Internationally renowned Bangladeshi diva Runa Laila recently noted that while reality shows have become very popular and developed tremendously in India, it is not the same in Bangladesh because the market might be limited.
The singer, who was in Kolkata as a judge on “Singing Star”, a reality show aired on the Bengali channel Rupasi Bangla, said that singing talents like Shreya Ghosal and Sunidhi Chauhan are the products of reality shows.
On the controversy of featuring children in reality shows, Runa Laila said, “It can be a great platform for the little ones. But one has to remember that to establish oneself as a singer a very strong base is a prerequisite.”
She is all for greater artistic exchange between India and Bangladesh which have so much in common, culturally.
Runa Laila’s hugely popular numbers of the 1980s like “Shadher Lau”, “Bondhu Tin Din” and “Istitationer Rail Garita” are still a big draw in West Bengal. “Yes, these songs became huge hits. I am happy that people in West Bengal still remember them,” the singer added.
Celebrated Bollywood playback singer Kumar Sanu, one of the judges on “Singing Star”, said, “I am thrilled to have Runa Laila as part of our show. Her love for music and understanding of the Bengali taste will give a unique touch to our panel of judges.”
Courtesy of The Daily Star
