MUMBAI: The nationwide Nickelodeon Chhota VJ hunt which kicked off in May this year and traveled to Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai for auditions has zeroed upon 11-year -old Shiv Tandon, from Ambala Cantt , Haryana. Shiv Tandon was declared the lucky winner among 4300 entries, says an official release.

" I simply can't believe that I have become the Nickelodeon Chhota VJ, but now that I am one , I am going to try and use the platform given to me , to spread awareness about social evils that are plaguing our society, about the precious wildlife we need to preserve and .. have fun with Nick" , says Shiv Tandon, the winner of the Nickelodeon Chhota VJ Hunt. The Chhota VJ, will soon host his own Bollywood music based show , which will air in November 2002.

"Shiv Tandon was chosen out of thousands of entries from across the country cause he exemplifies what the channel stands for-spontaneity, wit, energy but most importantly fun . I'm sure kids across India will enjoy being themselves with Chhota VJ Shiv on Nickelodeon.", MTV India , VP marketing , Vikram Raizada was quoted as saying in the release.

The Chhota VJ Hunt was launched by Nestle Munch in association with Kellogg's Chocos, Chhota Pepsi, Act II Popcorn, Hero Cycles and Archies .

Nickelodeon is the world's only multi-media entertainment brand dedicated exclusively to kids . A multi-award winner in creating innovative kids TV programming, it shows a variety of programmes including animation, game shows , live action , comedy and science fiction.