        impressive performance and remark-
            timate Voices of Bollywood at Mid-                                                                    able stage confidence.
            dlesex County College’s West Hall in                                                                      The success of Talent Hunt 2026
            Edison, New Jersey, bringing togeth-                                                                  reflected the vision and dedication of
            er  some  of  the  finest  singing  talent                                                            STR Entertainment founders Sanjay
            from across the United States. The                                                                    Shah, Dr. Tushar Patel, and Rupen
            highly anticipated event attracted                                                                    Patel, whose commitment to promot-
            music enthusiasts from the various                                                                    ing Bollywood music and nurturing
            areas of the USA and marked the                                                                       emerging talent has helped establish
            culmination of months of auditions,                                                                   the competition as a premier cultural
            rehearsals, and competition, all ded-                                                                 event. Audience members enjoyed an
            icated  to  celebrating  the  timeless   Bollywood acclaimed music  director   Following a highly competitive   evening filled with live entertainment,
            legacy of Bollywood music and pro-  Jatin Pandit who had popular & me-  evening, Glory Shah was awarded   celebrity appearances, dinner, re-
            viding a professional platform for   lodious songs from 1990-early 2000   First Prize in the above 26 Catego-  freshments, and a vibrant celebration
            emerging artists.                 served as a Celebrity Judge, offering   ry, receiving a trophy and $1,000   of Indian music and culture. In addi-
                The journey began on May 22,   valuable feedback and encourage-  cash award for her captivating per-  tion to trophies and cash awards, win-
            2026, with live auditions held at San-  ment to contestants throughout the   formance and vocal excellence. Dr.   ners will receive opportunities for pro-
            jay’s Studio in New Jersey, where   evening, while host Raahul Jatin kept   Mukram Gazi earned Second Prize   fessional studio recording and future
            more than 65 singers participated in   the audience engaged with his ener-  and a $750 cash award, while Anchal   collaborations with a renowned music
            a unique format that required contes-  getic and charismatic stage presence.  Sinha received Third Prize and a $500   label, providing valuable exposure and
            tants to perform alongside profession-                                                                career advancement opportunities.
            al musicians rather than track singing.                                                                   STR Entertainment extends its
            Judged by acclaimed singer Priya                                                                      sincere  gratitude  to  all  contestants,
            Joshi from Philadelphia, the auditions                                                                musicians, judges, sponsors, televi-
            highlighted exceptional vocal talent,                                                                 sion, radio and print media, volun-
            musicality, and stage presence, re-                                                                   teers, production staff, and audience
            sulting in 38 finalists advancing to the                                                              members whose support contributed
            Semi-Final and Grand Finale rounds.                                                                   to the event’s tremendous success.
                The Grand Finale featured out-                                                                    Building on the momentum of Talent
            standing live performances supported                                                                  Hunt 2026, the organization looks
            by a talented professional orchestra                                                                  forward to continuing its mission of
            whose musical excellence created an                                                                   preserving the rich heritage of Bolly-
            authentic Bollywood concert expe-                                                                     wood music while creating meaningful
            rience with a professional stage with                                                                 opportunities for aspiring performers
            LED wall and lighting. Legendary                                                                      across North America.

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