Mumbai, March 26 (NationPress) In a significant effort to honor Maharashtra's vibrant spiritual and cultural legacy, Sony Marathi introduced "Kon Honar Maharashtracha Ladka Kirtankar," the inaugural reality show in India aimed at showcasing the art of Kirtan.

The show was launched during a lavish ceremony by Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, who also revealed the distinctive Veena-shaped trophy, representing the profound tradition of devotional music. Scheduled to debut on April 1, 2025, this program serves as an essential platform to rejuvenate and celebrate the timeless practice of Kirtan, offering an innovative and captivating stage for spiritual music lovers nationwide.

During the event, Devendra Fadnavis remarked, “Maharashtra’s rich spiritual heritage has always been its strength—and Kirtan is at the heart of that legacy. It has educated, uplifted, and united generations through devotion and storytelling. I commend Sony Marathi for creating a platform that honours this tradition while bringing it to a new generation. Kon Honar Maharashtracha Ladka Kirtankar is not just a show but a cultural movement that will keep our sacred legacy alive and thriving.”

Featuring 108 contestants from all 36 districts of Maharashtra, the show is a heartfelt homage to the enduring tradition of spiritual storytelling—an art that resonates through the ages.

Notable attendees at the launch event in Mumbai included Gaurav Banerjee, MD & CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, along with distinguished members of the Kirtan community.

The launch event, which was conducted as a devotional evening, highlighted a mesmerizing Kirtan performance by Avadhoot Sudhir Gandhi. The judges, H.B.P. Radhatai Sanap and H.B.P. Jagannath Maharaj Patil, were recognized for their impactful contributions to the Kirtan tradition.

H.B.P. Radhatai Sanap has advanced the Mahasangvi Sansthan through her kirtans that raise awareness on crucial societal issues, particularly in education and social welfare. Similarly, H.B.P. Jagannath Maharaj Patil, celebrated for his authentic local dialect, uses his Kirtans to address significant themes.

The Chief Minister also honored descendants of Maharashtra's most revered saints for their roles in preserving this rich tradition. Notable attendees included H.B.P. Madhav Maharaj Namdas (descendant of Sant Namdev Maharaj), Ravikant Maharaj Vasekar (descendant of Sant Savata Maharaj), Jabbar Maharaj Sheikh (descendant of Sant Sheikh Muhammad), Bapusaheb Maharaj Dehukar (descendant of Sant Tukaram), H.B.P. Janardan Maharaj Jagnade (descendant of Santaji Jagnade), and Gopalbuwa Makashir (descendant of Sant Nilobaray).

The "Kon Honar Maharashtracha Ladka Kirtankar" is set to have its grand premiere on April 1 on Sony Marathi.