X-Factor India

2011–★ 5.3·

X Factor India is the Indian version of The X Factor, a show originating from the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring singers of all genres drawn from public auditions from all across India. The show in its inaugural year was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television Channel. The 2011 competition was open to all Indian citizens born before January 15, 1995. There were 3 categories for registrants: Solo performances for those between 16 and 24 years of age as on January 15, 2011 and for those equal to and above 25 years of age as on January 15, 2011 and Group performance for a group of 2 or more people, all of which should be above the age of 16 years as on January 15, 2011. Reservation draws were to be divided one third to each category. Each week, Live Concerts were held in Mumbai where the 12 finalists performed for the judges and a live studio audience