After the successful launch of “Bournvita Confidence Academy” last year, the innovative reality platform is back with an all new exciting 2008 series premiering on Pogo TV.

‘Bournvita Confidence Academy’ is a nationwide hunt to unearth talent in young prodigies aged 12-16. The nationwide search, attracted applications from over one-lac school students out of which only six young prodigies have been selected to compete with each other in 2008 Bournvita Confidence Academy.

Commenting on the concept, Sanjay Purohit, Executive Director- Marketing & International Business, Cadbury India, said, “Cadbury Bournvita is among the most loved and trusted brands in the country. With the extra physical and mental energy that Bournvita provides, youngsters have the confidence to take on the world and actualize their innate potential. Our association with the “Confidence Academy” aims to recognize and reward champions who through their achievements embody the Bournvita brand values”.

The 6 participants are:

Akshaya Venkataraman (13 years, Mumbai)

Champion Theatre Actor, Played the lead role in 20th Festival De Theatre En Herbe at Renens Switzerland, 2005, Performed in a curtain-raiser in Germany , Leading role in a performance at the 45th International Children's Festival at Sibenik, Croatia, 2005

Arpan Mukherjee (14 years, Calcutta)

Champion Singer – Classical, Winner, Pogo Amazing kids’ Awards 2007 - Singer category, Winner of the gold medal in Nazrul Geeti Competition held by Tagore Foundation three years running, Recipient of Jugal Srimal Scholarship award in 2006

Saloni Prachande (14 years, Pune)

Champion Singer, Recipient of 'Sangeet Shree' National Award 2006, All Indian Radio Artist since 2002

Yash Chandnani (13 years, Mumbai)

Champion Student, Gold Medallist in All India Asset Exam 2006, All India ISCS Quiz Champion 2007

Antara Srivastava (13 years, Mumbai)

Champion Stand Up Comedian, Won fourth position in Marshell's Comedy competition, Winner of National Bravery Award 2006 – for having the presence of mind to turn a bad situation around.

Bunty Kumar (14 years, Jaipur)

Champion Leader, Winner, Pogo Amazing Kids’ Awards 2007 - Leader Category

The six young prodigies will be put through a demanding series of `confidence challenges’ where they will compete with each other in familiar, as well as unfamiliar settings.

So tune in to Pogo and make learning fun!

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