n its constant endeavor to provide differentiated programming content to the viewers, Star Plus yet again brings a refreshing change from the routine in form of Rang De India- A republic Day special on January 26, 1 pm.

At Rang De India, Star Plus brings together Voice of India, Indian Idol and Sa Re Ga Ma contestants to pay a musical tribute to the national heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives to bring us freedom.

This is the first attempt of its kind in the history of Indian Television when contestants from competition GEC will be seen together celebrating the spirit of freedom, harmony and togetherness and shaking a leg on one platform to celebrate our achievement as a nation.

These kids became popular icons for viewers over the years and while India spent a lot of time voting to retain their favourites, their favourites now choose to give back the love and affection by coming together on this show as a tribute to India.

"Rang De India will not only be visual and a musical treat for the music lovers across the country but also the largest pot pourri of talented and popular youngsters from various talent hunt shows across Indian television spreading the message of unity and harmony to all the Indians viewing the show", says Anupama Mandloi, Senior Creative Director, Star Plus stating the thought behind Rang De India.

The show brings together the likes of Voice of India winner Ishmeet Singh Sodhi, the runner up Harshit Saxena and Ashprit, Sumitra Iyer, Irfan Khan from the clan; Sa Re Ga Ma Stars Vineet Singh, Rajeev, Hemachandra and Indian Idol stars Rahul Vaidya, Prajakta Shukre and Karunya.

It will be an interesting sight to watch Sa Re Ga Ma Pa's Rajeev adjusting his chord to Indian Idol's Prajakta Shukre as they come together to perform Rang De Basanti.

At the same time, it will be fun to see VOI and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa's first runners-up Harshit and Vineet do an encore to the popular patriotic song kar chale hum fida jaano tan saathiyo.

The viewers can also look forward to some other patriotic songs like Hai preet jahan ki reet sada by Harshit and Rahul Vaidya; Lakshya ko pana hai by Irfan, Karunya and Hema amongst other high volt performances.

The highpoints will be Ai mere watan ke logon by Alka Yagnik. These performances will surely dampen many eyes tuning in to Rang De India.