August 14, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The finale for 'Indian Idol 5' is left with just one day and the viewers are getting anxious along with the participants. Amidst this high tension, the veteran pop singer Usha Uthup appears on the reality show of Sony Entertainment television to lighten the mood. The singer will be seen encouraging the finalists in tonight's episode.

Usha Uthup, who has been signing in 16 Indian languages, will be the special mentor in tonight's episode. The judge Anu Malik will dedicate a shayeri for the singer as he does usually for others. All the three finalists will perform one by one with Uthup on their regional song. Usha has sung in the languages such as Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu during her more than four decade long career.

In the first and second season of 'Indian Idol', Usha Uthup appeared in disguise. She also came as one of the guests of honor and encouraged the participants earlier.

At the end of the episode, all the contestants and the judges will join the legendary singer on stage and they will perform 'Garba'. So, don't forget to watch tonight's episode at 9:00 pm, only on Sony Entertainment Television.

The finale of the much talked about reality show will be aired tomorrow on August 15 and the lucky winner will be announced.

--Sampurn Wire