100+ musicians, an expansive chorus ensemble and a spectacular 360° set redefine the scale of music reality
Zee TV today announced the return of the OG music reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, at an exclusive media press conference in Mumbai, unveiling a new season that brings to life ‘Hindustan Ka Sangeetsthan’, a world dedicated to the celebration of music and giving media a first glimpse into Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 through a Virtual Reality experience showcasing its spectacular new set. The show premieres on 19th September 2026, every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM on Zee TV.
Celebrating nearly three decades of a legacy built on authentic music and exceptional talent, the new season takes the experience beyond a conventional singing reality show with a spectacular 360° stage, 100+ musicians and an expansive chorus ensemble, creating the scale and energy of a live concert on television, while bringing the richness of Indian musical traditions to the forefront.
For nearly three decades, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has remained a trusted platform for discovering, nurturing and celebrating musical talent. What has made the property endure is its unwavering focus on real music and authentic voices, even as the format has evolved with changing audiences. Building on this legacy, Zee TV is now creating an entire world dedicated to music, where every element, from the sound and musicianship to the visual experience, comes together to celebrate the art form.
This season celebrates the tradition of music from different parts of the country through mesmerising performances, creating a richer expression of Indian music while staying true to its soul. The experience is further elevated by a spectacular 360-degree set, a first for an Indian music reality show, bringing the world of ‘Hindustan Ka Sangeetsthan’ to life.
The season brings together a stellar quartet of Shankar Mahadevan, Kumar Sanu, Neeti Mohan and Javed Ali as its musical Gurus, bringing decades of experience across diverse musical journeys to the stage. Their role extends beyond evaluating performances, as they share their knowledge and perspective with the contestants through the course of the competition. Actor Shreyas Talpade will host the season, adding another familiar face to this celebration of music.
Speaking about the new season, Raghavendra Hunsur, Chief Content Officer, ZEEL, said, “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is the oldest promise Zee has made to India. For nearly three decades, this franchise has stood for authentic music and real talent, and in that time it has done something no platform and no algorithm can replicate: it has let Indian music recognize its own. At Zee, we believe an iconic property must constantly evolve and reinvent itself while staying true to what makes it special. We don’t rent relevance, we grow institutions.
This season, we wanted to go beyond creating another singing reality show and build a complete world dedicated to music. A new generation of contestants, rooted and real, guided by exceptional musical Gurus who nurture and shape their journeys. A hundred-piece orchestra that lets every voice sound as large as its dream. With the richness and diversity of Indian music at its heart, the season brings together the scale, musicianship and grandeur this art form has always deserved, because we believe rawness and grandeur are not opposites.
That is the vision behind ‘Hindustan Ka Sangeesthan’, a season where the artist, the musician and the music itself take centre stage. This is not just where singers are discovered. It is where Indian music comes home.”
Speaking about the new season, Kaveri Das, Business Head – Hindi Zee 5 & Chief Channel Officer, &TV, said “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is the crown jewel of Zee’s non-fiction portfolio and one of the most loved music franchises in Indian entertainment. Its legacy has been built over decades on authenticity and an unwavering commitment to discovering exceptional talent. With every season, the franchise has challenged itself to raise the bar, and this year is no exception. From its grand scale and expert musical mentors to the incredible talent on stage, every element of the show has been crafted to deliver its most elevated experience yet.
As audiences continue to seek premium, meaningful and culturally resonant entertainment, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa remains in a league of its own, and we are confident that this season will further reinforce its position as India’s most loved and definitive music reality franchise.
At Hindi Zee 5, we are privileged to be the digital home of the iconic show, that has inspired generations of music lovers. As Sa Re Ga Ma Pa returns in its grandest avatar yet, we are excited to bring audiences a season that not only celebrates the legacy of Indian music but also redefines the scale and ambition of music reality entertainment”
Speaking about the new season, Mangesh Kulkarni, Chief Channel Officer, Zee TV, said, “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has built a legacy by giving real voices a platform and keeping music at the heart of the storytelling. Zee TV has been a pioneer in the non-fiction space in India, and with this season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, we continue to build on that legacy while taking the experience to an unprecedented scale. The franchise has a loyal audience that has been eagerly waiting for its return, and we recognise the expectations that come with bringing back a legacy as iconic as this. This season, we aim to exceed those expectations with a magnificent stage, a live concert experience, 100+ musicians and a judging panel that brings decades of musical expertise. At its core, however, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa remains what it has always been — a platform where talent speaks for itself.”
With ‘Hindustan Ka Sangeetsthan’, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa brings its legacy into a new era, creating a world where the artist gets the spotlight, the musician gets heard and music gets the grandeur it deserves.
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa premieres on 19th September 2026, every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 PM, only on Zee TV and Hindi Zee 5.