The first audition for the singing reality show, ‘Nepali Tara-3’, started from Dharan with 22 aspiring singers selected for the next round. 943 participants had given their auditions in front of the panel of judges comprising music composer Suresh Adhikari, singer Ram Krishna Dhakal, and music composer Prakash Gurung. According to a press statement released by the organizers, the judges have found this year’s participants more talented and competitive than previous seasons. “We’ve had a hard time choosing the best ones,” the judges are quoted as saying. The winner of Nepali Tara-3 will get a cash prize of Rs 251,000, an opportunity to sing three songs as Coca-Cola Nepali Tara, of which music videos will also be produced. The next audition will take place at Narayanghat on Thursday at Hotel Global, Bharatpur. Nepali Tara-3 is being hosted by Santosh Lama, winner of ‘Nepali Tara-2’ and Dharmendra Sewan, runner-up of ‘Nepali Tara-1’.
