Confined within the high walls of Tihar Jail, inmates of the largest prison complex in South Asia, will soon have a chance to sing or compose music in a album, 'Tihar Idol', a talent hunt organised within the jail premises for the inmates.

Unlike her father Anu Malek, who has created is known for his passion fof music, Ada has decided to go for fashion studies.

"My younger girl Ada is going to New York because she wants to learn fashion and I am happy with her decision as it's always good to chase your dreams rather then following the crowd," Malek told IANS.

Television music channels in India were long ago taken over by adventure, love and fashion-based reality shows. But melody is slowly making a comeback on the small screen thanks to new channels that are offering Bollywood numbers from different eras 24X7.

Sony MIX, 9XM and the newly-launched 9X Jalwa are among those bringing back music to Indian television while focussing on film numbers.

Singer Nikhil D'Souza, who is the voice behind popular songs "Mere Bina", and "Gubbare", says the time is ripe for independent music composers as people are appreciating their work and there is a demand for it.

"These are very exciting times in the field of music. Previously it was ruled by Bollywood, but it is nice to see that independent artists are coming out and doing well," D'Souza told IANS on the phone.