Nepal Idol is the first International franchise in Nepalese television history. Nepal Idol reality singing competition that is part of the Idols franchise created by Simon Fuller and owned by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia. AP1 TV acquired the production and broadcast right for Nepal Idol. The series aims to find new solo recording artists from across Nepal and the winner would be decided by viewers' votes through the Internet, telephone and text messages.—Bhojraj Sapkota