Afghan Idol

Afghan Idol

Afghan Idol is the Afghanistan version of the "Idol" television shows that span the globe. The 2008 season has brought controversy in the name of Lima Sahar. She is not the first woman to be compete on the show but she is the first to make it as far as she has. The finale is scheduled for March 14, 2008.

Fast Facts:

Launched on private Tolo TV
Is considered immoral
The three finalists represent the three main ethnic groups: Pashtuns, Hazaras and Tajiks

Categories

Entertainment | Reality Shows

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Afghan Idol News and Blogs

Topix.net: Afghan Idol
Google News: Afghan Idol
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Baltimore Sun: Afghan Star Popularity Leads to Cultural Strains (March 16, 2008)
The Associated Press: Afghan Woman Voted Off 'Idol' Show (March 15, 2008)
The Independent: Female Finalist in Afghanistan's Pop Idol Angers Traditionalists (March 14, 2008)
Chicago Sun Times: Woman Climbs to Top of Afghan Idol, Irking Some Conservatives (March 14, 2008)
The Star.com: A Female Afgan Idol? It's Possible (March 14, 2008)
The Los Angeles Time: Afghan TV 'Stars' on't Shine for All (March 13, 2008)
Chicago Tribune: From Afghanistan--it's Afghan Idol (March 13, 2008)
ABC News: Clerics Condemn Ultra Popular Afghan 'Idol' (March 11, 2008)
BBC News: Afghanistan's Pop Idol Breaks Barriers (February 25, 2008)

Afghan Idol Videos

YouTube: Afghan Idol Videos
YouTube: Afghan Idol Tryouts (Time 9:01)

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