Chang & Deepali together again with ‘Rubaru’
Indian Idol 4 will have an episode called ‘rubaru’ every Thursday.It will be hosted by Chang and Deepali, the duo that also hosted the audition episodes.A well placed source from the show informed, “The ‘rubaru’ episodes will have anecdotes from behind the scenes of Indian Idol 4. Every interesting action taking place back stage like practice sessions, conflicts, etc will be captured in these episodes. It will telecast every Thursday at 7.30 pm from October 23. The shoot for this episode has started today.”Founder-chief creative officer of Miditech Niret Alva says, “Such an episode has been an integral part of the last seasons of Indian Idol as well. It has always proved to do well. The competition in the show is really intense, so ‘rubaru’ episodes can bring light heartedness to the show. There is a lot of stress as eliminations happen every week.
Earlier it was reported that Hussein Kuwajerwala will be the only host for this season’s Indian Idol. But now the news is that he will be joined by a co-host with the start of the Piano round. And for the first time in the history of Idol, the show will see two male hosts taking charge.Well, are you wondering who the handsome and lucky dude is? The answer is right here, and he is none other than our very own Meiyang Chang who hosted this season’s auditions with Deepali Kishore. “I did not have any idea that I’ll be co-hosting the show with Hussein Sir. It’s a good feeling, but I’m nervous too. Hope I do justice with my hosting skills,” quips a delighted Chang.
The buzz is that Mommy Mini Mathur will be back as host of Indian Idol, having just delivered a baby girl three weeks ago. We demanded to know if this was true. Q: Mini, we’ve heard that you’re hosting Indian Idol. Is this true? We heard about you will be joining Indian Idol’s this season at later point of time?A: Hmmm… I heard that too… Keep guessing!Q: If you will take up hosting, how are you going to manage your routine with new born?
After creating ripples in the Indian television industry with its successful run of three seasons, Indian Idol the hugely popular adaptation of the blockbuster ‘Pop Idol’ format is back with its fourth season. The first episode of Indian Idol 4 hits the tube on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 9.00 pm exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television. The fourth season of this iconic show, promises to bring alive the wave of enthusiasm among the youth and once again create a record in the history of television viewership.Indian Idol provides a platform for the young Indians who dare to dream, has the ability to chase them and bring them to life. From being a path breaking show on Indian television in Season 1 to creating youth icons and a band in the last season, Indian Idol has touched the zenith of reality television. 
Sonali Bendre, who was earlier a judge on Mr. & Mrs. TV with Madhur Bhandarkar will be now judging the hit music reality show Indian Idol 4. And while some might be on shows for money while some for public exposure, the Bollywood actress says her reasons are completely different.”It is not about who is newcomer and all. It is only about talent at the end of the day. 
After the super success of Indian Idol 3, season 4 is just around the corner. The wait for the same ends in September as the season takes off on Sony Entertainment channel. But what is unique this time is the fact that there is a solo host. Earlier seasons had two hosts with Mini Mathur being the constant at all three earlier seasons.This season Mini has opted out as she is pregnant. “This time only Hussain will be hosting the show. There is no female co-host. It will be a one- man show. The time slot will definitely be prime time following last year’s popularity,” says a source.
Sony is back with the fourth season of its popular music based reality show Indian Idol 4 In an attempt to make it bigger and better the channel had roped in actress Sonali Bendre as a judge who was recently seen as a judge on Mr. & Miss TV.
A Doctor by profession, Meiyang Chang has a new remedy up his sleeves now, for his patients and his fans, - ‘His unusual soothing voice and his rocking numbers’. The whole nation has been in awe of ‘Chingoo Mingoo’ ever since he took to the stage of Indian Idol as a contestant. Very jovial in nature and pleasing to talk to, Chang is a Gentleman to the Core.