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The show aims at spreading the essence of the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and Rahman will feature along with some of the best entertainers of the country. "I am delighted to be part of Mission Ustaad on 9X. Many eminent names from the entertainment industry will join me on the show. I am convinced that the partnership will bring about the desired awakening among Indian viewers, and the show will touch the hearts of the nation in a very entertaining manner," Rahman said in a statement. Rajesh Kamat, managing director of Endemol India, said that music is a universal language and therefore the show would help bind people together irrespective of their nationality, religion or economic stature. "With Mission Ustaad, we will get an opportunity to reach out to our audiences and involve them in key issues using music as a binding factor. The distinct show promises not just to entertain, but also to enlighten," Kamat said. The channel is scheduled to go on air by November. "If India does not achieve the MDGs by 2015, the world will not achieve them. For the marginalised people of India like the Dalits, tribals and minorities, the Goals offer a real hope to achieve better education, health and livelihood. Mission Ustaad will act as a reminder that time is running out," said Salil Shetty, director, United Nations Millennium Campaign. — IANS
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Composer
A.R. Rahman is all set for a small-screen debut. He has joined hands
with the United Nations and production house Endemol for Mission
Ustad — an "enlightening" musical show on
to-be-launched Hindi entertainment channel 9X.