Mumbai March 23 (IANS) Bollywood composer-singer-actor Himesh Reshammiya who is seen as a judge on children s singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li l Champs Season 6 signed a 5-year-old contestant named Jayash Kumar for a special song after he saw him reciting Hanuman Chalisa on stage.
Not only Himesh Delhi-based Jayash surprised everyone on the set during his performance including judges Neha Kakkar and Javed Ali.
I ve sensed the potential of this child. If Jayash s talent is honed correctly and guided in the right direction he can soar to unimaginable heights Himesh said in a statement.
After hearing him reciting the Hanuman Chalisa on stage I felt he could be the next big singer in the industry. That s why I have signed him for a special song he added.
Jayash s mother who was present on the set of the Zee TV show said: Jayash has been gifted with an exceptionally sharp memory. He can remember any song s lyrics after hearing them just three or four times.
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Himesh Reshammiya signs 5-year-old for a special song
