What: Anu Malik introduces Indian Idol 4 finalists
Where: JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai

The final war is all set to start as the last 14 contestants to compete for the final of the Indian Idol 4 have been selected. Watch through the images as music composer and judge of the show Anu Malik introduces the 14 eager contestants.

If Mini and Hussain were the perfect hosts and set the stage on fire last year, Chang and Deepali continued it as the young hosts of Indian Idol 4 auditions this year. Now with the end of Theatre round and the start of Piano this week, Friday, October 17… the viewers are in for a big surprise! Here is the answer to the much awaited and frequently asked question – Who will be co hosting Indian Idol along with Husain this year? After a lot of guessing and speculations… we’ve finally put an end to it!

The answer:Our very own cute chinky boy - Meiyang Chang. By popular public demand Chang will co-host Indian Idol 4 with Hussain. For the first time ever Indian Idol will have 2 male hosts. There’s no doubt Hussain is a hot favourite and popular with the masses and with Chang’s mesmerizing face, dimpled smile and voice we are sure this duo ,together,will win over the hearts of the audiences across the globe.

Watch out for the duo… Hussain and Chang as they take on the show, befriend the contestants, calm their frayed nerves and entertain the audience with their natural wit and humour. We promise the two dashing dudes will add zing and fire to the latest season taking the show to newer heights starting with the Piano round, this Friday October 17, 2008 at 9.00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television!

Also watch out for the Top 30 contestants in the Piano round of Indian Idol 4 this Friday & Saturday, October 17 -18, 2008 at 9.00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Famous singer and Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant will be following another well renowned singer Himesh Reshammiya in moving on from singer to actor. His new avatar will be showcased in a romantic drama titled Lottery, produced by the new production company 3S Creation. It will be directed by debutant director, Hemant Prabhu.

“I always wanted to be singer and never thought I’d see myself in films. But I have been getting offers since the last two years. It is just that now I am thinking to take it up seriously.”

Lottery is the story of a young boy’s journey to Bombay with a dream to make it big. Shooting will begin in December and there will be two new actresses opposite Abhijeet.
According to Prabhu, Sawant’s character will not be singing but will be dancing and playing a guitar in the film.