“Pritam supported me a lot”- Monali Thakur

Monali Thakur is one such example who proved that getting eliminated from Indian Idol cannot stop you from becoming a playback singer. After Indian Idol, Monali’s voice became a sensation after the success of the popular song Zara Zara Touch Me composed by Pritam Chakraborty.

In a small chat, Monali spoke about her experience working with the popular music composer of Bollywood.

“Pritam was the first person whom I met after I came to Mumbai after Indian Idol. He supported me so nicely and I got to experience Bollywood recording for the first time. I remember, Sunidhi was recording for Pritam when I had gone to his studio. That’s when I saw a Bollywood song being recorded inside a studio because I had no idea how recording happened in Mumbai. Pritam has been really an amazing person to me and it has been amazing working with him“, Monali shared.
Whose fortune is going to change next?

Do not forget to watch all the upcoming episodes of Indian Idol 6 only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Raju Singh shares his views about Amit Kumar

Amit Kumar has always surprised the judges and the viewers with his loud and dhamaakedar performances. His voice has always stood out for its power packed quality. Vocal trainer Raju Singh shared his views about training Amit.

“Amit comes from Punjab and he has trained himself in that kind of a singing. He has that chak de fatte waali baat. But at the same time, he has to understand that every song cannot be sung that way. So the moment we give him a different song, he is under a test”, shared Raju Ji.

With competition getting more fierce contestants are in the run to show their versatility.

Do not forget to watch Amit on Indian Idol 6 every week only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Slam Book of Hussain Kuwajerwala…

My Birthday : 12 October 1977
My Sun Sign: Libra
My Nickname: My friends call me Hassi, which was actually kept by my father-in-law.
My hobbies: Working out was, once upon a time, a hobby for me, but today it has become a part of my profession. Apart from that, I have the very cliched hobbies like playing badminton, listening to music and watching films. All my hobbies are related to my profession now; including dance.
Favourite movies: Life is Beautiful and all the other classics like Sholay.
Favourite outfit: Anything which is comfortable, like denim and T-shirts.
Favourite holiday destination: New Zealand, because my wife and I had the best of our days there and especially because it was our honeymoon.
Favourite actors: I think every actor will refer to Mr Bachchan, and I am nothing different.
My heart dances with joy at the thought of: Whenever I am happy, I feel like dancing. Be it a new project or a good film, or anything that makes me happy.
I look back to the day when: I started my career, and it gets me the feeling ‘Oh God! 12 years. Too long.’
A song I can’t resist to groove on: I cannot name just one. I like all the old numbers of Mr Bachchan like apni toh jaise taise.
Menu I would binge on if I give diet a miss: Ice Creams of Butter Pecan flavor.
One thing I would like to change about myself: Mr Bachchan had once said that ‘zindagi mein aage badhne ke liye aapko ‘na’ bolna padtha hain’, and that’s exactly what I cannot do. It is very difficult for me to say ‘no’ to anyone for anything. Also, I would like to start reading a lot and play more sports.
Any Phobia: I just want to see my family happy, and the very thought of losing them, scares me a lot.
I miss: My dad.

“Hussain does not bring ego-hassles”- Mini Mathur

Hussain and Mini bring in a different charm altogether on the stage of Indian Idol 6. They crack jokes on each other and have their moment of gala time.

Mini, in a small chat, shared about her experiences hosting with Hussain and her rapport with him.

 

“Hussain is very easy and very charming, and he is one of those ‘no hassle’ kind of people to work with. He always thinks for the betterment of the show wherein he does not bring in any ego hassles between us, which I really love. We both know that we are working together to make the show better and we do not run behind our individual lines. He is always very easy and, he is the first co-host with whom I sit and have lunch every single day of the shoot. Otherwise I used to take time to chill out and cool off. But here, Hussain and I really look forward for our lunch break because, that is the time when we sit and chat about different things like, films and about funny people. I like Hussain. Also, he has this peculiar laugh that he gives whenever he does not feel like laughing. That’s a very funny laugh and when he does that I always understand that he is faking it”, shared Mini.

Do not miss all the fun moments with Hussain and Mini only on Indian Idol 6 this week.

Rapid Fire with Hussain Kuwajerwala…

Catch the impromptu rapid fire with  Hussain Kuwajerwala…

Acting or Hosting: Acting.

Reality or Fiction: Reality

As a co-host; Mini or Chang: Abhijeet Sawant

Delhi or Mumbai: Mumbai

Indian Idol 3 or Indian Idol 6: Indian Idol Season 3

Weirdest rumour you have heard about yourself:  Years back, when I could not take Tina out to public because of family problems, people thought that I was a gay. They knew that I had a girl friend but they never saw me with a girl.

Latest obsession: The six packs

The best part of being Indian Idol host: We get to hear live singing and you feel like you are a part of a concert. You have happy days fun while shooting. Also, I get to wear very good clothes designed by my wife. I feel honoured to be part of a great show like Indian idol.

A good host should be: like Mr Amitabh bachchan.

Kumkum or Indian Idol: Kumkum

One person who makes Anu Malik awestruck

Anu Malik is, without doubt, a star composer in Bollywood. He has worked with numerous high profile actors and singers in the Hindi film industry and his songs were even used in Hollywood. The versatile composer never gets star struck at any point of time seeing any of the popular celebrities. But there is one person who makes an exception. Wondering who? Hear it from Anu Ji himself.

“I am never over awed by anyone so easily, but the one person who makes me go awestruck is Asha Ji. She is such a complete charmer, and it is absolute fun shooting with her. There are times when I keep staring at her thinking that she is the one who has sung masterpiece like Oh..haseena zulfon waali. In fact she sang for my very first song when I stepped in the industry and when I was struggling to get a singer to sing my song“, shared Anu Ji.

Watch the Ashaji and Anu Malik along with Salim and Sunidhi in the musical fest of Indian Idol 6 only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Stage set for the Piano Round

From 86 to 36 and then finally to 16; it was one of the toughest task for the judges to screen out the contestants from the Theatre Round. However, they finally found their 16 finest singers after the tedious brain racking session.

Now it is time for the singers to put in their best. This is their ultimate chance to impress the four judges to place themselves in the much awaited Gala Round. Their fortune lies in the hands of the judges as they have the final say on their singing. The voting lines are not yet open, and hence their only best way to remain in the show is to perform their best and receive the best of comments.

Out of the 16, who will finally make way to the top contestants of the Gala Round?

Catch all the fun filled and the dramatic Piano Round of Indian Idol 6 tonight at 8:30 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

“Indian Idol is special to me”- Mini Mathur

After a hiatus, Indian Idol fans saw the comeback of the popular host Mini Mathur. Mini has been attached to the show since its launch, but had to take a break in between because of personal reasons. Now that she is back on Indian Idol, Mini shared about what keeps her attached to the show.

 

“There was no pure reality show on television when Indian Idol was launched, and we weren’t even aware of what it was all about. But we all went along with full spirit and finally the show happened. The show is very special to me because I love music; also, I had spent four to five years in a music channel. I felt that this show would combine the best of what I like to do and what I can do. Apart from that, the show is the journey of a normal man from his unpopular life to the time he becomes a star. And I am there watching every bit of his struggle throughout. We have a very emotional content wherein we have never shown anything that is not genuine and I have felt every emotion that was shown”, shared Mini.

Watch all the gripping emotions on Indian Idol 6 every Friday and Saturday at 8:30 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

“I love Sunidhi and Salim”-Anu Malik

Indian Idol has been seeing changes ever since its launch, be it contestants, obviously, the judges or host. But the one person, who has been an invariable part of all the six seasons, is none other than the versatile composer, Anu Malik. 

This season, Anu Malik is joined by Sunidhi and Salim in the judging panel for the second time, and in a small chat Anu Ji shared his experience working with them.

“It has been great fun. Sunidhi brings on her charm and her talent on the table. She encourages the contestants a lot who sing her songs. Whenever she wants to laugh out loud, she just completely falls on my shoulders. Salim has his own charm as a composer and I love it. All the girls fall for him and almost every time, half of the girls are looking at him.  I used to say ‘arre mere par bhi dekho yaar.’ It’s a great combo of talent in the panel wherein we understand each other. They react positively for all my jokes and comments. We have our fights, but we know that those differences have always been to get the best singers”, Anu Malik spoke.

Catch all the nokjhok and masti with Anu ji, Sunidhi and Salim only on Indian Idol 6.