Judgement Day

 

In a jam-packed hall, public awaits the decision. Judges raises the Gavel:

Order! Order! Order!

And the verdict is…..

It is not a court scene out of a potboiler movie, It was a new fun filled experience for me to judge a Talent show organized for Indian community in Connecticut.

This concept based on the line of America’s got talent was implemented for the first time at DesisAroundRockyhillCT group. I was invited along with Mr Prashant Soni (Music) and Ms Kamaliaka Neogi (Dance). I represented the Drama side.  Kirti and Amol More were key organizers on behalf of Desis Group and it was a well-managed well thought about event.

I had in past judged Drama contests, Art performances, Elocution. But as a combination it was a new experience. For me the key parameters were: how good the contestant presented his talent as a package? , how well he/she connected with the  audience?  And finally how good was talent itself.

I had a deep urge to act like Anu Malik on Indian Idol.  But when putting on judging parameters on the performance of judges themselves, I am sure that would have eliminated me in the first round itself.  That’s true for many judges on mainstream who maybe have been directed to do all buffoonery on stage. This does not add up ladies and gentlemen. So my advice to some judges on mainstream is: Control …(la Nana Patekar)

We had varied age groups: 4-8, 8-14 and adults

I had a great opportunity to witness few noteworthy performances

·         Tula Shikvin Chanlach dhada solo act from Ti Fulrani

·         Magic show from very young contestant and adults

·         Standup Comedy

·         Piano medley+ flute+ vocal

·         Classical piano (western), tabla

·         Jazz Dance

·         Kathak Dances

·         Solo/Group Dances

·         Rubrik Cube solving

·         Guitar

·         Duet songs

·         Poem recitals

There were around 35-40 performances

To separate them out we had a well-defined system of marking. We had consensus to declare the results. Overall it was a fun filled evening for audience, performers, organizers, and for we judges.

What a wonderful start to festivities spread around Diwali 2019.

Link to Highlights: Desis Got Talent