Today, Zee Bangla is proud to launch the 16th season of its iconic show SAREGAMAPA with a grand opening. Over the last 15 seasons, SAREGAMAPA has become one of television’s most loved shows, garnering immense love and viewership. This season, the show will be aired from Monday to Wednesday at 9.30 pm on Zee Bangla and Zee Bangla HD.
Zee Bangla SAREGAMAPA is a journey that aspires to search and promote the musical talents of Bengal. For last fifteen seasons, the show has been a grand musical discovery providing notes of hope to the thousands of aspiring singing talents all over Bengal, across India and also at times across borders in Bangladesh.
Taking over from last season’s highly popular format, SAREGAMAPA Season 16 also brings to the fore various genres of music, traditional cultures, art forms and instruments. The show opens with a Grand Audition where 20 participants shall be selected out of 40, who will continue to enthrall us through the episodes. The participants have come from all across the state, and their amazing stories are a living proof that music knows no boundaries.
This year, the show takes place on a grand, opulent set that can be viewed in all its sweeping brilliance in the Zee Bangla HD channel. Highly acclaimed celebrity judges will keep us company and encourage the participants all the way. They include Kumar Sanu, Santanu Moitra, Jeet Ganguly, Palak Muchhal and Madhushree. The ever ebullient Jisshu Sengupta shall take up the mantle of host once again, ensuring high entertainment and star power.
Today, Zee Bangla SAREGAMA is ready, once again, to erase the barriers of class and society, celebrating music in its highest form.
Starlight & Serenity: Behind the Lens of “Star Sessions – JW LT –13.jpg” Introduction Every photograph tells a story, but some images feel like they’re whispering a secret directly into the viewer’s soul. “Star Sessions – JW LT –13.jpg” is exactly that kind of picture—an evocative blend of celestial wonder and intimate portraiture that captures a fleeting moment of quiet awe. In this post, we’ll unpack the visual language of this image, explore the technical choices that bring it to life, and dive into the narrative behind the shoot. Whether you’re a fellow photographer, a fan of the “Star Sessions” series, or simply someone who loves a good visual poem, read on for an inside look at what makes this frame so magnetic. 1. The Context: What Is “Star Sessions”? The Star Sessions project is a collaborative series created by a collective of photographers, stylists, and emerging visual artists who aim to fuse the grandeur of the night sky with human stories. Each session pairs a model with a distinct astronomical backdrop—think meteor showers, nebulae, or the quiet glow of the Milky Way—turning the cosmos into a stage for personal expression.
(the model featured in image ‑13) is a rising talent known for her ethereal presence and natural ability to convey both strength and vulnerability. The “‑13” in the filename simply denotes its place in the chronological shooting order for this particular location and theme. 2. First Impressions: What the Eye Sees Composition – The photograph is anchored by a diagonal line that runs from the lower left corner, where JW’s silhouette emerges, up to the luminous band of the Milky Way sweeping across the upper right. This dynamic tilt draws the viewer’s gaze through the entire frame, creating a visual journey from earth to sky. Star Sessions Jw Lt -13- jpg
“I often feel small against the vast universe, but at the same time, the night sky reminds me that I’m part of something larger.” The photographer asked JW to bring an heirloom silver locket—her grandmother’s—that she kept close during the shoot. The locket is barely visible, glinting like a tiny star on her chest, reinforcing the connection between personal heritage and the cosmic tapestry above. Starlight & Serenity: Behind the Lens of “Star
– Deep indigos and velvety blacks dominate the background, punctuated by the cool blues and faint pinks of distant nebulae. JW’s outfit—an ivory, flowy chiffon dress—acts as a visual counterpoint, reflecting the faint starlight and lending the image a dream‑like quality. Whether you’re a fellow photographer, a fan of
– A delicate balance of natural starlight and subtle artificial fill lights gives the subject a soft halo. The ambient glow from the Milky Way is captured in long exposure, while a low‑intensity LED panel adds just enough illumination to highlight JW’s facial features without breaking the night‑time ambiance.