Monday, November 10, 2008
INDIAN IDOL 4 - 8 NOV 2008
INDIAN IDOL 4 - 8 NOV 2008 Areality tv show, musical show , great singer to show there talent in the show,
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Saturday, November 01, 2008
Indian Idol 31st August 2008 Part 4
indian idol 4 reality show, anu malik, lailash kher, sonali bendare, javed akhtar, singing sensation, audition, classical music,
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
Indian Idol 4 - 24th Oct 2008 - Part 1
Indian Idol 4 - 24th Oct 2008 - Part 1
elimination Piano Round
A great reality show , a singing sensation, audition and now going to final 10 , javed akhtar, anu malik, kailash kher,
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
27 September Indian Idol 4 - Lucknow Audition - Part 3
27 September Indian Idol 4 - Lucknow Audition - Part 3
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
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Saturday, August 02, 2008
A tribute to Ismeet Singh Part 1
The family of singer and winner of reality show "Voice of India" Ishmeet Singh, who died Tuesday in a resort in the Maldives, on Thursday claimed he may have been murdered.
Doctors at the Dayanand Medical College and hospital (DMCH) on Thursday commenced post mortem of the body, which arrived in Ludhiana on late Wednesday from Maldives via New Delhi. According to the preliminary post mortem report, Ishmeet had died due to drowning.
However, just hours before he was scheduled to get a state funeral, Ishmeet's uncle Charan Kamal Singh said in Ludhiana on Thursday that injury marks on the forehead and chest and the budding singer's swollen face had aroused suspicion that he may have been murdered.
"His death is not an accident alone. It could be part of a conspiracy. We want the matter investigated thoroughly. We want a case registered," Ishmeet's uncle told reporters in Ludhiana.
Photographs of the singer's body clearly showed a black mark on his forehead. The final post mortem report would be made available by Thursday evening.
The 19-year-old singer had gone to Maldives for a promotional event with the music company with which he had a contract. Ishmeet left Mumbai Tuesday morning for the Maldives, where he was to perform Aug 1. However, he drowned on Tuesday in a swimming pool at a beach resort.
Sources said police in the Maldives did not get a post mortem done since there are no facilities in the island country.
Ishmeet had Nov 26 last year won the 'Voice of India' singing contest, pipping his closest rival Harshit from Uttar Pradesh in a keen contest. He was given the winner's trophy by melody queen Lata Mangeshkar.
Supporters of the singer voted heavily for him from Punjab during the finals of the contest. Though Harshit led the votes tally in most regions of the country, the final count went in Ishmeet's favour due to heavy voting from Punjab.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Voice of India, Star Ishmeet Singh dies
following details is taken from Ishmeet's web profile;
Ishmeet Singh, is an 18 year old boy from Ludhyana used to suffer from stage fear in his childhood. The fear was overcome after he sang in front of a huge crowd in the Delhi Audition of Star Voice of India.
He is a true fan of Shaan and considers him as his idol. He also admires A. R. Rehman and his dream is to sing for him.
He was among the top 2 finalists on Star Voice of India and was crowned the winner on November 24, 2007. He was also one of the contestants of Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, a singing competition on Star Plus channel and represented the Champions team. He was eliminated on June 20, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Friday, June 06, 2008
INDIAN IDOL 4
Indian Idol, one of the most popular shows on Indian television, is geared up for its fourth season with Anu Malik and Javed Akhtar on the hot seats as judges once again. But what is different this season is the inclusion of two new judges in the panel, the gorgeous Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre and the popular singer Kailash Kher.
Sonali who is not eager to comeback to films now says, "Films require commitment and I don't have the time. I am a mother and a homemaker and it is a full-time job. I agreed to this show as it'll be a short affair."
Talking about auditions, she says, "Even though I am not a singer, I am very fond of music and I think being a listener is more important than being a judge. I hope to see amazing talents on the show soon."
The new panel of judges is quite excited and enthusiastic about the various changes that have been brought about in the show. Javed Akhtar, one of the oldest names associated with Indian Idol, says, "We are extra cautious this time. Since it is a singing contest to search for extremely talented singers, we are looking for only a few specific qualities among the contenders. The auditions this time are also being held in smaller cities. The standard has risen compared to the last three seasons and the competition this time will be very tough." Anu Malik, says, "I have discovered some amazing talent. We are hunting for some extraordinary voices and I am glad to say that smaller cities in India have much more to offer."
Sonali who is not eager to comeback to films now says, "Films require commitment and I don't have the time. I am a mother and a homemaker and it is a full-time job. I agreed to this show as it'll be a short affair."
Talking about auditions, she says, "Even though I am not a singer, I am very fond of music and I think being a listener is more important than being a judge. I hope to see amazing talents on the show soon."
The new panel of judges is quite excited and enthusiastic about the various changes that have been brought about in the show. Javed Akhtar, one of the oldest names associated with Indian Idol, says, "We are extra cautious this time. Since it is a singing contest to search for extremely talented singers, we are looking for only a few specific qualities among the contenders. The auditions this time are also being held in smaller cities. The standard has risen compared to the last three seasons and the competition this time will be very tough." Anu Malik, says, "I have discovered some amazing talent. We are hunting for some extraordinary voices and I am glad to say that smaller cities in India have much more to offer."
Monday, May 26, 2008
INDIAN IDOL 4 JAVED AKTAR Said
Akhtar, who was here for the auditions of Indian Idol 4, says judging is a cushy job.
Excerpts from the interview:
Q. This is the fourth time in a row that you will be judging Indian Idol. Any comments?
A. Indian Idol is the first talent hunt show and it's a win-win situation for all. First, the audience is entertained. Second, it's lucrative for the channel. Third, small town talents, who never thought of making it to the nation, get a platform to showcase their talents. Fourth, we, the judges, get paid just by sitting idle and criticising others.
Q. Why is it that we have not had a female Indian Idol so far?
A. It's very disappointing for me as well. If you have watched the previous shows, you would have noticed that as long as I could, I helped the girl contestants to get totally fair chances.
But somehow voting mein garbar ho jati hai harbar. (During voting, something wrong happens every time).
The fact is in our society male contestants are preferred by not only men but also women. In our society, a woman has to be three times better than a man to compete with him and thank god that is not difficult.
Hope the mindset changes this year and we get our first female Indian Idol. As it is we are getting more girl contestants this time.
Q. Is it true that there is a lot of pressure on the judges?
A. We don't have any pressure. Our job is to choose the aspiring idols and present them to the public to choose. But, yes, at times there is a lot of pressure on the channel.
Most of the people who vote hardly have any knowledge of singing. So why take their votes for granted?
But ultimately it's the channel that decides the idol. Isn't it? How can the channel decide the idol? Every thing is computerised. Koi garbar karna (Doing anything wrong) is impossible.
Q. These days we are seeing a lot of Javed Akhtar - the judge in many reality shows. What is it in judging that interests you?
A. Judging is a cushy job. You sit back, relax and comment or criticise others' performance. Jokes apart, by judging shows I get to meet so many talents with whom otherwise I would not have interacted. In the show Lead India I met some exceptionally talented intellectuals, in Indian Idol I heard some immensely talented singers.
Q. Your son Farhan is all set to act in the Bollywood film Rocker. How do you feel?
A. Farhan will be showing me the first cuts of his film within a few days. He pleasantly surprised me when he directed Dil Chahta Hai. And now his new avatar will surely "rock" me.
Q. Almost all members of your family (ex-wife Honey Irani, son Farhan Akhtar and daughter Zoya Akhtar) are directors. When are you going to direct a film?
A. Writing is an addiction and once you get addicted, it's very difficult to concentrate on other things. It makes you lazy and no job seems more interesting than writing. Often I think I will do this and that but ultimately land up with my pen and paper. I am too lazy to make films.
Q. What's your take about the young generation of lyricists?
A. Priorities of society over the last 30 years have dramatically changed. There is a shrinking of language in today's society. Young lyricists don't give enough importance to the craft of poetry. Passion, emotion and fantasy are important. But craft is the science of lyrics writing. I personally believe that Bollywood songs were the worst in the 1980s. Thankfully, youngsters have realised that and are working at it.
Q. What are your forthcoming projects?
A. I have just finished writing a book on poetry called Lava. Besides there are a few films; recent releases include Love Story 2050 and BR Films' Banda yeh bindaas hai.
Q. Are you watching Twenty20? Which team are you supporting?
A. Though I have written the Mumbai Indians' team anthem, I have started watching the matches only recently. As for supporting a team, I only support India when it plays against other countries. Here it's an intra-country match. So no question of supporting, but only enjoying.
Q. What do you think about the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team?
A. KKR-owner Shah Rukh Khan is an old friend of mine. So I wish the best for his team.
Friday, May 09, 2008
Sonali Bendre to judge 'Indian Idol' 4
Sony is back with the fourth season of its popular music-based reality show 'Indian Idol 4'. In an attempt to make it bigger and better the channel had roped in actress Sonali Bendre as a judge, who was recently seen as a judge for Mr. & Miss TV.
The channel has retained Anu Malik and Javed Akhtar from its earlier season and along with Sonali the channel has roped in singing star Kailash Kher to adjudicate.
Albert Almeida, Executive VP and Business Head, Sony said, "Sonali Bendre is the fourth judge on the show who would be joining Anu Malik, Javed Akhtar and Kailash Kher on the show."
Talking about the probable hosts of the show, Albert said, "For time being we have zeroed down on the last season contestants Meiyang Chang and Deepali Kishore to host the auditions for the show. If our viewers respond positively to their hosting, we will think on retaining them as the official hosts of the show."
Friday, April 25, 2008
Abhijeet Sawant gets part refund from builder
Abhijeet Sawant, the first Indian Idol, has gained some relief at last. Builder Sunil Bagaria, to whom he had paid Rs35 lakh as advance for a 3BHK flat in Vile Parle that he eventually decided against buying, has agreed to return his money after almost a year.
Bagaria has given him a cheque for Rs10 lakh. For the rest, Bagaria has promised to pay the singer Rs1 lakh every month for 25 months.
Bagaria has given him a cheque for Rs10 lakh. For the rest, Bagaria has promised to pay the singer Rs1 lakh every month for 25 months.
Sawant confirmed receipt of the cheque. "But we will be able to encash it on Monday," he said. "Only after getting the cash in hand will I believe that I have got something."
Sawant said he had had enough of chasing the builder for his money and so agreed to the deal. "He has given me an overdraft of Rs25 lakh and every month I have to deposit a cheque for Rs1 lakh." He warned, however, that if any of the cheques bounced, he would file a complaint against the builder. Bagaria was not available for comment despite repeated attempts
Saturday, April 12, 2008
The Fourth Season of Indian Idol begins
Indian Idol, the show with a distinctive and breakthrough concept is back with Season 4!!! Yes, the most popular reality show of Indian television, Indian Idol is back with its new season. For the last three years, this popular adaptation of UK's top reality show 'Pop Idol' has been the ultimate platform for budding singers across the nation. Sony Entertainment Television now brings the fourth season of this popular series. The talent hunt begins as auditions start across the country.
The third season of Indian Idol brought out pure raw talent in the Indian youngsters not only from within the country, but from across the world from different strata of society. Voices filled with hope came from everywhere and every shape, possessing genuine talent, to try their hand at becoming the voice of the country. These voices not comprised of thronging voices from the big and small towns of India, but even overseas contestants (Dubai & London). The fourth season will see Anu Mallik and Javed Akthar on the hot seats as they take judges' chair once again for the show.
This year too Indian Idol aims to cover the entire nation to scout for the best singing talent. The fourth season auditions will be held in the following cities:
Ahmedabad – April 7th & 8th,
Amritsar – April 9th & 10th,
Bangalore – April 12th & 13th,
Guwahati – April 13 & 14th,
Kolhapur – April 15th & 16th,
Varanasi – April 16th & 17th.
This will be followed by auditions in Delhi, Gwalior, Jaipur, Kolkatta, Lucknow and Mumbai.
In Ahmedabad, the Indian Idol express will make rounds of high traffic areas with ex- Indian Idol contestants Ankita and Charu sharing their memorable experiences of the third season and calling people to participate the auditions. The bus will move across the city on Monday April 7th, post 3.00 p.m. covering the following areas: Fun Republic, Iskon Mall, Himalaya Mall, and Law Garden (at C G Road).
On April 8th, the bus will cover Nav Gujarat Income Tax, Akhbaar Nagar, Shahi Bagh, Dili Darbar, Shahpur, Nehru Bridge (Opp Rupali Center), Kakarya Bus Station & Bapu Nagar.
To participate in Ahmedabad all you have to do is catch the Indian Idol Express Bus as it moves around your city and go and audition there. In case you miss the bus watch Sony Entertainment Television for numbers and registration details as the phone lines open from April 2,2008. Budding aspirants between the ages of 16-30 can realize their dreams…come, this is your chance. Audition now.
A production of such magnitude warrants only the best in the industry to make it happen. Sony Entertainment Television is once again partnering with one of the country's leading production houses – Miditech Pvt Ltd, the international company – Fremantle Media who are the license holders to the format Indian Idol. Their expertise in producing successful, top quality format shows along with the unparalleled success of Indian Idol 1, 2 & 3 in the past three years will ensure that this year too Indian Idol is the slickest and most magnificent production on Indian television bringing in the best talent that our country has to offer.
Indian Idol is all about dreams and making dreams come true. So if you have a dream to make it big to super stardom, here's your chance. Rush for the auditions.
So get set, as the fourth season of Indian Idol prepares to rock the nation yet again!!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
'Indian Idol' contestants form a band
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Chang with Abhishek, Suhit and Parleen | |
How did the plan to form a band come up?
Post a talent hunt show, most of the contestants go solo and that way, we have a lot of solo artistes. After Indian Idol III drew to an end, I asked myself, ' Aaj to popular ho, kal kya hoga ?'
Meanwhile, I was giving the idea of band a thought and the whole thing came about when the channel gave us a similar proposal. F4, our band comprises Abhishek, Suhit, Parleen and me. Three of us were in the final 10 and another member was in the final 20.
Do you think the band concept will sell?
I'm keeping my fingers crossed. But it's true that we bonded well on the show and have grown from the musical aspect.
But very few bands bond for a long period.
Yes, band break-ups do bother me, but I'm hopeful that it won't happen in our case. We share a
common passion — music. I'm certain that this boy band will click.
So, what kind of music are you thinking of making?
At this point of time we are thinking of mixing different genres. Romantic songs are our forté and we've also recreated a few old tracks like Chhu kar mere man ko, Ek ajnabi and Pal pal.
The idea is to connect with the younger generation. At the same time, we want to retain the soul of the songs. Some of the originals are composed by Leslie Lewis, Amit Trivedi and Ajay Singha.
How was the Indian Idol experience?
It was very satisfying. Meri puri zindagi palat gayi . Had I not taken part in the show, I would have been confined to the four walls of a chamber. I knew from the very beginning that something in my life was missing, kuchh karna hai .
How did feel you when one of the judges on the show, Alisha Chinai, said she'll quit after you were voted out?
I was really touched. Ma'am was very good to me and we've taken the relationship to a personal level. But about her decision to quit the show, I didn't expect that. Maybe, she didn't expect me to get eliminated.
It's great to know that after so many years in the industry, someone can be so concerned about just another face in the crowd. She has also said that she would like me to be a part of one of her albums. Isn't that great? It would be a dream come true.
Do you blame the voting system for your elimination?
The voting system is as fair as it can get. There were better singers on the show and I knew from the very
beginning that I wouldn't win. But I expected to be in the top three. My friends had warned me saying the contestants look stupid when they cry onscreen, but after being voted out, I couldn't hold back my tears.
Your chemistry with another contestant, Deepali, was also talked about. You even gifted her a rose on camera...
That was part of the song that I was singing. Deepali and me are very close friends but that's just it. You might consider this to be a diplomatic answer, but there's no more truth to the story than that. I'm single and ready to mingle.
Women seem to be drooling over you...
When I started off, the girls in my college were really encouraging. Indian Idol followed suit and I know that the fairer sex finds me cute. But honestly, I'm a shy guy and haven't yet found anyone who would sweep me off my feet. I don't know how to handle popularity yet and I'm not targeting women either! At the same time, I wouldn't be sad if someone smiles finding me cute.
Have you given up on your career in medicine?
After finishing my studies I worked in Bangalore for a year. But after getting through to the Indian Idol III auditions, I didn't want to give up on the same.
At the same time, my dad, uncle and grandfather are all dentists. Right now, I'm concentrating more on music but maybe two years down the line, I would be able to balance both. If Aditi Gowatrikar can be a
supermodel and a doctor at the same time, I can also try.
So, you are ready to take on the popular bands...
We want healthy competition. Kisi ko kahin se hatana nahin hai . In fact, there's a lot of satisfaction in collaboration and we would like to do the same with other bands and popular musicians.
Any message to the readers?
I'm floored by the way people have accepted me, despite not being trained in music.
Post a talent hunt show, most of the contestants go solo and that way, we have a lot of solo artistes. After Indian Idol III drew to an end, I asked myself, ' Aaj to popular ho, kal kya hoga ?'
Meanwhile, I was giving the idea of band a thought and the whole thing came about when the channel gave us a similar proposal. F4, our band comprises Abhishek, Suhit, Parleen and me. Three of us were in the final 10 and another member was in the final 20.
Do you think the band concept will sell?
I'm keeping my fingers crossed. But it's true that we bonded well on the show and have grown from the musical aspect.
But very few bands bond for a long period.
Yes, band break-ups do bother me, but I'm hopeful that it won't happen in our case. We share a
common passion — music. I'm certain that this boy band will click.
So, what kind of music are you thinking of making?
At this point of time we are thinking of mixing different genres. Romantic songs are our forté and we've also recreated a few old tracks like Chhu kar mere man ko, Ek ajnabi and Pal pal.
The idea is to connect with the younger generation. At the same time, we want to retain the soul of the songs. Some of the originals are composed by Leslie Lewis, Amit Trivedi and Ajay Singha.
How was the Indian Idol experience?
It was very satisfying. Meri puri zindagi palat gayi . Had I not taken part in the show, I would have been confined to the four walls of a chamber. I knew from the very beginning that something in my life was missing, kuchh karna hai .
How did feel you when one of the judges on the show, Alisha Chinai, said she'll quit after you were voted out?
I was really touched. Ma'am was very good to me and we've taken the relationship to a personal level. But about her decision to quit the show, I didn't expect that. Maybe, she didn't expect me to get eliminated.
It's great to know that after so many years in the industry, someone can be so concerned about just another face in the crowd. She has also said that she would like me to be a part of one of her albums. Isn't that great? It would be a dream come true.
Do you blame the voting system for your elimination?
The voting system is as fair as it can get. There were better singers on the show and I knew from the very
beginning that I wouldn't win. But I expected to be in the top three. My friends had warned me saying the contestants look stupid when they cry onscreen, but after being voted out, I couldn't hold back my tears.
Your chemistry with another contestant, Deepali, was also talked about. You even gifted her a rose on camera...
That was part of the song that I was singing. Deepali and me are very close friends but that's just it. You might consider this to be a diplomatic answer, but there's no more truth to the story than that. I'm single and ready to mingle.
Women seem to be drooling over you...
When I started off, the girls in my college were really encouraging. Indian Idol followed suit and I know that the fairer sex finds me cute. But honestly, I'm a shy guy and haven't yet found anyone who would sweep me off my feet. I don't know how to handle popularity yet and I'm not targeting women either! At the same time, I wouldn't be sad if someone smiles finding me cute.
Have you given up on your career in medicine?
After finishing my studies I worked in Bangalore for a year. But after getting through to the Indian Idol III auditions, I didn't want to give up on the same.
At the same time, my dad, uncle and grandfather are all dentists. Right now, I'm concentrating more on music but maybe two years down the line, I would be able to balance both. If Aditi Gowatrikar can be a
supermodel and a doctor at the same time, I can also try.
So, you are ready to take on the popular bands...
We want healthy competition. Kisi ko kahin se hatana nahin hai . In fact, there's a lot of satisfaction in collaboration and we would like to do the same with other bands and popular musicians.
Any message to the readers?
I'm floored by the way people have accepted me, despite not being trained in music.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Excitement and freshness has died down in Indian Idol
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Amit Sana who lost to Abhijeet Sawant in the finals of 'Indian Idol 1' is back with a new album 'Yaadein'. The Bhillai boy says he wants to concentrate on his album and then he will think of playback in a real way. Let's read what Amit has to say about his album and other things.
Q. What do you say about 'Asian Idol'? Was Abhijeet Sawant's choice correct? 
Q. What is happening with your playback singing these days? ABHIJEET SAWANT IN BOLLYWOOD
If you have been wondering what Abhijeet Sawant, the first Indian Idol has been upto, then here is an update.
The singer from aamchi Mumbai got hitched recently to heart-throb Shilpa. "We tied the knot on December 4. My wife Shilpa is working with Jet Airways as a ground hostess," says a shy Abhijeet, when asked about his marriage.
But that is not all that he has been doing lately. Abhijeet is also shooting for his first Hindi movie -- Lottery. Directed by Hemant Prabhu, the film stars TV starlet Rucha Gujrathi and newcomer Manisha Kelkar. "Contrary to what people think, I am not playing a singer in the movie! I am playing the role of Rohit -- an accountant," says the singer-turned, model-turned actor. "Lottery is a romantic thriller and the story revolves around Rohit, and how he gets into various situations. I will be completely occupied with this film for the next two months," says the singer who plans to focus on singing after that.
Abhijeet also participated in Asian Idol recently and came in the top three. "That was an amazing experience for me. Travelling to Singapore and Indonesia opened my eyes to a lot of things. It was nice to know how much Indian music is appreciated there."
But what about his career in singing? "My second album Junoon was released last year. The video was a big hit.We had to shoot the song in Ladakh in almost sub-zero temperatures. The second video of this album will be on air soon. We have shot for that in Pushkar" , says an enthusiastic Abhijeet.
The singer from aamchi Mumbai got hitched recently to heart-throb Shilpa. "We tied the knot on December 4. My wife Shilpa is working with Jet Airways as a ground hostess," says a shy Abhijeet, when asked about his marriage.But that is not all that he has been doing lately. Abhijeet is also shooting for his first Hindi movie -- Lottery. Directed by Hemant Prabhu, the film stars TV starlet Rucha Gujrathi and newcomer Manisha Kelkar. "Contrary to what people think, I am not playing a singer in the movie! I am playing the role of Rohit -- an accountant," says the singer-turned, model-turned actor. "Lottery is a romantic thriller and the story revolves around Rohit, and how he gets into various situations. I will be completely occupied with this film for the next two months," says the singer who plans to focus on singing after that.
Abhijeet also participated in Asian Idol recently and came in the top three. "That was an amazing experience for me. Travelling to Singapore and Indonesia opened my eyes to a lot of things. It was nice to know how much Indian music is appreciated there."
But what about his career in singing? "My second album Junoon was released last year. The video was a big hit.We had to shoot the song in Ladakh in almost sub-zero temperatures. The second video of this album will be on air soon. We have shot for that in Pushkar" , says an enthusiastic Abhijeet.
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Indian Idol Prashant charms America
Indian idol, Prashant Tamang is going places in his first trip to the US for stage performances.
"It is a great feeling. It was a dream that I would be in America. Today I am in USA. It is like a dream come true. I want to thank all my supporters and people, who love me so much. I am here because of their support," says Prashant.
Indian Americans in US have showered their love and warmth on Prashant. "Now I got to know that people here also watched Indian Idol. Someone just met me on my way and they recognised me. Everyone here is so happy to see me," says Prashant.
Prashant has captivated his audience with his music and voice. However, Prashant has a few favorites in music. "My favorite songs are Bheege hont tere, Ya ali and Nasha hai pyaar ka nasha. I also like a few Nepali numbers," says Prashant.
After enchanting people in India, Prashant is spreading his charm in the United States as well.
ANU MALIK IN ASIAN IDOL
Music composer Anu Malik will be the only Indian judge on Asian Idol, the show that is the ultimate reason why Indian Idol is held. The first ever-Asian Idol, in keeping with the immensely-successful and popular version of the blockbuster Pop Idol format, will have Idol winner from six countries (India, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam) competing for this title. The mega-event is going to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Abhijeet Sawant, winner of the first season of Indian Idol who also has sung in films like Aashiq Banaya Aapne will compete for the title from India.
Anu Malik, the only common judge to be a part of all three seasons of Indian Idol, leaves for shooting on December 9 and will be away for a week. Says Anu, "I am proud that I will be judging other Asian contestants. I am the only Indian judge and the rest are from other countries."
The music director who has composed just one song this year in his only film Undertrial will have about six releases in 2008 including Good Luck, Ananth Mahadevan's Anamika, Venus' satire directed by Sanjay Chhel, Harry Baweja's Love Story 2050 and Sajid Nadiadwala's next.
Incidentally Alisha Chinai, top Indian playback and pop singer who was also another judge on Indian Idol 3, will perform at the result gala.
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