“Today people recognize us even abroad”- Rakesh Maini

Indian Idol does change people’s life. Beginners are nurtured and turned professionals on this stage. Common men are turned famous on this stage.

Rakesh Maini, Season 5 contestant, spoke about how his life changed after Indian Idol.

“I used to stay in a small colony in Agra before Indian Idol happened to me. People did not even now that I existed in the colony. But today it is not just Agra, but wherever I go, be it abroad, people recognize me. We are doing shows throughout the country, and we are still doing shows in different cities. We still have to do more shows and we are doing playback as well. Life has become really nice because of Indian Idol. Because of the show, we have got a lot of opportunities.”
 
Life is all set to change for our Top 3 contestants as it is the Finale week of the show.

Watch the life changing moment this week on Indian Idol 6.

Five years from now, where will they be?

Meiyang Chang is an actor and anchor today; Prashant is singer and actor; Abhijeet Sawant is a playback singer. They have achieved so much after Indian Idol. Where do you think season 6 contestants would be, five years from now?

When we asked them, here is what they said.

“Five years from now, I just hope to see myself with three to four hit songs in the industry, have a good car and a house. I would want to see myself singing in sur and also want people to say that Vipul is a versatile singer”, Vipul shared.

Devendra said, “I see myself as a successful playback singer five years from now. Rest we will wait and see what happens after five years.”

“I want to see myself as a successful playback singer, I really have no idea where will be five years from now. It all depends on the hard work and dedication that I will put in. The result will all depends on how much I work.  Whatever happens, will happen for good”, expressed Amit.

Though we do not know where will they be, it is always interesting to wait and watch what happens.

Do not forget to watch the Top 3 contestants on Indian Idol 6 Finale week only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Vipul and Devendra share a wish..

Every contestant of Indian Idol 6 has their unique singing quality which the others do not have. They are born with that quality which cannot be replicated.
We asked Vipul and Devendra whether they would like to have any of the quality they wish to have from their competitors.

Vipul expressed, “I think Poorvi has a very distinctive style of singing. She has a very flawless western singing which I wish I could learn as well. I think it could have added more to my singing.”“Vipul bhaiyya has a lot of confidence level and he does not have stage fear at all. Whatever sur he puts, he puts it right which I think I need to learn from him. Whenever I sing, I wish to have that confidence level on stage”, Devendra expressed.


Well, all are in for their biggest challenge next week as it is Grand Finale. Do not forget to watch Indian Idol 6 Grand Finale on September 1st only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Ritika Raj eliminated

When Ritika Raj reached the Top 5 in Indian Idol 6, she became the youngest contender, the stage ever had. She was lovingly called the Golu of the show. It was shocking when her name was announced as the next evict from the show last night.

Ritika Raj was shown doors last night on Indian Idol 6.

After the elimination, Ritika spoke, “I am happy that I am leaving at this point of the show. I am extremely happy that I reached the top 5. I had the best time on the show and meeting Lata Mangeshkar Ji is the most memorable moment that I have from here. My mom has been the greatest support throughout because, she was the one inspired me to take part in Indian Idol. Now that I am leaving, I will finish my studies and will come back to Mumbai for higher studies and music.”
 

“I wish and I hope either Vipul bhaiyya or Devendra wins the show”, she added.

With Ritika’s exit we are left with Top 4 contestants on Indian Idol; Vipul Mehta, Amit Kumar, Devendra Pal and Poorvi Koutish.

Do not forget to watch the upcoming episodes of Indian Idol 6 to know the much awaited Top 3 names only on Sony Entertainment Television.

“The contestants have come into the zone of sur”- Anand Sharma

Being on Indian Idol is not really a cake walk. The contestants are taken through regular practice and hectic rehearsals so that they come out of their comfort zone and prepare themselves for the battle of playback singing.

Anand Sharma shared with us about the training sessions of the contestants. He shared, “Initially, when we had started training, we had made the habit of morning riyaaz. Everyone used to get up early and by 7, we are ready for practice with the tanpura. After regular practice, the contestants have come into the zone of sur and they have got streamlined. Later they started picking up songs; the fine points of the songs and its expressions, and the language of the composition. Just like we have a full stop or a comma in our language, tunes also have its features which the music directors use when they compose their songs. It is very important to pick up those fine aspects of the songs. Along the line, they are taught all these points. Apart from this, they are also taught to work on their strong and weak points so that they can overcome the situations and pick up songs in less amount of time. These are some of the aspects we try to guide them through.”

Vocal trainers, Anand sir and Raju sir, work day and night with the contestants to create them for flawless performances on stage.

Watch the Top 5 contestants on Indian Idol 6 this week on Sony Entertainment Television.

Slam Book of Hussain Kuwajerwala…

My first job and first pay: In a departmental store where I was paid Rs 900 a month.

What annoys me the most: When you deserve something and when you need it badly, pyaar mohabbat se koi sunta hi nahi hain. It is then, when you feel ‘why’???  Why do you have to repeatedly ask and that too in a manner which you do not like?

I get complimented most about: Currently, I get complimented most about my show, Zangoora, and also about my abs.

I get turned on by: Simplicity

A word or phrase I often use: I wish I could say you that…

A secret of mine: After being in the industry for so long, I do not think there are any secrets left in my life. Years back there was a hush-hush about who my girl friend was, but that is also cleared.  I am an open book now.

The year I faced the camera: I am not sure, I think it was 1998.

Interests: Most of my interests and hobbies have become a part and parcel of my profession. In fact, I can give you a list of what does not interest me, like Real Estate and Politics. I am very bad in social networking and I do not even have a Facebook account.

If not an actor/host I would be: Thank God I am one, because, I really do not know what I would have been if not an actor. In fact, even today I tell my mother, aapka beta actor nahin banta toh pata nahi kya karta.

A scar I have from childhood: No yaar! I was never mischievous. I was a very seedha saadha guy, who used to go to school with his school bag with no complaints. I was very boring as a child and not notorious at all.

My most prized possession: The state of happiness and stability that I am in today.

Brand conscious or pick the one you see first: I am not at all brand conscious. I do not wear brands at all and I do not believe in brands. Even when I wear a watch, ultimately woh time hi dikhata hain. But if I can afford a brand and if it’s not easily available anywhere else, I would like to buy it. If you have maintained yourself, then trust me, anything will look good on you.