Mumbai: Music composer Himesh Reshammiya will be the new judge on the 11th season of singing reality show Indian Idol after Anu Malik’s exit amid #MeToo allegations. Reshammiya, who previously a mentor on Sony TV’s Superstar Singer, will join Neha Kakkar and Vishal Dadlani as a judge on Indian Idol.
Anu Malik’s exit came in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct. Recently, singer Sona Mohapatra had penned an open letter on social media against him. Neha Bhasin, too, had accused him of sexual misconduct in the past.
Malik, in a statement, had denied the allegations, saying he was being “cornered” for something he did not do. The composer also said that he may be forced to take legal action to defend himself. He stepped down as a judge on the show last month.
Talking about joining the show midway, Himesh said, “I have been watching the show. I have no issues joining midway, as I know the talent of each contestant and the texture of their voice. I will approach it with my heart and soul and will guide the participants with love and the right advice.”
Ask him whether his stay will end in three weeks, given that Anu had told us that he is on a break for three weeks and he replies, “I am adjusting my dates and it looks like I will be there till the end of the season”.
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