MUMBAI: Malayalam channel Asianet's reality music talent hunt show Idea Star Singer has entered the semifinal stage now. The programme, telecast on Sundays at 7 pm, is an initiative to spot talented singers in Malayalam.

The judging panel lead by Malayalam music director M Jayachandran has now selected 24 singers out of 40 from the quarter finals. These 24 singers will now clash for the final slots in the coming weeks.

Asianet has promised the winners with singing assignments in Malayalam films and music videos.

Asianet also telecasts a talent hunt to spot comedy talents, Minnum Thaaram (The Shining Star), as well. The programme, anchored by popular Malayalam actor Jagadish, brings Malayalam's budding comedy talents to the limelight.