Both were excelent but Anwesha was better than aishwarya. I was reading some forums 90% people love Anwesha and they want to see Anwesha in the winning crown.But i am Confused how Anwesha got 20.54% vote via indya.com where Aishwarya 79.46% vote.After seeing this
result i think people don’t need to watch grand Final in 5th April, we already know that Aishwarya is the winner. Good luck Anwesha and sorry you were unable to achive very good supporter like Aishwarya.
I thought Anwesha’s Bengali classical rendition was SUPERB. It is such a diificult classical song and she rendered it like a complete PRO! AIsh also sang ‘Na Jeona’ (o Saajna) origianally sung by LATA very beautifully – probably one of her best. Anwesha’s bengali song is mostly unknown by most people while AISH song’s hindi version is a very popular classic song but not as difficult. So most people ( specially non bengalis) will identify with the latter more.
‘Chhalka Chhalka’ again is a very difficult number sung effortlessly ny Anu. ‘Chupke se’ is one of my most favorite songs – Aish tried to sing it soulfully but something went wrong she totally lost sur and mood in the second half. I agree with Ronnie , this song should have been given definitely to Anwesha. Other two songs by each of them were just o.k.
My Apologies for a repeat post. But I think it belongs to this section of the blog.
Anwesha loses focus on singing and enters the dancing world ! Kiddo .. please put singing on top in your priority list.. ‘Glamour’ and ‘Kamar Hilaao activities’ can follow later.I am not getting a good feeling out of your singing from the past few episodes. Please we want to listen to you and not see your belly dancing!
My dissapointments from Anwesha’s singing..and hence my ire!
Hope the episode to be shot in Gujrat brings us some good stuff from your end. No negligency in singing please.
hey people..please i want the new song of top 5 chotey ustaad ” sapno se bhi khelien gey” or ”Maa Naaz karey sab se boley bas meri beti achi hai” whateva the name….but i realy want that superb song…
anyOne know this lastest album name of pritam da?
ANWESHA ROCKED ON HOME TURF.SHE HAD RESERVED HER BEST PERFORMANCE FOR KOLKATTAITES. WHAT A RESOUNDING RENDITION OF A PURE CLASSICAL NUMBER! YOU WERE MATCHLESS,FANTASTIC,100%PERFECT– THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE ENTIRE COMPETITION.YOUR REAL TALENT WAS EVIDENT AT LAST.YOU ARE INDEED BLESSED BY ALL THE ELDERS IN YOUR FAMILY.YOU INSPIRED AISHWARYA TO A VERY GREAT EXTENT WITH YOUR SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE.
AISHWARYA SANG BENGALI VERSION OF “PARAKH” -A BIMAL ROY CLASSIC -TUNED BY SALIL CHOWDURY-OH SAJNA BARKHA BAHAR AAYEE—LIKE A PROFESSIONAL PLAYBACK SINGER . SHE IS BLESSED WITH A VERY SWEET VOICE AND SANG WITH EXCEPTIONAL CONFIDENCE AND TOTAL CONCENTRATION. THE WAY AISHWARYA VERY CLEVERLY SWITCHED OVER TO HINDI FROM BENGALI IN RUNNING TRACK WITHOUT MISSING A SINGLE NOTE WAS A SIGN OF CONSUMMATE ARTISTRY.WHAT A PERFORMANCE I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WORDS TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE PERFORMANCES OF ANWESHA AND AISHWARYA IN THE LAND OF MUSICAL GIANTS LIKE PANKAJ MALLIK KANANDEVI PAHARI SANYAL K C DEY MANNA DEY AJOY CHAKROBORTY AND LATELY SUDHESHNA GANGULI WHO ANCHORED SAREGAMA ON ZEE BENGALI.I WAS GREAT FAN OF SUDHESHNA . I CAN NEVER FORGET HER “”AAN MILO SAJNA–” THUMRI FROM GADAR IN SAREGAMA.THE JUDGE AT THE EPISODE WAS HIMSELF THE COMPOSER OF THAT CLASSIC SUPERBLY RENDERED BY AJOY CHAKROBORTY WITH PARVEEN SULTANA.THE JUDGE’S REMARKS FOR SUDHESHNA’S RENDITION”AAP PEHLE MILI HOTI TO AAP SE GAWA LETA YEH THUMRI”BEAR TESTIMONY TO GREAT TALENT OF SUDHESHNA.
A VERY WELL MANAGED EPISODE-CONGRATS GAJENDRA AT LAST YOU INCLUDED CLASSICAL SONGS AND THE EFFECT WAS SIMPLY AWESOME AND MESMERISING .LET US HAVE OLD AS WELL AS NEW SONGS IN THE GRAND FINALE AT MUMBAI.
Anwesha was so good in “Shankar kore damru baaje” that i think she deserved a standing ovation.
For a 14 year old kid singing this difficult song with that conviction and control was just fabulous.
I personally think that she is beyond this competition. If it were not for the sick song selections…..She would have just crushed every competition.
but such is the nature of songs and music in the country that you have to sing mediocre songs too if you want to be a playback singer and so she has to prove that she can do that too.
Anwesha …… I wish that one day you realise that there is more to music than playback singing (people are already calling her the next big thing in playback singing…..and it is natural that she does not have any idea at her age). I hope you realise there is more to music than Pritam, Kunal and Shreya.
I hope besides doing playback singing you continue to learn and improve your classical singing Coz you are a rare talent……..that comes once in many many years.
You have won many many hearts with your singing and hope you continue to do so for years together.
This So called FANTASTIC Bengali classical song was nothing but what you learn when you learn Raags in Hindustani classical Music. One has to prepare an Aalaap-taan Song for each Raag. this was nothing but a mugged Aalaap-Taan song of a Raag in Bengali. I am sure any good Hindustani Classical Student can sing this kind of mugged classical song with no Feelings and Emotions.
On the other hand the EFFORT from Aishwarya to talk and sing in Bengali was very good.
What are these Judges trying to DO?What are they trying to Promote? On a song totally OUT OF SUR from Anwesha! she was given SARVOTTAM! Remember PRAKRITI? on a much better performance she was given MADHYAM AND THAT ALSO IN WHAT WAY?
Again in the same episode in the last song-Chupke Se- which was NOT OUT OF SUR AT ALL by Aishwarya she was ALSO given SARVOTTAM! The problem was with the prepared MUSIC TRACK on which they sing, AND NOT WITH HER SINGING!
I know that lot of people will not agree with me but this is a FACT. If you learn music you will know. I know because i have learnt and prepared Aalaap-taan songs like this.
Mr. Devkishin – How do you know Anwesha sang the Bengali number 100% perfect ? Have you heard the original rendition before ?
Also don’t you see that people ‘request’ you to write in small letters (lowercase) to adhere to the net ettiquettes ? Can you check if you “Caps Lock” is on ? Before writing it may be a good idea for you to check the net-ettiquettes. How many times do you need to be told the same thing ? Are you too old or what ?
Personally, I did not like this episode. I just hated Rani Mukherjee in this episode……I actually like her in movies but i thought that she just talked too much … Even Shilpa Shetty was better in her comments.
Anwesha was fabulous in Bengali classical song……she deserved a standing ovation which she did not get !!!
The beauty of Anweshas singing is the effortlessness with which she sings……no matter what rhythm, alaap, octave, high notes, low notes…… she is just superb.
and Chalka Chalka was such a song. I thought that Rani disturbed her while singing and made her dance. Rani should have understood that she herself lip syncs and Anwesha is in a competition for singing and not dancing.
Aishwarya was superb in Na jeona. Her rendition was one with superb voice, good control, and one with great confidence. I also thought that the song was not a very difficult one as it does not have extreme variations in rhythm and notes.
Aishwarya does very well when there are less variations in the songs…….and she struggles when there are too many of them. Overall she deserves to be in top 2.
She was not confident of singing “Chupke se” and it showed it in her singing. She sang it horribly to say the least…….She lost sur, the notes were mediocre and the whole song sounded very ordinary. It is a great song ……. But i guess singing a song like that live is one thing that needs to be taken into account. So i will say she did an OK job but not a great one definitely.
The other two songs do not deserve any mention. And i thought both those songs were sung equally by both singers……no one was better than the other.
Night belonged to the Bengali lass……Anwesha for her bengali song and quite good chalka chalka re.
One addition to the above comment-
I just heard Aishwarya`s ALBELA SAJAN. This is what is classical song is. She has added her own Taans from what is playing in the background in instrumental.
Another classical song from Aishwarya was MAN-MOHANA. Even that was not a mugged Aalaap-taan song of a Raag.
will you barking dog stop barking. my comments were not meant for mawaalis,insane and illiterates.if you cannot follow my script why the hell you are reading the same .get lost you foul-mouthed idiot with upper storey full of dirty thoughts and stinking garbage. instead of blogging here on this site you deserve to be thrown in stinking toilet
go to hell .all are waiting to welcome you there with garland of foot-wear
stop throwing dirt on shreya, gajendra singh as they are celebrities in their own fields and their talent does not require any confirmation or certificates from good for nothing novices.if you are averse/allergic to these names just switch off your tv sets and start going to kinder garten in chuddies
AISHWARYA AND ANWESHA BY THEIR SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCES HAVE CLEARED ALL DOUBTS ABOUT THEIR TRUE CALIBRE AND THEY ARE NOW ON EQUAL FOOTING .BOTH DESERVE TO WIN IN FINALE ON BASIS OF THEIR OWN STRENGTH AND AMAZING TALENT.
AISHWARYA:100%
ANWESHA:100%
FOOLS WILL STILL RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD!
hmm … lol rani was lukin reali peng..:p overall the episode was ok i dunno y i luv aishwaryaz voice its so relaxin nn a bit 2 sweet anwesha is reali gd wen she sings classical evryting she duz is superb bt i think aishwaryaz voice is mre touchin..my the best wins bth deserved 2 be in the top 2 so bth of dem deserve the title of chote ustad desnt mater hu it is? luv u aishwarya jus wrk a bit mre hrder 2 get evryting rite ..i mean the sur and dat n u vil b the best nd anwesha ur reali gd n talented … so GOD BLESS ..xxoxoxo bleshh u xx mwa
Devkishin
Although I didn’t say anything about ‘whipping your ass’, somebody else posted a Ronnie, but we would very much appreciate you writing in lower case.
IN THAT CASE MY COMMENTS SHOULD BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED TO THAT ANOTHER IDIOT WHO APPEARS TO BE YOUR NAMESAKE.
ON THIS BLOG WHEREFROM THIS IDIOT HAS CREPT IN.GET LOST YOU MONKEY
Thank you Devji.
You are a true Musical connoisseur.
100% honest human being.
You know Music very well .very few people here have any sense of Music but try to argue. we don’t know music in details but i can appreciate a good music from a bad music.Ignorants were comparing “na jeona” (it has two versions )bengali and ” bengali + hindi” both songs by Lataji to punjabi pop in delhi >does have any sense?Delhi episode was a nonsense.
full potentials of both talents are classical base and to use them for those pop or rock is an insult and never fits into their voice.Grossly injustice.
The other Ronnie does have a point. It’s very annoying to read your posts in CAPS all the time. Why can’t you adhere to simple net ettiquett? And stop calling people names O.K.?Monkey, Brat, Idiot, Stupid, Mawaali, insane, Illiterate – the list goes on! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
You are educated enough try to behave like one for once alright?
“Yey isk isk was great from Ashwariya, her emotional were great and it was matching with the voice of Rani while the later was doing the lip singing.
Anesha’s father speech was good, honest and short, Anewsha’s Dhadak dhadak was very nice but “sur hila” because she was dancing too much otherwise we have seen she can do it very nicely. Both of Ash –and Anu were superb.
“Sankar kore” was great, She really sung it like “pani ki tarah” as stated by Sherya Someone above said that Hindustani classical songs are better then Bengali classical my question to you is how do you know that there are not many Bengali classical songs and how much do you know about the variations????
“Na Jeona” was too good Ashwariya was looking like a Bengali bride! Too sweet, she really sung the song with good pronunciation.
I did not like the starting of chalka chalka from Anwesha, I know she could have done better then this, but from the middle of this song she sang it well.
Perhaps we are spending more time here and we are not voting for Anwesha if Ashwariya is now 79% through internet voting then Anwesha should be more than this seeing the trend of maximum fans in the blog but she has received 20% so far. OMG! It’s too low she deserves more then this for sure.
“Chupke se” was also not perfect in sur from Ashwariya but was good to hear. Anwseha is always “mithi” but Ashwariya is no less.
Kolkata’s audience was great only that they lack the art of cheering up by moving their hands or making some sound, they just cheers by sitting in other way many people will consider this as “cultured crowd” But since I myself love to make some noise to cheer someone I was expecting same from my home crowd, may be I am wrong I was watching only on TV so you really cannot have the actual scenario.
.The crowd was supporting both of them though but Anwesha has the advantage over Ashawariya since this place is her home town. Anwesha will receive more votes from Kolkata. The opposite will happen in Ahmedabad next Ashwariya will have the advantage and she will receive more votes.
Sherya is really the “garvo of India” lekin lekin lekin! Yeh kya Aap jab ga rahi thi to aapki har breath jo aap le rahi thi who sunai de rahi thi! Uspe aapka contraol hona chahiye Aap in choote baccho ki Judge hain ! Galtiya to aap pe bhi lagu hoti hain na Madamji! Kunal sung it great! He has a different style and no one can copy it. He might not be the best singer in India but his style is also unique.
Whatever the result India is going to get two playback singers as Ash and Anu. No doubt about it. God bless the two.
@Devkisan JI ! Umeed hain aap humse age me elder honge.
Caps lock me net pe likhna kisi ko gali dene ki badabar hain. Yehi rule hain , google karke dekh lijiye agar aap ko samjh mein nahi aaya to.
Aaapse request hain ki caps lock me mat likhiyega.
Fir se agar aap ne likhe to hum samjhenge ki aap nehayat hi stubborn kisma ke insaan hain! Aur agar repeat nahi kiya to yeh galti hum maaf kar sakte hain!
My 2 cents thought.
Both the kids are god gifted! Nobody in this forum has talent like these two kids.
So stop crticizing and just listen to their songs in awe!
And feel proud to have such talented kids among us!
don’t you know i believe in tit for tat. i know there is tremendous frustration among a particular group.all those names you have referred to are directed to that idiot called ronnie. if you are not that ronnie then why it hurts you? i still call that idiot an idiot
I’m reposting my thoughts on the Kolkata episode because this is the appropriate forum. IMHO The best part of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the bengali claasical song which is composed by Ajoy Chakraborty. Simply OUTATANDING, MINDBLOWING!! No WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW GOOD THE RENDITION WAS!! Anu’s ‘CHHALKA RE ‘ was SUPERB TOO. But in ‘Dhadak Dhadak’ she missed a couple of notes for the first time, mainly because she was distracted trying to dance with Rani Mukherjee, but the rest of the song was pretty good too. Aish’s ‘Gore gore’ was strictly o.k. No major mistakes but not that good either. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was very good. ‘Chupke se’ is an awesome song and unfortunately Aish could not do justice to it. I wish Anwesha was given the song ‘Chupke se’ to sing – She would have done a Super job.
stage performance and sangeet performace are totally different>one is from Rhythm,dancing and moves,the other is from control of vocal cords from cortical control.Rock and pop used by the performers don’t need to be “surela”,body moves and rhythm do the job but sangeet performance demands its core component”sur” and also needs extreme concentration for vocalisation.
some idiot is using my name for his illegal postings on this blog .
shashi:what is happening on this site ? just check up some mischief mongers are using this space to create confusion and malign the image of some bloggers .the above comment has been posted under my name .it appears the authorities overseeing the functioning of this site have either proved to be incompetent or ineffective you are requested to delete the above message purported to have been mailed by me immediately before the matter is reported to appropriate authorities for criminal action.
Finally the chamelion shows his true color. What a hypocrite! what happened to the statement “children are like flowers and I love all of them”? Now this fanatic is attacking a 13 year old kid, Anwesha. Shame on you.How can you live with yourself being such a hypocrite.
Devji,
you must ignore people who have no sense.i try to avoid ” Mad dogs and ignorants” but if confronted they must be eliminated(Rabid dog must be killed – is the dictum of medical science,RABIES is hard to treat)
people after 40yrs suffer from presbyopia and need glasses for reading.
education both social and scholastic are lacking in India> producing grossly immatured and unkuth mass.
we have spent 2 weeks in delhi >stunted malnourished youths with hiphop styles and ignorant rowdies. if this is the picture of the capital than i can imagine the other metropolis and villages.
mmmm……this episode is better than the previous one. nice songs….i liked AISHWARYAs “na jeona”.i have no words to express hw well she sang this song.(in my view,after many episodes)…n ANWESHA sang SHANKAR KORE beautifully.. actually i have no idea about the original versions but i think they were awesome in singing these songs.but what is really bothering me is:anwesha got around 20% votes where aishwarya around 79% votes(indya.com)..my request to people…please vote for anwesha also…thank u…
i hope the selction commmitee for music slections select lataji,ashaji, haimanti shukla and others famous musical singers and composers of oldies but defintely classical based sangeet.
The pop,hiphop and rock don’t suit their voices AT ALL> very irritants.
you can’t take a Benz on a muddy ,unpaved road for bullock carts.
I would like both two sing some “sound of Music” english renditons !
“rain drops on roses” etc and some whitney Houston’s classics.Dianna ross’s classics FOR abhaas”is this love? and feelings ” from Bob marley.http://www.smashitsusa.com/player/ra/on-demand/raplayer.cfm?3869,
Hey guys i’m a vet doctor, thats why i can tell gali ka kutta from ghar ka kutta,i bark in tune with devkishin because we both are animal doctors,we serve our communities and forgive us if we cannot say who’s better Anwesha or Aishwarya, we are so used to listening to barkings any human voice is melodious to us,
I am not for either one of the two – I love both . both have ability to sing amazing. but to not be unfair Anwesha;s sur loss should be compared with Prakriti’s sur loss. The difference is Prakriti does not know what is right sur and wrong sur. But Anwesha does.
i think all these buddhas in this blog are pedophiles, we must protect our children from these shameless people.hey guys do you know any online laws or authority where i can complain about the predators among us
SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA
HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO
I THINK THE YOUNG GENERATION TODAY ARE DEAF TO THE WORDS OF WISDOMS FROM THE OLD PEOPLE.IKNOW ITS RONNIE OR
JC OR JAY OR IT COULD BE YOU SANGEETA WHO IS CREATING WRONG IMAGE OF ME,YOU CALL ME CHAMELION JC AND WHAT ABOUT YOU MORON? WHO ARE YOU? YOU ARE NOBODY,AND YOU SERIOUS I THOUGHT YOU WERE NOT LIKE THESE MOSQUITOES, ANYWAYS I DONT WANT TO SPIT IN THE SKY, I WISH BOTH THE BACCHIS GOOD LUCK AND YOU ALL ASSHOLES OUT THERE DONT TRY TO THROW PERSONAL KICHHAD ON ME,
I have a good reply for v d I have also learnt music and completely understand fairness but I will keep quiet as I do not want to say anything against a young child. People need to be careful when they write something about a child singer.
Sanjay
I beg to differ. I think Rani was fantastic, very spontenious and she expressed her opinion very clearly, which I really liked. In my opinion, the highlight of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the Bengali classical number. YES, she should have gotten a standing ovation. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was excellent. Aish has a beautiful voice but she misses sur and that’s very frustrating. “Chupke se” could have been so much better, if she sang in SUR!. “Na jeona” sung by Aish was excellent but it’s not a difficult song by any means. If Anwesha sang it – It would have been awesome. But Aish really sang it very well. And she looked so cute. I’m waiting to hear some soulfull songs from Anwesha like “hum dil de chuke sanam” in the next episode.
Sanjay
I beg to differ. I think Rani was fantastic, very spontenious and she expressed her opinion very clearly, which I really liked. In my opinion, the highlight of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the Bengali classical number. YES, she should have gotten a standing ovation. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was excellent. Aish has a beautiful voice but she misses sur and that’s very frustrating. “Chupke se” could have been so much better, if she sang in SUR!. “Na jeona” sung by Aish was excellent but it’s not a difficult song by any means. If Anwesha sang it – It would have been awesome. But Aish really sang it very well. And she looked so cute. I’m waiting to hear some soulfull songs from Anwesha like “hum dil de chuke sanam” in the next episode.
whats happening here i didnt posted any of these comments i jost woke up now and i see blog full of my comments whats happening i am the real devkishin all comments before are from some fake names moderator monitor your blog site
I HAD DIL KA DAURA WHEN I WOKE UP .KUTTO KAMINO ABA TO BAAZ AA JAO.MERE PAIR KABAR ME LATAKE HUYEN HAIN AUR MUJH GAREEB PAAR YE JULM.DEKH LUNGA I.P ADDRESS TRACK HOTA HAI, MAIN STAR VOI KE AUTHORITY KO BOLUNGA US SUWAR KE AAULAAD KA PATA LAGAYE.
i live abroad but i have subscription to star tv.i like the programme very much,love all the kids,byom,areef,prakriti and anwesha are mine favorites.however i dont like the judges and their attitudes and the format of the programme,sometimes public seem to have all power and other times so called pandit judges strip public of their power,thats why the reality shows are no longer reality show in india,like everything reality show is corrupt too.only the publics are trapped in so called votes,they dont even realize how they r being fooled n used with their time,money and emotions,pritam,shreya and kunal if you guys want public to see you,please make yourselves presentable,otherwise you guys are meant to be at the back of the stage so obese and ugly
it’s true that caps are considered shouting and irritants but people over 40yrs suffer from presbyopia(difficulty in nearsight readings and writings) but over the netiquette is people’s mannerism and social regards for a person.That is lacking here>slinging MUD will not get “rosogolla”>
In delhi what we saw,WAS a sad picture: women and men can’t walk on the street for lewd remarks and rowdy behavior> delhi university campus to AIIMS we went everywhere and picture was the same AND FILTHY *****>seas of stunted malnourished youths (ADULTS MEN AND WOMEN LOOKED LIKE 12YRS) with hiphop styles and rowdy behavior> IF delhi CAPITAL WAS LIKE THAT what about the other metroplois and villages;, i can easily imagine!!
I am new here and read all the comments>please it never refects a civilized nation!!i am not indian and I go to india for business only !
The Kolkata episode was good…crowd was very disciplined.
Anweshas bengali classical number was simply outstanding….have to begin my blog with this…it was evident how Shreyas remarks made the kid so happy…she hadnt been getting good remarks from shreya for a while now…so about time…well done anwesha!way to go!
Her Dhadak dhadak was good except the minor slip…not that it spoilt her rendition ….but inexcusable seeing the number of ppl on this blogsite waiting to pounce on her mistakes!!!
Chalka Chalka was excellent especially with it being such a tough song to sing with lots of jumping notes….
Aishwaryas voice is superb….singingwise…quite good.
Na Jeona was exceptional specially the transition from hindi back to bengali coz i personally think its more difficult to change to a new language from a known one. the vice-versa was also very good but its not as difficult as the former…
She looked gorgeous in the bengali saree, made a great effort speaking in bengali….well done!
Her ye gore gore se chore was good especially as it was the first song of the evening afer abahs’s beautifully sung saathiya number…However “chupke se ” being one of my favourite songs I was disappointed with aish’s performance…sadhnaji has sung it so beautifully…
Rani was her usual “babli” self…she makes everyone dance wherever she goes as a guest on a music contest so this one was no different…..She was generous in her praises….but she got a bit carried away when she asked anwesha to dance while she was singing…
The judges were sensible….
will anwesha get enough votes from rest of india to match aishwaryas votes especially with next episode being in gujarat remains to be seen?
I hope they sing melodious songs next week…instead of loud and jarring numbers.
old songs pleeeeeeeeeez!these girls dont know their abilities yet!
FOR :Aiswyaria & Anwesha:
you should always sing classical specially lataji, haimanti shukla and others.
The voice of melody with the classical nodes will manifest its celestial splendor and will impress people.you are gifted
please avoid POP,ROCK AND BANDS ETC. these will ruin your voice quality. SURELY & DEFINTELY . VOCAL CORDS NODULE AND TEARS ARE EXTREMELY COMMON IN CHEER LEADERS,AUCTION TRADERS AND POP/ROCK SINGERS FOR ABUSE***
make a complete category of songs of those singers and select from them only(give your committee to select from them and keep your own list)
i like both of them but i didn’t like watching aish’s mother (3 times)in the music video,what about other’s parents? (though there was vyom’s mother)
& why anwesha said ,aish don’t cry? i don’t beleive this, it doesn’t go with her personality.may be it was from the script writer or from gajji.
best of luck girls
1)why anwesha said”Don’t cry” ?-is a “vain tantrum” >you have seen In rajasthan “who will sing first?” each was saying “me first”
in urdu /Hindi”nakhra”
In Bengali “adikhetya”
Gajji probably likes that childish projection .
2) Pritam’s stunt doesn’t work well with Mrs.Duttagupta >she is a strong built/reserved/strong personality with her emotions and expression( a woman of few words) :typical bengali mother who cares less because she knows herself and her child well >people of such persona seldom becomes a guppy and gullible.
if you notice even in extreme distress she simply wiped her tears silently,avoided the welcome TILAK CEREMONY in Bhopal,it’s projected in her child.pritam asked ANWESHA about her career goal> “you have to be open & extrovert personality to become a playback singer” corrected by Rani immediately “you just do your job and every technicality will be added to you” In Hindi world PRITAM may be succesful for hit film songs but in BENGAL he is a mouse by comparison to past and present.so thanks to hindi janta! 5′ of bengal can be streched to 6′ in Bombay.
These speeches are all SCRIPTED! Anwesha Is a very introvert person and it’s obvious that she was forced to say to Aish ‘ not to cry”. Another DRAMA BAAZI BY MR GAJJI!!
Ruhana,
Thank you for your comment (dated 2008-03-30 20:32:01) b-coz you speaks my mind. These kids will never forget the words they have used during the judges comment. I think all judges are playing biased game against little kids whom are so delicate instead of helping them.
Finally there are 2 lovely kids left but both are winners and I would support to Dr. AK Biwsas should be announced as both are winner.
Hello,
I guess the discussions of technicality and singing have gone out of the window in this blog. Not one wants to talk about the singers ….but want to beat their own drums.
Anyway…
Anwesha for consistency
Anwesha for classical singing
Anwesha for high notes
Anwesha for consistently hitting the perfection
Aishwarya for sweet voice
Aishwarya for screen presence
….. All in all…… Anwesha for singing !!!!
If you are talking about singing and chhote ustaad needs to be that person who is a better singer….
It has to be Anwesha
RANI looked very healthy and radiant.she exuded that ooph and vivacity!
very caring and said the right things”award for two”.she definitely looked full figured Bengali woman.
AISWYARIA is always stage free,her poise and speeches are always very appropriate.she is a well mannered child.her performance was superb.
ANWESHA is a shy person but her performance beyond measure,very good.she is a wonderful child.
Both the Kids are the PROMISE and pride of India> both have very bright future.
wonderful PARENTS who have endured so much to support them.
EITHER RONI OR SANGEETA>WHETHER YOU EAT GRASS OR RONI EATS LEGUMES IS NOT MY BUSINESS.DONT BRING MY NAME AND IDOTIC COMMENTS HERE.GIVE RESPECT AND GET RESPECT.
RONI YOU ARE A DUMBSHIT SPY!SO KEEP YOUR ASS OFF FROM HERE!
2008-03-30 19:18:24
Sanjay
I beg to differ. I think Rani was fantastic, very spontenious and she expressed her opinion very clearly, which I really liked. In my opinion, the highlight of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the Bengali classical number. YES, she should have gotten a standing ovation. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was excellent. Aish has a beautiful voice but she misses sur and that’s very frustrating. “Chupke se” could have been so much better, if she sang in SUR!. “Na jeona” sung by Aish was excellent but it’s not a difficult song by any means. If Anwesha sang it – It would have been awesome. But Aish really sang it very well. And she looked so cute. I’m waiting to hear some soulfull songs from Anwesha like “hum dil de chuke sanam” in the next episode.
THERE ARE MANY LOOSERS,HOOKERS ARE LOUSING AROUND HERE >IMPERSONIFYING,CLOWNING,USING DEROGATORY COMMENTS TO THROW INSULTS AT OTHERS ,ARE THE ONLY GAMES THEY ENJOY.THESE ARE BUNCH OF PERVERTS.I AM REQUESTING WEBMASTER JUST WIPE OFF THESE IGNORANTS.SO THAT PEOPLE CAN EXPRESS THEIR VALUABLE COMMENTS!
SHASI,WEBMASTER,
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. ONLY FOR TWO MORE EPISODES ,KEEP IT CLEAN.
THANK YOU
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
(2)SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
(3)
SHIT HEAD BENGALI BOY, RONI: YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
(4)
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
(5)
wwwwwwwwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya your the best of best Anvesha is also good but your the golden, lovely, quit , with rocking voice i love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu your like an angel Pari and fact sonpari
i am your biggest fan form afghanistan
aur india walo pleas lado mat ap badi khosh nasib ho ke Aishwarya aur Anvisha jesay singer rektay ho.
SHIT HEAD ANOTHER BENGALI AVI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
WHY SO MANY BENGALI KIDS ARE ACTING LOOSERS HERE!!!
ONE SANGEETA,ONE RONI , ONE AVI >WHAT DO YOU DO MAN?? HAVE RESPECT FOR OTHERS >YOU HAVE LAERNT ENOUGH HINDI TO CALL YOU BAP KI AGE MAN AS BUDDHA !FROM
WHICH WOMB DID YOU COME ,MAN!DIRTY SHIT!STOP THAT SHIT ****
Anvesha can prove her worth in rabindrasangeet and other forms of music also. She is a gifted singer. Aishwarya can best become a pop star like Alisha Chinoi without any knowledge of REAL singing. i much prefer Anvesha.
i am reminded of VOI days when i was voting for Ishmeet.
ALL GOOD NEWS. voi seniors and juniors will perform in finale. i am looking fwd to abhilasha and Irfan and Arshpreet. As for the juniors lets watch the little gifted Geetashri, the beautiful prakrit and the talented Areeb.
I think PRAKRITI AND ANVESHA should have been in final 2. Remove this menace Aishwarya. even regional voting is better than corruption-voting.
BISAWAS THE MORON
Can anyone tell me what this MORON doing in this blog?
He hates Indians yet he is blogging here. HOW can we get rid of this VIRUS called BISWAS!! GO BACK and leave us alone. WHY DON’T YOU BLOG WITH AMERICAN’S on AMERICAN IDOL and leave us alone!!
You people should do something, not write abusive messages. better vote for Anvesha instead. Why are men so aggressive all the time? look at us girls how we support each other. you men can never do that.
And you call yourself a DOC you VET? YOU didn’t have the knowledge and brains to be a REAL DOCTOR. Calling other people names makes you look even worse than a JANITOR.
I am proud 4 out of top 5 were girls. WAY TO GO!1
NOW I AM HOPING INDIAN IDOL 2008, VOI SECOND SEASON AND SAREGAMAPA 2008 WINNERS ARE ALL GIRLS JUST LIKE 3 BOYS LAST TIME- ANEEK,ISHMEET AND PRASHANT. AT LEAST I KNOW LAST YEAR SAREGAMA PONAM SHUD HAVE WON AND DEEPALI IN INDIAN IDOL.
DEEPALI,POONAM AND ABHAS WERE DESERVING WINNERS LAST TIME.
THIS YR HOPE ITS A HATRICK OF GIRLS AND NO WAY AS UNDESERVING AS ISHMEET/PRASHANT. ANEEK WAS GOOD BUT EVEN HE WAS SECOND BEST BEST WAS POONAM
SANGEETA,
DIGNITY and respect has to earn >No body gives you on a platter. after you have made such beautiful comment above >its’ beyond my imagination you engaged such derogatory comment below abotyu others.
it doesn’t suit you.it’s you who is going to uphold yourself ,not them.
i have no mercy for Mad dogs and ignorants.i try to avoid.
WE ARE REQUESTING WEBMASTER TO KEEP THE PERVERTS OFF> I HAVE REPEATEDLY REQUSTED THAT, INSPITE OF THAT PERSONAL ATTACKS GOING ON> I AVOID TWO THINGS IN LIFE :
MAD DOGS AND IGNORANTS
BUT WHEN CONFRONTED I MUST KILL BOTH.
I think these two girls who said men r aggressive…I mean this sweety and amrita …I can surely say that these two r from Gujarat .And one word can explain these two “jealous”…..”jealous”….and “jealous”.
They can’t digest Aiswarya’s talent.every time this sweety tells how aiswarya’s family is corrupted and this time she said 13 year old aiswarya is also corrupted..common we can undersatnd that u can’t sing and u don’t have any speciality in u,and u r jealous.but that doesn’t mean that u tell a kid corrrupted.She is not standing for MP or MLA post ,she is in star VOI chhote ustad,just listen songs of these two talented singers.common Aiswarya “jalti he ye duniya to jalne de”….u rocks….For me both r excelent.
WHO is Haimanti Shukla? Some almost unknown bengali singer?? And you want Anwesha to follow her footsteps? PATHETIC!! Anwesha is a much better singer and she definitely does not need to sing Haimanti’s songs!She is an awesome singer anyway.
if you look ,these are frusted people and no respect for others.contiously attacking Devkishinji, a good friend in this blog who has years of knowledge about SVOI.they started to attack him first ,then me >They are doing these beacuse these are loosers who have no upbringing and have no sense of Music, plenty time to insult others. if somebody is throwing mud>is not going to get “rosgolla”>
Mr well wisher
All of us need not be singers ok? You don’t even have brains to see that. i may be good in my own field which is diff. from music and I have my own status which is not that of a singer. If public is voting then public def has right to have an opinion. And most people feel Aishwarya is corrupted except brain dead people like you . you must be failiure in life that you cannot see simple things.
90% of people are not wrong. this is a democracy and majority rules. A few fanatic people like you who shut their eyes to truth are the minority.
Nobody here says anything bad about Anvesha because she and her paremnts are honest and dignified. if majority have a problem with aishwarya and her parents, it is because of their corruption.
if we had free and fair election sAnvesha would win 90:10 because hardly any people support aishwarya. just because some weirdos support aishwarya and her nasal, besuri voice does not make her good. everywhere public has shown whom they prefer.
Why people hate Aishwarya is because of her arrogant and overbearing nature.Her parents no doubt have given her this trait.
Aishwarya whether she wins or loses like Prashant and Ishmeet can never have junta’s support unlike the 2 names. because these 2 were down to ewarth and humble. Aishwarya is none of the 2.
Corruption voting is worse than regional voting as someone said. Well said.
No wonder modern cities like elhi and kolkaata showed theire repulsion to her.
@ dr.akbiswas
Nobody reads your posts so you are totally wasting your time here.You have become a Laughing Stock in his site.
So leave before you humiliate yourself even more. Nobody is buying your bengali garbage. Bengalis are great but there are exceptions like YOU. SOME IDIOTS LIKE YOU MAKES EVERY BENGALI LOOK BAD.
Prakrit and Anvesha should ahve been top 2 if you went by votes(non corruption)
Or Anvcesha and geetashree if by talent
Aishwarya was at 4′th position even soniya and areeb were better than her
hey rihanna agree 100% for you. on talent basis top 4 were anvesha, geetashri, soniya and areeb. Aishwarya was fifth in my rankings.
Vyom and Prakriti did not deserve to be in top 5. Best of luck to geetashree and areeb any music lover will know they were better to Aishwarya. geeta’s vopice was sweet, soniya’s was strong and Areeb’s was unique. Aishwarya is there in top 5 but she is not very good. her sur slips sometimes and she cannot do alaap very well. her voice quality is good.
I missed geetu and areeb in top 5 video they should have been there in place of vyom whose ass was saved by the judges numerous times.
Miss Amrita,I know u r a not a singer ….what i Mean is u r simply jealous of talented people who r close to u.What u said???? 90% people here supporting Anvwesha,How can u say that??? because all other people have work,not like u spending time here always in praise of somebody and saying offending words to other…
Rahul, good question. i feel geeta was better than Ash. Now gaj was already having problems stomaching Anvesha’s talent. he could not deal with a non-trained singer taht too from a poor family being better than Aishwarya!! best solution? Force judges that as soon as geeta comes to scary land, kick her out. Give some stupid arguement that Mansi(what a joke) sang better than her THAT DAY or some shit like that.
Gaj always does thsi 2 second best. Arshpreet was second best in VOI. she was eliminated real early also. So that the field became clearer for harshit no doubt.
Bebo’s new look has been appreciated a lot in tinsel town but more than her slim and super sexy figure, its her bikini scene that is now the biggest conversation starter in Bollywood. Kareena’s fans are looking forward to see her in a bikini, but it seems that this is a most hyped scene and is a Yashraj promotional strategy.
Putting a whole new twist to the tale is this unit hand, who reveals that Kareena who did tone her ultra thin body to give it that additional glam look for the now famed bikini scene, hasn’t shot any scene in a bikini in the first place. “Kareena’s successful film Jab We Met gave a boost to her career. She has managed to get that girl next door image. That role and film has not only given her several best actress’ award but has also made her the highest paid actress in Bollywood. Apparently Kareena is apprehensive about her bikini scene which may kill her new found girl next door imageâ€, declares a confidante of the actress.
At a recent event Kareena denied the buzz about her bikini scene. She agreed that her role is extremely glamorous as it was a requirement of her character. She also added that her look will be a new trend for onscreen glam divas. But when asked about her bikini scene, the actress flatly denied saying there’s any scene as such.
When contacted the Yash Raj’s spokesperson, Monika said, “These are baseless all rumors. Tashan is complete and they will not edit or shoot any scene now.â€
Apprently Tashan is cashing big time on Kareena’s bikini scene which may or may not be there in the film. Moreover Yash Raj’s policy to keep things under wrap till the release of their film itself creates a lot of curiosity so there is no other option but to wait till the release of Tashan .
In the scheme of things, it is important that the Yashraj banner strikes early in 2008 after a lackluster performance in 2007. And this time Aditya Chopra is prepared to pput Kareena Kapoor on the block to ensure a good opening for his first release of the year.
And what about you well wisher? it seems you have no work but to make aishwarya out to be best. Which is laughable. you are an extremely funny person and maybe star plus has hired you…who knows? Hardly anybody supports aishwarya on this blog…and that is not a co-incidemce
All I said was Roger sounds like Dr.ak biswsas! And I’am called a SHITHEAD BENGALI, LOOSER, IDIOT and a Jackass!! And these people call themselves cultured! I have nothing to say.
(2)Bebo’s new look has been appreciated a lot in tinsel town but more than her slim and super sexy figure, its her bikini scene that is now the biggest conversation starter in Bollywood. Kareena’s fans are looking forward to see her in a bikini, but it seems that this is a most hyped scene and is a Yashraj promotional strategy.
Putting a whole new twist to the tale is this unit hand, who reveals that Kareena who did tone her ultra thin body to give it that additional glam look for the now famed bikini scene, hasn’t shot any scene in a bikini in the first place. “Kareena’s successful film Jab We Met gave a boost to her career. She has managed to get that girl next door image. That role and film has not only given her several best actress’ award but has also made her the highest paid actress in Bollywood. Apparently Kareena is apprehensive about her bikini scene which may kill her new found girl next door imageâ€, declares a confidante of the actress.
At a recent event Kareena denied the buzz about her bikini scene. She agreed that her role is extremely glamorous as it was a requirement of her character. She also added that her look will be a new trend for onscreen glam divas. But when asked about her bikini scene, the actress flatly denied saying there’s any scene as such.
When contacted the Yash Raj’s spokesperson, Monika said, “These are baseless all rumors. Tashan is complete and they will not edit or shoot any scene now.â€
Apprently Tashan is cashing big time on Kareena’s bikini scene which may or may not be there in the film. Moreover Yash Raj’s policy to keep things under wrap till the release of their film itself creates a lot of curiosity so there is no other option but to wait till the release of Tashan .
In the scheme of things, it is important that the Yashraj banner strikes early in 2008 after a lackluster performance in 2007. And this time Aditya Chopra is prepared to pput Kareena Kapoor on the block to ensure a good opening for his first release of the year.
So UNFAIR! All I said was Roger sounds like Dr.ak biswsas! And I’am called a SHITHEAD BENGALI, LOOSER, IDIOT and a Jackass!! And these people call themselves cultured! I have nothing to say.
As Beijing continues to batter him with charges of “masterminding” the Lhasa unrest, the Dalai Lama on Saturday suggested that China itself could be behind the violence and expressed readiness to work with the Chinese authorities to restore peace in Tibet.
The Dalai Lama, who has been seeking dialogue to resolve Tibet issue, voiced frustration at lack of response from China and declared that the future of his ‘middle-path’ approach would depend on Beijing’s attitude in the next few weeks.
At a press conference, he sought the help of the international community to bring China to the dialogue table, saying the Tibetans had “no power” to do so.
“Tibetans are non-violent people,” the spiritual leader maintained rubbishing allegations by China that he and his supporters were behind the recent violence in Tibet.
He suggested that China itself could be behind the violence as he said “we have heard about a few hundred Chinese soldiers received monks’ dress.”
“They (soldiers) dressed like monks. So, for a lay person, they will look like monks. But the swords they had, were not Tibetan, they were Chinese swords,” he said, apparently responding to China’s campaign that monks had indulged in violence.
Maintaining that he has “no desire to seek Tibet’s separation” nor “any wish to drive a wedge between the Tibetan and Chinese peoples,” the Dalai Lama expressed willingness to work with the Chinese authorities to “bring about peace and stability in Tibet.”
The Dalai Lama, who earlier led an inter-faith prayer at Rajghat in the memory of those killed in Lhasa, said his primary concern was to ensure the survival of the Tibetan people’s distinctive culture, language and identity.
“My side is open for dialogue. We are waiting to hear from the Chinese side,” he said before heading back to Dharamshala, the seat of his ‘government-in-exile’.
“We have no power to bring China to the dialogue table. We have only truth and sincerity. That is why we are appealing to the world community, please help,” the Tibetan leader said.
He said the attitude of the Chinese government over the next few weeks would be crucial to decide the future of his “middle-path” approach to resolve the Tibet issue.
Expressing his keenness to return to Tibet, the Dalai Lama said it would be of “no use” if he had to return without a “certain degree of freedom”.
He also sought to allay China’s concerns that Tibetans may cause trouble during the India-leg of the Olympic torch relay, saying he was in favour of Beijing hosting the mega sporting event.
The Dalai Lama said that Tibetans were neither anti-China nor seeking separation from the mailand. “We only want meaningful autonomy and not independence from China. Remaining with China is in our own larger interest,” he said.
He said the Tibetans only want full “guarantee and assurance” from the Chinese government that it would preserve their cultural heritage and provide them with complete religious freedom.
The Dalai Lama said Chinese demographic aggression is threatening Tibetan culture as a large number of non-Tibetans were settling in Tibetan region.
“Half-a-million Chinese people are already there and there are plans to settle over one million Chinese people after the Olympic Games,” he said.
He also warned that China faced instability in the future as there was a lot of resentment beneath the appearance of
stability in the country.
“China looks stable, but underneath there is a lot of resentment,” the Dalai Lama said calling it a police state where there is a “rule of terror”.
He said besides spiritual advancement, Tibetans also need material development and urged Tibetans to opt for higher education, training and help in the progress of their motherland.
Shilpa Shetty will soon begin a big budget action-comedy to be made by her production house S2 Global Productions with some top-of-the-line international technicians as part of her crew.
“It’s going to be a two-heroine project. While Shilpa will be playing one part, she is in the process of signing on another big Bollywood heroine for it,” confirms her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.
After Phir Milenge, Dus, Apne and Metro, the actress has become extremely choosy. While we witnessed a metamorphosis in Brand Shilpa from actress to diva since Big Brother happened to her, she has been offered astronomical amounts for certain film projects abroad as well as in Bollywood.
“Its only natural to be offered unheard of amounts after the kind of international fame she has received,” says Bhagwagar and adds, “Shilpa is choosing only those films which will give her complete creative satisfaction.”
Two of Shilpa’s forthcoming movies will witness her in completely different roles. Sunny Deol’s next directorial venture The Man (co-directed by Neeraj Pathak) will see her playing a role very close to her real life experience last year.
Her character portrays the meteoric rise of a simple but dedicated girl to instant global stardom. Her next project would be filmmaker Uru Patel’s international flick Hanuman, featuring her in the role of Goddess Sita, with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves being tipped to play Lord Ram.
Shilpa Shetty will soon begin a big budget action-comedy to be made by her production house S2 Global Productions with some top-of-the-line international technicians as part of her crew.
“It’s going to be a two-heroine project. While Shilpa will be playing one part, she is in the process of signing on another big Bollywood heroine for it,” confirms her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.
After Phir Milenge, Dus, Apne and Metro, the actress has become extremely choosy. While we witnessed a metamorphosis in Brand Shilpa from actress to diva since Big Brother happened to her, she has been offered astronomical amounts for certain film projects abroad as well as in Bollywood.
“Its only natural to be offered unheard of amounts after the kind of international fame she has received,” says Bhagwagar and adds, “Shilpa is choosing only those films which will give her complete creative satisfaction.”
Two of Shilpa’s forthcoming movies will 2)witness her in completely different roles. Sunny Deol’s next directorial venture The Man (co-directed by Neeraj Pathak) will see her playing a role very close to her real life experience last year.
Her character portrays the meteoric rise of a simple but dedicated girl to instant global stardom. Her next project would be filmmaker Uru Patel’s international flick Hanuman, featuring her in the role of Goddess Sita, with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves being tipped to play Lord Ram.
#)Shilpa Shetty will soon begin a big budget action-comedy to be made by her production house S2 Global Productions with some top-of-the-line international technicians as part of her crew.
“It’s going to be a two-heroine project. While Shilpa will be playing one part, she is in the process of signing on another big Bollywood heroine for it,” confirms her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.
After Phir Milenge, Dus, Apne and Metro, the actress has become extremely choosy. While we witnessed a metamorphosis in Brand Shilpa from actress to diva since Big Brother happened to her, she has been offered astronomical amounts for certain film projects abroad as well as in Bollywood.
“Its only natural to be offered unheard of amounts after the kind of international fame she has received,” says Bhagwagar and adds, “Shilpa is choosing only those films which will give her complete creative satisfaction.”
Two of Shilpa’s forthcoming movies will witness her in completely different roles. Sunny Deol’s next directorial venture The Man (co-directed by Neeraj Pathak) will see her playing a role very close to her real life experience last year.
Her character portrays the meteoric rise of a simple but dedicated girl to instant global stardom. Her next project would be filmmaker Uru Patel’s international flick Hanuman, featuring her in the role of Goddess Sita, with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves being tipped to play Lord Ram.
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Vijay Bhardwaj murdered Rajbir Singh after meticulous planning, Gurgaon Police said on Sunday, pushing aside its own claims earlier that the senior police officer was shot dead at the spur of the moment.
And this was only one of the many twists and turns the Gurgaon Police gave to the case just days ahead of the CBI taking over the investigations.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has already announced his government’s decision to hand over the case to the central probe agency.
Gurgaon Police Commissioner Mohinder Lal said Bhardwaj had planned to kill the Delhi ACP and encounter specialist three days before March 24 — on the night of which Rajbir’s body was found. The property dealer had asked Rajbir for a revolver saying that he needed it for his own safety, as he was to collect a huge amount of money from someone in Sirsa. Bhardwaj actually never went to Sirsa nor was to get money from anyone, Lal said.
This twist contradicted the claims of the police four days ago when senior officers said that Bhardwaj killed Rajbir when he saw him making frantic calls to someone to fix him for not keeping his promise of paying back the money that he owed him.
Some more twists in the tale so far. On March 25, Commissioner Lal had said that Bhardwaj shot thrice at Rajbir — two bullets hit him. A day later, Joint Police Commissioner Manjit Singh Ahalawat said at a press conference that Bhardwaj had fired only two shots.
Ahalawat also said that Bhardwaj owed Rajbir Rs 95 lakh, and not Rs 60 lakh as his force had earlier claimed.
On Sunday, the police also said that the gun used in the crime was the service revolver of a senior Haryana Police officer who lost it during a raid in July last year. The earlier claim was that the revolver belonged to Rajbir.
Another important contradiction: the autopsy report clearly said that the gunshots were fired at the ACP from the front while the Gurgaon police claimed that Bhardwaj opened fire from behind.
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Vijay Bhardwaj murdered Rajbir Singh after meticulous planning, Gurgaon Police said on Sunday, pushing aside its own claims earlier that the senior police officer was shot dead at the spur of the moment.
And this was only one of the many twists and turns the Gurgaon Police gave to the case just days ahead of the CBI taking over the investigations.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has already announced his government’s decision to hand over the case to the central probe agency.
Gurgaon Police Commissioner Mohinder Lal said Bhardwaj had planned to kill the Delhi ACP and encounter specialist three days before March 24 — on the night of which Rajbir’s body was found. The property dealer had asked Rajbir for a revolver saying that he needed it for his own safety, as he was to collect a huge amount of money from someone in Sirsa. Bhardwaj actually never went to Sirsa nor was to get money from anyone, Lal said.
This twist contradicted the claims of the police four days ago when senior officers said that Bhardwaj killed Rajbir when he saw him making frantic calls to someone to fix him for not keeping his promise of paying back the money that he owed him.
Some more twists in the tale so far. On March 25, Commissioner Lal had said that Bhardwaj shot thrice at Rajbir — two bullets hit him. A day later, Joint Police Commissioner Manjit Singh Ahalawat said at a press conference that Bhardwaj had fired only two shots.
Ahalawat also said that Bhardwaj owed Rajbir Rs 95 lakh, and not Rs 60 lakh as his force had earlier claimed.
On Sunday, the police also said that the gun used in the crime was the service revolver of a senior Haryana Police officer who lost it during a raid in July last year. The earlier claim was that the revolver belonged to Rajbir.
Another important contradiction: the autopsy report clearly said that the gunshots were fired at the ACP from the front while the Gurgaon police claimed that Bhardwaj opened fire from behind.
When I visited the Gujarat State Assembly for the first time as a student of Journalism, it was an enviable awe inspiring experience. Assembly sergeants in impeccable white uniform directing strangers and visitors with a command of authority.And when I visited the Assembly to cover proceedings as a reporter of Indian Express, I had another experience of the Assembly.Even the elite, the media- not a popular term in those days, had to stick to rules.
I distinctly remember my first day. While leaving the gallery, I had left my papers on the writing desk. A senior next to me drew my attention to the papers. He asked me to put all my papers in the desk so that nothing flew away from the desk. He explained to me that if papers flew and got into the House, I would be punished. It amounted to throwing papers into the gallery, common form of protest in the Assembly by outsiders.Such was the sense of decorum of the House and spirit of help of fellow journalists.
Now, the atmosphere in the corridors of the Assembly is more or less same. Strict discipline for outsiders and strangers. MLAs, officers in the officers gallery and visitors in the visitors gallery have to follow the strict discipline. Speaker is the ultimate unchallenged undisputed authority for all. Everyone is conscious of the the omnipresent authority of the Speaker. There is an unwritten dress code. Sober colours and formal clothes are still a tradition followed by all.
Last week, Jagdish Thakore of Congress drew the attention of the Speaker to two senior officers of the Information Department sitting in the visitor gallery.There was nothing wrong in the sense that anyone can be in visitors gallery. But the officers slipped out of the gallery the moment the issue was raised.
But the scenario in the press gallery has undergone a sea change. Journalists talk freely at a decibel that is audible even to some members in House. Frequent movement in the gallery attracts attention of everyone in the House. There is a good number of women journalists. In the last session, Sergeant had found a lady journalist giving a note to a sewak in the House from the press gallery. Proceedings were on. He called the lady and warned her . This was one of the several such incidents which showed changing times in the gallery. This week again a lady journalist was seen sending a note through sewak.
Assembly has audio-visual recording of the proceedings. At certain places like office of the Leader of Opposition, Canteen and press room one can see these proceedings live. Earlier this month, newly elected Speaker Ashok Bhatt found a channel showing the scenes which were removed from the record of the proceedings of the House. He sought explanation from the channel.
Top brass of the channel was in the Assembly. They tendered an apology. The issue was settled. However, after two days the Speaker issued a circular which pointed out that recording of the proceedings of the House through the network of Close Circuit TV was not allowed and asserted that there should not be any recording.
The problem is that there is a very wide gap between seniors and juniors. It is quite difficult to meet the challenging attitude of juniors who can question anyone about anything. Who can dare tell them about the decorum of the press gallery ! People in the press gallery are privileged among privileged
1)When I visited the Gujarat State Assembly for the first time as a student of Journalism, it was an enviable awe inspiring experience. Assembly sergeants in impeccable white uniform directing strangers and visitors with a command of authority.And when I visited the Assembly to cover proceedings as a reporter of Indian Express, I had another experience of the Assembly.Even the elite, the media- not a popular term in those days, had to stick to rules.
I distinctly remember my first day. While leaving the gallery, I had left my papers on the writing desk. A senior next to me drew my attention to the papers. He asked me to put all my papers in the desk so that nothing flew away from the desk. He explained to me that if papers flew and got into the House, I would be punished. It amounted to throwing papers into the gallery, common form of protest in the Assembly by outsiders.Such was the sense of decorum of the House and spirit of help of fellow journalists.
Now, the atmosphere in the corridors of the Assembly is more or less same. Strict discipline for outsiders and strangers. MLAs, officers in the officers gallery and visitors in the visitors gallery have to follow the strict discipline. Speaker is the ultimate unchallenged undisputed authority for all. Everyone is conscious of the the omnipresent authority of the Speaker. There is an unwritten dress code. Sober colours and formal clothes are still a tradition followed by all.
Last week, Jagdish Thakore of Congress drew the attention of the Speaker to two senior officers of the Information Department sitting in the visitor gallery.There was nothing wrong in the sense that anyone can be in visitors gallery. But the officers slipped out of the gallery the moment the issue was raised.
But the scenario in the press gallery has undergone a sea change. Journalists talk freely at a decibel that is audible even to some members in House. Frequent movement in the gallery attracts attention of everyone in the House. There is a good number of women journalists. In the last session, Sergeant had found a lady journalist giving a note to a sewak in the House from the press gallery. Proceedings were on. He called the lady and warned her . This was one of the several such incidents which showed changing times in the gallery. This week again a lady journalist was seen sending a note through sewak.
Assembly has audio-visual recording of the proceedings. At certain places like office of the Leader of Opposition, Canteen and press room one can see these proceedings live. Earlier this month, newly elected Speaker Ashok Bhatt found a channel showing the scenes which were removed from the record of the proceedings of the House. He sought explanation from the channel.
Top brass of the channel was in the Assembly. They tendered an apology. The issue was settled. However, after two days the Speaker issued a circular which pointed out that recording of the proceedings of the House through the network of Close Circuit TV was not allowed and asserted that there should not be any recording.
The problem is that there is a very wide gap between seniors and juniors. It is quite difficult to meet the challenging attitude of juniors who can question anyone about anything. Who can dare tell them about the decorum of the press gallery ! People in the press gallery are privileged among privileged
Mukerji’s first 2003 release was Aziz Mirza’s drama Chalte Chalte opposite Shahrukh Khan.[12] The film saw her play a similar role to that of Saathiya, and she received her second nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Among another three releases that year, Mukerji starred in Chori Chori. She portrayed her first comic role in the film,[13] and although it did not do well, Mukerji’s comic timing was praised.[14]
In 2004, her performance as a Bengali housewife in Mani Ratnam’s Yuva won Mukerji her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Though the film failed to do well,[15] her performance was critically acclaimed with one critic writing, “the role demanded an actress of substance and Rani more than lives up to the expectations”.[16] She followed through by playing the leading role in the romantic comedy Hum Tum, which became one of the biggest hits of the year.[15] The film, based on the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally…, was directed by Kunal Kohli. Mukerji’s portrayal of Rhea Sharma, a woman of today’s generation, won her several awards, including her first Filmfare Best Actress Award. BBC wrote about her performance:
“ Rani is fast becoming one of the more dependable and versatile actresses of her generation.[17] ”
Her last release of the year was Yash Chopra’s love saga Veer-Zaara, co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta. The film, which emerged as the top grossing movie of the year in India and abroad,[15][9] tells the love story of an Indian officer, Veer Pratap Singh, played by Khan, and a Pakistani woman, Zaara, played by Zinta. Mukerji played the supporting role of Saamiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer who takes it upon herself to find the truth about Veer Pratap Singh.
Mukerji in her critically acclaimed performance as the blind, deaf and mute Michelle McNally in Black (2005), which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the second consecutive year.In 2005, Mukerji starred in four high-profile films: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black, Shaad Ali’s Bunty Aur Babli, Amol Palekar’s Paheli and Ketan Mehta’s The Rising. She was primarily noted for her performance in Black. When Bhansali first came to Mukerji with the offer, she turned it down[18] and stated that she was not confident enough to play a deaf-blind girl.[18] Once the director put faith in her, she agreed to do it and intensely studied sign language with professionals at the Helen Keller Institute in Mumbai.[19] Mukerji received much critical acclaim for her performance and collected numerous trophies in the category of Best Actress at various award ceremonies. IndiaFM noted, “There’s no denying that Rani delivers her best performance to date. With no dialogues in her lap, the actress conveys through expressions solely and what a terrific impact she makes. Here’s a performance that should act as a reference guide for all aspiring actors”.[20] Her next release, Bunty Aur Babli, surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year.[21] The film, though successful at the box office, opened to mixed reviews, and so did Mukerji’s performance, with one critic writing, “Rani has done a great job most of the time, though she does tend to go a little over the top in the crying scenes.[22] Nevertheless, Mukerji received Best Actress nominations from the IIFA Awards and Filmfare Awards.
Mukerji was offered the lead role in Mira Nair’s Hollywood film, The Namesake (2007) but owing to clashing dates with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, she could not commit to the project.[23] Her first release in 2006 was Karan Johar’s drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which consisted of a multi-starrer that included Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. The film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as the most successful movie ever overseas.[9] The film tells the story of two unhappily married couples in New York, which results in an extramarital affair. Mukerji played the role of Maya Talwar, a woman layered with self-doubt and question about the relationship between her and her husband, played by [Abhishek] Bachchan; her performance was well received. Rajeev Masand from CNN-IBN concluded, “Rani looks a million bucks and she dives under the skin of her character to make that part one that we will remember for a long time.”[24] She received several nominations for Best Actress, and won her third IIFA Best Actress Award for the third consecutive year. Mukerji’s next release was B.R. Chopra’s Baabul. The movie did not do well at the box office in India,[25] though proved to be a hit overseas.[9] Her role as a widow met with mixed reviews.
Mukerji’s first 2007 release, Ta Ra Rum Pum, where she played a pianist turned housewife and a mother for the first time on celluloid, was a semi-hit.[26] Her performance was generally well received, with one critic noting, “Rani enacts the role of the mother/wife proficiently.”[27] Her last two releases of the year, Pradeep Sarkar’s drama Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, were critical and commercial failures in India.[26]
112Mukerji’s first 2003 release was Aziz Mirza’s drama Chalte Chalte opposite Shahrukh Khan.[12] The film saw her play a similar role to that of Saathiya, and she received her second nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Among another three releases that year, Mukerji starred in Chori Chori. She portrayed her first comic role in the film,[13] and although it did not do well, Mukerji’s comic timing was praised.[14]
In 2004, her performance as a Bengali housewife in Mani Ratnam’s Yuva won Mukerji her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Though the film failed to do well,[15] her performance was critically acclaimed with one critic writing, “the role demanded an actress of substance and Rani more than lives up to the expectations”.[16] She followed through by playing the leading role in the romantic comedy Hum Tum, which became one of the biggest hits of the year.[15] The film, based on the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally…, was directed by Kunal Kohli. Mukerji’s portrayal of Rhea Sharma, a woman of today’s generation, won her several awards, including her first Filmfare Best Actress Award. BBC wrote about her performance:
“ Rani is fast becoming one of the more dependable and versatile actresses of her generation.[17] ”
Her last release of the year was Yash Chopra’s love saga Veer-Zaara, co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta. The film, which emerged as the top grossing movie of the year in India and abroad,[15][9] tells the love story of an Indian officer, Veer Pratap Singh, played by Khan, and a Pakistani woman, Zaara, played by Zinta. Mukerji played the supporting role of Saamiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer who takes it upon herself to find the truth about Veer Pratap Singh.
Mukerji in her critically acclaimed performance as the blind, deaf and mute Michelle McNally in Black (2005), which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the second consecutive year.In 2005, Mukerji starred in four high-profile films: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black, Shaad Ali’s Bunty Aur Babli, Amol Palekar’s Paheli and Ketan Mehta’s The Rising. She was primarily noted for her performance in Black. When Bhansali first came to Mukerji with the offer, she turned it down[18] and stated that she was not confident enough to play a deaf-blind girl.[18] Once the director put faith in her, she agreed to do it and intensely studied sign language with professionals at the Helen Keller Institute in Mumbai.[19] Mukerji received much critical acclaim for her performance and collected numerous trophies in the category of Best Actress at various award ceremonies. IndiaFM noted, “There’s no denying that Rani delivers her best performance to date. With no dialogues in her lap, the actress conveys through expressions solely and what a terrific impact she makes. Here’s a performance that should act as a reference guide for all aspiring actors”.[20] Her next release, Bunty Aur Babli, surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year.[21] The film, though successful at the box office, opened to mixed reviews, and so did Mukerji’s performance, with one critic writing, “Rani has done a great job most of the time, though she does tend to go a little over the top in the crying scenes.[22] Nevertheless, Mukerji received Best Actress nominations from the IIFA Awards and Filmfare Awards.
Mukerji was offered the lead role in Mira Nair’s Hollywood film, The Namesake (2007) but owing to clashing dates with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, she could not commit to the project.[23] Her first release in 2006 was Karan Johar’s drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which consisted of a multi-starrer that included Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. The film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as the most successful movie ever overseas.[9] The film tells the story of two unhappily married couples in New York, which results in an extramarital affair. Mukerji played the role of Maya Talwar, a woman layered with self-doubt and question about the relationship between her and her husband, played by [Abhishek] Bachchan; her performance was well received. Rajeev Masand from CNN-IBN concluded, “Rani looks a million bucks and she dives under the skin of her character to make that part one that we will remember for a long time.”[24] She received several nominations for Best Actress, and won her third IIFA Best Actress Award for the third consecutive year. Mukerji’s next release was B.R. Chopra’s Baabul. The movie did not do well at the box office in India,[25] though proved to be a hit overseas.[9] Her role as a widow met with mixed reviews.
Mukerji’s first 2007 release, Ta Ra Rum Pum, where she played a pianist turned housewife and a mother for the first time on celluloid, was a semi-hit.[26] Her performance was generally well received, with one critic noting, “Rani enacts the role of the mother/wife proficiently.”[27] Her last two releases of the year, Pradeep Sarkar’s drama Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, were critical and commercial failures in India.[26]
After doing a short cameo appearance for the first time in her father’s Bengali film Biyer Phool (1992), Mukerji made her acting debut four years later, as the protagonist of Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996). Her performance as a rape victim in the film was well received, but when the film failed at the box office, she returned to college to complete her education.[3]
Mukerji as Tina Malhotra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). Pictured with Shahrukh Khan.Mukerji returned to films in 1998. Her first release that year was Ghulam, opposite Aamir Khan; the film did well at the box office.[4] Karan Johar’s directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, co-starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, followed for her that year. The movie was a blockbuster,[4] and she received her first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.
She followed her career by signing on several projects. Unfortunately, most of them did not do well at the box office. Although Badal was one of the highest grossing films of 2000, she still didn’t succeed to establish her status in the industry at that point of time.[5][6]
In 2001, Mukerji starred in Abbas Mustan’s romantic drama Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, co-starring Salman Khan and Preity Zinta. The film was released after a one-year delay, and was one of the first Bollywood movies to handle the issue of surrogate childbirth.[7] Mukerji’s role was that of Priya Malhotra, a woman who is unable to conceive after a miscarriage, thus hires a surrogate mother. Rediff.com wrote, “Rani Mukherji is handicapped with a role that doesn’t give her much scope besides weeping and sobbing. To her credit, she manages to hold her own even while playing a stereotypical sacrificing bhartiya nari.”[8] Mukerji’s role was that of Priya Malhotra, a woman who is unable to conceive after a miscarriage, thus hires a surrogate mother. In 2002, Mukerji played the lead role in Kunal Kohli’s romance Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, co-starring alongside Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor. Although the movie did not do well in India, it generated great business overseas,[9] and marked her entry into India’s biggest production house: Yash Raj Films. Later that year, Mukerji starred in Shaad Ali’s critically acclaimed Saathiya opposite Vivek Oberoi. The film was a moderate success and became one of the highest grossing movies of the year.[10] Essaying the role of Suhani Sharma, a medical student who deals with the tensions and discontent of married life, she won a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, and among several other nominations, received her first Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare. Manish Gajjar from BBC noted, “…Rani Mukerjee…plays the character of a middle class girl with great conviction.”[11]
Mukerji comes from a film-oriented family of Bengali origin. Her father Ram Mukherjee is a retired director and one of the founders of Filmalaya Studios[28] while her mother Krishna was a playback singer. Her brother Raja Mukherjee is a film producer, now turned director. Her maternal aunt, Debashree Roy, is a national award-winning Bengali film actress and her cousin, Kajol, is a popular Bollywood actress.
Mukerji is a trained Odissi dancer, and began learning the dance in the tenth grade. Mukerji studied at Maneckji Cooper High School in Juhu, and later enrolled at Mithibai College in Mumbai.
Gossip columnists have linked Mukerji to many industry figures, but she has strongly denied every single rumour of romance.[29] Several gossip columns have also claimed that she is regularly in feud with some of the Bollywood actors and actresses, but Mukerji has denied this.[29]
Mukerji changed the English transliteration of her surname from Mukherjee to Mukerji several years ago. At the time, it was reported that she did this for numerological reasons. In 2006, Mukerji stated that numerology was not a concern; her name had been put down as Mukerji on her passport, and she wanted to be consistent.
Mukerji has three homes in Mumbai, including her childhood home. She bought a bungalow in Juhu for herself and her parents in mid-2005. The house went through a two year renovation with the interiors done by Twinkle Khanna and Sussanne Roshan.[30]
It is not astonishing that René Clair’s picture, “A Nous, la Liberté,” which came to the Europa yesterday, mystified its first-night audience in Paris, for one might hazard that this French-language combination of fantasy and realism is like snapshots of a weird dream. The tale itself, M. Clair’s own account of two prison pals, first inside and then away from jail, is sufficiently lucid, but the manipulation of the incidents is quite another matter. There is little real dialogue, music being often relied upon to do the “talking.” The characters frequently give vent to their thoughts in song, whether they are behind the bars, in a factory or in a banquet hall. And unlike M. Clair’s previous hilarious contribution, “Le Million,” the humor in this new venture, despite its farcical nature, is provocative of thought rather than laughter.
“A Nous, la Liberté” is assuredly different from any other screen feature. It bristles with strange originality. It almost descends to slapstick in one sequence, but even that is set forth imaginatively. In contradistinction to the skittish happenings, there are the cleverly designed settings for the scenes in both the prison and the factory. This angle of the production is extraordinarily thorough, every detail having received most careful attention.
There have been unique introductory glimpses in many pictures, but M. Clair goes all one better by showing prisoners at work making toy horses, some of the inmates sticking legs into the wooden bodies, others doing the painting, and so forth. Emile and Louis, the principals in this fable, are among those at the long table with a moving section in the centre. Following this the convicts are beheld at their evening meal, with the running centre-board on which are the salt, pepper, sugar and bowls of food from which the prisoners help themselves.
It is really quite a dramatic sequence where Emile and Louis, armed with a grappling iron on the end of a rope, are ready to make their escape from their cell. The window bars have been neatly filed and the two men crawl out of their cell, ready to risk their necks by scaling a high wall. Louis, with the aid of his friend, succeeds in getting away, but before the unfortunate Emile can climb the wall he is caught by the keepers.
M. Clair arranges a neat way for Louis to avoid detection. The convict, once in the street, bowls over a speeding cyclist. While the dazed man is on the ground, Louis, who has disrobed down to his underwear, rides away on the bicycle. And then comes one of the few bits at which the spectators laughed. It is where Louis is greeted by a throng as the winner of the cycling race.
Putting to practice some of the ideas of prison, Louis, in course of time, becomes a wonderfully wealthy phonograph manufacturer. His appearance is greatly changed by his prosperity. Eventually Emile is freed from prison, and without knowing that his former cell-mate is managing director of the factory he succeeds in getting employment in the works. One day Emile is told that he must appear before the managing director, and to his astonishment he sees Louis, who is at first reluctant to admit his identity.
These ex-convicts have a high old time in the factory. In one episode a painting of Louis is used for fractious doings. The prison pals look at the painting and then they throw cakes from a buffet table at it, and they roar with laughter when Louis hurls a stone gin bottle through the centre of the canvas.
Louis’s labor-saving devices in the factory are beheld in many of the scenes, and in one of the latter interludes he caps all his other ideas by an invention whereby the phonograh parts are assembled automatically after going through a little tunnel.
As for the romantic side of the story, Emile, a dreamy sort of fellow most of the time, falls in love with a girl worker named Jeanne, but she is not interested in him. When Louis hears about this he insists on the match between the two, giving Jeanne’s old uncle a check for her dowry. But nothing comes of this forced alliance.
The police ultimately learn that Louis is an escaped convict and he decides to flee with his pal. Louis stocks a bag with banknotes, but during a high wind the bag is blown off a table and opens, and soon the air is filled with 1,000-franc notes and also with the tophats of factory, officials who are holding an open-air meeting.
In the final fade-out Louis and Emile have discovered liberty away from prison and work—they are happy tramps, glad to get a few sous with which to buy bread.
Henri Marchand gives a commendable performance as Emile, and Raymond Cardy is capital as the more vigorous Louis. Rolla France is pleasing as Jeanne, and Paul Olivier is excellent as the girl’s uncle.
LOS ANGELES — Microsoft, seeking to expand offerings on its Xbox 360 console, has reached an agreement with a company headed by Peter Safran, the veteran Hollywood producer and talent manager, to produce original shows for distribution on the system.
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Through his Safran Company, Mr. Safran represents clients like the actor and producer Sean Combs (“Monster’s Ball”), the actor and writer Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) and the filmmakers Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer (“Epic Movie”). Mr. Safran founded the company in 2006 after leaving Brillstein-Grey Management.
Speaking by telephone last week, Scott Nocas, global marketing manager for programming of the Xbox Live entertainment service, said he expected similar deals to follow. “We definitely look at this as the first of many,” said Mr. Nocas.
In an interview at his office in Los Angeles last week, Mr. Safran said his first round of programs would all be scripted, as opposed to reality shows, and would probably run under 10 minutes. He said he planned initially to focus on genres, like comedy and horror, that appeal to the Xbox 360 audience, which is heavily concentrated from the ages of 14 to 34, and tends to be more male than female. The first shows are expected to be available to viewers by the fall.
Microsoft’s previous forays in digital entertainment include a two-year-old initiative, MSN Originals, to provide original shows for the Web, and an ill-fated foray more than 10 years ago in which it poured about $100 million into Internet shows like the comedy “475 Madison,” about an advertising agency, then quickly canceled most of them.
“The Xbox is unique. It operates at a level outside of what we generally consider Web entertainment,” Mr. Safran said, referring to the system’s tight demographic base, which is defined by the appeal of signature games like the Halo series.
The new shows will be available exclusively via the Xbox 360 for a time, then may appear elsewhere, Mr. Safran said. Mr. Nocas said at least some of the shows would be supported by advertising.
Current programming on the Xbox 360 includes movies and selections from cable networks like the Sundance Channel and Spike TV. Viewers pay for access to films with points that can be purchased for cash or accumulated through activities on the system.
Mr. Nocas said that about 10 million people had signed up for the Xbox Live service. Roughly 18 million of the game systems have been sold worldwide, he said. The Xbox 360 is up against PlayStation 3 from Sony and the Wii from Nintendo in a hotly competitive gaming marketplace.
Mr. Safran is the latest in a growing line of Hollywood players who are seeking to tap into the digital entertainment market, where revenue still falls far short of that from traditional movie and television distribution outlets. Filmmakers like Joel and Ethan Coen and stars like Will Ferrell have recently become involved with Web-based companies like FunnyOrDie.com or 60Frames Entertainment.
Mr. Safran and Jake Zim, chief operating officer of the Safran Company’s Safran Digital Group, said they expected to recruit established filmmakers for their new productions, but did not plan to seek involvement by major movie stars.
Anwesha Duttagupta, the contestant in Chhote Ustaad from Kolkata has won many hearts through her soulful singing. Even after coming in the scaryland repeatedly, this girl made sure to make it to the finals through her talent. She won the hearts of everyone on the show with her sweet smile and her melodious singing. A very down to earth girl she is sure to create waves in the music industry is what most music lovers feel.
How has your journey been through Chhote Ustaad?
It has been a great experience. I have learnt a lot apart from the competition. And I enjoyed a lot with all my friends. And most importantly, I got to learn a lot from two very important people Anand Sharma and Anuj Kapoor, who help us train and give us a lot of technical tips.
How do you feel reaching the finals?
I am quite excited about being in the finals. I am workinhg really hard and we will try and give our best so that the finale is a rocking show.
Were you sure of coming this far?
I wouldn’t say that I was over-confident of making it big here, at the same time I was sure that I had it in me to move on in the competition. My mother had always told me to take it one step at a time. And that’s what I did, I started out slowly by thinking that I just hope I reach the top 11 first. Doing so, I have finally reached the finals.
How are you preparing for the finals?
Preparation is going on pretty strong. We are concentrating a lot more on the performance and our singing. Along with the tension of being in the finals, there is also a lot of excitement. We are working very hard to make sure the finale is a good show.
Among the three judges, who is ur favorite?
All three of them are equally nice. They have all been very caring towards us throughout the competition. They have always made their decisions unanimously and their comments usually don’t vary. All three are the best in their own style and genre.
In the usual format of such shows except for the finals, all the ronds are done in the studio. How do you feel going through this changed format? Which format do you feel is better?
Well when it is a live performance, we have to practice a lot more than for a recorded performance. There is a lot of stress and tension associated with a live performance. In fact I was present for the grand finale of Star Voice of India and I saw that there were a lot of rehearsals held. I have never thought on the lines of which format is better. Both the formats are good in their own way.
Who among you two have the best chance to win?
Umm… what can I say about that? Both of us are working very hard and will give our best. Winning or losing is a part of any competition. All I can say is that after coming to this platform, we have received equal adulation and blessings and I don’t think winning or losing really matters, after reaching to this level.
Any incident that touched you and you would be taking with you after the show gets over?
Yeah I do have a special memory. When the Star Voice of India finale was going on, Lata Mangeshkar had come as the celebrity judge on the show and I was quite excited to meet her. I went up to her and received her blessings too.
Future plans after this show?
After Chhote Ustaad, I hope to become a successful playback singer. Hopefully as I grow I become a versatile singer, that’s all is what I wish for.
Actresses you would love to do playback singing for?
I would like to do playback singing for all the actresses.
Harnessing potential talent and leveraging it in the best possible way – that’s what a ‘gifted child programme’ can do for child geniuses.
Wonder what Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison – whose genius was not recognised when they were in school – would have had to say to this.
For, the ‘gifted child programme’ at a city-based school is doing just that – identifying young geniuses who can go great guns if a conducive atmosphere chisels and hones those potential abilities.
Based on IQ tests and extensive feedback, authorities identified nine students who had special skills in acting, singing and sports and the IQ of over 130 (only 0.4 per cent of the world’s population falls in this category) to match.
“Although their IQ may change, these kids have special skills in particular fields and providing a platform to develop them is necessary,” says special educator Nutan Kasliwal.
Keeping this in mind, a special curriculum has been devised for them and a teacher trainer assigned to facilitate their growth. “We are often assigned a topic and asked to develop a character or a plot to help us understand acting,” says Sahil Shah, all of nine years, who is one of the four students identified as skilled in acting.
With such practice, no wonder he has landed a role in an upcoming Tanuja Chandra movie featuring Sushmita Sen and Shiney Ahuja.
So, has this programme really given wings to fly to the ‘chosen’ few as intended? “Although I recognised Sahil’s interest and talent in acting at an early stage, the training has helped him become more confident,” says Sahil’s mother, Sneha Shah.
Agrees Ranna Patel, whose son Chaitya has been featured in various ads as well as prominent plays, “My son used to attend dancing and acting camps since he was four years old.
But, he has certainly improved his expression and confidence after being identified as a gifted child. I am glad his inborn potential is being drawn forth.”
Adds Sanju Thakur, whose daughter Parita is also a part of the programme, “She was always fond of acting, but we never took it seriously until the school told us about her potential.”
But, are parents supportive about their children? “If Vyom decides to pursue acting as a career later in life, we would support him fully,” says Uren Bhatt about his son, who is also ‘gifted’ with acting skills.
No doubt, however, that having an above average IQ means these students are able to balance academics with these activities quite comfortably at this stage.
However, there are those like class VIII student Aishwarya Majmudar, a singing sensation who are so focused on their ‘gift’ that they are even ready to put academics on the backseat.
Having shared the stage with the likes of Shreya Goshal and Sunidhi Chauhan, her mother Rima Majumdar says, “If Aishwarya decides to focus completely on singing, I wouldn’t mind her putting ‘studying in a school’ on the backburner.” Big dreams on small shoulders, but then geniuses can carry off the weight, can’t they?
200 news print and channels carrying full story of aiswyaria>Ms. nandini shah is spear heading this campaign!!She is the chief reporter of times group.
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Darsheel Safary of the Taare Zameen Par fame hogged the limelight as he walked the ramp for renowned fashion designer Neeta Lulla at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) here.
“I was both nervous and confident. I did not do any practice but it was nice,” Darsheel told IANS.
The 12-year-old actor was in a brown velvet suit and off-white shirt and said: “I like what I am wearing and would give 10 out of 10 to her.”
Apart from Darsheel, the show witnessed a bevy of Bollywood stars – Sameera Reddy, Sheeba, Bhagyashree and Shatrughan Sinha’s wife and actor Poonam Sinha – seated in the front row.
Attired in a white kurta and churidar, Sameera said: “I love Neeta’s work. There is always the ‘Indianness’ intact with it. As models sashayed down the runway I was once again pleasantly surprised by her creative brilliance. The Persian-look and the intricate embroidery the outfits had, were just beautiful.”
“However, I must confess that Darsheel stole the show. I have seen so many show stoppers but he was the best,” she added.
The show kicked off with a dancer wearing a yellow anarkali kurta and churidar swaying to the beats of Sufi song ‘Sanam ab dil mein bhi tu hai…’ on the ramp.
“The theme of my collection was – I love you a little more than you do – was a tribute to immortal love,” said Lulla.
“Everyday, all of us keep saying this to each other but don’t give heed to it. The collection draws inspiration from a woman who loves his soul mate without any expectations,” she added.
Followed by a brigade of models walking down the runway sporting flowing dresses of varied lengths and styles, kurtas teamed with churidars and slacks.
This apart, there were long gowns, mermaid skirts, corset tops and tooth short and long jackets. The outfits had splendid use of crush effect and intricate embroidery like zardozi, dabka and sequins work.
“The crush effect was in sync with the theme – varied form of textures like georgettes, organza, chiffon, fur and satin were used to bring out the subtlety of love.
“Also, a lot of embroidery was used because we are Indians and if we do not incorporate our own treasure (embroidery) how would we come of age?” Lulla added.
The colour palette ranged from ivory, beiges, pinks, maroons and burgundy, which “depicted the passion of love”.
Models were tastefully accessorized with embroidered gloves, fur bands and flowers on the head.
Commenting on why she picked up Darsheel, Lulla said: “You can’t depict love without a child, which has enormous innocent love for everyone. So I zeroed in on him.”
Speaking on why the collection seemed as an extension of her Jodhaa Akbar line, she said: “It had to be an extension of ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ collection because the film is also about eternal love.”
Mumbai: Bollywood stars sizzle on the ramp on Sunday at the ongoing ‘Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) 2008’ in top Indian designers creations.
The highlight of the day was Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as he walked the ramp for designer Arjun Khanna.
The visitors present during the show cheered Ranbir Kapoor who looked graceful in an embroidered long coat with standing collar, straight pants in batik print and a scarlet scarf tied around the neck.
Khanna romped in Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who was ecstatic after walking on the ramp for his designer friend.
“I’m a bit degraded as far as fashion is concerned. All I know is through Arjun. He’s very passionate about everything in his life from designing clothes to his cars and bikes and even interior decoration. I love this guy to death and he asked me if I could walk on the ramp and I was more than happy to walk as I also love his fashion,” said Ranbir Kapoor.
The collection offered cropped jackets and very slim fitted pants something that you can wear over a long time and which never goes out of fashion.
The show was unique and exclusive as it successfully translated the timelessness of conventional designs to modern context.
“Fabrics were coarser in my collection. I am looking at the fall-winter. I played with fabrics like Coudray, Cotton Coudray and Woolen Coudray. There is a lot of technique which went into making of all these clothes,” said Khanna.
Bath and body product giant Lux showcased a line at the Lakme Fashion Week for the first time and it was designed by none other than Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra.
She is a powerhouse of talent. A singer with a voice so versatile that she’s sung for everyone from Kareena Kapoor to Rekha. Injecting energy and spirit into her music, she turns even ordinary songs into chartbusters.
She made her first big splash with song Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi from the movie Mast and hasn’t looked back since then. She is the very gifted Sunidhi Chauhan.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, welcome to the show and thank you so much for joining us today.
Sunidhi Chauhan: Thank you.
Rajeev Masand: With your hit song from the film Race, the New Year started off with a bang for you, didn’t it? It’s a song that has been filmed on not one but three very hot actresses. You’ve given some of the top Bollywood actresses some of their sexiest songs. Do they ever come to you to thank you for making them sound so sexy on screen?
Sunidhi Chauhan: They are all very sweet but hardly any of them come and say thank you. However, whenever Lara Dutta meets me she says, “You know I still perform on Jadoo Daala Re and it so well sung.” So you know there are very few people but it is okay. It is not their fault because sometimes they don’t even know who sang the song. Most of the time while recording even we aren’t aware of who the song will be picturised on.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, 2007 was an interesting year for you. You sang for Madhuri Dixit’s comeback film Aaja Nachle. You also gave us one of the most popular songs of 2007 – Sajna Di Vari Vari from Honeymoon Travels. Yet when it came to awards, most of them went to your rival, you contemporary Shreya Ghosal for her song in Guru. Any hard feelings?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Not at all. I am happy to have a nomination, and I had two of them in all the awards. That’s enough for me. My award is when I perform on stage, when people see me, they buy tickets and come, and have a blast. And I’m not being filmi about it. I’m telling you the truth. Yes, awards are important. They give you a boost to work better, but if they don’t come around then it’s okay. At least my name was announced twice. I got the award the year before that so there has to be a break.
Rajeev Masand: Your singing style has some very strong western influences. In fact you have often said that some of the singers you grew up listening to where Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. What were the songs you used to sing in the bathroom while growing up?
Sunidhi Chauhan: To be frank I was never a bathroom singer. I never got a chance to. I have been singing professionally from the age of four. I started doing shows when I was four. I started singing English songs after I turned 11. That was when I had just shifted to Bombay. I used to listen to Always Be My Baby from the album Day Dream by Mariah Carey. That was my favourite song. I grew up singing that song.
Rajeev Masand: Was Bollywood always a very welcoming place? You started pretty young. Did you find lots of egos and lots of people being difficult?
Sunidhi Chauhan: I was very young at that time. I was 11-12.However, my dad had to struggle for me. He left his career and everything and we moved to Bombay. It was him who used to meet people and take all the s*** that they gave. My job was just to go along with him, sing and come back. “Beta, wahan ja ke gao. Haan abhi chup ho jao (Go there and sing. Okay, now that’s it).” Like a tape recorder. Thanks to my dad. I am what I am today because of him.
Rajeev Masand: Let’s take a few questions from the audience. Vishal wants to know what do you do to maintain your voice?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Have lots of ice-cream, achaar (pickle)…that’s what works for me. No, but seriously, I am not so hardcore. If I have a bad throat, I won’t go and eat anything that I want to but if I’m okay I’ll eat everything. I enjoy my life and I think that is what you should do.
Rajeev Masand: Alok wants to ask that of all the songs you have sung till now, which is your favourite?
Sunidhi Chauhan: My favourite song is from the film My Brother Nikhil. It is called Le Chale.
Rajeev Masand: Lata Mangeshkar has always said that Sunidhi is one of the finest young singers…
Sunidhi Chauhan: That makes me feel so good.
Rajeev Masand: You were also discovered as an artist on a show that she was involved with. The show was called Meri Awaaz Suno.
Sunidhi Chauhan: About 12 years ago, I was in this competition. I participated because I wanted to see Lataji once. I wanted to touch her. So I took a chance hoping that if I win, I’ll get to see her very close. And it happened. She announced my name and she wiped my tears. I was crying. I couldn’t believe that I was standing in front of her. My dream had come true. It was the most memorable moment of my life.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, this is the Rapid Fire round. This is the one where I ask you a couple of quick questions and you give me some quick answers. We don’t give you lots of time to think about them and we expect some clever answers. So the first question: which is the song that you least expected to become a hit?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Dhoom Machale.
Rajeev Masand: Seriously?
Sunidhi Chauhan: When I sang it, it was the most ordinary song. Even Pritam thinks the same way. We thought it was a nice song but it became such a huge hit. We never expected that.
Rajeev Masand: The one song whose picturisation you were embarrassed by?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Oh this is a difficult one. Aag!
Rajeev Masand: The one composer you don’t want to left alone in a music room with?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Uh, okay. Anu Malikji because he is so innovative. It takes him no time to compose a song. So if we sit together, he will come up with something or the other new.
Rajeev Masand: Himesh Reshammiya — genius or delusional?
Sunidhi Chauhan: He is somewhere in between.
Rajeev Masand: Your favourite between Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Lataji, Lataji…
Rajeev Masand: The strangest rumour you’ve heard about yourself?
Sunidhi Chauhan: That I’m going around with Anu Malik. It was everywhere. It made me laugh. I mean he’s like my father’s age man. Link me with some good-looking guys for God sake!
Rajeev Masand: The most overrated singer is?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Atif Aslam. I know there are many fans of Atif Aslam but I think he can’t sing. Sorry.
Rajeev Masand: The one song of yours that you can’t bear to listen to?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Woh Raat Kati, Woh Din Nikla from Paheli. I didn’t sing it well.
Rajeev Masand: Well, you did quite well in the Rapid Fire round. You were quite honest. Now Fatima from our audience wants to know what would you have been if you were not a singer?
Sunidhi Chauhan: A singer again. Maybe a very small singer like somewhere in a train or somewhere, but I still would have been a singer.
Rajeev Masand: And Raheem wishes to know your opinion about the music reality shows?
Sunidhi Chauhan: No opinion. In fact there’s hardly any reality in them.
Rajeev Masand: We can’t go away without talking about your song Yeh Mera Dil from Don, the cover version of the original song. You sang it really well, however, you were very humble when you said that original is the original and that Asha Bhosle’s version is better. In fact she wasn’t terribly pleased that a cover version was being made.
Sunidhi Chauhan: The idea was to have fun. We’re doing the remake of Don and it has to be the way it used to be before, but in a little more stylised way. I mean it should sound new and current. I was not trying to be one up with anyone. That’s why I didn’t sing it like the original version. The song was to be picturised in a closed room. It had to be sensuous so it was sung very softly. So there was no question of comparison. I’m glad that it still worked.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, thank you so much for joining us today. Thank you so much for entertaining us. We will hope that you will always continue to entertain us like you always have.
I was disappointed with Delhi Chapter as organisers gave it a Punjabi flavour. Calcutta was superb. Anwesha touches the soul in classical songs. I too am surprised that Anwesha got 20.54% votes at indya.com against Aishwarya’s 79.46%. Such disparity is not acceptable when both are equally good. Anwesha’s admirers can’t afford to despair.
“Shankar Kore Damru Baje” touched my heart and soul. Feeling can not be described in Superlatives. This itself should make her the winner. Where have the votes for Anwesha evaporated !!!
I appeal every body here to vote for innocent Aishwarya. Everybody is supporting Anwesha an no body is talking about innocent Aishwarya.
Anwesha was quite rude towards Aishwarya this time when she said “Dont cry on the mike”. It was a rude gesture on the part of Anwesha and it shows her over-confidence in herself.
Aishwarya should give a befitting reply to Anwesha by defeating her in the finals.
So all here please vote only for Aishwarya.
That “Ghamandi” girl Anwesha deserves only & only defeat.
Mr jatin
Aishwarya is not innocent. she is chalu. She does not deserve to win.
as for that anvesha thing, it was so scripted.
Aishwarya does not even deserve to be in top 2
Hi Ronnie – Thats actually not a fault of Biswas, he inherited it from his neighbour.. hope you understand what I am saying .. ha ha ..just avoid such posts and morons..
helloo i m rabia from pakistan i want to vote for anwasha but i cant vote bcuase i m for pakistan its not good why i cant vote plzzzz app india say baher jo log hain un ko bhi vote karnay ka right dain. i pary for anwasha. anwasha hi win karay gi .
If you are a Bengali then you must know who is Haimanti Sukhla. She is a great semi classical singer( Like Manna Dey) But if you are not a Bengali then it is quite understable that you might not know her as she is only famous mainly in Bengal.
Rajeev Masand: Your singing style has some very strong western influences. In fact you have often said that some of the singers you grew up listening to where Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. What were the songs you used to sing in the bathroom while growing up?
Sunidhi Chauhan: To be frank I was never a bathroom singer. I never got a chance to. I have been singing professionally from the age of four. I started doing shows when I was four. I started singing English songs after I turned 11. That was when I had just shifted to Bombay. I used to listen to Always Be My Baby from the album Day Dream by Mariah Carey. That was my favourite song. I grew up singing that song.
Rajeev Masand: Was Bollywood always a very welcoming place? You started pretty young. Did you find lots of egos and lots of people being difficult?
Sunidhi Chauhan: I was very young at that time. I was 11-12.However, my dad had to struggle for me. He left his career and everything and we moved to Bombay. It was him who used to meet people and take all the s*** that they gave. My job was just to go along with him, sing and come back. “Beta, wahan ja ke gao. Haan abhi chup ho jao (Go there and sing. Okay, now that’s it).” Like a tape recorder. Thanks to my dad. I am what I am today because of him.
Rajeev Masand: Let’s take a few questions from the audience. Vishal wants to know what do you do to maintain your voice?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Have lots of ice-cream, achaar (pickle)…that’s what works for me. No, but seriously, I am not so hardcore. If I have a bad throat, I won’t go and eat anything that I want to but if I’m okay I’ll eat everything. I enjoy my life and I think that is what you should do.
Rajeev Masand: Alok wants to ask that of all the songs you have sung till now, which is your favourite?
Sunidhi Chauhan: My favourite song is from the film My Brother Nikhil. It is called Le Chale.
2Rajeev Masand: Your singing style has some very strong western influences. In fact you have often said that some of the singers you grew up listening to where Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. What were the songs you used to sing in the bathroom while growing up?
Sunidhi Chauhan: To be frank I was never a bathroom singer. I never got a chance to. I have been singing professionally from the age of four. I started doing shows when I was four. I started singing English songs after I turned 11. That was when I had just shifted to Bombay. I used to listen to Always Be My Baby from the album Day Dream by Mariah Carey. That was my favourite song. I grew up singing that song.
Rajeev Masand: Was Bollywood always a very welcoming place? You started pretty young. Did you find lots of egos and lots of people being difficult?
Sunidhi Chauhan: I was very young at that time. I was 11-12.However, my dad had to struggle for me. He left his career and everything and we moved to Bombay. It was him who used to meet people and take all the s*** that they gave. My job was just to go along with him, sing and come back. “Beta, wahan ja ke gao. Haan abhi chup ho jao (Go there and sing. Okay, now that’s it).” Like a tape recorder. Thanks to my dad. I am what I am today because of him.
Rajeev Masand: Let’s take a few questions from the audience. Vishal wants to know what do you do to maintain your voice?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Have lots of ice-cream, achaar (pickle)…that’s what works for me. No, but seriously, I am not so hardcore. If I have a bad throat, I won’t go and eat anything that I want to but if I’m okay I’ll eat everything. I enjoy my life and I think that is what you should do.
Rajeev Masand: Alok wants to ask that of all the songs you have sung till now, which is your favourite?
Sunidhi Chauhan: My favourite song is from the film My Brother Nikhil. It is called Le Chale.
please go up to the Header(ToP) of this site>>CLICK VOTE>for mobile OR LANDLINE SMS>see below the instructions>>if for online> it will take you to indya.com voting site> register yourself >vote
who is posting what ? just laugh it off. bloggers did not even wait for the dawn of 1st april. hereonwards it is nothing but fool’s paradise and the web master has joined this group of fools .
nobody should take anything seriously.whole day i was away and i am surprised to see so many postings attributed to me . i just request the youngsters to respect sentiments of the elders who have seen more summers than you. derogatory language only exposes one’s antecedents and parentage . enjoy all fool’s day as much as you can but with due respect to your sisters and daughters . yes if you treat your mother and father in this shabby manner and repeatedly abuse them then even the god cannot save you.
i disown most of the postings hereinabove which some mischievous youngster has posted in my name.
it now appears that the web master the moderator and shashi of voice of india have asolutely no control over what is being posted on this blog
i only hope the sanity will return to this site with clock striking 12 tomorrow mid-night.
the web master and concerned authorities are requested to remove this entire filth from the site by tomorrow mid-night as the excitement of the finale has just begun.
ps abhaas became adult on completing 18 years and aishwarya and anwesha pulled at his cheeks in a function at mumbai on saturday ie.day before yesterday.
here everyone is taking everyone to ahmedabad for friday episode .i have my own doubts .let us wait and see.abhaas and the two finalists photo is published in today’s eveninger mid-day in mumbai.
some of these Bengali Kids have learnt Hindi so they think they have reached “TIBAK TU” of certain class and so making jargon and jigging in hindi will carry them in life! Hindi whatever Govt.of India projects is a subculture and no way can attain the status of Bengali literature.speaking Bengali doesn’t make a person Bengali consumating the works of Bengali literature that brings the uplifitment of thoughts.The day Hindi will get Nobel prize ,the day Hindi writers will WRITE TO THE LEVEL OF Tagore,Bankim,sarat,Nazrul and others with galaxy of scientists of Bengal (making the literature worthy to publish scientific journals)that day Hindi could equate to Bengali ,until then sayonara .
UC BERKELY RECOGNISED BENGALI AS LITERATURE AND INCLUDED INTO ITS CURICULLUM from 1913.works of Vivekananda and vedanta are read by the most educated and topmost scientists of USA.VEDANTA centers in USA are run by AMERICANS NOT BY INDIANS.ISCKON in west Bengal is run BY Ford foundation NOT BY GOVT. OF INDIA.GOVT. OF INDIA runs the shanti niketan to catch the international fame and glory but what those politicians know about TAGORE!! HARE KRISHNA ,International Society for Krishna Consciousness (popularly known as the “Hare Krishnas”)was done by swami prabhupada, Abhay Charan De,an engineer by profession.
indian scientist for which USA NOTICED india,INDIA (country OF 1.2 BILLION) otherwise doesn’t have any strength even to become a security council member.
respected drakbiswas:
i was away whole day .i just went through the entire page and the only conclusion i could arrive at is that all those who were pretending to be bloggers and knowledgeable self- proclaimed experts are in fact perverts who have scant respect for their father,mother sister etc.they are shameless bunch who are a blot on our civilised society.
these perverts have exposed themselves and it is pointless to pay any attention to their nonsensical tamasha.
have a nice time in india sir.
dr what else you expect from perverts who hate their father mother sister every relative. they are a blot on civilisation.
just enjoy your tour of this country of your roots .
what are you doing you well wiisher-they sweety amrita rihaana are all just kids ,you are wasting your time arguing with them .
aishwarya and anwesha have already won only formalities are to be gone through.
Chhote Ustaad fans, you can listen to Nimbooda Nimbooda
by Anwesha, Aiswarya and Anamika on youtube.com. Just type in Nimbura or Nimbooda. Anwesha sang a much tougher version with a lot of energy! Aish sang a much simpler version and lacked that extra punch! Aish sang well but Anwesha’s rendition was definitely much much better.
Btw kancha kancha nimbuda post by thevagabondheart has the best sound quality. Enjoy!
What in the world is up with all these spamming comments (the filmi-oriented ones)? There’s nothing about singing in them!
And no one is forgetting Aishwarya, to those supporters who claim that. She sings very sweetly and with great expression. My personal opinion is that Anwesha is better — I love the clearer, higher quality in her voice.
People say it was rude that Anwesha made the “don’t cry at the mike” comment — but if they are truly good friends, I’m sure it’s all in jest. Come on, they are only teenagers, not even that old yet.
Oh come on, Anwesha was just playfully teasing Aishwarya, they are really good friends in reality – there was no malicious intent with that comment. The fact that she could say that shows how comfortable she is with Aish. There’s no need to make a big deal about it. Btw, Aish has also done the same before, it was just conveniently edited out..Plus, Abhas also called Aish a cry-baby right to her face. Why aren’t there any comments on this. Truth is there are just playing around with each other, doesn’t mean that one girl is more innocent than the other. I’m mean they’re both 14 for god sakes!
There are also some comments on Anu’s dancing. Well, you see Anwesha has been pressured into performing after being accused of lacking x-factor from some people, including the judges (they didn’t directly tell her that she lacks x-factor, but it was hinted). I do agree that her dancing with Rani onsatge somewhat affected her first performance, as she lost her sur in a few places, but she still sang it well IMO. But she was totally out of this world with her superb Begali classical rendition!
These speeches are all SCRIPTED! Anwesha Is a very introvert person and it’s obvious that she was forced to say to Aish ‘ not to cry”. Another DRAMA BAAZI BY GAJJI!!
Jatin,
We are not voting for innocence – we are voting for the better singer. And Anwesha is definitely the better singer. I wonder WHY you think Aiswarya is innocent and Anwesha is not!
HIS GRACE:
Both kids are so much talented,HIS GRACE,simply we can appreciate.
I can only imagine how parents feel such BLESSING!seeing kids from a distance, makes me so proud that there is no word to suffice it!
i can simply wish their health and hapiness!
congratulations to these wonderful parents with their love & support for nurturing.
They have done an excellent job!
looks like this blog has become very interesting now.. there are so many intelligent reviewers already and now we have story tellers as well.. Soon there will be latest news blogs from all of the world floating here . so worth visiting this blog friends.. keep it up your good imaginative work.. put as much material as possible here, till the server won’t take any more and crashes out.. there is no word like sanity here.. go ahead..
and as far as who is going to win this title.. who cares.. what if Aish wins it and Anwesha don’t.. what difference will that make.. so just chill..
BEING A GARDENER:
Every child is a gift of blessing and if parents take time to nurture them for their Health and education >The child could be a joy and pride to behold >one in one’s lifetime.
“uthistitha,jagratha,prapyobaran,nibodhito”
we all love this show because of the talent,so transparent and almost touching us.
whts goin on? y is some shit-head borin us with all info he brilliantly digged from google,hey guys is it true vet.Biswash and pundit devkishin were thrown out 4m this blog by webmaster?but wht r two dick-heads movieebuffer n stay put barking endlessly?it wud b so nice if we just talked abt little angels aish n anwesha?
i cant wait till grand finale,i hope my in-laws sponsor tickets 4 me n my wife 2 the grand finale, how abt u guys who else is goin 2 the show
EVERYBODY AGREES GITASHREE AND AREEB WERE BETTER THAN PRAKRIT AND VYOM. WHY WERE THEY THROWN OUT, SO THAT AISHWARYA CAN AT LEAST BE CALLED SECOND-BEST?
TOP 4 WERE
1.ANVESHA
2.GEETA
3.SONIYA
4.AREEB
any true music lover will know this. if a person slips in sur, it is unpardonable. aishwarya did that often
by the way, its not judges fault but i refuse 2 believe anvesha, soniya and areeb were all in scaryland ON THE SAME DAY that too when soniya never came. it must have been vyom that day. this was done deliberatley to throw out ONE GOOD TALENT-SONIYA/AREEB . either of them leaving was a loss but the way star plus saw it loss of potential threat to their faves aishwarya and vyom 2 some extent.
CUDN’T THE ELIMINATION HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THAT DAY. IT WAS AN ERROR PLAIN AND SIMPLE.PLZ COMMENT
I agree 100% gitashree and areeb was threat to star plus aishwarya
by the way noticed when shreya said last week maine bata di mere favourite? must hav been anu but it was edited
Have they already shot the ahmedabad episode? If so, what are the vote percentages- both sms and indya.com. I agree with you guys,Geetasree got a raw deal. Pendulam Abeer sang a song in Bhopal, so why not Geetasree in Kolkata ?
REVIEWS: FROM DEC 2007 TO MARCH 29,2008
JUDGES:have done a very good job and I have withdrawn all complaints and words against them. i appreciate their work,a very difficult job.i do apologise for misunderstanding them.
Thanks for their contribution.
REVIEWS FOR PARENTS:
I have deep regards for the parents,specially mothers for your continous love & support,deep conviction and so much sacrifice.i have no words to describe.
one thing is MISSING:
I have never seen any huband of these spouse ever gave thanks to their wives for such long sacrifice, away from home.
i almost expected ANWESHA’S father would give thanks first to his wife! but he didn’t.
I never ever could imagine that!!!
I would again APPEAL TO GAJJI :
PLEASE BESTOW THE AWARD UPON BOTH ANWESHA AND AISWYARIA.public vote should be totally eliminated.public donot have that Musical knowledge to decide a talent like these.
great injustice will be done if public votes deprives one.This is not fair.
Thanks.
I do not attack people first but I will not sit like a foll if anyone irritates me or doing something wrong to me Dr Biswasji. All I do is reply them back in their words.
while VIEWING from DEC2007.I didn’t know SVOI unitl jan,26th’08. i noticed kids so thin could fly even without wings,dismorphic and grossly malnourished but parents looked unconcerned. HEALTHY CHILDREN LOOK BEAUTIFUL.HEALTH AWARENESS is grossly neglected by adults because they themselves have none.even wealthy people show their pride in wearing jewelry and clothes instead of wearing health.HOW PATHETIC!
votes for anwesha didnt evaporated bt the thing is all d ppl can only shout here that she is d best n bla bla bla but dey dnt hv time to go to indya.com and vote for her dey r jst useless i must say….
What are you guys doing? Comparing Anwesha and Aishwarya? Whereas there are people who believe that Anamika of Saregamapa Lil Champ is a much superior singer than Anwesha !!! U don’t believe me? see the comments in the following video.. well I laughed at the comments though
These two girls have talent and consistency that can take them all the way to top in future (depending upon number of chances they get in our music industry).. people have their own favorites and there valid reasons to do so.. for me, both of them are very sweet girls with talent in abundance.. they have so much confidence to perform in front of big audiences.. they must be under a lot of pressure to perform in such a short period and at such a tender young age.. then listen to comments of fans of rival contestant.. all this requires guts.. but looking at their performances, they looks like professional singers.. anyways, Aish has already participated in two of saregamapa lil champ shows.. so they have ample experience as well.. and now getting huge media coverage thru this show.. people spending so much time in these blogs to praise them.. I guess they have already got rewarded for their performances, it is just the final price money difference and the winner tag is what left…
AISWYARIA is getting into international platform of world Music BBC from london.
i suggested to ANWESHA AND HER PARENTS >to contact anuksha shankar for her Musical program ‘food for hunger,Indian children” anuksha could be an excellent Mentor;whole ravi shankar family went to calcutta with Norah in january.bbc world music and world disney is an excellent platform.
AISWYRIA is helped by GUJRATI COMMUNTIY UK AND USA.JUST LOOK HER COVERAGE in TIMES OF INDIA.
GRAMMY (USA) :competition and exposure:Norah>elder daughter of Pandit Ravi shankar won Grammy awward in 2002 but Anuksha shankar also got exposure from this …
starvoi.com/2008/01/11/anvesha-dutta/ – 293k this was intially i contacted and also sent to GRAMMY’S AUTHORITY but i got email that MR.DUTTAGUPTA (ANWESHA’S FATHER) never contacted them. I am leaving India april4th to London for 5days and back to USA. i can be contacted for world disney and BBC WORLD MUSIC FOR ANWEHSA >SO ANWESHA’S UNCLE(RAJ) you can contact me through my email.everything is genuine ,NOTHING HAS CHANGED(i don’t use any pesudo name) and SVOI knows my address.
Devenji,
thanks again, because very few people appreciate the blessings,the talents.
i don’t know why but i always love children to me they apear as ANGEL(My wife used to laugh as i paid so much attention in details to them.)
AFTER seeing this video i must say about AISWYARIA:
1.THE CHILD; looks so healthy ,well mannered and smart.
2.she has been exposed to stage presentation from very early age.
3.she is completely stage free.
you are wonderful.. hope everybody should be like that..
well for me, I started following this program through net lately.. mainly becos I liked Anwesha’s stage presence, her singing talent and her humble nature.. she got it from her parents, who always behaved the best among others.. their comments show how good human being they are and they have passed these qualities into Anwesha.. aish is sweet kid with a beautiful stage presence, as well as her singing.. frankly speaking it is difficult to chose between the two.. their fans have their own strong points about each of them.. I felt really bad for prakriti’s treatment by judges.. there is a lot said about show, dramabazi and all.. but the fact is that everybody saw these shows.. they eagerly waited for fridays and saturdays for it.. then they gave all those comments as well.. this shows everybody has fun.. and that is all that matters..
devenji,
i am a gardener,WE(credit to my wife) have raised three beautiful flowers in our GARDEN.My son ,6.2″,stanford graduate ,ophthalmic surgeon(my profession)<my daughter,5’9″ also stanford med student:last daughter5.8″ is in law school)
so I know how it feels!!but i enjoy seeing others’ beautiful kids.
i am health & education FANATICS.
Haha.. that is one thing I noticed too.. perhaps whatever he said was improptu.. and becos of so much of attention on him, he perhaps missed that part.. But he seems to be a very good person to me and I am sure he must be valuing his wife a lot..
you have tall and well educated flowers Congratulations !!!
do you ever dream of one of your kid becoming a star like Anvesha and Aishwarya? Whenever I see Anvesha perform, I feel so proud.. before start of her every performance, I pray that she should not miss any beat, lyrics etc.. so far she has not disappointed me at all.. She is not my daughter, still I feel like it.. I have become jealous of her parents
Haha, I could not believe I could write so many comments in a blog.. for me, it is just because of me becoming a big fan of anwesha..
ok, some more timepass.. my rating of some of anvesha’s best songs is as follows:
1. Aao Na – not a difficult song to sing, but anvesha made this a special.. only the original singer, Asha, can do what she has done in this song.. this song proves her verstality which is much more than her idol Shreya.. you can listen to her rendition 100 times without getting bored..
2. Mahi ve – a gem of course.. range and variations were superb.. no match to original singer Richa Sharma (becos she is natural for this song).. but she did beat my other favorite contestant, poonam, for this song..
3. Nimbuda – i have heard versions of various contestants, but she was the best in it.. a tough song to sing..
4. Dola re – tougher song to sing.. it was not as smooth as what Shreya has sung alongwith Kavita in the recorded version.. but an excellent effort..
5. Ami Je Tomar – standout performance by Anvesha here.. some nasal touch can be noticed which can cause this one not to be her no 1 performance..
6. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam – breathtaking performance.. she excelled in all songs of Kavita.. this could be argued for rating among top songs of her..
7. Mausam Ki Adla Badli Mein – abs breathtaking one.. song itself is immensely beautiful.. anvesha sang it perfectly allright except that “pavan” was not that smooth.. well, with a fever, to sing a song of this intensity, is commendable..
8. Bavariya – beautifully sung song..
9. Mujhe Rang De – I personally prefer it much more than the original
10. Kambhakt Ishq – standout performance.. could be rated above..
11. Chhoti Si Kahani – good song, very well sung, flawless rendition..
12. Khallas – excellent rendition, but of course not as good as the original..
13. Ek Radha Ek Meera – very tough song for variatons.. sung by lata, whom you can’t match.. still Anvesha has done great justice to this song.. worth having in your ipod..
14. O Meri Jaan – I could never imagine a girl singing a pure rock number.. Anvesha did a great job with this one.. my personal favorite..
15. Jane Kiya Chahe Mun – orginal by zubin is standout.. anvesha’s version is not that bad either..
16. Barso Re Megha – you can’t beat Shreya for this one.. Anvesha gave it a good shot though..
17. Chalka – many contestant has sung this song quite well.. I guess the best rendition was from Niharika from saregamapa 2005
18. Kanta Laga – an average song sung so beautifully by Anvesha, making her a special contestant..
Guys I have all of these songs in my IPod and my analysis is based on daily listening of her songs.. Many people appreciated her bengali song, which i could not understand much as I don’t know the language.. Therefore I have not included it here.. But it sounded very sweet to me as the language itself is so sweet to ears..
That’s a sign of HEALTH
when you see beautiful flowers ,beautiful children you feel happy.that means, you appreciate the flowers even it’s in somebody’s garden.
anwesha’s classical song – “shankara kore domoru baaje” (meaning “domoru” plays in shib’s hands) was truely outstanding. irrespective of whether she wins or not, she can very well be remembered just for that number. it was such a difficult sargam and to sing with so smoothly (as shreya pointed out “paani-ke tarah”) – it was really awesome. aisharya is also a very good singer (with all the sweetness in her voice) in her own rights and should win a lot of accolades – my best wishes to her. but somehow, i cannot see anyone other than anwesha winning this competition. she’s just too good! I feel she’s ready for the big stage and even now, she can be a great playback singer (aish may require few more years – loses breathe little too fast and sur thora-sa hilta).
I don’t have any song of Aish in mp3 format yet, but I liked some of her performances a lot…
1. Piya Tose Naina Lage Re: Oh my gosh.. she sounded so sweet in this song.. not very smooth rendition, but I still love it..
2. Kesariya Balam: Breathtaking for sure.. her voice is so powerful and sweet.. she beats Anvesha in voice quality for sure (mind you, I am a big Anvesha fan, but truth is truth).. she was shaky at certain point in the song, but you don’t mind that.. cos this song is so tough to sing..
3. Man Mohana: She did full justice to the variations of the song.. very tough song to sing..
4. Chori Chori: As usual she has done commendable job in variations.. people may argue that this one is not as good as the original.. for me, it was a pleasurable rendition..
5. Albela: This song is sung perfectly by Amanat.. but Aish was no less in her rendition..
6. O Sajna: Bengali and Hindi version of the song.. This song is my personal favorite from Lata.. and Aish’s rendition of the same is BREATHTAKING.. so much sweetness is there in her voice.. she has done full justice to this song, variations and all.. can easily be rated one of the best rendition of this competition
These 6 songs are her standout performances as per me.. people will refer to her other renditions like “Aaj jane kei Zid” and all, as good ones.. but I feel they are not comparable to these ones..
Listening to these, I don’t mind if she is crowned no 1, above my favorite Anvesha, as these are performances good enough to win any competition.. She has a sweet and powerful voice.. Her many performances were not as good and consistent as Anvesha’s, but some of them were stellar..
But, if everything is in my hand, I would give the number 1 position to Anvesha.. as I still feel, she is the BEST
one thing I observed.. Aish has sung all those beautiful, classical and best songs of Lata of that melodious era, while Anvesha hasn’t sung a single one !!! Isn’t that strange ?!? This will not give a fair judgement to choose who is the best.. well well well, atleast for you.. I know who is the best
This is a joke :
who selecting songs for her ?
if she has no control over it then what else can you do ?
i doubt,a 14yrs Indian child will be that assertive.particularly ,in an environment where she has no choice. AISWYARIA is more controlled and stage free and she is quite confident how she responds.
ANWESHA AND shreya Gohosal are very soft natured. i have seen shreya earlier and also in Bengali associaton newyork,she is extremely polite and soft spoken.SHREYA used to look like a little doll.very nice girl.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6698344028294318828
This video was given By devonji>it shows an example for a magnanimity
of a person who is
anwesha’s staunch supporter,yet can appreciate a beautiful child.
i saw this video several times,i felt so guilty of people who literally tear apart such a beautiful child to satisfy their ego.
“you killed the bird and its songs without knowing the songs were written for you.”
I liked your comment for me. Thanks I know people go overboard to support their own favorites.. but one shall appreciate good points of everyone.. i just get hold of mp3 of Aishwarya.. O my gosh.. her renditions are amazing.. all classical songs, sung very well.. I won’t say excellent, but her sweet voice make them pleasurable to listen.. when I see that blog, I got amazed to know her achievements.. especially the classical album that is released with her songs.. have a look and you can also download her mp3 (in case you have not visited this site).. you can also find here mp3 of anvesha’s songs.. enjoy..
Stop all these sugar coated words. enough words of praise and they don’t deserve such words-the star plus team especially. please stop flattering and buttering people its very irritating.
instead try to see the truth and don’t close your eyes to harsh reality
DEVENJII,
WHEN i was just a child My mother gave me a Picture of a greatman,she called a great doctor”Dr.Bidhan chandra Roy” it inspired me to become a doctor.she gave me one more book”SRI RAMKRISHNA’s kathamitra” :i got the message> The ideals of my life” I read the book MANY times to my children and gave them the same pictures of a great DOCTOR>>it produced the same results.
yeah you are right.. we shall blast them.. make them straight.. right?.. but how can that help?.. ok, that may make Anvesha the champ and not Aishwarya.. so what!!.. will that boost Anvesha career more?.. well in reality, it is the real talent that holds on.. I guess..
Simple.. if people think that star plus team is playing dirty, why people are spending so much money on SMS? are everyone blind and senseless?.. why are they making these corrupt people more rich?..
Ok Ok we can’t do much.. so let us use filthy language against them.. perhaps, they may read it and feel shameful, and change their ways..
I guess I am too dumb not to get the message behind this pardon me..
I am just done listening to all mp3 of Aishwarya.. And I exclaimed “O My Gosh” with every song.. I guess all of these songs are recorded in some album.. Most of these are gems of our melodious era of lata mangeshkar.. excellent classical numbers.. Aish has done a decent job with them.. I guess she has a potential of becoming a very good classical singer.. I am very impressed..
Do anyone know whether Anvesha has done a similar kind of work?.. I would love to get those songs at any cost..
whoever wins doesn’t matter their course of life.
i think both are highly talented and it’s very hard to decide who is better.
for me, both should be rewarded> i don’t know anwesha has done so much recordings like aiswyaria but i know that she has been singing on stage for almost 8-10yrs from she was 4yrs.
Jatileswar Mukhopadya has done few recordings in Bengali songs for ANU.
I think right now MANY people are coming to know ANWESHA ,she will soon reach to top.(as rani invited both for
next movie songs.)
i wish them success.
Really Deven ??? Anwesha hasn’t sung a ‘single’ Lata number ? Who sang the “Ek Radha Ek Meera” from Ram Teri Ganga Maili orginially ? Please do some homework before posting your comments.
Deven Don’t you think you should homework before posting your comments when you say Anwesha hasn’t sung a “single” Lata number ? Who sang the “Ek Radha Ek Meera” from Ram Teri Ganga Maili orginially ? If you dig earlier episodes you will see Anwesha who has sung the same song. Also “Aa Jaane Jaan” was sung by Anwesha. Just do not write anything in haste, it may well reveal your attitude to rush into conclusions.
The above gives 3 D.DISCIPLINE,DRIVE AND DEDICATION.
even with the best of talents never achieve success without 3 D.
prakriti ,with honesty and decency have left a mark on every person to adore her.when she left,she smiled and melted away with that dignity.
when she got the highest public votes,she said” i don’t deserve it”
even when she was humilated, she wept with dignity, admitted that she sang flat with dignity.i believe that girl would achieve higher goal even if not as singer.
ABHAAS didn’t win but got an excellent chance as an anchor>he is doing a very good job aftr SHAAN(I didn’t know that he was son of ManabendraMukherjee>manbda,when lataji said in grandfinale of voi)
Well, I missed that for sure.. perhaps I was going thru most of Anvesha’s song lately and she is singing all type of songs (which shows her verstality).. where as some of the songs sung by Aishwarya were kind of best ones from Lata.. even mp3 songs available of her are all old classical ones from Lata.. and I was mentioning about classical numbers of Lata from that melodious era and not her item numbers (not talking of “ek radha” number, ok).. I know you are good in doing your home work, but you should be thorough as well before giving any harsh comment.. your nature of comment also reveals your attitude.. mind u..
hey let us not start anything here, anymore.. we are defeating the purpose..
Dr.Akbiswas and Deven have perfectly and clinically analyzed performances of highly talented finalists Anwesha and Aishwarya through their comments hereabove.These comments are meaningful and sincerely and honestly made by two musical minds.It is indeed a real delight to go through these comments -simply outstanding and to the point.Keep it up.
If above analysis of Dr.Biswas and Deven are perused by VOI team it would greatly assist them to arrive at right decision in Grand Finale at Mumbai
Hats off to you DR AK BISWAS and Deven.
Can you share the MP3 of the favourite numbers you have listed for aishwarya and anwesha?
I love anwesha, and iI think she is a more versatile playback singer of the two, but having said that i must confess that the numbers i have enjoyed the most in this programme are classical songs by Aishwarya; they are really inspiring.
It is no critisism of anwesha, since i think she is really beyond critisism, but the bengali song from this episode has been overrated. There wasnt enough power in her srgms – infact they were a bit of drag- just there for the sake of it. It felt like a student rendition. I wish she sang more classical songs in the programme so we could judge her talent in this area as well. Everything else, she has a complete control over.
Aishwarya’s voice is fantastic. I really hope that she pursues classical singing besides playback singing. She has a real talent for classsical music.
I really think we should stop comparing aish and Anu, it is a bit like comparing Lata and Aasha- although one of them could be our personal favourite they both have very different strengths ; what would be hindi music without any one of them!
We are very grateful to you for your contribution to this blog. As you had rightly mentioned in one of your messages, Indian people are really not capable of judging between Aishwarya and Anwesha. In fact in my family, we all like listening to music very much. However, sometimes we feel Aishwarya is the best and sometimes we feel Anwesha is the best. We are really not able to decide. Honestly speaking, we feel that most of the Indian families are in the same dilemma as we are.
However, from yours and devkishinji’s analysis we were able to get lot of insights into the nitty gritties of music.
Biswasji, in fact we were very impressed to read that you are a vet. doctor and all your children went to Stanford for studies. We are very fortunate to have a personality like you in this group to guide us.
For the last 2-3 days I have not seen any posts from Devkishinji. We are really missing you sir.
We are very sorry that some people have been writing negative things about both of you. We would like to say only one thing, when elephant is walking dogs will bark. So, please ignore those people and please continue to guide and bless millions people like us.
for Vandana Gupta:
Madam thanks for your above post . While our friend from usa DR BISWAS is very much active I stopped sending my posts when I noticed that some persons misused my name and created confusion on this site .
I am very fond of Gajendra Singh’s music show and I have recordings of this show from 1993 to 2006.
While the content of the show has become more of a melodrama rather than good /soulful music the presentation has been quite exciting.
I did not watch first few episodes of Chhote Ustad as I did not find any good performances in the begining. It is entirely on account of some amazing performances of Aishwarya and Anwesha that i began to to watch this show regularly.
I have been watching such shows for more than a decade but the finalist in this programme are almost equally talented and it would be erroneous to pick any one as superior to the other. This very phenomenon has generated lot of excitement and interest.
If the Grand Finale at Mumbai on Star Plus channel on 5th april at 8 PM is properly planned and presented it will indeed be a show to remember. I have however my own doubts .It all depends on song selection .If either of the finalists gets songs of her choice she will run away with the title. The real test will be when both the girls are given at least two common songs- one classical and one semi-classical popular number . Let us hope for the grand spectacle on Saturday.
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Hello Devikishn:
I beg to differ on your views on the Grand Finale! I would assume the grand finale would just be a vareity show kind of thingy to fill in the alloted time slots, since by then the votes would have been counted and Anwesha or Aishwarya singing good songs would make no difference (to the final result, I mean).
If Gajman, was indeed dedicated to the promotion of music, he should have given good songs to these kids during the Kolkatta, Gujarat, Japipur et al. places before the FINALE!
If the trend continues, it would be no surprise if Gajman beats the Ambani’s to the Richest Indian fame!!
I for one think, all these “Semi-Final” stage shows were the most poorest production (in terms of singing by the kiddos) and Gajman is just making use of these shows just to fill his pockets and nothing else..PERIOD!!!
Excellent Analysis.. Very accurate as per me.. you spoke my mind.. I was trying to convey the same thing..
I showed their clippings to some of my friends here who doesn’t know what ‘Chote Ustaad’ is and who are Anvesha and Aishwarya.. They liked Aish voice a lot.. As an Anvesha’s fan I was disappointed with their comments though
I am unable to upload put links here so far.. let me try it seperately
good.. at least comment can go thru.. let me try links now.
Excellent Analysis.. Very accurate as per me.. you spoke my mind.. I was trying to convey the same thing..
I showed their clippings to some of my friends here who doesn’t know what ‘Chote Ustaad’ is and who are Anvesha and Aishwarya.. They liked Aish voice a lot.. As an Anvesha’s fan I was disappointed with their comments though
sorry guys for the repeat comment.. I donno what is going on here.. anyways..
Following link will take you to Aishwarya’s mp3 link.. There are some amazing classical songs, all of them are recorded for an album and not sung in CU.. a must have.. http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=881077
@ Deven
I agree with most of your comments.But I beg to differ about Dola re dola because I heard Shreya sing this live and amazingly she missed sur a few times. I think Anwesha did a fabulous job singing both Kavita’s and Shreya’s version live all by herself. Also Ami je tomar was Fantastic IMO – this song could not have been sung any better live. Shreya recorded this song in 5 segments. Frankly, I don’t think even Shreya could have done any better live.
I am listening to Aish’s classical songs from yesterday.. and it is 3rd time for me.. One thing I observed.. Aish has sung amazing classical numbers and her voice is also very sweet.. she tried to give full justification to Sur.. But where Anvesha scored over Aish is for her control over variations and sur.. She always seemed to be in full control of her singing.. that’s why I second your point, AJ, that she is ready for Playback.. Aish has a solid potential to be a great classical singer..
I believe that a healthy comparison is good though
well that is why I added the recorded version.. I am sure Anwesha can beat Shreya on live performances, for the simple reason that she has got an amazing control over her singing.. Did you see the Barso Re video in CU? Shreya was flat when she started singing after Anwesha.. She tried to control it, but could not come to level of Anwesha.. Anwesha has created a baseline with her “Ami Je Tomar” number.. Frankly speaking, she has made that number so popular with her performance.. Shreya capitalizes that popularity by singing it in jaipur episode.. Had Anwesha not sung this song so well, I bet Shreya would never have sung it in jaipur..
I thouht Grammy Awards are only for singers who have already cut and released an awesome album!! What is a 14 yr old child going to do there. Is Shreya or even Lata a member? Totally Ridiculous suggestions.
how I wish that she should be for these two gems !!! But I guess it will be Amitab Bachan as the main guest.. I read somewhere that juhi chawla will be there too..
Avinash:You are right . Since the winner will be selected through voting the selection of songs will be meaningless. We are going to witness one more flop finale.The voting will end at 2pm on Saturday.
However the performances of the finalists in Friday’s episode may have some bearing on voting trend of last 12 to 14 hours.This is going to be the crucial phase in view of “photo finish” battle
since it is a very close race between tomorrow’s two singing stars last minute push through agressive voting by supporters of either of the contestants will decide the winner.
Vandana Gupta:a correction. Kindly refer to my comments addressed to Avinash below for clarification.
Since the winner will be decided on the basis of votes polled upto the deadline of 2pm on 5-4-08 the selection of songs or even the performances will have absolutely no bearing on the results.The last minute heavy voting in favour any of the finalists will decide the winner.Just much ado about nothing!
I have masters in Chemical Engineering,i m currently working in u.s,i earn 85k and my wife (36’24’36),looks as sweet as KATRINA, she is a C.A and earns 80k, we have two story mansion,no flowers in our garden but my wife is the only ROSE i have in my GARDEN,i have enough time from work, but i watch n vote STARVOI coz it makes me feel closer to home,we have one German Sheppard and two syamese cats,i have BMW and my wife drives Lexus, we have a SUV by lexus but that is for long trips,well guys everyone was posting their acheivements and autobiographies so i felt like sharing mine,a regular guy 4m some unknown KASBA 4m Hyederabad made his life in U.S guys if i have any flowers in my garden i will send them to HARVARD n OXFORDS.
I have masters in Chemical Engineering,i m currently working in u.s,i earn 85k and my wife (36?24?36),looks as sweet as KATRINA, she is a C.A and earns 80k, we have two story mansion,no flowers in our garden but my wife is the only ROSE i have in my GARDEN,i have enough time from work, but i watch n vote STARVOI coz it makes me feel closer to home,we have one German Sheppard and two syamese cats,i have BMW and my wife drives Lexus, we have a SUV by lexus but that is for long trips,well guys everyone was posting their acheivements and autobiographies so i felt like sharing mine,a regular guy 4m some unknown KASBA 4m Hyederabad made his life in U.S guys if i have any flowers in my garden i will send them to HARVARD n OXFORDS.
FAKE
ADDRESSED TO THE PERSON WHO HAS USED MY NAME.
i am hale and hearty but very soon you will encounter all those problems.
the abuses are directed to your own parents.
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I thought it was a blog site about talented kids and their songs. But now i see Dr Biswas and NRI posting their achievements..
As my nature being IMRAN HASHIMI (but i am taller 6’1″) i am interested in this blog now, actually interested towards Biswasji’s tall and talented daughters and NRI’s KATRINA wife..if they need boyfriend please let me know..
Comon guys stop throwing..Dr Biswas .. if you are a doctor Mr Biswas in US why you are 24-7 at this blog.. stop throwing shits like you know Disney and Grammy.. I heard you are a personal doctor for Obama right.. (i dont know which part you take care of though..)
And NRI keep your shits with you and enjoy before your wife starts enjoying her life without you..maybe me
If you guys want to advertise yourselfs open your own blog site .. http://www.dr_biswas_six_feet_son_and_talented_daughters.com
@ Drakbiswas
I thouht Grammy Awards are only for singers who have already cut and released an awesome album!! What is a 14 yr old child going to do there. Is Shreya or even Lata a member? Totally Ridiculous suggestions.
@Drakbiswas
Also how does one join Grammys. I thought a singer gets nominated for his or her famous albums in differnt catagories. Please enlighten me!
HaHa Man.. that’s hilarious.. this shows that you follow these blogs as well.. I recommend you to go through Sunidhi Chauhan’s interview as well.. U may like it.. perhaps prep you to put your engineering knowledge here.. or you can put your detailed autobiography here.. people here will either read that or leave this blog.. anyway people are so confused about Anvesha and Aishwarya, already..
I was wondering why OXFORD when u r in US? Why not Stanford?
i am a drunkard havent you seen my eys in my movies devkishin i didnt know you have sisters available too.. sorry i missed about it in my message.. comon lets sit and drink together and go to hunt other people’s wife.. After all i am IMRAN HASHIMI
it has now become habit with some perverts to get drunk at mid-night and write messages in the name of some of the bloggers of this site.
all such messages will be construed to have been written by drunkards and addressed to their own parents and relatives.
they are a blot on this society and deserve to be thrown in black sea
Thanks for your comments:
(REF:vandana Gupta)
1) i am not vet but i am an ophthalmologist but here people when they don’t have a point,so they ridicule you.
2)Music and literature: in Bengal,where i came from music,and literature(rabindra sangeet and Rabindra sahitya,as sarat ,bankim others) are inculcated in you, specially in middle class.
3)Ramkrishna & vivekanda: Teachings of this gives an spiritual dimension.
FISH & MILK with Bengali diet,specially from east Bengal (fish abundance)make your body and brain strong: your physical strength grows FULL assurance with MENATL STRENGTH(they are complemental to each other).NETAJI SUBHAS chandra BOSE,6.3″,GIANT could not be the same as GANDHI or NEHRU 5.4″ ,(FRAIL STRUCTURE) and 5.5″.THEIR temperament were not the same >INS was formed by SUBHAS and he resigned from INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (elected twice as president).COURAGE,GUTS AND STAMINA of the three were totally different.LORD CARZON ,WHEN DECIDED TO DIVIDE BENGAL>it was a BOON for NEHRUJI AND GANDHIJI than a pleasure to jinnah.BENGAL(CALCUTTA) WAS CAPITAL OF INDIA FOR 200 YEARS for BRAIN & BRAWN.
4)personal level:we(my wife,also a physician) are simply the gardeners and grown 3 beautiful flowers> Ivy League or stanford are the least of our expecatations.
IN THESE MUSICAL SERIES:
1.ANWESHA AND AISWYARIA FOR MUSICAL TALENTS
2.PRAKRITI: HONESTY AND DECENY AS ROLEMODEL
Thanks
In the 1990s, Julio went back to his Spanish music roots, and in 1996, he released a CD named Tango and this album received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album at the Grammy Awards of 1998, losing to Romances by Luis Miguel[6]. His son, Enrique Iglesias was also nominated that year with Vivir.
GRAMMY & OSCAR are both given to the finest talents of the worlds>OSCAR was gien to SATYAJIT RAY FOR FILMS but no GRAMMY from india yet,even an exponential Musical TALENT like LATAJI never opted for it or BBCworld music.WHY i don’t know!http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/worldmusic/a4wm2007/2007_debashish_bhattacharya.shtml
when NORAH SHANKAR(ravi shankar’s daughter) got the award, INDIAN news MEDIA FOCUSSED it (it’s nothing new INDIAN Chicken CROWS when it’s necessary even for kalpana chawla to lists…)
devkishin:
Yes, if and ONLY IF, the Gujarat episode is planned well, with the kids performing upto their mark with good choice of songs, then it might make some difference in the vote swings! But I highly doubt it!
I “HAD” so much appreciation for Gajman during the times when Sonu was the host of Sa Re Ga Ma (mind you, I was a 7-8th grade kid then), but alas these days his shows are absolutely worth nothing!
Hope somehow we revive the old SRGMP era, where the USTAADS came in and judged the shows with absolutely no personal agenda, but with the sole frame of mind that – at the end of the day MUSIC should be the REAL WINNER!! Wishful thinking..I know! sigh…
Hey Dr.akbiswas.
Pt’ Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won grammy award. Just set your ears away from Bollywood music and you will get to know other kind of Indian music too!
Dr.akbiswas
So Julio got nominated for Grammy’s at the age of 55. What does it have to do with a 14 year old kid who hasn’t recorded one single album yet? It completely does not make any sense! Please give Sensible advice,if you have to. Anwesha wants to be a playback singer in bollywood. She has nothing in common with Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya, a renowned guitarist playing Ragas or Anoushka Shankar a renowned Sitarist. She may not be even ready for bollywood yet and you are talking about GRAMMY’S! Totally meaningless!
German composer and virtuoso pianist.
Beethoven’s talent was recognized at a very early age, and by 1778 he was studying the organ and viola in addition to the piano.father was alcoholic and mother died of tuberculosis.he was a deaf. By 13yrs age ,he composed the compositon which world learns at 40yrs.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
At the age of five he was already composing little pieces, which he played to his father who wrote them down.” Among them were the Allegro and Andante
JCBOSE JAGDISH CHANDRA BOSE ,
Bose was born in Mymensingh in Bengal (now in Bangladesh) on November 30, 1858> AT THE AGE OF 8 DEMONSTRATED TO HIS CLASSAMTES THAT “PLANTS ARE LIVING ENTITIY”.INDIAN PANDITS COULDN’T UNDERSTAND*** AND DOUBTED “KIA BATH HAI??”
The galaxy of BEGALI scientists (MAJORITY) were born in east BENGAL.
LORD CARZON ,WHEN DECIDED TO DIVIDE BENGAL>it was more a BOON for NEHRUJI AND GANDHIJI than a pleasure to jinnah.BENGAL(CALCUTTA) WAS CAPITAL OF INDIA FOR 200 YEARS for BRAIN & BRAWN.INDIA SMILED IN HER SLEEVE.
BANGLADESH: became free from punjabi occupation of west pakistan through BENGALI LANGUAGE MOVEMENT(from1952) and gave BLOOD AND LIFE for BENGALI MOTHER LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE(THE FIRST NOBEL PRIZE IN BENGALI LITERATURE,GITANJALI in ASIA BY TAGORE).1971 BANGLADESH became a free country.present generations of BENGALI in INDIA ,very few are bengali because language is a key to culture >upliftment of thoughts and endorsement of culture comes through literature and music,food and ESTABLISHES SELF IDENTITY.
SPEAKING BENGALI doesn’t make a person bengali but imbibing the BENGALI LIT,PHILOSOHPY AND MUSIC(arts and science togather) makes a person BENGALI.
YOUR point was age***> you mentioned “pl listen to indian music and not Bollywood” in one comment> now is it then bollywood stamp establishes a talent and worth of a person ??
YOUR point was age***> you mentioned “pl listen to indian music and not Bollywood” in one comment> now is it then bollywood stamp establishes a talent and worth of a person ?? then and then and then ….
panditji,
YOU ARE A ROCKET SCIENTIST> SWAYING like A ROCKET.
YOUR NAME IS SANJAY>krishna,Jagannath ,Gopal ,Dwarkanayak AND THOUSAND OTHERS
your name is the bigest MISNOMER & MISFIT>
“kana chaler nam paddolochan”
ANY PERSON with average intelligence would understand that in each segment i answered according to the question. everything was answered to the point.when you can’t accept that point you are moving to your next argument and trying to prove your punditry or mental retardation> GOD KNOWS!!
YOUR NAME IS SANJAY AND THAT I WROTE:
SANJAY>krishna,Jagannath ,Gopal ,Dwarkanayak AND THOUSAND OTHERS
WHERE IS SANJIV???WEHRE DID YOU GET IT FROM ? FOR ARGUMENT’S SAKE???
@ biswas
It was Sanjiv (not me, Sanjay) who posted Pandit V.M Bhatt winning Grammy and asked you to set your ears away from bollywood music. Do get it now Mr Rocket scientist?
THIS MESSAGE IS FOR DEVKISHINJI, A DEAR FRIEND:
i will be coming to this blog only for april 5 after that sayonara !
thanks to you, we are grateful to you for your knowledge and input for svoi.
we will reach london in few hrs> i am writing this from plane.
with all the best >please input some for APRIL 5 EVENT> we look forward.
from My family and me
Good bye
with regards.
Guys i have friend working for STAR VOI team and i recently heard from him that Aishwarya won in votes. So Aishorya is CHOTE USTAAD and she will be formally announced by Sir Amithab Bachhan on 5th.
2)THIS MESSAGE IS FOR DEVKISHINJI, A DEAR FRIEND:
i will be coming to this blog only for april 5 after that sayonara !
thanks to you, we are grateful to you for your knowledge and input for svoi.
we will reach london in few hrs> i am writing this from plane.
with all the best >please input some for APRIL 5 EVENT> we look forward.
from My family and me
Good bye
with regards.
Dear RONI,
i do apologise for saying “harsh words”.i withrdraw completely evry word,BECAUSE i was very MAD. I AM SORRY!VERY SORRY!
i wish you evry success .
God bless you.
bye now.
2)Dear RONI,
i do apologise for saying “harsh words”.i withdraw completely evry word,BECAUSE i was very MAD. I AM SORRY!VERY SORRY!
i wish you evry success .
God bless you.
bye now.
Dear RONI,
i do apologise for saying “harsh words”.i withrdraw completely evry word,BECAUSE i was very MAD. I AM SORRY!VERY SORRY!
i wish you evry success .
God bless you.
bye now.(3)
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I would like to convey a “BIG thank you to my friends on this blog
>devkishinji,avi,sanjay,sanjiv,deven,Roni,
sangeeta,Bonnie,Arindam,Rhiana and few others for your input, fighting,keeping the blog on fire.
with my best wishes to 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN:ANWESHA & AISWARIA & PRARKITI for their MUSIC TO ENTERTAIN US and WISH their success IN LIFE.
i wish to congratulate parents for their love and support and setting a GOOD example “HOW TO BE GOOD PARENTS”
SPECIAL THANKS TO GAJJI AND HIS TEAM INCLUDING SHASHI OF SVOI.
SINCERE THANKS AND WELLWISH
GOODBYE
In truth, there is no compeition between aishwarya and anvesha. anvesha is in a niche of her own. Aishwarya has been highlighted so much, yet people have ears and they know who is best
even soniya,jayant,gitashree and areeb were all better than aishwarya. mansi and abeer will be better in a couple of years.
Aishwarya can NEVER become a singer. she is the worst of top 12
Aishwarya is the only singer who loses sur in top 3. prakrit giri has an amzing voice quality. she is almost as good as aishwarya and top 2 should have been anvesha and prakriti.
Lovely, well said. obviously Anu is much better. Try to be honest folks.
Aishwarya didn’t deserve to be in top 5 singers you mentioned were def. better than ash and were thrown out to make ash’s life easy.
The only good thing ash has is a good voice quality. Shame of her in her interview she has said she is better than anvesha.
learn some honesty from Prakrit and vyom aishwarya you spoilt brat
What does gaj see in taht obnoxious Aishwarya? Just look at her clips she was almost crying in kolkata episode because everybody was praising anvesha. Even if aishwarya wins she will have tag of ‘undeserving winner’.
Aishwarya has done a disaster with songs like ‘behka hai mna’, ‘crazy kiya re’ and ‘chupke se’. And yet mr biswas and devkishin try to flatter star plus people. Shame on you.
THE ENTIRE SHOW HAS BEEN MADE IN SUCH A WAY THAT AN AVERAGE SINGER LOOKS LIKE GOOD SINGER. IF PRAKRITI GIRI WAS GIVEN SAME OPPURTUNITIES AS AISHWARYA SHE ALSO COULD HAVE SUNG WELL.
TRUTH IS NO TRANSPARENCY. GEETASHREE A POOR BENGALI GIRL WILL BE A 100 TIMES BETTER THAN AISHWARYA. COULD AISHWARYA HAVE SUNG ‘ZINGAI MEIN KOI’ WITH PRECISON LIKE GEETASHRI? NO AISHWARYA CAN SING ONLY EASY SONGS. AISHWARYA WILL BE UNDESERVING WINNER LIKE PRASHNAT AND ISHMEET. WHAT A TRIO
In response to posts by Sujata and Rajiv
How can this rumour be true? The voting lines are open till 2 pm on the day of the Grand Finale and people are still voting.But, if true, this is a sad day for Indian music.
An iota of truth in this statement means that Gajji has misled people. People are still voting and we have and a winner is supposedly decided. I am shocked.
** If you find the following pretty long and non-sense, please avoid it **
Well I am not a blogger.. still I communicated a lot, at least in last two episodes.. it was fun.. you can ask me “Bahut khali time he tere paas, Bheedu”.. Well I am kind of really hooked up with this blog (So are you.. that’s why you are reading this.. perhaps someone may give me a harsh comment as a reply to this post )
My initial purpose for coming into this blog was to get firsthand information about what is going on around.. well mostly I found people pulling eachother’s leg for reasons other than analysis of contestants.. some people gets irritated by too much information provided by some bloggers, caps issues etc.. so they started their own gig of putting anything and everything here.. there were some sharp guys as well who can correct you for your mistakes and give you harsh comments as well..
I sincerely tried to share my thought process about contestants, their talent and their performances.. tried to provide information through links (that I could find..) that may help somebody like me looking for more information.. I expected that this should be the essence of such blogs and everybody shall return that favor.. I tried my best to keep away from personal comments, arguments etc.. After writing a long analysis, I was wondering that you guys will think that I was trying to be smart or something, which was never my idea.. I think that you should write your heart out.. you can make mistakes, but till it doesn’t harm anyone, it is fine.. I believe if we are replying to anyone’s comment, we shall be gentle and not rude.. if you feel somebody is just writing to get importance, you can tell the person politely or ignore the comment and move on.. there are people who get kicks by writing filthy comments.. till the time they are in limits, we shall ignore them.. hope there is an admin that can take care of them, which can avoid this site getting full with mud..
I guess I shall stop before someone go crazy putting up their auto-biography here.. or sunidhi’s interview all over again.. or start bringing Tibet issue here.. well, we have lot many other blogs for them.. for here, let us stick to “CU”..
I don’t care for the end result.. for me, the winner is “Anwesha”
I am a gujju and still i prefer anvesha. because she is much better than that affected spoilt aishwarya who is only a mediocre singer. i would rank her 7′th among all chote sutads.
i was at Ahmedabad show and crowd prefer anu because gujjus not fools you know.
thanks a lot for the links. eagerly waiting for the final episode – i hope the competition is really tough. Both A’s seem to be in top form at the moment. cheers to both of them. see (read read) you again next week.
Beware of people who say both A’s are good etc etc. they are actually Aishwarya fanatic supproters and know they cannot say aishwarya is better than a nu so say stupid stuff. Get lost ash fans
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GIVE PRIORITY:
1.HEALTH :REGULAR EXERCISE> BALANCED DIET>FULL NUTRITION> DISCIPLINE>CLEANLINESS.
2.EDUCATION: SPIRITUAL (NOT RELIGON)TO RAISE CONSCIUOSNESS(AVOID ALL SUPERSTITIONS & IGNORANCE)
GUIDANCE:GOAL AND HARD WORK FOR SCHOOL EDUCATION.
HEALTH IS VERY IMP***
If abhas says Anvesha is his favourite why doesn’t he marry her? He is so biased. If he likes Anu, that does not mean he bring personal likings in this space. Maybe he has changed his preference from Abhilasha to Anvesha.
Good news for Amit Paul’s fans.. if you do not know till now, he is singing the title song of the movie “Love Story 2050″.. I hope he makes it big thru’ this break..
I donno about Amit, but Anvesha will do really good as a playback singer.. Where Amit forgets his lyrics and is normally low in confidence, Anvesha has these qualities in abundance..
ok, so where are Emon and Parleen now? Why are they not getting playback chances? If Monali Thakur can get a chance after coming 9th, why can’t they? Do our music directors have no sense of music?
Mr deven Emon got a chance to do playback right after he was eliminated from Indian idol.He and Deepali got an offer. They were far better singer than Amit. Amit had no training. Didn’t you read Shaan’s interview where he said AMIT AND PRASHANT are rank amteurs and worst finalists ever?
Abhas and anvesha will be good playback singers. Maybe Poonam also and Aneek. Rest all are not that good.
Deven don’t comapre Monali with Amit. Monali was the best girl in indian idol 2. that’s why she got a chance now. Karunya was also very good that’s why he sang title song of lage raho munnabhai.
I think it is javed akhtar’s influence that he is getting amit into playback. otherwise Emon and deepali already recorded a song with Anu malik. Javed akhtar was abiased judge he shamelessly promoted Amit and that besuri Ankita.
Amit paul was still better than many in idnian idol 3. As they say in kingdom of blind, one-eyed will rule. indian idol 3 hardly had any good singers except Emon.
Deepali and puja were better than the other girls. Ankita and Charu were disasters.
Point is not of comparison, but who is getting more chances.. I agree that Monali was the best contestant in II2.. Karunya also got chance because he was good too.. but it was a known fact that Amit was the best in II3.. And here, Amit is chosen by Anu Malik for the title song and not Javed Akhtar.. if you remember, Anu was promoting Emon a lot.. where is that recorded song of Emon and Deepali gone?..
I donno on what basis someone can say that Amit is not good.. the best performances of II3 were all his.. It is not only javed Akhtar but everyone acknowledged that he was the best contestant including Anu Malik, Emon himself and even Prashant.. what Amit has done to make javed akhtar his big fan?.. was there any corruption thing going on there too?..
SHREYA GHOSHAL DARJEELING PPL WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU. FIRST YOU SHOWED YOUR JEALOUSY TOWARDS PRAKRIT AND ANVESHA. YOU ARE TRASH LIKE YOUR FAVOURITE ASH.
PEOPLE BOYCOTT SHREAY’S SONGS NOW. SHE KNOWS PRAKRITI AND ANVESHA WILL BE THREAT TO HER. SHE ONLY PRAISES MEDIOCRE SINGERS LIKE AISHWARYA.
I am not a Nepali but I would like to comment.
If Shaan, Kunal and Sonu were to be on stage and if the judge were to say to Kunal. Best Pop Kunal par Ustaad neva.
How would he feel?
It was a black day for Indian music when he made those immature comments. He should have been banned.
Rupinder:
I trust you saw Aishwarya singing “na jeeyo na–oh sajna barkha bahar aayee—”at kolkotta. How do you rate that performance? For once let us have your honest judgement Madam.
I rate Anwesha”s classical rendition at Kolkotta the best of the entire programme and Aishwarya”s na jeeyo na as the sweetest melody in the entire show.
Please comment.
FOR STAR VOICE OF INDIA TEAM:
Please allow viewers to vote for the two finalists till the end of the show as by fixing the deadline of 2pm i.e. before the telecast of the finale the performances of the finalists in the finale will be redundant.The viewers must get the final opportunity to rate the performances in the grand finale and cast their vote prudently. To arrive at the final result before the telecast of the finale will be MOCKERY of the entire system of voting.
The two finalists must be allowed to select their own songs in the finale and atleast two songs of the finalists choice should be sung by both of them either as duets or as solos to help the voters to select the better talent.
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I just heard “nimbooda ” by Aishwarya and Anwesha back to back and then the original by Kavitaji.
Heres my analysis……
Anwesha beyond the slightest doubt is the BETTER singer of the two. Her voice is beautiful as well….so what if its similar to Shreyas?…..she still sounds as original as ever. Aishwarya has a good voice quality…but has miles to go singing wise….
In earlier blogs somebody, I cant remember the name,had argued that having a gifted voice is whats more important because singing skills can be honed while a voice cannot be changed and on that basis the argument was that Aishwarya should win…..” Voice of India ” is a metaphor for the best singer. It is no doubt important to have a great voice but what you do with it is more important and that my friends is plainly evident in Anweshas singing……shes pure genius as far as understanding of music is concerned…..
Now Aishwarya has started singing from a very early age, has given several stage shows in India and abroad, has sung (i presume from the pictures in her website) with several singers of huge calibres. Despite all this she still has to improve her singing with respect to expression, voice modulation, breath control and maybe to an extent her pitching(sur).Shes excellent with taal as was seen in her song ” aaj jane ki zid na karo” set to adi taal.
It comes across as Anwesha has not had a similar exposure to stage audiences (for whatever reason besides singing talent) but her singing speaks volumes about her dedication to it…..It feels she is born to sing..She doesnt speak much( its a different matter that the director gets her to say silly things on stage hopin to entertain audiences….we are not fools gajju) but her songs express so much so deeply….those who have the sensitivity to understand this will percieve what Im saying) somewhat like Lataji….thats why she needs to be given a few of the old classics for her to prove her mettle and silence her critics (and may I say to garner public votes) Anweshas singing is like a meditation sending you into a trance…
whomever you vote is your choice friends……I wish this girl never stops singing….
Dear chhote Ustaad fans,
I just got a VERY DISTURING NEWS! There is big manupulation going on to make sure Aish is the winner. This is from an Extremely Reliable source – first of all Anwesha has No control whatsoever in song selection. All the songs on her wishlist are being given to Aish to sing. Aish’s father is the chairman of a big company with a lot of political clout. He is putting enormous pressure and spending a lot of money to make sure Aish is the winner. Even the team of starplus are compelled to vote for Aish and not Anu. There is NO WAY Anwesha is going to win this competetion and Anu herself knows that too. This is absolutely OUTRAGIOUS. I don’t mind if Aish is the winner but it should be at least a fair competetion.
Although we are from Delhi, we have come across many bengali people in Delhi who are extremely talented and intelligent. In fact many of our family friends are from Bengal and today they hold top positions in
government and public sector. Most of them love music and can sing very well and can play musical instruments very skillfully. We have found people of Bengal to be music loving, very intelligent, kind, warmhearted and
fun loving. My husband work with a software company in Noida and his boss is also from Bengal. He has been very kind and helpful to my husband and he is like a god
father to my husband.
The insights that you gave about the success of Bengali people was very useful and eye opener for us. There is no wonder that the winner of most of the musical
competitions are bengalis like Aneek, Anamika and Sanchita.
Biswasji,
Since you are on vacation in India, we would like to invite you and your family for dinner at our place. We live in Mayur Vihar area and we would be grateful if you could visit our house and bestow your blessings and guidance on us.
Dear Shri Devkishinji,
Thank you very much for your reply. We have also noticed some fake people writing comments using your name. We feel that your replies to such people are
fully appropriate and we are all with you. We believe that most of these perverts are frustrated, jobless, dirty minded, uneducated young people or housewives. However, these people do not understand that by
writing such comments they are degrading themselves only. Millions of fans, followers and disciples of Shri Devkishinji are capable enough to identify the messages written by Shri Devkishinji and the ones written by some cynical, immornal, useless and jealous petty creatures.
Devkishinji,
We do not in which country / city you are located but if you are in Delhi, we would like to invite you and your family for dinner at our place for your blessings along with Shri Biswasji.
Fairy, completely agree with you – great write up. But please read serious’s post. Unfortunately, Anu has no control over her song selections. Its very sad but there’s no way Anu ( even though she is a much better singer) is going to win this competetion.
I saw somebody spreading the rumour that aish has won the contest…this is utter nonsense..voting is till on…I have bet big money in anwesha and as per my internal sources she is leading by huge margin.
Serious,
I have bet big money on anwesha and I need to say whom I would like to win…
However, what you are saying is totally nonsense…Aish’s father is an ordinary bank manager with a national bank.
My friend is a senior manager at star…this competition is conducted in very fair manner…both the kids are treated equally…I am seeing that some fanatic people like you, rupinder, amrita are doing all kind of negative publicity for a particular contestant…If you guys feel that something is going wrong, you can file a public interest litigation in court against this program.
People like Dr. Biswas and Mr. Devkishin have been guiding people here and I think people know very well who is the deserving contestant.
My advise to you guys is, get matured, dont be jealous and accept the fact!!
Vandana – no offence but could you please stick to talking about chote ustaad? You can show all your admiration by emailing them personally. Frankly, it’s very boring for others , who are only interested abt CU, to go through all this unrelated scraps. Thanks.
Dear Mr.Vyas devikishin,i know this is devikishin,under thisname,anyways, my wife looks better than Katrina, she is 5’9 and weighs 135 with 36’24’36 she is a true indian beauty,i don want to praise her too much, as i saw vultures like Imraan Hashmi blogging here,anyways F#$k yourself Vyash ji,mind your own bussiness, and let us blog peacefully,
ANwesha is the best
Aishwarya is okay
let’s see what happens?
Come to your senses and learn some netiquettes…You know very well that Prakriti is a pure soul and innocent human being but she was not capable to be there in even top 6…I do not fully agree with the comments made by judges for her, but she herself told that she didnt deserve to be there in even top 6
I know you bet a lot of money on Anwesha and if she looses you have a lot to loose too. I’m a big fan of Anwesha so there is no question of being jealous. I woulld like Anwesha to win because she is the deserving candidate but what I have posted is from an extremely reliable source and I know it’s the truth. But I would like all Anwesha fans not to give up and vote. We, at least should do whatever is in our power. But I’m very disheartened because I know what I posted is completely true.
I believe Chandinani definitely is an AISH fan. She is trying to convince everybody that Anwesha is ahead so that Aishwarya fans vote even more for her. If she is an Anwesha fan why is she attacking all Anu fans? And why is she defending Aish’s father and lying.If she bet any money on anybody then it is surely on Aish not Anu.
I believe Chandinani definitely is an AISH fan. She is trying to convince everybody that Anwesha is ahead so that Aishwarya fans vote even more for her. If she is an Anwesha fan why is she attacking all Anu fans? And why is she defending Aish’s father and lying.If she bet any money on anybody then it is surely on Aish not Anu.
Bandu
You said your husband works in Noida and you are in Delhi. Perfect .. you invited those buddhas for dinner and forgot me THE GREAT IMRAN HASHIMI .. or maybe you want me to come after Devkishin and Biswas leave.. so just you and me
Chandinani, Aish has not won the contest yet because voting is still on?? You want Aish fans to vote for her more so you can win your bet? If it’s rigged does voting matter? I don’t think so.If you’ve your money on Aish, which I’m sure you do – you’ll make a ton of money, do not worry! But you’ll have to live with your conscious for trying to decieve people. But we are not fools either.
Chandinani, Aish has not won the contest yet because voting is still on?? You want Aish fans to vote for her more so you can win your bet? If it’s rigged does voting matter? I don’t think so.If you’ve your money on Aish, which I’m sure you do – you’ll make a ton of money, do not worry! But you’ll have to live with your conscious for trying to decieve people. But we are not fools either.
Who is your internal source? If you bet money and you have an internal source, then it’s insider trading and you could go to jail for this. And how could Anwesha lead by a huge margin?? She was ahead only by less than 2 % in SMS voting and she was lagging FAR behind Aishwarya in online voting (80%/20%).
Deven
Anyways, Anwesha does not have any control over song selection so don’t be surprised if she didn’t sing enough soulful songs. Like you , I am craving to hear her sing some classical and soulful songs but that’s never going to happen. I wish she sang “Chupke se” and ” Albela”. Supposedly she pleaded to sing “Kasarya balama ” from Lekin but it was given to Aishwarya instead.
Comment by Vandana Gupta
2008-04-03 13:50:36
“Millions of fans, followers and disciples of Shri Devkishinji are capable enough to identify the messages written by Shri Devkishinji”
Followers?? disciples??? and fans???…sorry devkishin nothing against you, but just couldn’t resist laughing at this!!! LMAO!!
Serious, seriously you got my point Like many, I wished she wud have sung “Chupke Se” and “O Sajna” song..
Lata has sung “Is Mod Se” song sooo well, it is just too difficult to come close to that.. Anvesha did an excellent job with that though, but there is no match to the original.. I guess, if you listen to the original, you can make out the differences.. Anvesha has sung some songs where she could equal or better the original.. but definitely not this one..
Avinash:
I fully agree with you. Gajendra Singh’s saregama show on Zee Tv was far far interesting and lovable as it was purely a music show unlike present-day tamasha. It appears the ace director has lost his roots and direction and has gone astray.
The old saregama’s format was music-oriented. There used to be rounds for semi–classical/classical/folk/ghazal/non-orchestra/change in rhythm/singing with pre-recorded track/studio-recorded etc. etc.
Sonu nigam and Gajendra’s wife(or is it ex?)Ashwini Singh(nee karandikar)-Gajendra’s assistant for ten years, were the real strength behind Gajendra.After these two left the show Gajendra has become rudder-less which has resulted in noticeable fall in standard of the show.
Gajendra is presently busy with a new assignment with new channel 9x- a talent hunt show of dance/music/acting combined.
Originally a well known young female playback singer had been approached by Star Plus to anchor chhote ustad.Abhaas came in in place of that singer who turned down the offer.
The same female singer had been approached by Sahara India channel for the same purpose but she is busy with her world tours and play back assignments and she declined the offer. The Sahara India might soon start a musical reality show on its channel in near future.
Respected DR AK BISWASJI I shall always fondly remember your interesting and informative posts on this blog.We will miss you a lot . You always enlightened us with your tremendous knowledge about music and history.
I shall always cherish your unbiased ,independent and fearless opinion on all matters-the sign of a truly independent and strong mind.
Wishing you and all your family members a very healthy and peaceful life in U.S.
PS.I JUST SAW A CLIP FROM FRIDAY’S EPISODE ON A NEWS CHANNEL-AISHWARYA AND HER FATHER SINGING A DUET FROM FILM “PADOSAN”-A LA SUNIL DUTT- MEHMOOD DUEL IN THE FILM.
Are you for real! What’s wrong with you? You gotta be kidding or I think you need psychiatric help badly!!Devkishin is a blogger not a renowned GURU, worshipped by millions of FANS, FOLLOWERS AND DISCIPLES! Hilarious! ROFL!!
I had expected that some of the people will reach the way Raj, Sangeeta and Jay have reacted. Here is what I have to say…
Raj,
You talked about insider trading? huh…I am involved in share market in big time and I very well know what is insider trading..I think you badly need to brush up your fundas. You very well know that I am not gonna release my internal sources of information. You said that aish is leading in online voting and anu leading in sms by 2%…I must say that you live in 18th century as this information is very old..my info is updated every 30 mins…
Jay,
I must say you are one of the smarter kids on this blog..however, “tum jis school ki nursery mein ho, hum woh school ke principal rahey chuke hain”…you said that I am aish fan…ha ha ha…I am a BUSINESSMAN and NOT a fan of anyone..my only interest is what money I am going to make…otherwise, once such contents are over most the contestants are lost in oblivion, only few of them make big in life…however, who cares? Anyway, I see you some potential in you..what you need is a guidance and grooming…
Sangeeta,
You said that even a 5 yr kid is gonna laugh at time..frankly speaking, your comment does not merit a reply, however I must say that whatever is your age, your mentality is childish (would suggest that you google for the difference between childish and childlike)
Anyway, as far as the final results are concerned, trend is very much as per my expectation…come monday and I will be off to Bangkok for one week vacation to celebrate my victory…ha ha ha
Chandinani
Please go back to your 30th MAR post a week ago. When you said its confrmed that Anwesha was winning. How did know one week ago that she was winning?? FYI, one week ago ( 18th century ) Anwesha was definitely not winning.So Raj is right and you are wrong. And if your bet is on Anu then why are you against her supporters? You should ask people to vote for Anwesha instead of lying that she is winning. You are calling Anwesha’s fans FANATICS and supporting Devkishin who is obviously voting for Aish. It does not make any sense . Good try but you can’t fool us. And btw Sangeeta ,unlike you, is a very intelligent person – you can tell from her scraps.
Avinash ji aur rakesh ji yeh bilkul achi baat nahi hai aap vandana ji ki bhakti ka mazaak uda rahe hain. vandana ji main aapke saath hoon. main bhi devikishin ji ke lakhon bhakton main se ek hoon. Mere lie to sab se bade baba shree devikishin ji hain. aur ab to main shriman biswas ko bhi poojne laga hoon. saare baba ek tarf devikishin ji aur aadarniya biswas ji ek taraf.
“Who among you two have the best chance to win?
I haven’t really thought about it actually. i would say that both of us are on par in the competition. At times Anwesha give us a mind blowing performance, while there are times when I perform better. ”
haha aish wishes that she performs better than anu. but frankly, regardless of how well aish sings in chhotee ustaad, anu manages do a 546876235 times better!!!! I somtimes feel that aishwarya’s voice qualityy is amazingg, but anwesha is a wholee differenttt level of amazinggness/awesomeness! anwesha is the besttt!!! regardless of who winss chotte ustaad (b/c we kno its going to be aishh b/c she didn’t win last year or the year before thatt) ANWESHA is the trueee winnerrr!!! And she prob is actually is the winner, b/c every random person likes anweshaa. after anu winning every mock poll online and almost every people on blogs saying that they prefer anu, and aish wins, we will know for suree that its corruption!! so clearly, regardless, of whatever happens, ANU will be the winnerr!!!!!!!
I was going through Nimki’s post and agree pretty much with what you say. Gajendra Singh is not a fool. To be honest, he is more clever than all of us. All these days,he was stoking regionalism by making the candicates make crude vote appeals like ‘jay Gorkhaland”, “jay maharashtra”, etc, etc. Abhaas is introducing contestants as “Banglar/Gujarater gorbo”or “Pahari dragon Prakriti Giri”. All these were done to maximize regional voting. Gajendra Singh, I am sure knows knows that Anu is the best and would not like a repeat of SVOI show where people kept saying Ishmeet Singh does not deserve to win. If the same happens this time it there could more serious allegations (we all know these). This could very well hurt the TRP points of any future Gajendra Singh reality show. So, to me at this point 2 scenarios look more likely -1)a narrow victory for Anu or 2)Anu and Aish being declared joint winners.
Chandinani
You are deliberately misleading people. Stop lying. We know Anvesha is lagging in votes. And that is beacuse of Aishwarya’s corrupt dad and corrupt star plus.
I would rate Aishwarya’s performance as good, not very good. Talking about sweet, prakriti’s ‘odhni’ and ‘laal dupatta’ were equally sweet. i don’t think sweetness is only criterion for good singing.
I would advise people not to follow Chandinani’s advice at all. She is showing the opposite of what is happening. I am sure Aishwarya is leading and not Anvesha. Thta is also because of all the politics that is happening in chote ustad. Ever one knows who is better.
However Miss chandinani seems to me misleading people because she wants aishwarya fans to vote more and more. So that aishwarya wins and chandinani gets her share of prize money or whatever. Chandinani if she had bet on Anvesha would not be advertsiing anvesha is leading from 1 week back. Especially because 1 week back anvesha was trailing 20: 80! ALL BEWARE OF SUCH PEOPLE. either way if chandinani had bet on anvesha she would not be spreading news anvesha is leading. that would make Aishwary’s fans vote more, she knows that. So isn’t her own position threadtened?
Extremely sub- standard judging in this show on the whole. Can you believe Kunal chose Mani over Geetashri? I remeber that episode, Abhas’ expression was so shocked and so were anvesha’s and aishwarya’s. What the hell was Kunal thinking? Kunal is an extremely biased judge. look how many times he saved Vyom despite bad/average singing by Vyom, and look at the way he treated poor Prakriti. Preetam would have chosen Abeer over Areeb. thank god the final decision is not in their hands. i have never seen such flawed judging. Do these singers know much about music?
the top 5 always was
1.Anvesha
2.Aishwarya
3.Geetashri
4. Soniya
5. Areeb
6′th was jayant and 7′th Prakriti. Vyom was just hyped beyond his abilities. Unfortunately only 3 from deserving top 5 made it to actual top 5 and judges could have easily saved geetashri/areeb.
How I garee with Preeti. But don’t be naive preeti. All good singers were eliminated early so that they do not give competition to miss aishwarya. Otherwise aishwarya’s position would have been threatened if soniya and geetashree lasted long enough. I would like other bloggers to give their rankings. mine are
1.Anu
2.Geeta
3.Soniya
4.Ash
5.Areeb
6.Prakriti
7.Jayant
8.Abeer
9. Vyom
10.Shailey
11. mansi
12. Alpansh
U r right kunal biased he make gitashri and prakriti exit.just angry because his favourite vyom eliminate that day so he take out his anger on little abay Prakrit. Whats wong with you Kunal
chandinani:
friend,
in case you want to know the name of the winner by around 9/10 pm on 5-4-08 you may give me your mobile no as i have 5 vip passes for the finale which is going to be held at goregaon sports complex at 5 p.m.
please do not level serious charges like corruption etc against gajendra singh without any concrete proof.it is an offence if the charges are not substantiated with submission of admissible proof.
it appears some children have taken over this blog as would be evident from above posts of:
lopa
sweety
preeti
nimki etc. etc.
have a nice time when the elders are away.
Yes, I agree that Anwesha’s singing is totally flat & without any heart in it. If you listen to the past performences in this Chhote Ustaad, most her taans are out of soor and at times also out of her own control.
Ofcource any student of clasical music can sing the way mugged up singing was done by anwesha. No heart ar soul in it at all.
However, it is pointless talking about classical music in this forum as here we have only blind followers of Anwesha and not real music lovers.
Aishwarya sings classical numbers with even greater sweetness but the channel did not alow her to do it as they were afraid that if they allow Aishwareya to sing classical numbers, the competition would close on that day itself. I know inner circles and so I can say this. I know that when classical round came up, Aishwarya preparred a very good song and after hearing her, someone got the classical round cacelled. Let us not get in to who got the round cancelled but I know for sure that Aishwarya is far superior singer comparred to Anwesha. I care a damn about all Anwesha’s well wishers & wish Anwesha all the good luck for becoming a very good singer in future.
We are eagerly looking forward to your reply. We are really worried that you have not replied back to our request yet. Please fogive us if we have hurt you in any way.
Style Ben Aishwarya is going to win the contest.
Vote only for aishwarya as she is the best. Please dont waste your precious votes on Anwesha. She dosent deserve those votes.
I am sorry I have already given some votes to Anwesha … what cn I do ? cud u plz suggest me …. can you please tell me why anwesha does not deserve those votes … please please….
U r the best blogger I have ever seen in this forum…. please cud u please let me know ur address so I can go and BANG u idiot….
DO ASK UR VOTE 4 AISHWARYA BUT KINDLY DONT LET ANWESHA DOWN….
” kaha kaha se aa jate hain bheek mangne …. “
Abbey Ghonchu naach na jaane aangan teda. Anvesha is a ghamandi girl. She was very rude to aishwarya in the kolkatta episode. This shows she is not taking the contest in the right spirit. Anvesha should concentrate more on her singing instead of putting aishwarya down.
Have u ever seen aishwarya being rude to anwesha.
Ghonchu, dont give any more votes to anwesha
Dear Anwesha fans, please do not waste time in this blog and vote, vote and vote. There’s not much time left. We have to do whatever we can to make the deserving singer Anwesha win. If you like Anwesha’s singing then this is the time to vote.
You were (ARE) an Ishmeet Fanatic just because he was(is) punjabi. You never cared for music. We all know you hate bengalis. We don’t vote for caste, religion or innocense we vote the BETTER singer O.K.? Anwesha is anything but ‘Ghamandi’. People are not blind. Everyone knows who is the better behaved one among these 2 kids. Although this show is all scripted still one can not hide their true nature. For a 14 yr old,Anwesha looks to be very well mannered to me, so stop calling names.
Please dont give any votes to Anvesha , only Aishwarya deserves to win. The non-bongs should unite and vote against Anwesha. Anwesha is a regional singer, where as Aishwarya is a national level singer.
People are not interested in voting for Anvesha outside kolkatta.
1) I am not a Punjabi
2) I dont hate Bengalis. Infact my best friends are bongs.
So please dont make false allegations against me.
I am supporting Aishwarya just because she is the best.
Mind u i am not a gujarati.
If Sumitra had reached the VOI finals i would hv supported her, but to her bad luck she got eliminated early.
@jatin
your blog speaks of your small thinking…….I dont care whether you are a gujju/bong or whatever……YOU are not taking this contest in the right spirit…….
Abe Ghonchu sudharja abbhi waqt hai….online blog hai isliye bach gaya tu…..asli life me aisi bachkani baaten karega to joote padenge……..Bongs se nahi….poore hindustan se….because people are not blind or dumb (except one of course..and we know who that is) not to understand what reality shows are all about….Even if Aishwarya wins the contest you will remain a loser with your small thinking.
By the way I am neither a Punjabi/Gujarathi/Bengali……………..
Mr jatin
Your taste in music is extremely bad. Supporting flat singers like Ishmeet and Sumitra is a musical crime. No doubt you supported Harshit and Priyani also. The worst 4 I have mentioned in VOI
Here no doubt you support aishwarya, abeer, mansi and alpansh. the worst 4 again.
And stop making regional comments. We all know who is here through dirty politics. Whether you are Punjabi, Gujaarati or South indian does not matter. you are just jealous of Bengalis.
You are very sad because Anamika won, no doubt. You hate good singers and Bengalis.
I am a punjabi girl from Bhatinda and I see jatin is spoiling image of punjabis. On the whole, punjabis have good sense of music. We support good singers like Arshpreet and Anvesha.
This jatin is aginst both punjabis and bengalis. He knows punjabis and bengalis are good singers, and he wants to spoil our image. must be afantic from the only fanatic stae in the country-gujarat.
Don’t try to show yourself AS SUPPORTING PUNJABIS MR JATIN. in reality you have no snese of music.
Sumitra and ishmeet were worst singers in VOI. here aishwarya i s above average at her best.
You are a gujarati fanatic mr jatin and trying to spoil image of music lovers.
Nobody except one or two crazy poeple like you supports ishmeet and sihwarya. they will never become playback singers.
Mr. Jatin Do Support Aishwarya….. vote vote n vote …. par kay hain ki dont speak somthin rubbish against Anwesha …. If you have to discuss or criticise anwesha then talk something abt her singing ( I know u cant… ha ha ha )…. what u r talking abt ( ghamandi Anwesha …or whatever ….) is rubbish …. bcoz every one knows , that was a Dramabazi….
Anyway, ek baat batao boss… mujhe pata nahi tum punjabi ho or bengali ho par tum ITEM jarur ho…
aur baki jo ho woh sab to bata nahi sakte …. that is why I asked ur address boss.. agar de dete to bara maja ata …..
Yaar Rupinder tusi chinta na karo yaar….Punjabis kitna zindadil aur music ke kitne kadardaan hote hain sab jaante hain. A few uncivilised people like Jatin cannot spoil the image of Punjab.
fairy
Yaar Rupinder tusi chinta na karo yaar….Punjabiyan kitne zindadil aur music ke kitne kadardaan hote hain ye sab jaante hain. A few uncivilised people like Jatin cannot spoil the image of Punjab…..
The problem with Anvesha is she gets distracted. Who asked her to fall in love with Vyom? if you watch Vyom’s farewell video you will see that vyom and anwesha have something between them she should stick to her singing. Look at aishwarya she only focuses on singing
as for abhas, the same happened with him. Romance with Abhilasha, music forgotten. ishmeet won becuase he was not distracted and this time aishwarya will win also. They are here for singing not romance.
Rupinder dear, do not worry! One fanatic ( with one track mind) can not spoil the image of punjabis. By the way, I loved Ashpreet’s singing and so did Sajay leela Bhansali.
Where do you get all this stupid info from? Anwesha was distracted ?? That’s why she sang Nimbooda, Rang De, Mahi Ve, Shankara Kare etc etc flawlessly right? Please get a life , stop daydreaming and stop posting stupid and meaningless comments.
DR AK BISWASJI:The Friday’s episode ended just half an hour ago.In all there were four rounds for each finalist in between an “Omkara” hit song “beedi jalaile—”was sung as duet by both the singers.
Atleast in this penultimate episode i was expecting some meaningful attempt to evaluate the real strengths and weaknesses of the finalists but i was greatly disappoited.No homework appeared to have been done to make this crucial episode a memorable one. The voters have been taken for a ride .It is now free for all.There is no clear indication about the better performer between the two finalists . If the voting trend at this stage is any indication then Aishwarya is likely to bag the crown of chhote ustad.But the trend can change overnight. It has happened in the past.
About the selection of songs less said the better.
Mostly songs of Bipasha Basu the guest judge were sung by both the contestants.
Anwesha ,however, got an opportunity to sing Lata’s great melody from film “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” but she could not do full justice to that song. The song”bhor baye panghat pe mohe natkhat shyam—” this classic composed by legends Laxmikant-Pyarelal in Raj Kapoor”s film is quite hauntingly sung by Lata Mangeshkar in her 100% perfect voice and Anwesha despite her best efforts could not match even 50% of the original composition.The original orchestration in this song is very powerful and rhythmic and if the track for this song in this episode had been recorded by voi orchestra then it has done a mess of it.
In short round-wise performances in my opinion could be as under:
round-1 Aishwarya was superb in gujarati number -effortless, flawless, confident,sweet and perfect in sur and taal almost 90% perfect
Anwesha erratic with glimpses of classical under currents, good murkiyan ,improvisation and extra effort-60%perfect
round -2 Aishwarya 35%-listless song rendered quite listlessly.
Anwesha better than Aishwarya in this round-60%
round -3Aishwarya could not do full justice to”dil cheez kya hai___an evergreen hit of Khayyam in “Umrao jaan”-60%
aAwesha -sang lata’s classic from satyam shivam sundaram-50%
round-4 aishwarya did justice to the song and it was soulful and almost perfect rendition- 80%
Anwesha-Anwesha’s song was a bad selection.This performance was the last in this crucial episode and Anwesha certainly deserved to get a classical number which is her forte-40%
I have been given 5 VIP ENCLOSURE passes by a well-wisher for the Grand Finale at 5″oclock tomorrow evening at Goregaon compelx. I donot expect any dazzling performances from the highly talented finalists though there is every possibility that live orchestra may perform at this venue where generally Faguni Pathak the Gujarati garba singer performs during Navratri.
we can only hope for some old classics from the finalists.
my only regret is that Anwesha has been denied opportunity at Ahmedabad to showcase her real talent.I feel that opportunity was snatched from her.
Regardless of the end result Aishwarya and Anwesha have already started singing in films but it would be better if they concentrate on their academic career rather than playback singing at this age . Playback singing can wait for a couple of years.
GOOD NIGHT DOCTOR.
Did not like this episode at all. Aish and Anu sang 2 gujrati songs. Aish sang “Mann Maru Dharke chhe” and Anu sang ‘Kemchhe’. I don’t like any of these songs but Anu’s Kemche was much better. Then Aish sang “Jeese Dhoondta ta hoon main ” very annoying rendition. Anu sang “O saki ” from Musafir flawlessly. In the third round Anu sang ‘bhor hoye panghat me’ beautifuuly and aish sang “Jaan e jaan”. Jaan e jaan is such a beautiful song.I wish Anu was given a soulful song like this for once , but that’s never going to happen. Aish sang soulfully but lost Sur a few times but got a Super sartaj Sarwottam from Shreya. Go Figure!!I guess Sur does not matter in this competition. All in all , IMO not a good program by any means.
Sorry , I missed ‘ Dil Cheez kya hai” by Aish. Awsome song but Aish again could not do justice to it. And CAN YOU BELIEVE ANU WAS GIVEN TO SING ‘ LAL DUPATTA” as her last song?? What a waste!! She sang the song fine but we were craving for a good claasical or soulful number from Anu. Can’t blame her because it’s not in her control anyway. Good luck to both of them.
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I think it is sealed…….. though most Anwesha fans would still think that she would sneak to get the crown but it is not going to end in a fairy tale. I am disappointed and so will be many many anwesha fans. But that is life. I hope most people would keep their disappoints to themselves and not transfer it to this fantastic kid. NO one in these kinds of programs deserved no. 1 as much as she did.
I am in Australia……. and i must say that every other year ……. in the Australian IDOL, singers who come as the topper are never to be found again. Just two years back, a black girl was getting touchdowns in every episode for her singing (similar to sartaj sarvottams) and still managed to come second. (Ofcourse you could say it was more racial than anything). However the most popular singer from that year is the singer who came third…….So who knows who will be more popular amongst Anwesha and Aishwarya.
Sanjay
I agree with you. Anwesha is not going to win. Can’t even vote for her anymore – the website has crashed. It’s very unfortunate that in spite of being extraordinarily talented, she is going to loose. I truly believe this competition is rigged. As you correctly said, success does not come with a title. Hope Anwesha succeeds in real life.
This episode was not good. Bad song selection. Coming to this level and singing these songs – In all last few episodes, starting with Jaipur, the songs selected were good. But today – what happened.
I have finally got it……after listening to these singers hundreds of times. I have got the difference. YAHOOOOO !!!
I think the director of the show and the judges have properly assessed the difference between the singers and have never allowed these singers to sing songs of a different Genre….. They have always given songs that they think are best suited to each of these singers….. and hence the confusion who is the best.
You can never really assess singes on this basis.
And for that matter star voice of india chhote ustaad disappoints me…… and i have now after these many episodes understood that selecting the better singer or even assessing the singing prowess of these singers which is a real shame.
You could see it from Ahmedabad episode. Where Anwesha sang all useless high notes songs. She was fantastic in all but the songs were hopeless.
Aishwarya sang two really good numbers……she was saved only because of her sweet voice.
As Salman khan pointed out in an episode earlier……if they can sing so well on the stage …..their songs are going to sound whole lot better in the studio and because of Aishwaryas good voice quality….her flaws no longer matter in the studio world.
Aishwarya hides her flaws behind her good sweet voice.
Anwesha doesnt have the sweet voice hence her songs dont sound as well as Aishwarya though she is better technically.
Aishwarya has zero control over her voice at high notes.
Anwesha fantastic control
Aishwarya will sing soulful songs like Shreya Ghoshal like if she lands up in Bollywood.
Anwesha will sing high pitch songs like Sunidhi Chauhan if she makes it big in bollywood.
But if singing talent is concerned……. Anwesha !!!!
I was really disapointed after seeing the ahmedabad episode b/c it seemed like everyone there supported aishwarya. Not a single person supported anwesha, unlike the kolkata episode, where there were supporters for both.
I personally thought, the songs that were sung, anwesha did better. aishwarya got the better songs but i felt she was out of tune at some points. however, these seemed to go unnoticed by the judges….hm…..
i agree w/ sanjay, aishwarya does have a sweet voice, but i think anwesha has an extremely sweet voice. i’m sure anwesha could probably sings soulful songs like shreya ghosal as well as high pitch songs like sunidhi chauhan. At least, that is my hope and wish.
and i don’t kno if anyone noticed or not, but after getting the audience’s opinion on who’s better (after anwesha’s ‘kemcho’ song), bipasa basu said something, which i truly thought summed up the whole who’s better issue, “…har jeet to hoti rehti hain…one is the BEST…and one is the one who people love….”
Once, again, I agree w/ Sanjay, Ronnie, etc, all of anwesha’s fans: The true chhote ustaad, the one with the true singing talent, the one who is the true winner, is ANWESHA!!!
(these are, of course, my opinions, so feel free to refute them if you want. I’m open to others’ opinions as well. However, please do not demean another contestant.)
I disagree with one point, Aish no doubt has a beautiful, sweet and melodious voice, but Anwesha too has fabulous voice quality. I mean, there is a reason people liken Anwesha’s voice with Shreya Ghoshal’s. When I first started watching this show, I did prefer Aish’s voice quality, but over time (after listening to countless beautiful renditions by Anwesha) I have really come to appreciate her superb voice as well. I think Anwesha’s voice will mature with time anyway. Someone else on this blog had mentioned before that Aish’s voice is perfectly suited for romantic, flowing, slow songs, while Anwesha’s voice is more versatile (since she has the uncanny ability to modulate her voice to fit whatever song she sings). Thus, She can sing romantic and item numbers equally well. I agree with everything else though, Anwesha has more control and expression in her voice and also has a more thorough understanding of music, be it classical or modern.
Yess!!! thankyou ‘anonymous’ (though, i believe the person just forgot the name…dont kno) for summing up what i have been meaning to say. i agree w/ you. I think anwesha can sing any kind of song she wishesss and she will sound just wonderful, which is a huge plus poin of her, which probably means she will go far!!!! and a perfect example of that would be the song ‘jane kya chahe man’ and ‘morni baga ma’and ‘mausam ki adla badli mein’ and i dont’ kno, every other song she’s sang i guess. YAYYAYAY!!! as for the winner of chhote ustaad, i wish it could just be both of them or just anwesha, but of course … you kno how these shows areee. oh well, i mean aish is pretty good too, so its okay. the thing that bothers me is that aish will win where theres anwesha even tho there is no comparison between the two. anwesha is far better. *sigh* we’ll just have to accept reality. and i also believe its too late to vote now… b/c the shooting for the finale is already overr…? please correct me if i’m wrong, and anwesha fans: keep votingg! she is definitely behind in votess!
Anwesha is very good at soulful songs too – remember “Hum dil de chuke sanam” and “Ek radha ek meera’? Just because she has an awesome range she is always given high pitched songs. It’s very unfair that Aish always got soulfull numbers to sing and Anu got garbage numbers. They just wanted Aish to sound good purposely.So that she does not sound that bad compared to Anu.Very unfair IMO.
Anwesha – better range, perfect technically, better in voice modulation, perfect in sur, expression and taal. In spite of all these she is not going to win – unbelievable! She is better than any singers I have heard in recent years in any reality shows. Aish has a very soothing voice but that’s about it. Can anybody tell me why Anwesha was not given the songs of her choice?? I still can’t believe her last song before voting ends, was ” Dupatta tera”! Even Devkishin, who likes Aish is justifiably upset.There is only one explanation – this show is fixed. And as I posted before, I know for sure from an extremely reliable source that it’s true. Loosing fairly to someone is onething but procuring votes with political pressure and money? Shame! Shame!
I think Anwesha can modulate her voice according to the song amazingly. Its true she sounds like Shreya in ‘Mere Dholna’ and ‘Barso re megha’ but listen to ‘Mahi ve’, ‘Deedar de’ , ‘Maayia maayia’, ‘Bawaaria re’ and I can go on and on – she doesn’t sound like Shreya at all! This girl can amazingly modulate her voice to do justice to the songs. Who else can do that tell me!
I agree with the person who said that Anwesha is also very good at singing soulful, sweet and melodious songs, just like Aish. Even Kunal acknowledged this. She actually made “jaane kya chahe mann” so much more soulful and emotionally-charged than the orginal. “Mausam ki adla badli,” “Kyun ki itna pyar,” “Gaare mann piya,” “Mahi ve,” “Hum dil de chuke,” “Chanda re,” “Is mor se jate hain,” “Ek radha ek meera,” “Mere Dholna” and “Tumhari aadaon pe mein wari wari” are examples of the many beautiful and soulful renditions by her. God bless..
omg, i totally agreee.! this show is fixed. i dont see what ppl see in aish that they don’t see in anwesha.? i’m a little confused here, b/c, frankly i think anwesha has all the qualities of aish and MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH (MUCH x 298437298749284) moreee, but still she gets less votes than aishwaryaaa!?!? whyyyy!??? why can’t india spot the true talent (wow..i think my overused word of the day is ‘true’. but i meann come onn, if there is a true winner of this showw, its anweshaaa!!!!!!! all the wayyyY!! i’ve supported her from the beginningg and still am!!!
Thanks for offering the VIP pass. However, I do not need it as I will at the back of the stage with gajendra and others. I suggest that you carry a placard or something with your name written on it..I will ask one of my guys to pick you up towards the end of the show and I will introduce you to gajendra, contestants, judges and others to you..
Others –
Voting trends etc are as per our expectation only..for you this show may be a fun but for us its something else all together. I appreciate Gajendra as he knows the pulse of Indian people and always put some emotional mirch-masala in his shows so that people dont go away…Millions of rupees are on bet today, so watch out guys!!
As I had said the other day, I will be off to Bangkok for a week from next monday to celebrate the victory!!
Ahmedabad was very disappointing. Organisers have given it a regional colour. Are they looking for Chote Ustaad or spreading Gujarat vs Bengal venom. Is this Music or politics at its best, as if Bombay episode was not enough – Marathi vs Bihari?
What planet are you from? Stay away from this site you fake Moron!!You think you are so smart and we are all FOOLs RIGHT? you are going to be kicked out if you even try to post one of your Fake posts.Go bet you moron!
Somebody has developed a musico-meter. Answesha-50%, Aish 100%, Aish-60%, Answesha-80%. Amusing.
From all indications Anwesha is going to lose the competition. Though I am a Anwesha fan and have rated her as the next Lata Mangeshkar of India.
One advice for Anwesha. Keep focus on singing and abandon hip and shoulder swinging. Has anybody seen Lataji, Anuradha Poudwal, Alka Yagnic swinging while singing on stage ?
Anwesha may lose but she will be the most shining singing star in music indutsry bagging both sensuous and romantic numbers in Hindi music industry.
JC,
Thanks for your comments. Lots of people dont like my thoughts and I have no problems with that. World is full of frustrated people who keep abusing others…I am used to it.
Ronnie,
I think you didnt read my post properly..I have clearly written that I will be at the back stage and I DO NOT need any VIP passes. In fact I have offered Devkishinji to introduce him to contestants, gajendra and others.
Arvind,
Your point is interesting. Its not only the organizers of this show, but Britishers and even politicians have successfully used DIVIDE AND RULE policy to rule over India. I am not saying that what organizers is ethically correct, only that I want to say is organizers know exactly what will sell in India and they are using it for earning money. Its all business buddy!!
Based solely on the voting trend thus far, it does seem like Anwesha will lose, unfortunately. Though anything is possible in these situations, I highly doubt her vote bank will sky-rocket after only one day. And the worst news is that online voting hasn’t been working for the last 12 hours:(
Anwesha may or may not lose tomorrow, but one thing is sure, she has certainly captured the hearts of the many music-lovers fortunate enough to listen to her amazing voice.
Good luck for your very bright future Anwesha! I will be one of the first ones in line waiting anxiously to buy your CD in a few years:)
Anybody, when Ahemdabad episode will be uploaded here? I just came back for that here..
I know there would be many like me waiting for something new from Anvesha.. Already felt hurt that she is still given songs like “Dupatta Tera”.. Anyway, just waiting that this contest get over and some good music director will cut a good album with her.. I’ll be ready to give any price for that.. wud love if she’ll keep appearing as a playback singer in our movies.. man, she has range which you don’t find even in established singers.. I am surprised now that people say that her voice matches with that of Shreya.. that’s not true.. listen her songs of asha and kavita.. she sounds very close to them as well.. her voice is though quite different from Lata.. actually, she has her own unique voice and she can modulate as per requirements (this has been pointed out several times).. she is 100% ready for playback.. no more, I think that there should be a tie.. cos after going thru songs of both of them several times, it is crystal clear in my mind that she is FAR FAR superior than Aish in all departments of singing.. if Aish still wins, it means majority that have voted for her are either deaf or dumb or have no music sense.. it will be a big shame.. but that is what happens in all of these contests..
Devkishinji,
Thank you very much for this wonderful description> i am waitng for the Grand final.TO-day probably you are at the show by now.ENJOY!I am wondering who will be the winner > your comments are absolutely right> it doesn’t matter!
best wishes and regards.
Thanks to you for your invitation and kind gesture.
We left India on apil3rd; went for family reunion and a wedding.
Quite a coincidental, we have 3 children like Devkishinji, all in their twenty’s.
First son is an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon same as my profession) is a Stanford graduate, 2nd daughter is a Stanford Med student and 3rd daughter in UC, law student.
We have raised them with values and love.
I am dedicating more time in Research for Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, two major causes of blindness in the world. I have worked for Lyon’s international for 12yrs for prevention of blindness all over the world.
Besides my profession as a doctor, I have an export- import business of sports equipments, an extension of my love for sports medicine with two Americans.
Time, health and resource are 3 important managements in life but 4th money management is an added requirement of modern society >should be taught to every child as money matters >earning, saving and investment decisions all are educative learning and should be taught early; Many highly educated people without the knowledge of money management have suffered tremendously. Life is a science but living is an art. University’s highest degree can’t guarantee you a living and happiness. The business alongside a profession could save a family from premature death and despair (although my wife is a physician).
Majority of my family members and my father from east Bengal were killed and dispossessed of their land & properties; we started a new chapter as refugee in India in1966. (Hindu’s property was declared as enemy’s property in East Pakistan by law; Middle class Hindus were targeted for ethnic cleansing and land acquisition). Unfortunate saga of human tragedy in Indian subcontinent.
Bengal > her soil, rivers, air, lush green meadows with folk music & songs (baul),Rabindra sangeet to fisherman’s net> all touches my soul & whispers in my being. I always like to share the joy of living, hoping it could uplift others’ life!
I wish your family health and happiness.
With regards
it seems redundant that i tell ppl again and agian that anwesha is the bestt! especially on a blogsite where anwesha is clearly the favorite (like many other blog sitess yay). i agree w/ deven. the majority has got to be soo dumb and have no music to not vote for anweshaa!
oh well the competition is nearing its end and i don’t think much can change noww…but thats okay b/c anwesha has already gotten a break and hopefully music directors, etc are not as dumb as the public and prob have a broad sense of musicc, so anwesha will be offerred many opportunities in the near future. anwesha fans need not worry!
‘if one has talent, one can’t ignore it forever’ (i forget who this quote is by oops sorry)
The whole concept of SVoI has been glamourised for publicity. Are the judges music icons who can decide the best? Music is not about playback singing. Even Shreya gave her best in compositions of Pt. Jasraj. Asking contestants to sing film songs can not be a benchmark for judgement. Unfortunately, that is what the public likes and that is where the money is. Otherwise, Pt. Jasraj or some other “Ustaad” would have been there on the final day, instead of AB.
Every individual is privileged to his/her opinion as to who he/she likes. For me Anwesha has better Music sense. Plus her mother’s modesty and humility also reflects in her personality.
My Fav Contest Is Anvesha How Beautifully She Sang Mere Dholna On Grandfinale…… I think People R Not Seeing The Right Talent… I Wish Anvesha All THe Best… And One THing More U Easily Overshadowed Aishwariya On Grandfinale…….
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490 Responses to “Chote Ustad Videos – 29th March Episode”
By Khubvalo on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Both were excelent but Anwesha was better than aishwarya. I was reading some forums 90% people love Anwesha and they want to see Anwesha in the winning crown.But i am Confused how Anwesha got 20.54% vote via indya.com where Aishwarya 79.46% vote.After seeing this
result i think people don’t need to watch grand Final in 5th April, we already know that Aishwarya is the winner. Good luck Anwesha and sorry you were unable to achive very good supporter like Aishwarya.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
ANWESHA + AISWYRIA = CHOTTE USTAAD AWARD.
By Serious on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I thought Anwesha’s Bengali classical rendition was SUPERB. It is such a diificult classical song and she rendered it like a complete PRO! AIsh also sang ‘Na Jeona’ (o Saajna) origianally sung by LATA very beautifully – probably one of her best. Anwesha’s bengali song is mostly unknown by most people while AISH song’s hindi version is a very popular classic song but not as difficult. So most people ( specially non bengalis) will identify with the latter more.
‘Chhalka Chhalka’ again is a very difficult number sung effortlessly ny Anu. ‘Chupke se’ is one of my most favorite songs – Aish tried to sing it soulfully but something went wrong she totally lost sur and mood in the second half. I agree with Ronnie , this song should have been given definitely to Anwesha. Other two songs by each of them were just o.k.
By Avi on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
My Apologies for a repeat post. But I think it belongs to this section of the blog.
Anwesha loses focus on singing and enters the dancing world ! Kiddo .. please put singing on top in your priority list.. ‘Glamour’ and ‘Kamar Hilaao activities’ can follow later.I am not getting a good feeling out of your singing from the past few episodes. Please we want to listen to you and not see your belly dancing!
My dissapointments from Anwesha’s singing..and hence my ire!
Hope the episode to be shot in Gujrat brings us some good stuff from your end. No negligency in singing please.
By nna on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
hey people..please i want the new song of top 5 chotey ustaad ” sapno se bhi khelien gey” or ”Maa Naaz karey sab se boley bas meri beti achi hai” whateva the name….but i realy want that superb song…
anyOne know this lastest album name of pritam da?
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
ANWESHA ROCKED ON HOME TURF.SHE HAD RESERVED HER BEST PERFORMANCE FOR KOLKATTAITES. WHAT A RESOUNDING RENDITION OF A PURE CLASSICAL NUMBER! YOU WERE MATCHLESS,FANTASTIC,100%PERFECT– THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE ENTIRE COMPETITION.YOUR REAL TALENT WAS EVIDENT AT LAST.YOU ARE INDEED BLESSED BY ALL THE ELDERS IN YOUR FAMILY.YOU INSPIRED AISHWARYA TO A VERY GREAT EXTENT WITH YOUR SENSATIONAL PERFORMANCE.
AISHWARYA SANG BENGALI VERSION OF “PARAKH” -A BIMAL ROY CLASSIC -TUNED BY SALIL CHOWDURY-OH SAJNA BARKHA BAHAR AAYEE—LIKE A PROFESSIONAL PLAYBACK SINGER . SHE IS BLESSED WITH A VERY SWEET VOICE AND SANG WITH EXCEPTIONAL CONFIDENCE AND TOTAL CONCENTRATION. THE WAY AISHWARYA VERY CLEVERLY SWITCHED OVER TO HINDI FROM BENGALI IN RUNNING TRACK WITHOUT MISSING A SINGLE NOTE WAS A SIGN OF CONSUMMATE ARTISTRY.WHAT A PERFORMANCE I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO WORDS TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE PERFORMANCES OF ANWESHA AND AISHWARYA IN THE LAND OF MUSICAL GIANTS LIKE PANKAJ MALLIK KANANDEVI PAHARI SANYAL K C DEY MANNA DEY AJOY CHAKROBORTY AND LATELY SUDHESHNA GANGULI WHO ANCHORED SAREGAMA ON ZEE BENGALI.I WAS GREAT FAN OF SUDHESHNA . I CAN NEVER FORGET HER “”AAN MILO SAJNA–” THUMRI FROM GADAR IN SAREGAMA.THE JUDGE AT THE EPISODE WAS HIMSELF THE COMPOSER OF THAT CLASSIC SUPERBLY RENDERED BY AJOY CHAKROBORTY WITH PARVEEN SULTANA.THE JUDGE’S REMARKS FOR SUDHESHNA’S RENDITION”AAP PEHLE MILI HOTI TO AAP SE GAWA LETA YEH THUMRI”BEAR TESTIMONY TO GREAT TALENT OF SUDHESHNA.
A VERY WELL MANAGED EPISODE-CONGRATS GAJENDRA AT LAST YOU INCLUDED CLASSICAL SONGS AND THE EFFECT WAS SIMPLY AWESOME AND MESMERISING .LET US HAVE OLD AS WELL AS NEW SONGS IN THE GRAND FINALE AT MUMBAI.
By Yash on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Hello,
Anwesha was so good in “Shankar kore damru baaje” that i think she deserved a standing ovation.
For a 14 year old kid singing this difficult song with that conviction and control was just fabulous.
I personally think that she is beyond this competition. If it were not for the sick song selections…..She would have just crushed every competition.
but such is the nature of songs and music in the country that you have to sing mediocre songs too if you want to be a playback singer and so she has to prove that she can do that too.
Anwesha …… I wish that one day you realise that there is more to music than playback singing (people are already calling her the next big thing in playback singing…..and it is natural that she does not have any idea at her age). I hope you realise there is more to music than Pritam, Kunal and Shreya.
I hope besides doing playback singing you continue to learn and improve your classical singing Coz you are a rare talent……..that comes once in many many years.
You have won many many hearts with your singing and hope you continue to do so for years together.
Yash
By v d on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
This So called FANTASTIC Bengali classical song was nothing but what you learn when you learn Raags in Hindustani classical Music. One has to prepare an Aalaap-taan Song for each Raag. this was nothing but a mugged Aalaap-Taan song of a Raag in Bengali. I am sure any good Hindustani Classical Student can sing this kind of mugged classical song with no Feelings and Emotions.
On the other hand the EFFORT from Aishwarya to talk and sing in Bengali was very good.
What are these Judges trying to DO?What are they trying to Promote? On a song totally OUT OF SUR from Anwesha! she was given SARVOTTAM! Remember PRAKRITI? on a much better performance she was given MADHYAM AND THAT ALSO IN WHAT WAY?
Again in the same episode in the last song-Chupke Se- which was NOT OUT OF SUR AT ALL by Aishwarya she was ALSO given SARVOTTAM! The problem was with the prepared MUSIC TRACK on which they sing, AND NOT WITH HER SINGING!
I know that lot of people will not agree with me but this is a FACT. If you learn music you will know. I know because i have learnt and prepared Aalaap-taan songs like this.
By Avi on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Mr. Devkishin – How do you know Anwesha sang the Bengali number 100% perfect ? Have you heard the original rendition before ?
Also don’t you see that people ‘request’ you to write in small letters (lowercase) to adhere to the net ettiquettes ? Can you check if you “Caps Lock” is on ? Before writing it may be a good idea for you to check the net-ettiquettes. How many times do you need to be told the same thing ? Are you too old or what ?
By Avi on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Whipped on Ass !!! ha ha ha !!! Good one Ronnie.. ha ha ha h…
By gooboo123 on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Personally, I did not like this episode. I just hated Rani Mukherjee in this episode……I actually like her in movies but i thought that she just talked too much … Even Shilpa Shetty was better in her comments.
Anwesha was fabulous in Bengali classical song……she deserved a standing ovation which she did not get !!!
The beauty of Anweshas singing is the effortlessness with which she sings……no matter what rhythm, alaap, octave, high notes, low notes…… she is just superb.
and Chalka Chalka was such a song. I thought that Rani disturbed her while singing and made her dance. Rani should have understood that she herself lip syncs and Anwesha is in a competition for singing and not dancing.
Aishwarya was superb in Na jeona. Her rendition was one with superb voice, good control, and one with great confidence. I also thought that the song was not a very difficult one as it does not have extreme variations in rhythm and notes.
Aishwarya does very well when there are less variations in the songs…….and she struggles when there are too many of them. Overall she deserves to be in top 2.
She was not confident of singing “Chupke se” and it showed it in her singing. She sang it horribly to say the least…….She lost sur, the notes were mediocre and the whole song sounded very ordinary. It is a great song ……. But i guess singing a song like that live is one thing that needs to be taken into account. So i will say she did an OK job but not a great one definitely.
The other two songs do not deserve any mention. And i thought both those songs were sung equally by both singers……no one was better than the other.
Night belonged to the Bengali lass……Anwesha for her bengali song and quite good chalka chalka re.
Sanjay
By v d on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
One addition to the above comment-
I just heard Aishwarya`s ALBELA SAJAN. This is what is classical song is. She has added her own Taans from what is playing in the background in instrumental.
Another classical song from Aishwarya was MAN-MOHANA. Even that was not a mugged Aalaap-taan song of a Raag.
By Avi on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Just wanted to highlight the following songs rendered by Anwesha that fall in the classical/semi-classical genre.
1. Bawariya – Ghulam Ali Episode.
2. Ek Radha Ek meera – Bhajan Episode.
I think unless you are purely playing with standard raags you are always implementing raags.
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
will you barking dog stop barking. my comments were not meant for mawaalis,insane and illiterates.if you cannot follow my script why the hell you are reading the same .get lost you foul-mouthed idiot with upper storey full of dirty thoughts and stinking garbage. instead of blogging here on this site you deserve to be thrown in stinking toilet
go to hell .all are waiting to welcome you there with garland of foot-wear
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
no comments.
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
my comments on idiotic post of ronnie apply to you as well -you dirty vultures!
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
stop throwing dirt on shreya, gajendra singh as they are celebrities in their own fields and their talent does not require any confirmation or certificates from good for nothing novices.if you are averse/allergic to these names just switch off your tv sets and start going to kinder garten in chuddies
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
AISHWARYA AND ANWESHA BY THEIR SUPERLATIVE PERFORMANCES HAVE CLEARED ALL DOUBTS ABOUT THEIR TRUE CALIBRE AND THEY ARE NOW ON EQUAL FOOTING .BOTH DESERVE TO WIN IN FINALE ON BASIS OF THEIR OWN STRENGTH AND AMAZING TALENT.
AISHWARYA:100%
ANWESHA:100%
FOOLS WILL STILL RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD!
By alia on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
hmm … lol rani was lukin reali peng..:p overall the episode was ok i dunno y i luv aishwaryaz voice its so relaxin nn a bit 2 sweet anwesha is reali gd wen she sings classical evryting she duz is superb bt i think aishwaryaz voice is mre touchin..my the best wins bth deserved 2 be in the top 2 so bth of dem deserve the title of chote ustad desnt mater hu it is? luv u aishwarya jus wrk a bit mre hrder 2 get evryting rite ..i mean the sur and dat n u vil b the best nd anwesha ur reali gd n talented … so GOD BLESS ..xxoxoxo bleshh u xx mwa
By Avi on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
aah.. lagtaa hai Buddhe ko bohut lagi hai !!! ha ha ha.. whipped your ass…
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
DEVKISHIN
THe POST ABOVE WAS NOT WRITTEN BY ME. SOMEBODY ELSE IS POSTING AS RONNIE
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Don’t forget ‘Mere Dholna’, one of Anwesha’s best performances!
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Devkishin
Although I didn’t say anything about ‘whipping your ass’, somebody else posted a Ronnie, but we would very much appreciate you writing in lower case.
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
IN THAT CASE MY COMMENTS SHOULD BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED TO THAT ANOTHER IDIOT WHO APPEARS TO BE YOUR NAMESAKE.
ON THIS BLOG WHEREFROM THIS IDIOT HAS CREPT IN.GET LOST YOU MONKEY
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Thank you Devji.
You are a true Musical connoisseur.
100% honest human being.
You know Music very well .very few people here have any sense of Music but try to argue. we don’t know music in details but i can appreciate a good music from a bad music.Ignorants were comparing “na jeona” (it has two versions )bengali and ” bengali + hindi” both songs by Lataji to punjabi pop in delhi >does have any sense?Delhi episode was a nonsense.
full potentials of both talents are classical base and to use them for those pop or rock is an insult and never fits into their voice.Grossly injustice.
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I thought JUDGES did a good job in the KOLKATA episode.For once they seemed very impartial to the contestants.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Tagore was once asked why he was choosing only Ragas in composing Rabindra sangeet and he answered “Lyrics would cry for injustice to expression”.
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Devkishin
The other Ronnie does have a point. It’s very annoying to read your posts in CAPS all the time. Why can’t you adhere to simple net ettiquett? And stop calling people names O.K.?Monkey, Brat, Idiot, Stupid, Mawaali, insane, Illiterate – the list goes on! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
You are educated enough try to behave like one for once alright?
By Sangeeta on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Kolkata episode:
“Yey isk isk was great from Ashwariya, her emotional were great and it was matching with the voice of Rani while the later was doing the lip singing.
Anesha’s father speech was good, honest and short, Anewsha’s Dhadak dhadak was very nice but “sur hila” because she was dancing too much otherwise we have seen she can do it very nicely. Both of Ash –and Anu were superb.
“Sankar kore” was great, She really sung it like “pani ki tarah” as stated by Sherya Someone above said that Hindustani classical songs are better then Bengali classical my question to you is how do you know that there are not many Bengali classical songs and how much do you know about the variations????
“Na Jeona” was too good Ashwariya was looking like a Bengali bride! Too sweet, she really sung the song with good pronunciation.
I did not like the starting of chalka chalka from Anwesha, I know she could have done better then this, but from the middle of this song she sang it well.
Perhaps we are spending more time here and we are not voting for Anwesha if Ashwariya is now 79% through internet voting then Anwesha should be more than this seeing the trend of maximum fans in the blog but she has received 20% so far. OMG! It’s too low she deserves more then this for sure.
“Chupke se” was also not perfect in sur from Ashwariya but was good to hear. Anwseha is always “mithi” but Ashwariya is no less.
Kolkata’s audience was great only that they lack the art of cheering up by moving their hands or making some sound, they just cheers by sitting in other way many people will consider this as “cultured crowd” But since I myself love to make some noise to cheer someone I was expecting same from my home crowd, may be I am wrong I was watching only on TV so you really cannot have the actual scenario.
.The crowd was supporting both of them though but Anwesha has the advantage over Ashawariya since this place is her home town. Anwesha will receive more votes from Kolkata. The opposite will happen in Ahmedabad next Ashwariya will have the advantage and she will receive more votes.
Sherya is really the “garvo of India” lekin lekin lekin! Yeh kya Aap jab ga rahi thi to aapki har breath jo aap le rahi thi who sunai de rahi thi! Uspe aapka contraol hona chahiye Aap in choote baccho ki Judge hain ! Galtiya to aap pe bhi lagu hoti hain na Madamji! Kunal sung it great! He has a different style and no one can copy it. He might not be the best singer in India but his style is also unique.
Whatever the result India is going to get two playback singers as Ash and Anu. No doubt about it. God bless the two.
Thank you.
By Sangeeta on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
@Devkisan JI ! Umeed hain aap humse age me elder honge.
Caps lock me net pe likhna kisi ko gali dene ki badabar hain. Yehi rule hain , google karke dekh lijiye agar aap ko samjh mein nahi aaya to.
Aaapse request hain ki caps lock me mat likhiyega.
Fir se agar aap ne likhe to hum samjhenge ki aap nehayat hi stubborn kisma ke insaan hain! Aur agar repeat nahi kiya to yeh galti hum maaf kar sakte hain!
By Sanjiv on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
My 2 cents thought.
Both the kids are god gifted! Nobody in this forum has talent like these two kids.
So stop crticizing and just listen to their songs in awe!
And feel proud to have such talented kids among us!
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
don’t you know i believe in tit for tat. i know there is tremendous frustration among a particular group.all those names you have referred to are directed to that idiot called ronnie. if you are not that ronnie then why it hurts you? i still call that idiot an idiot
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I’m reposting my thoughts on the Kolkata episode because this is the appropriate forum. IMHO The best part of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the bengali claasical song which is composed by Ajoy Chakraborty. Simply OUTATANDING, MINDBLOWING!! No WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW GOOD THE RENDITION WAS!! Anu’s ‘CHHALKA RE ‘ was SUPERB TOO. But in ‘Dhadak Dhadak’ she missed a couple of notes for the first time, mainly because she was distracted trying to dance with Rani Mukherjee, but the rest of the song was pretty good too. Aish’s ‘Gore gore’ was strictly o.k. No major mistakes but not that good either. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was very good. ‘Chupke se’ is an awesome song and unfortunately Aish could not do justice to it. I wish Anwesha was given the song ‘Chupke se’ to sing – She would have done a Super job.
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
You are a STUBBORN STUPID MORON. Now there’s NO doubt about that.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
stage performance and sangeet performace are totally different>one is from Rhythm,dancing and moves,the other is from control of vocal cords from cortical control.Rock and pop used by the performers don’t need to be “surela”,body moves and rhythm do the job but sangeet performance demands its core component”sur” and also needs extreme concentration for vocalisation.
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
some idiot is using my name for his illegal postings on this blog .
shashi:what is happening on this site ? just check up some mischief mongers are using this space to create confusion and malign the image of some bloggers .the above comment has been posted under my name .it appears the authorities overseeing the functioning of this site have either proved to be incompetent or ineffective you are requested to delete the above message purported to have been mailed by me immediately before the matter is reported to appropriate authorities for criminal action.
By Jay on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Finally the chamelion shows his true color. What a hypocrite! what happened to the statement “children are like flowers and I love all of them”? Now this fanatic is attacking a 13 year old kid, Anwesha. Shame on you.How can you live with yourself being such a hypocrite.
By JC on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Ronnie is an idiot because he asked you to write in lower case right?
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Devji,
you must ignore people who have no sense.i try to avoid ” Mad dogs and ignorants” but if confronted they must be eliminated(Rabid dog must be killed – is the dictum of medical science,RABIES is hard to treat)
people after 40yrs suffer from presbyopia and need glasses for reading.
education both social and scholastic are lacking in India> producing grossly immatured and unkuth mass.
we have spent 2 weeks in delhi >stunted malnourished youths with hiphop styles and ignorant rowdies. if this is the picture of the capital than i can imagine the other metropolis and villages.
By JC on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Ha Ha one moron saluting another.
By dr.praveen on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
mmmm……this episode is better than the previous one. nice songs….i liked AISHWARYAs “na jeona”.i have no words to express hw well she sang this song.(in my view,after many episodes)…n ANWESHA sang SHANKAR KORE beautifully.. actually i have no idea about the original versions but i think they were awesome in singing these songs.but what is really bothering me is:anwesha got around 20% votes where aishwarya around 79% votes(indya.com)..my request to people…please vote for anwesha also…thank u…
By dr.praveen on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
yes dr.akbiswas ji….well said…
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i hope the selction commmitee for music slections select lataji,ashaji, haimanti shukla and others famous musical singers and composers of oldies but defintely classical based sangeet.
The pop,hiphop and rock don’t suit their voices AT ALL> very irritants.
you can’t take a Benz on a muddy ,unpaved road for bullock carts.
I would like both two sing some “sound of Music” english renditons !
“rain drops on roses” etc and some whitney Houston’s classics.Dianna ross’s classics FOR abhaas”is this love? and feelings ” from Bob marley.http://www.smashitsusa.com/player/ra/on-demand/raplayer.cfm?3869,
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
of course Md. Rafi for abhaas.” baharo fool barso” is a must!!
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Abhaas please sing some Julio iglesias>
love songs :
1.ESPERA UNO POCO
2.CRAZY IN LOVE
3.ALL OF YOU :JULIO AND DIANA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6zanArq9-0
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Hey guys i’m a vet doctor, thats why i can tell gali ka kutta from ghar ka kutta,i bark in tune with devkishin because we both are animal doctors,we serve our communities and forgive us if we cannot say who’s better Anwesha or Aishwarya, we are so used to listening to barkings any human voice is melodious to us,
By sheel on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I am not for either one of the two – I love both . both have ability to sing amazing. but to not be unfair Anwesha;s sur loss should be compared with Prakriti’s sur loss. The difference is Prakriti does not know what is right sur and wrong sur. But Anwesha does.
By Serious on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i think all these buddhas in this blog are pedophiles, we must protect our children from these shameless people.hey guys do you know any online laws or authority where i can complain about the predators among us
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ0DeGIyW1I
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA SANGEETA
HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO
I THINK THE YOUNG GENERATION TODAY ARE DEAF TO THE WORDS OF WISDOMS FROM THE OLD PEOPLE.IKNOW ITS RONNIE OR
JC OR JAY OR IT COULD BE YOU SANGEETA WHO IS CREATING WRONG IMAGE OF ME,YOU CALL ME CHAMELION JC AND WHAT ABOUT YOU MORON? WHO ARE YOU? YOU ARE NOBODY,AND YOU SERIOUS I THOUGHT YOU WERE NOT LIKE THESE MOSQUITOES, ANYWAYS I DONT WANT TO SPIT IN THE SKY, I WISH BOTH THE BACCHIS GOOD LUCK AND YOU ALL ASSHOLES OUT THERE DONT TRY TO THROW PERSONAL KICHHAD ON ME,
By Amit on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I have a good reply for v d I have also learnt music and completely understand fairness but I will keep quiet as I do not want to say anything against a young child. People need to be careful when they write something about a child singer.
By Bonnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Sanjay
I beg to differ. I think Rani was fantastic, very spontenious and she expressed her opinion very clearly, which I really liked. In my opinion, the highlight of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the Bengali classical number. YES, she should have gotten a standing ovation. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was excellent. Aish has a beautiful voice but she misses sur and that’s very frustrating. “Chupke se” could have been so much better, if she sang in SUR!. “Na jeona” sung by Aish was excellent but it’s not a difficult song by any means. If Anwesha sang it – It would have been awesome. But Aish really sang it very well. And she looked so cute. I’m waiting to hear some soulfull songs from Anwesha like “hum dil de chuke sanam” in the next episode.
By Bonnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Sanjay
I beg to differ. I think Rani was fantastic, very spontenious and she expressed her opinion very clearly, which I really liked. In my opinion, the highlight of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the Bengali classical number. YES, she should have gotten a standing ovation. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was excellent. Aish has a beautiful voice but she misses sur and that’s very frustrating. “Chupke se” could have been so much better, if she sang in SUR!. “Na jeona” sung by Aish was excellent but it’s not a difficult song by any means. If Anwesha sang it – It would have been awesome. But Aish really sang it very well. And she looked so cute. I’m waiting to hear some soulfull songs from Anwesha like “hum dil de chuke sanam” in the next episode.
By Serious on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Devkishin
What’s going on here? I DID NOT POST THAT COMMENT! I really don’t know what’s going on here!
By Serious on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Devkishin
What’s going on here? I DID NOT POST THAT COMMENT! I really don’t know what’s going on here!
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE ?SO HIDING LIKE LIKE A WEASEL > LOW DOWN BUSTARD!
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
sound of Music :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUno0WNot5U
By devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
whats happening here i didnt posted any of these comments i jost woke up now and i see blog full of my comments whats happening i am the real devkishin all comments before are from some fake names moderator monitor your blog site
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EbYmMb4lR4&feature=related
WHITNEY HOUTON
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
WHITNEY HOUSTON
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMvsg0Ny5OY&feature=related
WHITNEY
WHITNEY’S high ptich voice and range will fit ANWESHA very well.
By Devkishin on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I HAD DIL KA DAURA WHEN I WOKE UP .KUTTO KAMINO ABA TO BAAZ AA JAO.MERE PAIR KABAR ME LATAKE HUYEN HAIN AUR MUJH GAREEB PAAR YE JULM.DEKH LUNGA I.P ADDRESS TRACK HOTA HAI, MAIN STAR VOI KE AUTHORITY KO BOLUNGA US SUWAR KE AAULAAD KA PATA LAGAYE.
By RUHANA on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i live abroad but i have subscription to star tv.i like the programme very much,love all the kids,byom,areef,prakriti and anwesha are mine favorites.however i dont like the judges and their attitudes and the format of the programme,sometimes public seem to have all power and other times so called pandit judges strip public of their power,thats why the reality shows are no longer reality show in india,like everything reality show is corrupt too.only the publics are trapped in so called votes,they dont even realize how they r being fooled n used with their time,money and emotions,pritam,shreya and kunal if you guys want public to see you,please make yourselves presentable,otherwise you guys are meant to be at the back of the stage so obese and ugly
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
C’mon guys!! What’s going on here?
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
I don’t care WHO says WHAT. Let’s just stick to exchanging our views about “CHHOTE USTAAD”. Friends happy blogging!!
By Roger on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
it’s true that caps are considered shouting and irritants but people over 40yrs suffer from presbyopia(difficulty in nearsight readings and writings) but over the netiquette is people’s mannerism and social regards for a person.That is lacking here>slinging MUD will not get “rosogolla”>
In delhi what we saw,WAS a sad picture: women and men can’t walk on the street for lewd remarks and rowdy behavior> delhi university campus to AIIMS we went everywhere and picture was the same AND FILTHY *****>seas of stunted malnourished youths (ADULTS MEN AND WOMEN LOOKED LIKE 12YRS) with hiphop styles and rowdy behavior> IF delhi CAPITAL WAS LIKE THAT what about the other metroplois and villages;, i can easily imagine!!
I am new here and read all the comments>please it never refects a civilized nation!!i am not indian and I go to india for business only !
By Roger on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
ref> to sangeeta, the above comments!
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
All I can say Anwesha fans blog less and vote MORE. She is lagging considerably in online voting. So go and vote for her! ADIOS friends!
By Roger on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i am learning Hindi> namaste!!
“kutch galti ho gaye, typo<maap karna!” sukhria.
By Ronnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
If I’m NOT mistaken . You are DEFINITELY a relative DR AKBISWAS.
By Sangeeta on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Yeha pe Judwa bhai bhi hain…same same likhte hain Ek hindu hain to dusra Christian.
Hum to ghaas fus kha ke bade huye hain , humari to kuch akal hain hi nahi! Purane jamane ke product hain kuch log khub machili jo khaayen hain…LOL
Grow up now donttry to fool me okay!
By fairy on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
The Kolkata episode was good…crowd was very disciplined.
Anweshas bengali classical number was simply outstanding….have to begin my blog with this…it was evident how Shreyas remarks made the kid so happy…she hadnt been getting good remarks from shreya for a while now…so about time…well done anwesha!way to go!
Her Dhadak dhadak was good except the minor slip…not that it spoilt her rendition ….but inexcusable seeing the number of ppl on this blogsite waiting to pounce on her mistakes!!!
Chalka Chalka was excellent especially with it being such a tough song to sing with lots of jumping notes….
Aishwaryas voice is superb….singingwise…quite good.
Na Jeona was exceptional specially the transition from hindi back to bengali coz i personally think its more difficult to change to a new language from a known one. the vice-versa was also very good but its not as difficult as the former…
She looked gorgeous in the bengali saree, made a great effort speaking in bengali….well done!
Her ye gore gore se chore was good especially as it was the first song of the evening afer abahs’s beautifully sung saathiya number…However “chupke se ” being one of my favourite songs I was disappointed with aish’s performance…sadhnaji has sung it so beautifully…
Rani was her usual “babli” self…she makes everyone dance wherever she goes as a guest on a music contest so this one was no different…..She was generous in her praises….but she got a bit carried away when she asked anwesha to dance while she was singing…
The judges were sensible….
will anwesha get enough votes from rest of india to match aishwaryas votes especially with next episode being in gujarat remains to be seen?
I hope they sing melodious songs next week…instead of loud and jarring numbers.
old songs pleeeeeeeeeez!these girls dont know their abilities yet!
fairy
By chandinani on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
Got a confirmed news that anwesha is significantly ahead in overall voting…I have bet big money on her…
By chandinani on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
ha ha ha…please spare this poor guy devkishin now..
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
FOR :Aiswyaria & Anwesha:
you should always sing classical specially lataji, haimanti shukla and others.
The voice of melody with the classical nodes will manifest its celestial splendor and will impress people.you are gifted
please avoid POP,ROCK AND BANDS ETC. these will ruin your voice quality. SURELY & DEFINTELY . VOCAL CORDS NODULE AND TEARS ARE EXTREMELY COMMON IN CHEER LEADERS,AUCTION TRADERS AND POP/ROCK SINGERS FOR ABUSE***
make a complete category of songs of those singers and select from them only(give your committee to select from them and keep your own list)
best wishes
By Bonnie on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
fairy
We’ll get together after all this is over! For now let’s vote for ANWESHA.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
http://www.uthscsa.edu/oto/voice.html
see vocal abuse also here.
By saddu on Mar 30, 2008 | Reply
i like both of them but i didn’t like watching aish’s mother (3 times)in the music video,what about other’s parents? (though there was vyom’s mother)
& why anwesha said ,aish don’t cry? i don’t beleive this, it doesn’t go with her personality.may be it was from the script writer or from gajji.
best of luck girls
By saddu on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
how come one contes. gets >70% & another one >20% ?
By fairy on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
@bonnie
for some reason im unable to vote from my system…
i voted 15 times with one id.beyond that its not accepting any votes:-(
fairy
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
1)why anwesha said”Don’t cry” ?-is a “vain tantrum” >you have seen In rajasthan “who will sing first?” each was saying “me first”
in urdu /Hindi”nakhra”
In Bengali “adikhetya”
Gajji probably likes that childish projection .
2) Pritam’s stunt doesn’t work well with Mrs.Duttagupta >she is a strong built/reserved/strong personality with her emotions and expression( a woman of few words) :typical bengali mother who cares less because she knows herself and her child well >people of such persona seldom becomes a guppy and gullible.
if you notice even in extreme distress she simply wiped her tears silently,avoided the welcome TILAK CEREMONY in Bhopal,it’s projected in her child.pritam asked ANWESHA about her career goal> “you have to be open & extrovert personality to become a playback singer” corrected by Rani immediately “you just do your job and every technicality will be added to you” In Hindi world PRITAM may be succesful for hit film songs but in BENGAL he is a mouse by comparison to past and present.so thanks to hindi janta! 5′ of bengal can be streched to 6′ in Bombay.
By Bonnie on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
These speeches are all SCRIPTED! Anwesha Is a very introvert person and it’s obvious that she was forced to say to Aish ‘ not to cry”. Another DRAMA BAAZI BY MR GAJJI!!
By Ironman on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Ruhana,
Thank you for your comment (dated 2008-03-30 20:32:01) b-coz you speaks my mind. These kids will never forget the words they have used during the judges comment. I think all judges are playing biased game against little kids whom are so delicate instead of helping them.
Finally there are 2 lovely kids left but both are winners and I would support to Dr. AK Biwsas should be announced as both are winner.
Sbr
By sanjay on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Hello,
I guess the discussions of technicality and singing have gone out of the window in this blog. Not one wants to talk about the singers ….but want to beat their own drums.
Anyway…
Anwesha for consistency
Anwesha for classical singing
Anwesha for high notes
Anwesha for consistently hitting the perfection
Aishwarya for sweet voice
Aishwarya for screen presence
….. All in all…… Anwesha for singing !!!!
If you are talking about singing and chhote ustaad needs to be that person who is a better singer….
It has to be Anwesha
Sanjay
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
ANWESHA + AISWYRIA = CHOTTE USTAAD AWARD.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
RANI looked very healthy and radiant.she exuded that ooph and vivacity!
very caring and said the right things”award for two”.she definitely looked full figured Bengali woman.
AISWYARIA is always stage free,her poise and speeches are always very appropriate.she is a well mannered child.her performance was superb.
ANWESHA is a shy person but her performance beyond measure,very good.she is a wonderful child.
Both the Kids are the PROMISE and pride of India> both have very bright future.
wonderful PARENTS who have endured so much to support them.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
EITHER RONI OR SANGEETA>WHETHER YOU EAT GRASS OR RONI EATS LEGUMES IS NOT MY BUSINESS.DONT BRING MY NAME AND IDOTIC COMMENTS HERE.GIVE RESPECT AND GET RESPECT.
RONI YOU ARE A DUMBSHIT SPY!SO KEEP YOUR ASS OFF FROM HERE!
By nimki on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
waitt how can u kno for suree?
By Bonnie on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
2008-03-30 19:18:24
Sanjay
I beg to differ. I think Rani was fantastic, very spontenious and she expressed her opinion very clearly, which I really liked. In my opinion, the highlight of the show was Anwesha’s rendition of the Bengali classical number. YES, she should have gotten a standing ovation. Aish’s ‘Na jeona’ was excellent. Aish has a beautiful voice but she misses sur and that’s very frustrating. “Chupke se” could have been so much better, if she sang in SUR!. “Na jeona” sung by Aish was excellent but it’s not a difficult song by any means. If Anwesha sang it – It would have been awesome. But Aish really sang it very well. And she looked so cute. I’m waiting to hear some soulfull songs from Anwesha like “hum dil de chuke sanam” in the next episode.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
THERE ARE MANY LOOSERS,HOOKERS ARE LOUSING AROUND HERE >IMPERSONIFYING,CLOWNING,USING DEROGATORY COMMENTS TO THROW INSULTS AT OTHERS ,ARE THE ONLY GAMES THEY ENJOY.THESE ARE BUNCH OF PERVERTS.I AM REQUESTING WEBMASTER JUST WIPE OFF THESE IGNORANTS.SO THAT PEOPLE CAN EXPRESS THEIR VALUABLE COMMENTS!
SHASI,WEBMASTER,
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION. ONLY FOR TWO MORE EPISODES ,KEEP IT CLEAN.
THANK YOU
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
PEOPLE THOSE WHO ARE ATTACKING PERSONALL Y THEY SHOULD BE BARRED WITH THEIR IP ADDRESS CANCELLED!
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
(2)SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
(3)
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
SHIT HEAD BENGALI BOY, RONI: YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
(4)
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
SHIT HEAD BENGALI RONI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
IF YOU ARE NOT A LOOSER ,YOU WILL NOT BE MAKING LOOSE COMMENTS ABOUT OTHERS>LET DEVKISHIN JI SAY HIS COMMENTS AND I HAVE MINES >WHAT’S THAT TO YOU JACKASS!
WHY ARE DOING THIS ???
(5)
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
KICK THIS RONI BUSTARD OUT >HE IS GOING AROUND MAKING NUISANCE ****
By Mohammad on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
wwwwwwwwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya Aishwarya your the best of best Anvesha is also good but your the golden, lovely, quit , with rocking voice i love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu your like an angel Pari and fact sonpari
i am your biggest fan form afghanistan
aur india walo pleas lado mat ap badi khosh nasib ho ke Aishwarya aur Anvisha jesay singer rektay ho.
Aishwarya yourrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
theeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
besttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
with love
Mohammad
By mmm on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
well said JC…lol
By JC on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
We know there’s a Ronnie but who is RONI?
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
SHIT HEAD ANOTHER BENGALI AVI, YOU ARE GOING LIKE AN IDOT AND ATTACKING PEOPLE .STOP THAT SHIT ,MAN!!
WHY SO MANY BENGALI KIDS ARE ACTING LOOSERS HERE!!!
ONE SANGEETA,ONE RONI , ONE AVI >WHAT DO YOU DO MAN?? HAVE RESPECT FOR OTHERS >YOU HAVE LAERNT ENOUGH HINDI TO CALL YOU BAP KI AGE MAN AS BUDDHA !FROM
WHICH WOMB DID YOU COME ,MAN!DIRTY SHIT!STOP THAT SHIT ****
By JC on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
You bengali fanatic you should talk! WHAT A HYPOCRETE!!
By JC on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Then your IP should be cancelled first MISTER VET.
By JC on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
YOU KEEP IT CLEAN MORON.
By Sweety on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
AISHWARYA SHAME ON YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN CORRUPTION IN A 14 YR OLD
By Jasmeet on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
If Aishwarya wins, it will be a big disaster. only mental people
By Jasmeet on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Anvesha can prove her worth in rabindrasangeet and other forms of music also. She is a gifted singer. Aishwarya can best become a pop star like Alisha Chinoi without any knowledge of REAL singing. i much prefer Anvesha.
i am reminded of VOI days when i was voting for Ishmeet.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
another MORON like YOU JACKASS JC,MF.
By Amrita on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
ALL GOOD NEWS. voi seniors and juniors will perform in finale. i am looking fwd to abhilasha and Irfan and Arshpreet. As for the juniors lets watch the little gifted Geetashri, the beautiful prakrit and the talented Areeb.
I think PRAKRITI AND ANVESHA should have been in final 2. Remove this menace Aishwarya. even regional voting is better than corruption-voting.
By JC on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
BISAWAS THE MORON
Can anyone tell me what this MORON doing in this blog?
He hates Indians yet he is blogging here. HOW can we get rid of this VIRUS called BISWAS!! GO BACK and leave us alone. WHY DON’T YOU BLOG WITH AMERICAN’S on AMERICAN IDOL and leave us alone!!
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
KICKING YOUR ASS ,BUSTARD!!
By Sanjiv on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
He is still on spring break.
God knows how long will it be!
By Amrita on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Aishwarya, her parents and the star plus team are a meance to civil society. They rep. criminality in a disguised form.
By Amrita on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
You people should do something, not write abusive messages. better vote for Anvesha instead. Why are men so aggressive all the time? look at us girls how we support each other. you men can never do that.
By JC on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
And you call yourself a DOC you VET? YOU didn’t have the knowledge and brains to be a REAL DOCTOR. Calling other people names makes you look even worse than a JANITOR.
By Amrita on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
I am proud 4 out of top 5 were girls. WAY TO GO!1
NOW I AM HOPING INDIAN IDOL 2008, VOI SECOND SEASON AND SAREGAMAPA 2008 WINNERS ARE ALL GIRLS JUST LIKE 3 BOYS LAST TIME- ANEEK,ISHMEET AND PRASHANT. AT LEAST I KNOW LAST YEAR SAREGAMA PONAM SHUD HAVE WON AND DEEPALI IN INDIAN IDOL.
DEEPALI,POONAM AND ABHAS WERE DESERVING WINNERS LAST TIME.
THIS YR HOPE ITS A HATRICK OF GIRLS AND NO WAY AS UNDESERVING AS ISHMEET/PRASHANT. ANEEK WAS GOOD BUT EVEN HE WAS SECOND BEST BEST WAS POONAM
By Amrita on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Already the year has started off well with ANAMIKA winning little champs. she was a bundle of talent.
A girl will win here also hopefully ANVESHA.
Then will come the seniors shows where always boys win but i hope its diff. this yr. 2008 seems to be the year for girl power.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
SANGEETA,
DIGNITY and respect has to earn >No body gives you on a platter. after you have made such beautiful comment above >its’ beyond my imagination you engaged such derogatory comment below abotyu others.
it doesn’t suit you.it’s you who is going to uphold yourself ,not them.
i have no mercy for Mad dogs and ignorants.i try to avoid.
By Jaya on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
@ BISWAS
Can you for once post something related to VOI.? It’s becoming very annoying.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
WE ARE REQUESTING WEBMASTER TO KEEP THE PERVERTS OFF> I HAVE REPEATEDLY REQUSTED THAT, INSPITE OF THAT PERSONAL ATTACKS GOING ON> I AVOID TWO THINGS IN LIFE :
MAD DOGS AND IGNORANTS
BUT WHEN CONFRONTED I MUST KILL BOTH.
By well wiisher on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
I think these two girls who said men r aggressive…I mean this sweety and amrita …I can surely say that these two r from Gujarat .And one word can explain these two “jealous”…..”jealous”….and “jealous”.
They can’t digest Aiswarya’s talent.every time this sweety tells how aiswarya’s family is corrupted and this time she said 13 year old aiswarya is also corrupted..common we can undersatnd that u can’t sing and u don’t have any speciality in u,and u r jealous.but that doesn’t mean that u tell a kid corrrupted.She is not standing for MP or MLA post ,she is in star VOI chhote ustad,just listen songs of these two talented singers.common Aiswarya “jalti he ye duniya to jalne de”….u rocks….For me both r excelent.
By Jaya on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
WHO is Haimanti Shukla? Some almost unknown bengali singer?? And you want Anwesha to follow her footsteps? PATHETIC!! Anwesha is a much better singer and she definitely does not need to sing Haimanti’s songs!She is an awesome singer anyway.
By oops on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
BISWAS, you know what ‘ I’m going to call Cyber Police and stop all your nonsense right NOW..Enough is enough!
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
if you look ,these are frusted people and no respect for others.contiously attacking Devkishinji, a good friend in this blog who has years of knowledge about SVOI.they started to attack him first ,then me >They are doing these beacuse these are loosers who have no upbringing and have no sense of Music, plenty time to insult others. if somebody is throwing mud>is not going to get “rosgolla”>
By Amrita on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Mr well wisher
All of us need not be singers ok? You don’t even have brains to see that. i may be good in my own field which is diff. from music and I have my own status which is not that of a singer. If public is voting then public def has right to have an opinion. And most people feel Aishwarya is corrupted except brain dead people like you . you must be failiure in life that you cannot see simple things.
90% of people are not wrong. this is a democracy and majority rules. A few fanatic people like you who shut their eyes to truth are the minority.
Nobody here says anything bad about Anvesha because she and her paremnts are honest and dignified. if majority have a problem with aishwarya and her parents, it is because of their corruption.
if we had free and fair election sAnvesha would win 90:10 because hardly any people support aishwarya. just because some weirdos support aishwarya and her nasal, besuri voice does not make her good. everywhere public has shown whom they prefer.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
cyber police should stop you first because you are acting as agent jack ass.
jack off your ass… oops
By Rihanna on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Mr well wisher
If people had to be jealous they would be of anvesha and not aishwarya. please become logical.
By Rihanna on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Why people hate Aishwarya is because of her arrogant and overbearing nature.Her parents no doubt have given her this trait.
Aishwarya whether she wins or loses like Prashant and Ishmeet can never have junta’s support unlike the 2 names. because these 2 were down to ewarth and humble. Aishwarya is none of the 2.
Corruption voting is worse than regional voting as someone said. Well said.
No wonder modern cities like elhi and kolkaata showed theire repulsion to her.
By Rihanna on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
in no other show has such corruption like aishwarya and her parents and gaj been visble. it is a shame
By Jay on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
@ dr.akbiswas
Nobody reads your posts so you are totally wasting your time here.You have become a Laughing Stock in his site.
So leave before you humiliate yourself even more. Nobody is buying your bengali garbage. Bengalis are great but there are exceptions like YOU. SOME IDIOTS LIKE YOU MAKES EVERY BENGALI LOOK BAD.
By Rihanna on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Prakrit and Anvesha should ahve been top 2 if you went by votes(non corruption)
Or Anvcesha and geetashree if by talent
Aishwarya was at 4′th position even soniya and areeb were better than her
By Sweety on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
hey rihanna agree 100% for you. on talent basis top 4 were anvesha, geetashri, soniya and areeb. Aishwarya was fifth in my rankings.
Vyom and Prakriti did not deserve to be in top 5. Best of luck to geetashree and areeb any music lover will know they were better to Aishwarya. geeta’s vopice was sweet, soniya’s was strong and Areeb’s was unique. Aishwarya is there in top 5 but she is not very good. her sur slips sometimes and she cannot do alaap very well. her voice quality is good.
I missed geetu and areeb in top 5 video they should have been there in place of vyom whose ass was saved by the judges numerous times.
By Rahul on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
TOP 3 WERE ANVESHA GEETA AND AISHWARYA IN MY OPINION.
WHY WAS GEETA KICKED OUT? ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION FOLKS.
By well wiisher on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Miss Amrita,I know u r a not a singer ….what i Mean is u r simply jealous of talented people who r close to u.What u said???? 90% people here supporting Anvwesha,How can u say that??? because all other people have work,not like u spending time here always in praise of somebody and saying offending words to other…
By Rihanna on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Rahul, good question. i feel geeta was better than Ash. Now gaj was already having problems stomaching Anvesha’s talent. he could not deal with a non-trained singer taht too from a poor family being better than Aishwarya!! best solution? Force judges that as soon as geeta comes to scary land, kick her out. Give some stupid arguement that Mansi(what a joke) sang better than her THAT DAY or some shit like that.
Gaj always does thsi 2 second best. Arshpreet was second best in VOI. she was eliminated real early also. So that the field became clearer for harshit no doubt.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Bebo’s new look has been appreciated a lot in tinsel town but more than her slim and super sexy figure, its her bikini scene that is now the biggest conversation starter in Bollywood. Kareena’s fans are looking forward to see her in a bikini, but it seems that this is a most hyped scene and is a Yashraj promotional strategy.
Putting a whole new twist to the tale is this unit hand, who reveals that Kareena who did tone her ultra thin body to give it that additional glam look for the now famed bikini scene, hasn’t shot any scene in a bikini in the first place. “Kareena’s successful film Jab We Met gave a boost to her career. She has managed to get that girl next door image. That role and film has not only given her several best actress’ award but has also made her the highest paid actress in Bollywood. Apparently Kareena is apprehensive about her bikini scene which may kill her new found girl next door imageâ€, declares a confidante of the actress.
At a recent event Kareena denied the buzz about her bikini scene. She agreed that her role is extremely glamorous as it was a requirement of her character. She also added that her look will be a new trend for onscreen glam divas. But when asked about her bikini scene, the actress flatly denied saying there’s any scene as such.
When contacted the Yash Raj’s spokesperson, Monika said, “These are baseless all rumors. Tashan is complete and they will not edit or shoot any scene now.â€
Apprently Tashan is cashing big time on Kareena’s bikini scene which may or may not be there in the film. Moreover Yash Raj’s policy to keep things under wrap till the release of their film itself creates a lot of curiosity so there is no other option but to wait till the release of Tashan .
In the scheme of things, it is important that the Yashraj banner strikes early in 2008 after a lackluster performance in 2007. And this time Aditya Chopra is prepared to pput Kareena Kapoor on the block to ensure a good opening for his first release of the year.
By Rihanna on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
And what about you well wisher? it seems you have no work but to make aishwarya out to be best. Which is laughable. you are an extremely funny person and maybe star plus has hired you…who knows? Hardly anybody supports aishwarya on this blog…and that is not a co-incidemce
By Ronnie on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
All I said was Roger sounds like Dr.ak biswsas! And I’am called a SHITHEAD BENGALI, LOOSER, IDIOT and a Jackass!! And these people call themselves cultured! I have nothing to say.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
(2)Bebo’s new look has been appreciated a lot in tinsel town but more than her slim and super sexy figure, its her bikini scene that is now the biggest conversation starter in Bollywood. Kareena’s fans are looking forward to see her in a bikini, but it seems that this is a most hyped scene and is a Yashraj promotional strategy.
Putting a whole new twist to the tale is this unit hand, who reveals that Kareena who did tone her ultra thin body to give it that additional glam look for the now famed bikini scene, hasn’t shot any scene in a bikini in the first place. “Kareena’s successful film Jab We Met gave a boost to her career. She has managed to get that girl next door image. That role and film has not only given her several best actress’ award but has also made her the highest paid actress in Bollywood. Apparently Kareena is apprehensive about her bikini scene which may kill her new found girl next door imageâ€, declares a confidante of the actress.
At a recent event Kareena denied the buzz about her bikini scene. She agreed that her role is extremely glamorous as it was a requirement of her character. She also added that her look will be a new trend for onscreen glam divas. But when asked about her bikini scene, the actress flatly denied saying there’s any scene as such.
When contacted the Yash Raj’s spokesperson, Monika said, “These are baseless all rumors. Tashan is complete and they will not edit or shoot any scene now.â€
Apprently Tashan is cashing big time on Kareena’s bikini scene which may or may not be there in the film. Moreover Yash Raj’s policy to keep things under wrap till the release of their film itself creates a lot of curiosity so there is no other option but to wait till the release of Tashan .
In the scheme of things, it is important that the Yashraj banner strikes early in 2008 after a lackluster performance in 2007. And this time Aditya Chopra is prepared to pput Kareena Kapoor on the block to ensure a good opening for his first release of the year.
By Ronnie on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
So UNFAIR! All I said was Roger sounds like Dr.ak biswsas! And I’am called a SHITHEAD BENGALI, LOOSER, IDIOT and a Jackass!! And these people call themselves cultured! I have nothing to say.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
As Beijing continues to batter him with charges of “masterminding” the Lhasa unrest, the Dalai Lama on Saturday suggested that China itself could be behind the violence and expressed readiness to work with the Chinese authorities to restore peace in Tibet.
The Dalai Lama, who has been seeking dialogue to resolve Tibet issue, voiced frustration at lack of response from China and declared that the future of his ‘middle-path’ approach would depend on Beijing’s attitude in the next few weeks.
At a press conference, he sought the help of the international community to bring China to the dialogue table, saying the Tibetans had “no power” to do so.
“Tibetans are non-violent people,” the spiritual leader maintained rubbishing allegations by China that he and his supporters were behind the recent violence in Tibet.
He suggested that China itself could be behind the violence as he said “we have heard about a few hundred Chinese soldiers received monks’ dress.”
“They (soldiers) dressed like monks. So, for a lay person, they will look like monks. But the swords they had, were not Tibetan, they were Chinese swords,” he said, apparently responding to China’s campaign that monks had indulged in violence.
Maintaining that he has “no desire to seek Tibet’s separation” nor “any wish to drive a wedge between the Tibetan and Chinese peoples,” the Dalai Lama expressed willingness to work with the Chinese authorities to “bring about peace and stability in Tibet.”
The Dalai Lama, who earlier led an inter-faith prayer at Rajghat in the memory of those killed in Lhasa, said his primary concern was to ensure the survival of the Tibetan people’s distinctive culture, language and identity.
“My side is open for dialogue. We are waiting to hear from the Chinese side,” he said before heading back to Dharamshala, the seat of his ‘government-in-exile’.
“We have no power to bring China to the dialogue table. We have only truth and sincerity. That is why we are appealing to the world community, please help,” the Tibetan leader said.
He said the attitude of the Chinese government over the next few weeks would be crucial to decide the future of his “middle-path” approach to resolve the Tibet issue.
Expressing his keenness to return to Tibet, the Dalai Lama said it would be of “no use” if he had to return without a “certain degree of freedom”.
He also sought to allay China’s concerns that Tibetans may cause trouble during the India-leg of the Olympic torch relay, saying he was in favour of Beijing hosting the mega sporting event.
The Dalai Lama said that Tibetans were neither anti-China nor seeking separation from the mailand. “We only want meaningful autonomy and not independence from China. Remaining with China is in our own larger interest,” he said.
He said the Tibetans only want full “guarantee and assurance” from the Chinese government that it would preserve their cultural heritage and provide them with complete religious freedom.
The Dalai Lama said Chinese demographic aggression is threatening Tibetan culture as a large number of non-Tibetans were settling in Tibetan region.
“Half-a-million Chinese people are already there and there are plans to settle over one million Chinese people after the Olympic Games,” he said.
He also warned that China faced instability in the future as there was a lot of resentment beneath the appearance of
stability in the country.
“China looks stable, but underneath there is a lot of resentment,” the Dalai Lama said calling it a police state where there is a “rule of terror”.
He said besides spiritual advancement, Tibetans also need material development and urged Tibetans to opt for higher education, training and help in the progress of their motherland.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Shilpa Shetty will soon begin a big budget action-comedy to be made by her production house S2 Global Productions with some top-of-the-line international technicians as part of her crew.
“It’s going to be a two-heroine project. While Shilpa will be playing one part, she is in the process of signing on another big Bollywood heroine for it,” confirms her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.
After Phir Milenge, Dus, Apne and Metro, the actress has become extremely choosy. While we witnessed a metamorphosis in Brand Shilpa from actress to diva since Big Brother happened to her, she has been offered astronomical amounts for certain film projects abroad as well as in Bollywood.
“Its only natural to be offered unheard of amounts after the kind of international fame she has received,” says Bhagwagar and adds, “Shilpa is choosing only those films which will give her complete creative satisfaction.”
Two of Shilpa’s forthcoming movies will witness her in completely different roles. Sunny Deol’s next directorial venture The Man (co-directed by Neeraj Pathak) will see her playing a role very close to her real life experience last year.
Her character portrays the meteoric rise of a simple but dedicated girl to instant global stardom. Her next project would be filmmaker Uru Patel’s international flick Hanuman, featuring her in the role of Goddess Sita, with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves being tipped to play Lord Ram.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Shilpa Shetty will soon begin a big budget action-comedy to be made by her production house S2 Global Productions with some top-of-the-line international technicians as part of her crew.
“It’s going to be a two-heroine project. While Shilpa will be playing one part, she is in the process of signing on another big Bollywood heroine for it,” confirms her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.
After Phir Milenge, Dus, Apne and Metro, the actress has become extremely choosy. While we witnessed a metamorphosis in Brand Shilpa from actress to diva since Big Brother happened to her, she has been offered astronomical amounts for certain film projects abroad as well as in Bollywood.
“Its only natural to be offered unheard of amounts after the kind of international fame she has received,” says Bhagwagar and adds, “Shilpa is choosing only those films which will give her complete creative satisfaction.”
Two of Shilpa’s forthcoming movies will 2)witness her in completely different roles. Sunny Deol’s next directorial venture The Man (co-directed by Neeraj Pathak) will see her playing a role very close to her real life experience last year.
Her character portrays the meteoric rise of a simple but dedicated girl to instant global stardom. Her next project would be filmmaker Uru Patel’s international flick Hanuman, featuring her in the role of Goddess Sita, with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves being tipped to play Lord Ram.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
#)Shilpa Shetty will soon begin a big budget action-comedy to be made by her production house S2 Global Productions with some top-of-the-line international technicians as part of her crew.
“It’s going to be a two-heroine project. While Shilpa will be playing one part, she is in the process of signing on another big Bollywood heroine for it,” confirms her publicist Dale Bhagwagar.
After Phir Milenge, Dus, Apne and Metro, the actress has become extremely choosy. While we witnessed a metamorphosis in Brand Shilpa from actress to diva since Big Brother happened to her, she has been offered astronomical amounts for certain film projects abroad as well as in Bollywood.
“Its only natural to be offered unheard of amounts after the kind of international fame she has received,” says Bhagwagar and adds, “Shilpa is choosing only those films which will give her complete creative satisfaction.”
Two of Shilpa’s forthcoming movies will witness her in completely different roles. Sunny Deol’s next directorial venture The Man (co-directed by Neeraj Pathak) will see her playing a role very close to her real life experience last year.
Her character portrays the meteoric rise of a simple but dedicated girl to instant global stardom. Her next project would be filmmaker Uru Patel’s international flick Hanuman, featuring her in the role of Goddess Sita, with Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves being tipped to play Lord Ram.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
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First Published: 15:37 IST(30/3/2008)
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Vijay Bhardwaj murdered Rajbir Singh after meticulous planning, Gurgaon Police said on Sunday, pushing aside its own claims earlier that the senior police officer was shot dead at the spur of the moment.
And this was only one of the many twists and turns the Gurgaon Police gave to the case just days ahead of the CBI taking over the investigations.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has already announced his government’s decision to hand over the case to the central probe agency.
Gurgaon Police Commissioner Mohinder Lal said Bhardwaj had planned to kill the Delhi ACP and encounter specialist three days before March 24 — on the night of which Rajbir’s body was found. The property dealer had asked Rajbir for a revolver saying that he needed it for his own safety, as he was to collect a huge amount of money from someone in Sirsa. Bhardwaj actually never went to Sirsa nor was to get money from anyone, Lal said.
This twist contradicted the claims of the police four days ago when senior officers said that Bhardwaj killed Rajbir when he saw him making frantic calls to someone to fix him for not keeping his promise of paying back the money that he owed him.
Some more twists in the tale so far. On March 25, Commissioner Lal had said that Bhardwaj shot thrice at Rajbir — two bullets hit him. A day later, Joint Police Commissioner Manjit Singh Ahalawat said at a press conference that Bhardwaj had fired only two shots.
Ahalawat also said that Bhardwaj owed Rajbir Rs 95 lakh, and not Rs 60 lakh as his force had earlier claimed.
On Sunday, the police also said that the gun used in the crime was the service revolver of a senior Haryana Police officer who lost it during a raid in July last year. The earlier claim was that the revolver belonged to Rajbir.
Another important contradiction: the autopsy report clearly said that the gunshots were fired at the ACP from the front while the Gurgaon police claimed that Bhardwaj opened fire from behind.
By stay put on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
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Vijay Bhardwaj murdered Rajbir Singh after meticulous planning, Gurgaon Police said on Sunday, pushing aside its own claims earlier that the senior police officer was shot dead at the spur of the moment.
And this was only one of the many twists and turns the Gurgaon Police gave to the case just days ahead of the CBI taking over the investigations.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has already announced his government’s decision to hand over the case to the central probe agency.
Gurgaon Police Commissioner Mohinder Lal said Bhardwaj had planned to kill the Delhi ACP and encounter specialist three days before March 24 — on the night of which Rajbir’s body was found. The property dealer had asked Rajbir for a revolver saying that he needed it for his own safety, as he was to collect a huge amount of money from someone in Sirsa. Bhardwaj actually never went to Sirsa nor was to get money from anyone, Lal said.
This twist contradicted the claims of the police four days ago when senior officers said that Bhardwaj killed Rajbir when he saw him making frantic calls to someone to fix him for not keeping his promise of paying back the money that he owed him.
Some more twists in the tale so far. On March 25, Commissioner Lal had said that Bhardwaj shot thrice at Rajbir — two bullets hit him. A day later, Joint Police Commissioner Manjit Singh Ahalawat said at a press conference that Bhardwaj had fired only two shots.
Ahalawat also said that Bhardwaj owed Rajbir Rs 95 lakh, and not Rs 60 lakh as his force had earlier claimed.
On Sunday, the police also said that the gun used in the crime was the service revolver of a senior Haryana Police officer who lost it during a raid in July last year. The earlier claim was that the revolver belonged to Rajbir.
Another important contradiction: the autopsy report clearly said that the gunshots were fired at the ACP from the front while the Gurgaon police claimed that Bhardwaj opened fire from behind.
By sunset on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
When I visited the Gujarat State Assembly for the first time as a student of Journalism, it was an enviable awe inspiring experience. Assembly sergeants in impeccable white uniform directing strangers and visitors with a command of authority.And when I visited the Assembly to cover proceedings as a reporter of Indian Express, I had another experience of the Assembly.Even the elite, the media- not a popular term in those days, had to stick to rules.
I distinctly remember my first day. While leaving the gallery, I had left my papers on the writing desk. A senior next to me drew my attention to the papers. He asked me to put all my papers in the desk so that nothing flew away from the desk. He explained to me that if papers flew and got into the House, I would be punished. It amounted to throwing papers into the gallery, common form of protest in the Assembly by outsiders.Such was the sense of decorum of the House and spirit of help of fellow journalists.
Now, the atmosphere in the corridors of the Assembly is more or less same. Strict discipline for outsiders and strangers. MLAs, officers in the officers gallery and visitors in the visitors gallery have to follow the strict discipline. Speaker is the ultimate unchallenged undisputed authority for all. Everyone is conscious of the the omnipresent authority of the Speaker. There is an unwritten dress code. Sober colours and formal clothes are still a tradition followed by all.
Last week, Jagdish Thakore of Congress drew the attention of the Speaker to two senior officers of the Information Department sitting in the visitor gallery.There was nothing wrong in the sense that anyone can be in visitors gallery. But the officers slipped out of the gallery the moment the issue was raised.
But the scenario in the press gallery has undergone a sea change. Journalists talk freely at a decibel that is audible even to some members in House. Frequent movement in the gallery attracts attention of everyone in the House. There is a good number of women journalists. In the last session, Sergeant had found a lady journalist giving a note to a sewak in the House from the press gallery. Proceedings were on. He called the lady and warned her . This was one of the several such incidents which showed changing times in the gallery. This week again a lady journalist was seen sending a note through sewak.
Assembly has audio-visual recording of the proceedings. At certain places like office of the Leader of Opposition, Canteen and press room one can see these proceedings live. Earlier this month, newly elected Speaker Ashok Bhatt found a channel showing the scenes which were removed from the record of the proceedings of the House. He sought explanation from the channel.
Top brass of the channel was in the Assembly. They tendered an apology. The issue was settled. However, after two days the Speaker issued a circular which pointed out that recording of the proceedings of the House through the network of Close Circuit TV was not allowed and asserted that there should not be any recording.
The problem is that there is a very wide gap between seniors and juniors. It is quite difficult to meet the challenging attitude of juniors who can question anyone about anything. Who can dare tell them about the decorum of the press gallery ! People in the press gallery are privileged among privileged
By sunset on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
1)When I visited the Gujarat State Assembly for the first time as a student of Journalism, it was an enviable awe inspiring experience. Assembly sergeants in impeccable white uniform directing strangers and visitors with a command of authority.And when I visited the Assembly to cover proceedings as a reporter of Indian Express, I had another experience of the Assembly.Even the elite, the media- not a popular term in those days, had to stick to rules.
I distinctly remember my first day. While leaving the gallery, I had left my papers on the writing desk. A senior next to me drew my attention to the papers. He asked me to put all my papers in the desk so that nothing flew away from the desk. He explained to me that if papers flew and got into the House, I would be punished. It amounted to throwing papers into the gallery, common form of protest in the Assembly by outsiders.Such was the sense of decorum of the House and spirit of help of fellow journalists.
Now, the atmosphere in the corridors of the Assembly is more or less same. Strict discipline for outsiders and strangers. MLAs, officers in the officers gallery and visitors in the visitors gallery have to follow the strict discipline. Speaker is the ultimate unchallenged undisputed authority for all. Everyone is conscious of the the omnipresent authority of the Speaker. There is an unwritten dress code. Sober colours and formal clothes are still a tradition followed by all.
Last week, Jagdish Thakore of Congress drew the attention of the Speaker to two senior officers of the Information Department sitting in the visitor gallery.There was nothing wrong in the sense that anyone can be in visitors gallery. But the officers slipped out of the gallery the moment the issue was raised.
But the scenario in the press gallery has undergone a sea change. Journalists talk freely at a decibel that is audible even to some members in House. Frequent movement in the gallery attracts attention of everyone in the House. There is a good number of women journalists. In the last session, Sergeant had found a lady journalist giving a note to a sewak in the House from the press gallery. Proceedings were on. He called the lady and warned her . This was one of the several such incidents which showed changing times in the gallery. This week again a lady journalist was seen sending a note through sewak.
Assembly has audio-visual recording of the proceedings. At certain places like office of the Leader of Opposition, Canteen and press room one can see these proceedings live. Earlier this month, newly elected Speaker Ashok Bhatt found a channel showing the scenes which were removed from the record of the proceedings of the House. He sought explanation from the channel.
Top brass of the channel was in the Assembly. They tendered an apology. The issue was settled. However, after two days the Speaker issued a circular which pointed out that recording of the proceedings of the House through the network of Close Circuit TV was not allowed and asserted that there should not be any recording.
The problem is that there is a very wide gap between seniors and juniors. It is quite difficult to meet the challenging attitude of juniors who can question anyone about anything. Who can dare tell them about the decorum of the press gallery ! People in the press gallery are privileged among privileged
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Mukerji’s first 2003 release was Aziz Mirza’s drama Chalte Chalte opposite Shahrukh Khan.[12] The film saw her play a similar role to that of Saathiya, and she received her second nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Among another three releases that year, Mukerji starred in Chori Chori. She portrayed her first comic role in the film,[13] and although it did not do well, Mukerji’s comic timing was praised.[14]
In 2004, her performance as a Bengali housewife in Mani Ratnam’s Yuva won Mukerji her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Though the film failed to do well,[15] her performance was critically acclaimed with one critic writing, “the role demanded an actress of substance and Rani more than lives up to the expectations”.[16] She followed through by playing the leading role in the romantic comedy Hum Tum, which became one of the biggest hits of the year.[15] The film, based on the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally…, was directed by Kunal Kohli. Mukerji’s portrayal of Rhea Sharma, a woman of today’s generation, won her several awards, including her first Filmfare Best Actress Award. BBC wrote about her performance:
“ Rani is fast becoming one of the more dependable and versatile actresses of her generation.[17] ”
Her last release of the year was Yash Chopra’s love saga Veer-Zaara, co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta. The film, which emerged as the top grossing movie of the year in India and abroad,[15][9] tells the love story of an Indian officer, Veer Pratap Singh, played by Khan, and a Pakistani woman, Zaara, played by Zinta. Mukerji played the supporting role of Saamiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer who takes it upon herself to find the truth about Veer Pratap Singh.
Mukerji in her critically acclaimed performance as the blind, deaf and mute Michelle McNally in Black (2005), which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the second consecutive year.In 2005, Mukerji starred in four high-profile films: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black, Shaad Ali’s Bunty Aur Babli, Amol Palekar’s Paheli and Ketan Mehta’s The Rising. She was primarily noted for her performance in Black. When Bhansali first came to Mukerji with the offer, she turned it down[18] and stated that she was not confident enough to play a deaf-blind girl.[18] Once the director put faith in her, she agreed to do it and intensely studied sign language with professionals at the Helen Keller Institute in Mumbai.[19] Mukerji received much critical acclaim for her performance and collected numerous trophies in the category of Best Actress at various award ceremonies. IndiaFM noted, “There’s no denying that Rani delivers her best performance to date. With no dialogues in her lap, the actress conveys through expressions solely and what a terrific impact she makes. Here’s a performance that should act as a reference guide for all aspiring actors”.[20] Her next release, Bunty Aur Babli, surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year.[21] The film, though successful at the box office, opened to mixed reviews, and so did Mukerji’s performance, with one critic writing, “Rani has done a great job most of the time, though she does tend to go a little over the top in the crying scenes.[22] Nevertheless, Mukerji received Best Actress nominations from the IIFA Awards and Filmfare Awards.
Mukerji was offered the lead role in Mira Nair’s Hollywood film, The Namesake (2007) but owing to clashing dates with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, she could not commit to the project.[23] Her first release in 2006 was Karan Johar’s drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which consisted of a multi-starrer that included Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. The film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as the most successful movie ever overseas.[9] The film tells the story of two unhappily married couples in New York, which results in an extramarital affair. Mukerji played the role of Maya Talwar, a woman layered with self-doubt and question about the relationship between her and her husband, played by [Abhishek] Bachchan; her performance was well received. Rajeev Masand from CNN-IBN concluded, “Rani looks a million bucks and she dives under the skin of her character to make that part one that we will remember for a long time.”[24] She received several nominations for Best Actress, and won her third IIFA Best Actress Award for the third consecutive year. Mukerji’s next release was B.R. Chopra’s Baabul. The movie did not do well at the box office in India,[25] though proved to be a hit overseas.[9] Her role as a widow met with mixed reviews.
Mukerji’s first 2007 release, Ta Ra Rum Pum, where she played a pianist turned housewife and a mother for the first time on celluloid, was a semi-hit.[26] Her performance was generally well received, with one critic noting, “Rani enacts the role of the mother/wife proficiently.”[27] Her last two releases of the year, Pradeep Sarkar’s drama Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, were critical and commercial failures in India.[26]
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112Mukerji’s first 2003 release was Aziz Mirza’s drama Chalte Chalte opposite Shahrukh Khan.[12] The film saw her play a similar role to that of Saathiya, and she received her second nomination for Filmfare Best Actress Award. Among another three releases that year, Mukerji starred in Chori Chori. She portrayed her first comic role in the film,[13] and although it did not do well, Mukerji’s comic timing was praised.[14]
In 2004, her performance as a Bengali housewife in Mani Ratnam’s Yuva won Mukerji her second Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award. Though the film failed to do well,[15] her performance was critically acclaimed with one critic writing, “the role demanded an actress of substance and Rani more than lives up to the expectations”.[16] She followed through by playing the leading role in the romantic comedy Hum Tum, which became one of the biggest hits of the year.[15] The film, based on the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally…, was directed by Kunal Kohli. Mukerji’s portrayal of Rhea Sharma, a woman of today’s generation, won her several awards, including her first Filmfare Best Actress Award. BBC wrote about her performance:
“ Rani is fast becoming one of the more dependable and versatile actresses of her generation.[17] ”
Her last release of the year was Yash Chopra’s love saga Veer-Zaara, co-starring alongside Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta. The film, which emerged as the top grossing movie of the year in India and abroad,[15][9] tells the love story of an Indian officer, Veer Pratap Singh, played by Khan, and a Pakistani woman, Zaara, played by Zinta. Mukerji played the supporting role of Saamiya Siddiqui, a Pakistani lawyer who takes it upon herself to find the truth about Veer Pratap Singh.
Mukerji in her critically acclaimed performance as the blind, deaf and mute Michelle McNally in Black (2005), which earned her the Filmfare Best Actress Award for the second consecutive year.In 2005, Mukerji starred in four high-profile films: Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black, Shaad Ali’s Bunty Aur Babli, Amol Palekar’s Paheli and Ketan Mehta’s The Rising. She was primarily noted for her performance in Black. When Bhansali first came to Mukerji with the offer, she turned it down[18] and stated that she was not confident enough to play a deaf-blind girl.[18] Once the director put faith in her, she agreed to do it and intensely studied sign language with professionals at the Helen Keller Institute in Mumbai.[19] Mukerji received much critical acclaim for her performance and collected numerous trophies in the category of Best Actress at various award ceremonies. IndiaFM noted, “There’s no denying that Rani delivers her best performance to date. With no dialogues in her lap, the actress conveys through expressions solely and what a terrific impact she makes. Here’s a performance that should act as a reference guide for all aspiring actors”.[20] Her next release, Bunty Aur Babli, surfaced as one of the biggest hits of the year.[21] The film, though successful at the box office, opened to mixed reviews, and so did Mukerji’s performance, with one critic writing, “Rani has done a great job most of the time, though she does tend to go a little over the top in the crying scenes.[22] Nevertheless, Mukerji received Best Actress nominations from the IIFA Awards and Filmfare Awards.
Mukerji was offered the lead role in Mira Nair’s Hollywood film, The Namesake (2007) but owing to clashing dates with Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, she could not commit to the project.[23] Her first release in 2006 was Karan Johar’s drama Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, which consisted of a multi-starrer that included Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. The film opened to mixed reviews but emerged as the most successful movie ever overseas.[9] The film tells the story of two unhappily married couples in New York, which results in an extramarital affair. Mukerji played the role of Maya Talwar, a woman layered with self-doubt and question about the relationship between her and her husband, played by [Abhishek] Bachchan; her performance was well received. Rajeev Masand from CNN-IBN concluded, “Rani looks a million bucks and she dives under the skin of her character to make that part one that we will remember for a long time.”[24] She received several nominations for Best Actress, and won her third IIFA Best Actress Award for the third consecutive year. Mukerji’s next release was B.R. Chopra’s Baabul. The movie did not do well at the box office in India,[25] though proved to be a hit overseas.[9] Her role as a widow met with mixed reviews.
Mukerji’s first 2007 release, Ta Ra Rum Pum, where she played a pianist turned housewife and a mother for the first time on celluloid, was a semi-hit.[26] Her performance was generally well received, with one critic noting, “Rani enacts the role of the mother/wife proficiently.”[27] Her last two releases of the year, Pradeep Sarkar’s drama Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, were critical and commercial failures in India.[26]
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After doing a short cameo appearance for the first time in her father’s Bengali film Biyer Phool (1992), Mukerji made her acting debut four years later, as the protagonist of Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat (1996). Her performance as a rape victim in the film was well received, but when the film failed at the box office, she returned to college to complete her education.[3]
Mukerji as Tina Malhotra in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998). Pictured with Shahrukh Khan.Mukerji returned to films in 1998. Her first release that year was Ghulam, opposite Aamir Khan; the film did well at the box office.[4] Karan Johar’s directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, co-starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, followed for her that year. The movie was a blockbuster,[4] and she received her first Filmfare Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.
She followed her career by signing on several projects. Unfortunately, most of them did not do well at the box office. Although Badal was one of the highest grossing films of 2000, she still didn’t succeed to establish her status in the industry at that point of time.[5][6]
In 2001, Mukerji starred in Abbas Mustan’s romantic drama Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, co-starring Salman Khan and Preity Zinta. The film was released after a one-year delay, and was one of the first Bollywood movies to handle the issue of surrogate childbirth.[7] Mukerji’s role was that of Priya Malhotra, a woman who is unable to conceive after a miscarriage, thus hires a surrogate mother. Rediff.com wrote, “Rani Mukherji is handicapped with a role that doesn’t give her much scope besides weeping and sobbing. To her credit, she manages to hold her own even while playing a stereotypical sacrificing bhartiya nari.”[8] Mukerji’s role was that of Priya Malhotra, a woman who is unable to conceive after a miscarriage, thus hires a surrogate mother. In 2002, Mukerji played the lead role in Kunal Kohli’s romance Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, co-starring alongside Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor. Although the movie did not do well in India, it generated great business overseas,[9] and marked her entry into India’s biggest production house: Yash Raj Films. Later that year, Mukerji starred in Shaad Ali’s critically acclaimed Saathiya opposite Vivek Oberoi. The film was a moderate success and became one of the highest grossing movies of the year.[10] Essaying the role of Suhani Sharma, a medical student who deals with the tensions and discontent of married life, she won a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Performance, and among several other nominations, received her first Best Actress nomination at the Filmfare. Manish Gajjar from BBC noted, “…Rani Mukerjee…plays the character of a middle class girl with great conviction.”[11]
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Mukerji comes from a film-oriented family of Bengali origin. Her father Ram Mukherjee is a retired director and one of the founders of Filmalaya Studios[28] while her mother Krishna was a playback singer. Her brother Raja Mukherjee is a film producer, now turned director. Her maternal aunt, Debashree Roy, is a national award-winning Bengali film actress and her cousin, Kajol, is a popular Bollywood actress.
Mukerji is a trained Odissi dancer, and began learning the dance in the tenth grade. Mukerji studied at Maneckji Cooper High School in Juhu, and later enrolled at Mithibai College in Mumbai.
Gossip columnists have linked Mukerji to many industry figures, but she has strongly denied every single rumour of romance.[29] Several gossip columns have also claimed that she is regularly in feud with some of the Bollywood actors and actresses, but Mukerji has denied this.[29]
Mukerji changed the English transliteration of her surname from Mukherjee to Mukerji several years ago. At the time, it was reported that she did this for numerological reasons. In 2006, Mukerji stated that numerology was not a concern; her name had been put down as Mukerji on her passport, and she wanted to be consistent.
Mukerji has three homes in Mumbai, including her childhood home. She bought a bungalow in Juhu for herself and her parents in mid-2005. The house went through a two year renovation with the interiors done by Twinkle Khanna and Sussanne Roshan.[30]
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It is not astonishing that René Clair’s picture, “A Nous, la Liberté,” which came to the Europa yesterday, mystified its first-night audience in Paris, for one might hazard that this French-language combination of fantasy and realism is like snapshots of a weird dream. The tale itself, M. Clair’s own account of two prison pals, first inside and then away from jail, is sufficiently lucid, but the manipulation of the incidents is quite another matter. There is little real dialogue, music being often relied upon to do the “talking.” The characters frequently give vent to their thoughts in song, whether they are behind the bars, in a factory or in a banquet hall. And unlike M. Clair’s previous hilarious contribution, “Le Million,” the humor in this new venture, despite its farcical nature, is provocative of thought rather than laughter.
“A Nous, la Liberté” is assuredly different from any other screen feature. It bristles with strange originality. It almost descends to slapstick in one sequence, but even that is set forth imaginatively. In contradistinction to the skittish happenings, there are the cleverly designed settings for the scenes in both the prison and the factory. This angle of the production is extraordinarily thorough, every detail having received most careful attention.
There have been unique introductory glimpses in many pictures, but M. Clair goes all one better by showing prisoners at work making toy horses, some of the inmates sticking legs into the wooden bodies, others doing the painting, and so forth. Emile and Louis, the principals in this fable, are among those at the long table with a moving section in the centre. Following this the convicts are beheld at their evening meal, with the running centre-board on which are the salt, pepper, sugar and bowls of food from which the prisoners help themselves.
It is really quite a dramatic sequence where Emile and Louis, armed with a grappling iron on the end of a rope, are ready to make their escape from their cell. The window bars have been neatly filed and the two men crawl out of their cell, ready to risk their necks by scaling a high wall. Louis, with the aid of his friend, succeeds in getting away, but before the unfortunate Emile can climb the wall he is caught by the keepers.
M. Clair arranges a neat way for Louis to avoid detection. The convict, once in the street, bowls over a speeding cyclist. While the dazed man is on the ground, Louis, who has disrobed down to his underwear, rides away on the bicycle. And then comes one of the few bits at which the spectators laughed. It is where Louis is greeted by a throng as the winner of the cycling race.
Putting to practice some of the ideas of prison, Louis, in course of time, becomes a wonderfully wealthy phonograph manufacturer. His appearance is greatly changed by his prosperity. Eventually Emile is freed from prison, and without knowing that his former cell-mate is managing director of the factory he succeeds in getting employment in the works. One day Emile is told that he must appear before the managing director, and to his astonishment he sees Louis, who is at first reluctant to admit his identity.
These ex-convicts have a high old time in the factory. In one episode a painting of Louis is used for fractious doings. The prison pals look at the painting and then they throw cakes from a buffet table at it, and they roar with laughter when Louis hurls a stone gin bottle through the centre of the canvas.
Louis’s labor-saving devices in the factory are beheld in many of the scenes, and in one of the latter interludes he caps all his other ideas by an invention whereby the phonograh parts are assembled automatically after going through a little tunnel.
As for the romantic side of the story, Emile, a dreamy sort of fellow most of the time, falls in love with a girl worker named Jeanne, but she is not interested in him. When Louis hears about this he insists on the match between the two, giving Jeanne’s old uncle a check for her dowry. But nothing comes of this forced alliance.
The police ultimately learn that Louis is an escaped convict and he decides to flee with his pal. Louis stocks a bag with banknotes, but during a high wind the bag is blown off a table and opens, and soon the air is filled with 1,000-franc notes and also with the tophats of factory, officials who are holding an open-air meeting.
In the final fade-out Louis and Emile have discovered liberty away from prison and work—they are happy tramps, glad to get a few sous with which to buy bread.
Henri Marchand gives a commendable performance as Emile, and Raymond Cardy is capital as the more vigorous Louis. Rolla France is pleasing as Jeanne, and Paul Olivier is excellent as the girl’s uncle.
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LOS ANGELES — Microsoft, seeking to expand offerings on its Xbox 360 console, has reached an agreement with a company headed by Peter Safran, the veteran Hollywood producer and talent manager, to produce original shows for distribution on the system.
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Through his Safran Company, Mr. Safran represents clients like the actor and producer Sean Combs (“Monster’s Ball”), the actor and writer Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) and the filmmakers Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer (“Epic Movie”). Mr. Safran founded the company in 2006 after leaving Brillstein-Grey Management.
Speaking by telephone last week, Scott Nocas, global marketing manager for programming of the Xbox Live entertainment service, said he expected similar deals to follow. “We definitely look at this as the first of many,” said Mr. Nocas.
In an interview at his office in Los Angeles last week, Mr. Safran said his first round of programs would all be scripted, as opposed to reality shows, and would probably run under 10 minutes. He said he planned initially to focus on genres, like comedy and horror, that appeal to the Xbox 360 audience, which is heavily concentrated from the ages of 14 to 34, and tends to be more male than female. The first shows are expected to be available to viewers by the fall.
Microsoft’s previous forays in digital entertainment include a two-year-old initiative, MSN Originals, to provide original shows for the Web, and an ill-fated foray more than 10 years ago in which it poured about $100 million into Internet shows like the comedy “475 Madison,” about an advertising agency, then quickly canceled most of them.
“The Xbox is unique. It operates at a level outside of what we generally consider Web entertainment,” Mr. Safran said, referring to the system’s tight demographic base, which is defined by the appeal of signature games like the Halo series.
The new shows will be available exclusively via the Xbox 360 for a time, then may appear elsewhere, Mr. Safran said. Mr. Nocas said at least some of the shows would be supported by advertising.
Current programming on the Xbox 360 includes movies and selections from cable networks like the Sundance Channel and Spike TV. Viewers pay for access to films with points that can be purchased for cash or accumulated through activities on the system.
Mr. Nocas said that about 10 million people had signed up for the Xbox Live service. Roughly 18 million of the game systems have been sold worldwide, he said. The Xbox 360 is up against PlayStation 3 from Sony and the Wii from Nintendo in a hotly competitive gaming marketplace.
Mr. Safran is the latest in a growing line of Hollywood players who are seeking to tap into the digital entertainment market, where revenue still falls far short of that from traditional movie and television distribution outlets. Filmmakers like Joel and Ethan Coen and stars like Will Ferrell have recently become involved with Web-based companies like FunnyOrDie.com or 60Frames Entertainment.
Mr. Safran and Jake Zim, chief operating officer of the Safran Company’s Safran Digital Group, said they expected to recruit established filmmakers for their new productions, but did not plan to seek involvement by major movie stars.
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Anwesha Duttagupta, the contestant in Chhote Ustaad from Kolkata has won many hearts through her soulful singing. Even after coming in the scaryland repeatedly, this girl made sure to make it to the finals through her talent. She won the hearts of everyone on the show with her sweet smile and her melodious singing. A very down to earth girl she is sure to create waves in the music industry is what most music lovers feel.
How has your journey been through Chhote Ustaad?
It has been a great experience. I have learnt a lot apart from the competition. And I enjoyed a lot with all my friends. And most importantly, I got to learn a lot from two very important people Anand Sharma and Anuj Kapoor, who help us train and give us a lot of technical tips.
How do you feel reaching the finals?
I am quite excited about being in the finals. I am workinhg really hard and we will try and give our best so that the finale is a rocking show.
Were you sure of coming this far?
I wouldn’t say that I was over-confident of making it big here, at the same time I was sure that I had it in me to move on in the competition. My mother had always told me to take it one step at a time. And that’s what I did, I started out slowly by thinking that I just hope I reach the top 11 first. Doing so, I have finally reached the finals.
How are you preparing for the finals?
Preparation is going on pretty strong. We are concentrating a lot more on the performance and our singing. Along with the tension of being in the finals, there is also a lot of excitement. We are working very hard to make sure the finale is a good show.
Among the three judges, who is ur favorite?
All three of them are equally nice. They have all been very caring towards us throughout the competition. They have always made their decisions unanimously and their comments usually don’t vary. All three are the best in their own style and genre.
In the usual format of such shows except for the finals, all the ronds are done in the studio. How do you feel going through this changed format? Which format do you feel is better?
Well when it is a live performance, we have to practice a lot more than for a recorded performance. There is a lot of stress and tension associated with a live performance. In fact I was present for the grand finale of Star Voice of India and I saw that there were a lot of rehearsals held. I have never thought on the lines of which format is better. Both the formats are good in their own way.
Who among you two have the best chance to win?
Umm… what can I say about that? Both of us are working very hard and will give our best. Winning or losing is a part of any competition. All I can say is that after coming to this platform, we have received equal adulation and blessings and I don’t think winning or losing really matters, after reaching to this level.
Any incident that touched you and you would be taking with you after the show gets over?
Yeah I do have a special memory. When the Star Voice of India finale was going on, Lata Mangeshkar had come as the celebrity judge on the show and I was quite excited to meet her. I went up to her and received her blessings too.
Future plans after this show?
After Chhote Ustaad, I hope to become a successful playback singer. Hopefully as I grow I become a versatile singer, that’s all is what I wish for.
Actresses you would love to do playback singing for?
I would like to do playback singing for all the actresses.
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Harnessing potential talent and leveraging it in the best possible way – that’s what a ‘gifted child programme’ can do for child geniuses.
Wonder what Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison – whose genius was not recognised when they were in school – would have had to say to this.
For, the ‘gifted child programme’ at a city-based school is doing just that – identifying young geniuses who can go great guns if a conducive atmosphere chisels and hones those potential abilities.
Based on IQ tests and extensive feedback, authorities identified nine students who had special skills in acting, singing and sports and the IQ of over 130 (only 0.4 per cent of the world’s population falls in this category) to match.
“Although their IQ may change, these kids have special skills in particular fields and providing a platform to develop them is necessary,” says special educator Nutan Kasliwal.
Keeping this in mind, a special curriculum has been devised for them and a teacher trainer assigned to facilitate their growth. “We are often assigned a topic and asked to develop a character or a plot to help us understand acting,” says Sahil Shah, all of nine years, who is one of the four students identified as skilled in acting.
With such practice, no wonder he has landed a role in an upcoming Tanuja Chandra movie featuring Sushmita Sen and Shiney Ahuja.
So, has this programme really given wings to fly to the ‘chosen’ few as intended? “Although I recognised Sahil’s interest and talent in acting at an early stage, the training has helped him become more confident,” says Sahil’s mother, Sneha Shah.
Agrees Ranna Patel, whose son Chaitya has been featured in various ads as well as prominent plays, “My son used to attend dancing and acting camps since he was four years old.
But, he has certainly improved his expression and confidence after being identified as a gifted child. I am glad his inborn potential is being drawn forth.”
Adds Sanju Thakur, whose daughter Parita is also a part of the programme, “She was always fond of acting, but we never took it seriously until the school told us about her potential.”
But, are parents supportive about their children? “If Vyom decides to pursue acting as a career later in life, we would support him fully,” says Uren Bhatt about his son, who is also ‘gifted’ with acting skills.
No doubt, however, that having an above average IQ means these students are able to balance academics with these activities quite comfortably at this stage.
However, there are those like class VIII student Aishwarya Majmudar, a singing sensation who are so focused on their ‘gift’ that they are even ready to put academics on the backseat.
Having shared the stage with the likes of Shreya Goshal and Sunidhi Chauhan, her mother Rima Majumdar says, “If Aishwarya decides to focus completely on singing, I wouldn’t mind her putting ‘studying in a school’ on the backburner.” Big dreams on small shoulders, but then geniuses can carry off the weight, can’t they?
nandini.shah@timesgroup.com
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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Darsheel Safary of the Taare Zameen Par fame hogged the limelight as he walked the ramp for renowned fashion designer Neeta Lulla at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) here.
“I was both nervous and confident. I did not do any practice but it was nice,” Darsheel told IANS.
The 12-year-old actor was in a brown velvet suit and off-white shirt and said: “I like what I am wearing and would give 10 out of 10 to her.”
Apart from Darsheel, the show witnessed a bevy of Bollywood stars – Sameera Reddy, Sheeba, Bhagyashree and Shatrughan Sinha’s wife and actor Poonam Sinha – seated in the front row.
Attired in a white kurta and churidar, Sameera said: “I love Neeta’s work. There is always the ‘Indianness’ intact with it. As models sashayed down the runway I was once again pleasantly surprised by her creative brilliance. The Persian-look and the intricate embroidery the outfits had, were just beautiful.”
“However, I must confess that Darsheel stole the show. I have seen so many show stoppers but he was the best,” she added.
The show kicked off with a dancer wearing a yellow anarkali kurta and churidar swaying to the beats of Sufi song ‘Sanam ab dil mein bhi tu hai…’ on the ramp.
“The theme of my collection was – I love you a little more than you do – was a tribute to immortal love,” said Lulla.
“Everyday, all of us keep saying this to each other but don’t give heed to it. The collection draws inspiration from a woman who loves his soul mate without any expectations,” she added.
Followed by a brigade of models walking down the runway sporting flowing dresses of varied lengths and styles, kurtas teamed with churidars and slacks.
This apart, there were long gowns, mermaid skirts, corset tops and tooth short and long jackets. The outfits had splendid use of crush effect and intricate embroidery like zardozi, dabka and sequins work.
“The crush effect was in sync with the theme – varied form of textures like georgettes, organza, chiffon, fur and satin were used to bring out the subtlety of love.
“Also, a lot of embroidery was used because we are Indians and if we do not incorporate our own treasure (embroidery) how would we come of age?” Lulla added.
The colour palette ranged from ivory, beiges, pinks, maroons and burgundy, which “depicted the passion of love”.
Models were tastefully accessorized with embroidered gloves, fur bands and flowers on the head.
Commenting on why she picked up Darsheel, Lulla said: “You can’t depict love without a child, which has enormous innocent love for everyone. So I zeroed in on him.”
Speaking on why the collection seemed as an extension of her Jodhaa Akbar line, she said: “It had to be an extension of ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ collection because the film is also about eternal love.”
By moviebuff on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Mumbai: Bollywood stars sizzle on the ramp on Sunday at the ongoing ‘Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) 2008’ in top Indian designers creations.
The highlight of the day was Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as he walked the ramp for designer Arjun Khanna.
The visitors present during the show cheered Ranbir Kapoor who looked graceful in an embroidered long coat with standing collar, straight pants in batik print and a scarlet scarf tied around the neck.
Khanna romped in Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor, who was ecstatic after walking on the ramp for his designer friend.
“I’m a bit degraded as far as fashion is concerned. All I know is through Arjun. He’s very passionate about everything in his life from designing clothes to his cars and bikes and even interior decoration. I love this guy to death and he asked me if I could walk on the ramp and I was more than happy to walk as I also love his fashion,” said Ranbir Kapoor.
The collection offered cropped jackets and very slim fitted pants something that you can wear over a long time and which never goes out of fashion.
The show was unique and exclusive as it successfully translated the timelessness of conventional designs to modern context.
“Fabrics were coarser in my collection. I am looking at the fall-winter. I played with fabrics like Coudray, Cotton Coudray and Woolen Coudray. There is a lot of technique which went into making of all these clothes,” said Khanna.
Bath and body product giant Lux showcased a line at the Lakme Fashion Week for the first time and it was designed by none other than Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra.
By moviebuff on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
She is a powerhouse of talent. A singer with a voice so versatile that she’s sung for everyone from Kareena Kapoor to Rekha. Injecting energy and spirit into her music, she turns even ordinary songs into chartbusters.
She made her first big splash with song Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi from the movie Mast and hasn’t looked back since then. She is the very gifted Sunidhi Chauhan.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, welcome to the show and thank you so much for joining us today.
Sunidhi Chauhan: Thank you.
Rajeev Masand: With your hit song from the film Race, the New Year started off with a bang for you, didn’t it? It’s a song that has been filmed on not one but three very hot actresses. You’ve given some of the top Bollywood actresses some of their sexiest songs. Do they ever come to you to thank you for making them sound so sexy on screen?
Sunidhi Chauhan: They are all very sweet but hardly any of them come and say thank you. However, whenever Lara Dutta meets me she says, “You know I still perform on Jadoo Daala Re and it so well sung.” So you know there are very few people but it is okay. It is not their fault because sometimes they don’t even know who sang the song. Most of the time while recording even we aren’t aware of who the song will be picturised on.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, 2007 was an interesting year for you. You sang for Madhuri Dixit’s comeback film Aaja Nachle. You also gave us one of the most popular songs of 2007 – Sajna Di Vari Vari from Honeymoon Travels. Yet when it came to awards, most of them went to your rival, you contemporary Shreya Ghosal for her song in Guru. Any hard feelings?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Not at all. I am happy to have a nomination, and I had two of them in all the awards. That’s enough for me. My award is when I perform on stage, when people see me, they buy tickets and come, and have a blast. And I’m not being filmi about it. I’m telling you the truth. Yes, awards are important. They give you a boost to work better, but if they don’t come around then it’s okay. At least my name was announced twice. I got the award the year before that so there has to be a break.
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Rajeev Masand: Your singing style has some very strong western influences. In fact you have often said that some of the singers you grew up listening to where Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. What were the songs you used to sing in the bathroom while growing up?
Sunidhi Chauhan: To be frank I was never a bathroom singer. I never got a chance to. I have been singing professionally from the age of four. I started doing shows when I was four. I started singing English songs after I turned 11. That was when I had just shifted to Bombay. I used to listen to Always Be My Baby from the album Day Dream by Mariah Carey. That was my favourite song. I grew up singing that song.
Rajeev Masand: Was Bollywood always a very welcoming place? You started pretty young. Did you find lots of egos and lots of people being difficult?
Sunidhi Chauhan: I was very young at that time. I was 11-12.However, my dad had to struggle for me. He left his career and everything and we moved to Bombay. It was him who used to meet people and take all the s*** that they gave. My job was just to go along with him, sing and come back. “Beta, wahan ja ke gao. Haan abhi chup ho jao (Go there and sing. Okay, now that’s it).” Like a tape recorder. Thanks to my dad. I am what I am today because of him.
Rajeev Masand: Let’s take a few questions from the audience. Vishal wants to know what do you do to maintain your voice?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Have lots of ice-cream, achaar (pickle)…that’s what works for me. No, but seriously, I am not so hardcore. If I have a bad throat, I won’t go and eat anything that I want to but if I’m okay I’ll eat everything. I enjoy my life and I think that is what you should do.
Rajeev Masand: Alok wants to ask that of all the songs you have sung till now, which is your favourite?
Sunidhi Chauhan: My favourite song is from the film My Brother Nikhil. It is called Le Chale.
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Rajeev Masand: Lata Mangeshkar has always said that Sunidhi is one of the finest young singers…
Sunidhi Chauhan: That makes me feel so good.
Rajeev Masand: You were also discovered as an artist on a show that she was involved with. The show was called Meri Awaaz Suno.
Sunidhi Chauhan: About 12 years ago, I was in this competition. I participated because I wanted to see Lataji once. I wanted to touch her. So I took a chance hoping that if I win, I’ll get to see her very close. And it happened. She announced my name and she wiped my tears. I was crying. I couldn’t believe that I was standing in front of her. My dream had come true. It was the most memorable moment of my life.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, this is the Rapid Fire round. This is the one where I ask you a couple of quick questions and you give me some quick answers. We don’t give you lots of time to think about them and we expect some clever answers. So the first question: which is the song that you least expected to become a hit?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Dhoom Machale.
Rajeev Masand: Seriously?
Sunidhi Chauhan: When I sang it, it was the most ordinary song. Even Pritam thinks the same way. We thought it was a nice song but it became such a huge hit. We never expected that.
Rajeev Masand: The one song whose picturisation you were embarrassed by?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Oh this is a difficult one. Aag!
Rajeev Masand: The one composer you don’t want to left alone in a music room with?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Uh, okay. Anu Malikji because he is so innovative. It takes him no time to compose a song. So if we sit together, he will come up with something or the other new.
Rajeev Masand: Himesh Reshammiya — genius or delusional?
Sunidhi Chauhan: He is somewhere in between.
Rajeev Masand: Your favourite between Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Lataji, Lataji…
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Rajeev Masand: The strangest rumour you’ve heard about yourself?
Sunidhi Chauhan: That I’m going around with Anu Malik. It was everywhere. It made me laugh. I mean he’s like my father’s age man. Link me with some good-looking guys for God sake!
Rajeev Masand: The most overrated singer is?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Atif Aslam. I know there are many fans of Atif Aslam but I think he can’t sing. Sorry.
Rajeev Masand: The one song of yours that you can’t bear to listen to?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Woh Raat Kati, Woh Din Nikla from Paheli. I didn’t sing it well.
Rajeev Masand: Well, you did quite well in the Rapid Fire round. You were quite honest. Now Fatima from our audience wants to know what would you have been if you were not a singer?
Sunidhi Chauhan: A singer again. Maybe a very small singer like somewhere in a train or somewhere, but I still would have been a singer.
Rajeev Masand: And Raheem wishes to know your opinion about the music reality shows?
Sunidhi Chauhan: No opinion. In fact there’s hardly any reality in them.
Rajeev Masand: We can’t go away without talking about your song Yeh Mera Dil from Don, the cover version of the original song. You sang it really well, however, you were very humble when you said that original is the original and that Asha Bhosle’s version is better. In fact she wasn’t terribly pleased that a cover version was being made.
Sunidhi Chauhan: The idea was to have fun. We’re doing the remake of Don and it has to be the way it used to be before, but in a little more stylised way. I mean it should sound new and current. I was not trying to be one up with anyone. That’s why I didn’t sing it like the original version. The song was to be picturised in a closed room. It had to be sensuous so it was sung very softly. So there was no question of comparison. I’m glad that it still worked.
Rajeev Masand: Sunidhi, thank you so much for joining us today. Thank you so much for entertaining us. We will hope that you will always continue to entertain us like you always have.
Sunidhi Chauhan: Thank you.
By moviebuff on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
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By Arvind on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
I was disappointed with Delhi Chapter as organisers gave it a Punjabi flavour. Calcutta was superb. Anwesha touches the soul in classical songs. I too am surprised that Anwesha got 20.54% votes at indya.com against Aishwarya’s 79.46%. Such disparity is not acceptable when both are equally good. Anwesha’s admirers can’t afford to despair.
By Arvind on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
“Shankar Kore Damru Baje” touched my heart and soul. Feeling can not be described in Superlatives. This itself should make her the winner. Where have the votes for Anwesha evaporated !!!
By Arvind on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Anwesha’s admirers can’t afford to despair. I hope that she will catch up before the final count.
By jatin on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
I appeal every body here to vote for innocent Aishwarya. Everybody is supporting Anwesha an no body is talking about innocent Aishwarya.
Anwesha was quite rude towards Aishwarya this time when she said “Dont cry on the mike”. It was a rude gesture on the part of Anwesha and it shows her over-confidence in herself.
Aishwarya should give a befitting reply to Anwesha by defeating her in the finals.
So all here please vote only for Aishwarya.
That “Ghamandi” girl Anwesha deserves only & only defeat.
By Rihanna on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Mr jatin
Aishwarya is not innocent. she is chalu. She does not deserve to win.
as for that anvesha thing, it was so scripted.
Aishwarya does not even deserve to be in top 2
By Avi on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Hi Ronnie – Thats actually not a fault of Biswas, he inherited it from his neighbour.. hope you understand what I am saying .. ha ha ..just avoid such posts and morons..
By rabia tabinda on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
helloo i m rabia from pakistan i want to vote for anwasha but i cant vote bcuase i m for pakistan its not good why i cant vote plzzzz app india say baher jo log hain un ko bhi vote karnay ka right dain. i pary for anwasha. anwasha hi win karay gi .
By Sangeeta on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Hi Jaya,
If you are a Bengali then you must know who is Haimanti Sukhla. She is a great semi classical singer( Like Manna Dey) But if you are not a Bengali then it is quite understable that you might not know her as she is only famous mainly in Bengal.
Thanks
By moviebuff on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Rajeev Masand: Your singing style has some very strong western influences. In fact you have often said that some of the singers you grew up listening to where Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. What were the songs you used to sing in the bathroom while growing up?
Sunidhi Chauhan: To be frank I was never a bathroom singer. I never got a chance to. I have been singing professionally from the age of four. I started doing shows when I was four. I started singing English songs after I turned 11. That was when I had just shifted to Bombay. I used to listen to Always Be My Baby from the album Day Dream by Mariah Carey. That was my favourite song. I grew up singing that song.
Rajeev Masand: Was Bollywood always a very welcoming place? You started pretty young. Did you find lots of egos and lots of people being difficult?
Sunidhi Chauhan: I was very young at that time. I was 11-12.However, my dad had to struggle for me. He left his career and everything and we moved to Bombay. It was him who used to meet people and take all the s*** that they gave. My job was just to go along with him, sing and come back. “Beta, wahan ja ke gao. Haan abhi chup ho jao (Go there and sing. Okay, now that’s it).” Like a tape recorder. Thanks to my dad. I am what I am today because of him.
Rajeev Masand: Let’s take a few questions from the audience. Vishal wants to know what do you do to maintain your voice?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Have lots of ice-cream, achaar (pickle)…that’s what works for me. No, but seriously, I am not so hardcore. If I have a bad throat, I won’t go and eat anything that I want to but if I’m okay I’ll eat everything. I enjoy my life and I think that is what you should do.
Rajeev Masand: Alok wants to ask that of all the songs you have sung till now, which is your favourite?
Sunidhi Chauhan: My favourite song is from the film My Brother Nikhil. It is called Le Chale.
By moviebuff on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
2Rajeev Masand: Your singing style has some very strong western influences. In fact you have often said that some of the singers you grew up listening to where Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. What were the songs you used to sing in the bathroom while growing up?
Sunidhi Chauhan: To be frank I was never a bathroom singer. I never got a chance to. I have been singing professionally from the age of four. I started doing shows when I was four. I started singing English songs after I turned 11. That was when I had just shifted to Bombay. I used to listen to Always Be My Baby from the album Day Dream by Mariah Carey. That was my favourite song. I grew up singing that song.
Rajeev Masand: Was Bollywood always a very welcoming place? You started pretty young. Did you find lots of egos and lots of people being difficult?
Sunidhi Chauhan: I was very young at that time. I was 11-12.However, my dad had to struggle for me. He left his career and everything and we moved to Bombay. It was him who used to meet people and take all the s*** that they gave. My job was just to go along with him, sing and come back. “Beta, wahan ja ke gao. Haan abhi chup ho jao (Go there and sing. Okay, now that’s it).” Like a tape recorder. Thanks to my dad. I am what I am today because of him.
Rajeev Masand: Let’s take a few questions from the audience. Vishal wants to know what do you do to maintain your voice?
Sunidhi Chauhan: Have lots of ice-cream, achaar (pickle)…that’s what works for me. No, but seriously, I am not so hardcore. If I have a bad throat, I won’t go and eat anything that I want to but if I’m okay I’ll eat everything. I enjoy my life and I think that is what you should do.
Rajeev Masand: Alok wants to ask that of all the songs you have sung till now, which is your favourite?
Sunidhi Chauhan: My favourite song is from the film My Brother Nikhil. It is called Le Chale.
By devkishin on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
thanks sangeeta. your suggestion accepted.
thanks again.
By devkishin on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
impartial intelligent analysis.keep it up sheel.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
please go up to the Header(ToP) of this site>>CLICK VOTE>for mobile OR LANDLINE SMS>see below the instructions>>if for online> it will take you to indya.com voting site> register yourself >vote
thanks
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
you can vote 20 for each email id/sms
By devkishin on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
who is posting what ? just laugh it off. bloggers did not even wait for the dawn of 1st april. hereonwards it is nothing but fool’s paradise and the web master has joined this group of fools .
nobody should take anything seriously.whole day i was away and i am surprised to see so many postings attributed to me . i just request the youngsters to respect sentiments of the elders who have seen more summers than you. derogatory language only exposes one’s antecedents and parentage . enjoy all fool’s day as much as you can but with due respect to your sisters and daughters . yes if you treat your mother and father in this shabby manner and repeatedly abuse them then even the god cannot save you.
i disown most of the postings hereinabove which some mischievous youngster has posted in my name.
it now appears that the web master the moderator and shashi of voice of india have asolutely no control over what is being posted on this blog
i only hope the sanity will return to this site with clock striking 12 tomorrow mid-night.
the web master and concerned authorities are requested to remove this entire filth from the site by tomorrow mid-night as the excitement of the finale has just begun.
ps abhaas became adult on completing 18 years and aishwarya and anwesha pulled at his cheeks in a function at mumbai on saturday ie.day before yesterday.
here everyone is taking everyone to ahmedabad for friday episode .i have my own doubts .let us wait and see.abhaas and the two finalists photo is published in today’s eveninger mid-day in mumbai.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
some of these Bengali Kids have learnt Hindi so they think they have reached “TIBAK TU” of certain class and so making jargon and jigging in hindi will carry them in life! Hindi whatever Govt.of India projects is a subculture and no way can attain the status of Bengali literature.speaking Bengali doesn’t make a person Bengali consumating the works of Bengali literature that brings the uplifitment of thoughts.The day Hindi will get Nobel prize ,the day Hindi writers will WRITE TO THE LEVEL OF Tagore,Bankim,sarat,Nazrul and others with galaxy of scientists of Bengal (making the literature worthy to publish scientific journals)that day Hindi could equate to Bengali ,until then sayonara .
UC BERKELY RECOGNISED BENGALI AS LITERATURE AND INCLUDED INTO ITS CURICULLUM from 1913.works of Vivekananda and vedanta are read by the most educated and topmost scientists of USA.VEDANTA centers in USA are run by AMERICANS NOT BY INDIANS.ISCKON in west Bengal is run BY Ford foundation NOT BY GOVT. OF INDIA.GOVT. OF INDIA runs the shanti niketan to catch the international fame and glory but what those politicians know about TAGORE!! HARE KRISHNA ,International Society for Krishna Consciousness (popularly known as the “Hare Krishnas”)was done by swami prabhupada, Abhay Charan De,an engineer by profession.
indian scientist for which USA NOTICED india,INDIA (country OF 1.2 BILLION) otherwise doesn’t have any strength even to become a security council member.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
The above comment was made for samgeeta>
Tagore came to UC BERKELEY ,1913.
By devkishin on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
respected drakbiswas:
i was away whole day .i just went through the entire page and the only conclusion i could arrive at is that all those who were pretending to be bloggers and knowledgeable self- proclaimed experts are in fact perverts who have scant respect for their father,mother sister etc.they are shameless bunch who are a blot on our civilised society.
these perverts have exposed themselves and it is pointless to pay any attention to their nonsensical tamasha.
have a nice time in india sir.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Sorry typo>sangeeta
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
TIMBAK TU> and few typos >i do apologise.
By devkishin on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
dr what else you expect from perverts who hate their father mother sister every relative. they are a blot on civilisation.
just enjoy your tour of this country of your roots .
By devkishin on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
what are you doing you well wiisher-they sweety amrita rihaana are all just kids ,you are wasting your time arguing with them .
aishwarya and anwesha have already won only formalities are to be gone through.
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Thank you
By Bonnie on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Chhote Ustaad fans, you can listen to Nimbooda Nimbooda
by Anwesha, Aiswarya and Anamika on youtube.com. Just type in Nimbura or Nimbooda. Anwesha sang a much tougher version with a lot of energy! Aish sang a much simpler version and lacked that extra punch! Aish sang well but Anwesha’s rendition was definitely much much better.
Btw kancha kancha nimbuda post by thevagabondheart has the best sound quality. Enjoy!
By vivace on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
What in the world is up with all these spamming comments (the filmi-oriented ones)? There’s nothing about singing in them!
And no one is forgetting Aishwarya, to those supporters who claim that. She sings very sweetly and with great expression. My personal opinion is that Anwesha is better — I love the clearer, higher quality in her voice.
People say it was rude that Anwesha made the “don’t cry at the mike” comment — but if they are truly good friends, I’m sure it’s all in jest. Come on, they are only teenagers, not even that old yet.
By chronic on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Oh come on, Anwesha was just playfully teasing Aishwarya, they are really good friends in reality – there was no malicious intent with that comment. The fact that she could say that shows how comfortable she is with Aish. There’s no need to make a big deal about it. Btw, Aish has also done the same before, it was just conveniently edited out..Plus, Abhas also called Aish a cry-baby right to her face. Why aren’t there any comments on this. Truth is there are just playing around with each other, doesn’t mean that one girl is more innocent than the other. I’m mean they’re both 14 for god sakes!
There are also some comments on Anu’s dancing. Well, you see Anwesha has been pressured into performing after being accused of lacking x-factor from some people, including the judges (they didn’t directly tell her that she lacks x-factor, but it was hinted). I do agree that her dancing with Rani onsatge somewhat affected her first performance, as she lost her sur in a few places, but she still sang it well IMO. But she was totally out of this world with her superb Begali classical rendition!
By Bonnie on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
These speeches are all SCRIPTED! Anwesha Is a very introvert person and it’s obvious that she was forced to say to Aish ‘ not to cry”. Another DRAMA BAAZI BY GAJJI!!
By Sanjiv on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Why this stupid moviebuff is filling up the forums with junks?
By Bonnie on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
Jatin,
We are not voting for innocence – we are voting for the better singer. And Anwesha is definitely the better singer. I wonder WHY you think Aiswarya is innocent and Anwesha is not!
By Dr.akbiswas on Mar 31, 2008 | Reply
HIS GRACE:
Both kids are so much talented,HIS GRACE,simply we can appreciate.
I can only imagine how parents feel such BLESSING!seeing kids from a distance, makes me so proud that there is no word to suffice it!
i can simply wish their health and hapiness!
congratulations to these wonderful parents with their love & support for nurturing.
They have done an excellent job!
By sonia on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
can’t wait for the final
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Kiya time pass blog he yeh
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
you spoke my mind here
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Mr MovieBuff.. Solid nonsense bheedu.. Keep it up.. Lagta he company se pink slip milli he, aur bahut time he life mein..
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
looks like this blog has become very interesting now.. there are so many intelligent reviewers already and now we have story tellers as well.. Soon there will be latest news blogs from all of the world floating here
. so worth visiting this blog friends.. keep it up your good imaginative work.. put as much material as possible here, till the server won’t take any more and crashes out.. there is no word like sanity here.. go ahead..
and as far as who is going to win this title.. who cares.. what if Aish wins it and Anwesha don’t.. what difference will that make.. so just chill..
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
BEING A GARDENER:
Every child is a gift of blessing and if parents take time to nurture them for their Health and education >The child could be a joy and pride to behold >one in one’s lifetime.
“uthistitha,jagratha,prapyobaran,nibodhito”
we all love this show because of the talent,so transparent and almost touching us.
By frustrated n bekaar on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
whts goin on? y is some shit-head borin us with all info he brilliantly digged from google,hey guys is it true vet.Biswash and pundit devkishin were thrown out 4m this blog by webmaster?but wht r two dick-heads movieebuffer n stay put barking endlessly?it wud b so nice if we just talked abt little angels aish n anwesha?
i cant wait till grand finale,i hope my in-laws sponsor tickets 4 me n my wife 2 the grand finale, how abt u guys who else is goin 2 the show
By Rihanna on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
EVERYBODY AGREES GITASHREE AND AREEB WERE BETTER THAN PRAKRIT AND VYOM. WHY WERE THEY THROWN OUT, SO THAT AISHWARYA CAN AT LEAST BE CALLED SECOND-BEST?
TOP 4 WERE
1.ANVESHA
2.GEETA
3.SONIYA
4.AREEB
any true music lover will know this. if a person slips in sur, it is unpardonable. aishwarya did that often
By Rihanna on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
by the way, its not judges fault but i refuse 2 believe anvesha, soniya and areeb were all in scaryland ON THE SAME DAY that too when soniya never came. it must have been vyom that day. this was done deliberatley to throw out ONE GOOD TALENT-SONIYA/AREEB . either of them leaving was a loss but the way star plus saw it loss of potential threat to their faves aishwarya and vyom 2 some extent.
CUDN’T THE ELIMINATION HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THAT DAY. IT WAS AN ERROR PLAIN AND SIMPLE.PLZ COMMENT
By Lovely on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
I agree 100% gitashree and areeb was threat to star plus aishwarya
by the way noticed when shreya said last week maine bata di mere favourite? must hav been anu but it was edited
By Arindam on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Have they already shot the ahmedabad episode? If so, what are the vote percentages- both sms and indya.com. I agree with you guys,Geetasree got a raw deal. Pendulam Abeer sang a song in Bhopal, so why not Geetasree in Kolkata ?
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
REVIEWS: FROM DEC 2007 TO MARCH 29,2008
JUDGES:have done a very good job and I have withdrawn all complaints and words against them. i appreciate their work,a very difficult job.i do apologise for misunderstanding them.
Thanks for their contribution.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
REVIEWS FOR PARENTS:
I have deep regards for the parents,specially mothers for your continous love & support,deep conviction and so much sacrifice.i have no words to describe.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
continuous
By 727 on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Kya Baat hai aaj ‘Big B’ koi gaali nahi de rahaa hai ? Warna tere mooh aur mumbai ke gutter mein fark karna mushkil ho jaata hai ?
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
one thing is MISSING:
I have never seen any huband of these spouse ever gave thanks to their wives for such long sacrifice, away from home.
i almost expected ANWESHA’S father would give thanks first to his wife! but he didn’t.
I never ever could imagine that!!!
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
http://starvoi.com/2007/12/09/star-voice-of-india-chhote-ustad-videos-7th-december-episode/
FROM december 2007 : this episode to upt-day.ABAAS has acted as an anchor and improved from stage to stage. REMARKABLE INDEED. wish him good luck ,he has tremendous potential.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
ABHAAS
By kuntalshah on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Hey There,
The battle is really getting hot.
I have found a new way to support the ustaads.As they fight hard we show our support even harder.
I am supporting aishwayra. Check out following.
http://rivals4ever.com/view_rivalry.php?r_id=609&cat_id=1
thanks
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
http://starvoi.com/2007/12/09/star-voice-of-india-chhote-ustad-videos-7th-december-episode/6/
FROM THIS DAY:
ANWESHA and AISWYARIA :both got standing ovations from judges and started their journey 4 months ago > unbelievable changes >this was the day the finalists already took the heels and left the rest. The signs were all there***
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
I would again APPEAL TO GAJJI :
PLEASE BESTOW THE AWARD UPON BOTH ANWESHA AND AISWYARIA.public vote should be totally eliminated.public donot have that Musical knowledge to decide a talent like these.
great injustice will be done if public votes deprives one.This is not fair.
Thanks.
By chandinani on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
whats the voting trend? Heard that anwesha is leading with a huge margin
By Jaya on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
From the pictures of Anu and Aish with Amitabh Bachchan – it looks like Aish has highlighted her hair brown for the grand finale.
By Sangeeta on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
I do not attack people first but I will not sit like a foll if anyone irritates me or doing something wrong to me Dr Biswasji. All I do is reply them back in their words.
Thanks
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
while VIEWING from DEC2007.I didn’t know SVOI unitl jan,26th’08. i noticed kids so thin could fly even without wings,dismorphic and grossly malnourished but parents looked unconcerned. HEALTHY CHILDREN LOOK BEAUTIFUL.HEALTH AWARENESS is grossly neglected by adults because they themselves have none.even wealthy people show their pride in wearing jewelry and clothes instead of wearing health.HOW PATHETIC!
By Meet on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
votes for anwesha didnt evaporated bt the thing is all d ppl can only shout here that she is d best n bla bla bla but dey dnt hv time to go to indya.com and vote for her dey r jst useless i must say….
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
That’s why we could see some psychosomatic reflections here.
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
What are you guys doing? Comparing Anwesha and Aishwarya? Whereas there are people who believe that Anamika of Saregamapa Lil Champ is a much superior singer than Anwesha !!! U don’t believe me? see the comments in the following video.. well I laughed at the comments though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSiV-eaThSE#2RdwqUHg7cM
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
I second that..
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
you once gave ASH’s very early auditon video clips. i can’t find it!
By svoi on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYYKMU5kB94&feature=related
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
If you are referring to the following link than it was from the early version of saregamapa show.. I guess it must be 3-4 years back..
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6698344028294318828
These two girls have talent and consistency that can take them all the way to top in future (depending upon number of chances they get in our music industry).. people have their own favorites and there valid reasons to do so.. for me, both of them are very sweet girls with talent in abundance.. they have so much confidence to perform in front of big audiences.. they must be under a lot of pressure to perform in such a short period and at such a tender young age.. then listen to comments of fans of rival contestant.. all this requires guts.. but looking at their performances, they looks like professional singers.. anyways, Aish has already participated in two of saregamapa lil champ shows.. so they have ample experience as well.. and now getting huge media coverage thru this show.. people spending so much time in these blogs to praise them.. I guess they have already got rewarded for their performances, it is just the final price money difference and the winner tag is what left…
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
smashits.com/music/bengali/songs/5817/a-tribute-to-naushad-haimanti-shukla.html
who is haimanti shukla? what is Bengal to indian music ?: by naushad
pl play the first song.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
indiatoday.digitaltoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&issueid=46&id=4535§… – 62k
AISWYARIA is getting into international platform of world Music BBC from london.
i suggested to ANWESHA AND HER PARENTS >to contact anuksha shankar for her Musical program ‘food for hunger,Indian children” anuksha could be an excellent Mentor;whole ravi shankar family went to calcutta with Norah in january.bbc world music and world disney is an excellent platform.
AISWYRIA is helped by GUJRATI COMMUNTIY UK AND USA.JUST LOOK HER COVERAGE in TIMES OF INDIA.
GRAMMY (USA) :competition and exposure:Norah>elder daughter of Pandit Ravi shankar won Grammy awward in 2002 but Anuksha shankar also got exposure from this …
starvoi.com/2008/01/11/anvesha-dutta/ – 293k this was intially i contacted and also sent to GRAMMY’S AUTHORITY but i got email that MR.DUTTAGUPTA (ANWESHA’S FATHER) never contacted them. I am leaving India april4th to London for 5days and back to USA. i can be contacted for world disney and BBC WORLD MUSIC FOR ANWEHSA >SO ANWESHA’S UNCLE(RAJ) you can contact me through my email.everything is genuine ,NOTHING HAS CHANGED(i don’t use any pesudo name) and SVOI knows my address.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
thanks
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Devenji,
thanks again, because very few people appreciate the blessings,the talents.
i don’t know why but i always love children to me they apear as ANGEL(My wife used to laugh as i paid so much attention in details to them.)
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
AFTER seeing this video i must say about AISWYARIA:
1.THE CHILD; looks so healthy ,well mannered and smart.
2.she has been exposed to stage presentation from very early age.
3.she is completely stage free.
just A BEAUTIFUL CHILD***
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
you are wonderful.. hope everybody should be like that..
well for me, I started following this program through net lately.. mainly becos I liked Anwesha’s stage presence, her singing talent and her humble nature.. she got it from her parents, who always behaved the best among others.. their comments show how good human being they are and they have passed these qualities into Anwesha.. aish is sweet kid with a beautiful stage presence, as well as her singing.. frankly speaking it is difficult to chose between the two.. their fans have their own strong points about each of them.. I felt really bad for prakriti’s treatment by judges.. there is a lot said about show, dramabazi and all.. but the fact is that everybody saw these shows.. they eagerly waited for fridays and saturdays for it.. then they gave all those comments as well.. this shows everybody has fun.. and that is all that matters..
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
devenji,
i am a gardener,WE(credit to my wife) have raised three beautiful flowers in our GARDEN.My son ,6.2″,stanford graduate ,ophthalmic surgeon(my profession)<my daughter,5’9″ also stanford med student:last daughter5.8″ is in law school)
so I know how it feels!!but i enjoy seeing others’ beautiful kids.
i am health & education FANATICS.
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
Haha.. that is one thing I noticed too.. perhaps whatever he said was improptu.. and becos of so much of attention on him, he perhaps missed that part.. But he seems to be a very good person to me and I am sure he must be valuing his wife a lot..
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
you have tall and well educated flowers
Congratulations !!!
do you ever dream of one of your kid becoming a star like Anvesha and Aishwarya? Whenever I see Anvesha perform, I feel so proud.. before start of her every performance, I pray that she should not miss any beat, lyrics etc.. so far she has not disappointed me at all.. She is not my daughter, still I feel like it.. I have become jealous of her parents
Haha, I could not believe I could write so many comments in a blog.. for me, it is just because of me becoming a big fan of anwesha..
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
shaqs.. I am among the top commentators in this blog.. where are other people like Moviebuff and all with their crap?..
By the way, anyone has any news of Ahmadabad show?.. and the voting trend etc?..
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
ok, some more timepass.. my rating of some of anvesha’s best songs is as follows:
1. Aao Na – not a difficult song to sing, but anvesha made this a special.. only the original singer, Asha, can do what she has done in this song.. this song proves her verstality which is much more than her idol Shreya.. you can listen to her rendition 100 times without getting bored..
2. Mahi ve – a gem of course.. range and variations were superb.. no match to original singer Richa Sharma (becos she is natural for this song).. but she did beat my other favorite contestant, poonam, for this song..
3. Nimbuda – i have heard versions of various contestants, but she was the best in it.. a tough song to sing..
4. Dola re – tougher song to sing.. it was not as smooth as what Shreya has sung alongwith Kavita in the recorded version.. but an excellent effort..
5. Ami Je Tomar – standout performance by Anvesha here.. some nasal touch can be noticed which can cause this one not to be her no 1 performance..
6. Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam – breathtaking performance.. she excelled in all songs of Kavita.. this could be argued for rating among top songs of her..
7. Mausam Ki Adla Badli Mein – abs breathtaking one.. song itself is immensely beautiful.. anvesha sang it perfectly allright except that “pavan” was not that smooth.. well, with a fever, to sing a song of this intensity, is commendable..
8. Bavariya – beautifully sung song..
9. Mujhe Rang De – I personally prefer it much more than the original
10. Kambhakt Ishq – standout performance.. could be rated above..
11. Chhoti Si Kahani – good song, very well sung, flawless rendition..
12. Khallas – excellent rendition, but of course not as good as the original..
13. Ek Radha Ek Meera – very tough song for variatons.. sung by lata, whom you can’t match.. still Anvesha has done great justice to this song.. worth having in your ipod..
14. O Meri Jaan – I could never imagine a girl singing a pure rock number.. Anvesha did a great job with this one.. my personal favorite..
15. Jane Kiya Chahe Mun – orginal by zubin is standout.. anvesha’s version is not that bad either..
16. Barso Re Megha – you can’t beat Shreya for this one.. Anvesha gave it a good shot though..
17. Chalka – many contestant has sung this song quite well.. I guess the best rendition was from Niharika from saregamapa 2005
18. Kanta Laga – an average song sung so beautifully by Anvesha, making her a special contestant..
Guys I have all of these songs in my IPod and my analysis is based on daily listening of her songs.. Many people appreciated her bengali song, which i could not understand much as I don’t know the language.. Therefore I have not included it here.. But it sounded very sweet to me as the language itself is so sweet to ears..
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
That’s a sign of HEALTH
when you see beautiful flowers ,beautiful children you feel happy.that means, you appreciate the flowers even it’s in somebody’s garden.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
http://www.grammy.com/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/worldmusic/a4wm2007/2007_debashish_bhattacharya.shtml
if you can convince her parents to join these two and follow whitney houston classics >that will fit perfectly in ANWESHA.
By Anand on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
anwesha’s classical song – “shankara kore domoru baaje” (meaning “domoru” plays in shib’s hands) was truely outstanding. irrespective of whether she wins or not, she can very well be remembered just for that number. it was such a difficult sargam and to sing with so smoothly (as shreya pointed out “paani-ke tarah”) – it was really awesome. aisharya is also a very good singer (with all the sweetness in her voice) in her own rights and should win a lot of accolades – my best wishes to her. but somehow, i cannot see anyone other than anwesha winning this competition. she’s just too good! I feel she’s ready for the big stage and even now, she can be a great playback singer (aish may require few more years – loses breathe little too fast and sur thora-sa hilta).
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
I don’t have any song of Aish in mp3 format yet, but I liked some of her performances a lot…
1. Piya Tose Naina Lage Re: Oh my gosh.. she sounded so sweet in this song.. not very smooth rendition, but I still love it..
2. Kesariya Balam: Breathtaking for sure.. her voice is so powerful and sweet.. she beats Anvesha in voice quality for sure (mind you, I am a big Anvesha fan, but truth is truth).. she was shaky at certain point in the song, but you don’t mind that.. cos this song is so tough to sing..
3. Man Mohana: She did full justice to the variations of the song.. very tough song to sing..
4. Chori Chori: As usual she has done commendable job in variations.. people may argue that this one is not as good as the original.. for me, it was a pleasurable rendition..
5. Albela: This song is sung perfectly by Amanat.. but Aish was no less in her rendition..
6. O Sajna: Bengali and Hindi version of the song.. This song is my personal favorite from Lata.. and Aish’s rendition of the same is BREATHTAKING.. so much sweetness is there in her voice.. she has done full justice to this song, variations and all.. can easily be rated one of the best rendition of this competition
These 6 songs are her standout performances as per me.. people will refer to her other renditions like “Aaj jane kei Zid” and all, as good ones.. but I feel they are not comparable to these ones..
Listening to these, I don’t mind if she is crowned no 1, above my favorite Anvesha, as these are performances good enough to win any competition.. She has a sweet and powerful voice.. Her many performances were not as good and consistent as Anvesha’s, but some of them were stellar..
But, if everything is in my hand, I would give the number 1 position to Anvesha.. as I still feel, she is the BEST
By deven on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
one thing I observed.. Aish has sung all those beautiful, classical and best songs of Lata of that melodious era, while Anvesha hasn’t sung a single one !!! Isn’t that strange ?!? This will not give a fair judgement to choose who is the best.. well well well, atleast for you.. I know who is the best
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
ANWESHA SHOULD CHOOSE SONGS :
1.OBVIOUSLY FROM: classical base
2.high pitch and RANGE
3.Lata mangeshkar
4.ajoy chakraborty
5.SANDHYA MUKHERJEE
4.iman kalyanpur
6.bhairavi
7.with classical “SARGAM”
srtictly avoiding : the POP,ROCK AND HIPHOP.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
This is a joke :
who selecting songs for her ?
if she has no control over it then what else can you do ?
i doubt,a 14yrs Indian child will be that assertive.particularly ,in an environment where she has no choice. AISWYARIA is more controlled and stage free and she is quite confident how she responds.
ANWESHA AND shreya Gohosal are very soft natured. i have seen shreya earlier and also in Bengali associaton newyork,she is extremely polite and soft spoken.SHREYA used to look like a little doll.very nice girl.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
where is gujrath episode?
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
THE SONGS WERE WRITTEN FOR YOU!
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6698344028294318828
This video was given By devonji>it shows an example for a magnanimity
of a person who is
anwesha’s staunch supporter,yet can appreciate a beautiful child.
i saw this video several times,i felt so guilty of people who literally tear apart such a beautiful child to satisfy their ego.
“you killed the bird and its songs without knowing the songs were written for you.”
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
sorry: devenji
By Lovely on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Don’t try to fool people so that they stop voting for anvesha. truth is anvesha is trailing and not leading in votes. beware of such people.
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
I liked your comment for me. Thanks
I know people go overboard to support their own favorites.. but one shall appreciate good points of everyone.. i just get hold of mp3 of Aishwarya.. O my gosh.. her renditions are amazing.. all classical songs, sung very well.. I won’t say excellent, but her sweet voice make them pleasurable to listen.. when I see that blog, I got amazed to know her achievements.. especially the classical album that is released with her songs.. have a look and you can also download her mp3 (in case you have not visited this site).. you can also find here mp3 of anvesha’s songs.. enjoy..
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=881077&TPN=2
after listening to these songs, I won’t mind if Aish win this crown.. although it will be a heartbreak for me as most of Anvesha’s fans.
By Lovely on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Stop all these sugar coated words. enough words of praise and they don’t deserve such words-the star plus team especially. please stop flattering and buttering people its very irritating.
instead try to see the truth and don’t close your eyes to harsh reality
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
DEVENJII,
WHEN i was just a child My mother gave me a Picture of a greatman,she called a great doctor”Dr.Bidhan chandra Roy” it inspired me to become a doctor.she gave me one more book”SRI RAMKRISHNA’s kathamitra” :i got the message> The ideals of my life” I read the book MANY times to my children and gave them the same pictures of a great DOCTOR>>it produced the same results.
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
yeah you are right.. we shall blast them.. make them straight.. right?.. but how can that help?.. ok, that may make Anvesha the champ and not Aishwarya.. so what!!.. will that boost Anvesha career more?.. well in reality, it is the real talent that holds on.. I guess..
Simple.. if people think that star plus team is playing dirty, why people are spending so much money on SMS? are everyone blind and senseless?.. why are they making these corrupt people more rich?..
Ok Ok we can’t do much.. so let us use filthy language against them.. perhaps, they may read it and feel shameful, and change their ways..
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
I guess I am too dumb not to get the message behind this
pardon me..
I am just done listening to all mp3 of Aishwarya.. And I exclaimed “O My Gosh” with every song.. I guess all of these songs are recorded in some album.. Most of these are gems of our melodious era of lata mangeshkar.. excellent classical numbers.. Aish has done a decent job with them.. I guess she has a potential of becoming a very good classical singer.. I am very impressed..
Do anyone know whether Anvesha has done a similar kind of work?.. I would love to get those songs at any cost..
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
whoever wins doesn’t matter their course of life.
i think both are highly talented and it’s very hard to decide who is better.
for me, both should be rewarded> i don’t know anwesha has done so much recordings like aiswyaria but i know that she has been singing on stage for almost 8-10yrs from she was 4yrs.
Jatileswar Mukhopadya has done few recordings in Bengali songs for ANU.
I think right now MANY people are coming to know ANWESHA ,she will soon reach to top.(as rani invited both for
next movie songs.)
i wish them success.
By Avi on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Really Deven ??? Anwesha hasn’t sung a ‘single’ Lata number ? Who sang the “Ek Radha Ek Meera” from Ram Teri Ganga Maili orginially ? Please do some homework before posting your comments.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
humble calf sucks the most milk.
By Avi on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Deven Don’t you think you should homework before posting your comments when you say Anwesha hasn’t sung a “single” Lata number ? Who sang the “Ek Radha Ek Meera” from Ram Teri Ganga Maili orginially ? If you dig earlier episodes you will see Anwesha who has sung the same song. Also “Aa Jaane Jaan” was sung by Anwesha. Just do not write anything in haste, it may well reveal your attitude to rush into conclusions.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
The above gives 3 D.DISCIPLINE,DRIVE AND DEDICATION.
even with the best of talents never achieve success without 3 D.
prakriti ,with honesty and decency have left a mark on every person to adore her.when she left,she smiled and melted away with that dignity.
when she got the highest public votes,she said” i don’t deserve it”
even when she was humilated, she wept with dignity, admitted that she sang flat with dignity.i believe that girl would achieve higher goal even if not as singer.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
ABHAAS didn’t win but got an excellent chance as an anchor>he is doing a very good job aftr SHAAN(I didn’t know that he was son of ManabendraMukherjee>manbda,when lataji said in grandfinale of voi)
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Well, I missed that for sure.. perhaps I was going thru most of Anvesha’s song lately and she is singing all type of songs (which shows her verstality).. where as some of the songs sung by Aishwarya were kind of best ones from Lata.. even mp3 songs available of her are all old classical ones from Lata.. and I was mentioning about classical numbers of Lata from that melodious era and not her item numbers (not talking of “ek radha” number, ok).. I know you are good in doing your home work, but you should be thorough as well before giving any harsh comment.. your nature of comment also reveals your attitude.. mind u..
hey let us not start anything here, anymore.. we are defeating the purpose..
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
aha.. I didn’t see this one before.. thanks for your comment, sir..
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
where is the Gujrat episode?
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
dr you are a kind soul;you only can understand the real charachter/value of a human being. prakriti was truly an angel/a pure soul.
By Avi on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
What does “that melodious era” mean ? By the way “Aa Jaane Jaan” is a combination of “Blues and Jazz”.. it is by far no item number.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Thanks> yes,prakriti is a pure soul.
i love her the way she showed her decency and dignity.
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Dr.Akbiswas and Deven have perfectly and clinically analyzed performances of highly talented finalists Anwesha and Aishwarya through their comments hereabove.These comments are meaningful and sincerely and honestly made by two musical minds.It is indeed a real delight to go through these comments -simply outstanding and to the point.Keep it up.
If above analysis of Dr.Biswas and Deven are perused by VOI team it would greatly assist them to arrive at right decision in Grand Finale at Mumbai
Hats off to you DR AK BISWAS and Deven.
By AJ on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Deven,
Can you share the MP3 of the favourite numbers you have listed for aishwarya and anwesha?
I love anwesha, and iI think she is a more versatile playback singer of the two, but having said that i must confess that the numbers i have enjoyed the most in this programme are classical songs by Aishwarya; they are really inspiring.
It is no critisism of anwesha, since i think she is really beyond critisism, but the bengali song from this episode has been overrated. There wasnt enough power in her srgms – infact they were a bit of drag- just there for the sake of it. It felt like a student rendition. I wish she sang more classical songs in the programme so we could judge her talent in this area as well. Everything else, she has a complete control over.
Aishwarya’s voice is fantastic. I really hope that she pursues classical singing besides playback singing. She has a real talent for classsical music.
I really think we should stop comparing aish and Anu, it is a bit like comparing Lata and Aasha- although one of them could be our personal favourite they both have very different strengths ; what would be hindi music without any one of them!
By Vandana Gupta on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Dear Dr. Biwasji and Shri Devkishinji,
We are very grateful to you for your contribution to this blog. As you had rightly mentioned in one of your messages, Indian people are really not capable of judging between Aishwarya and Anwesha. In fact in my family, we all like listening to music very much. However, sometimes we feel Aishwarya is the best and sometimes we feel Anwesha is the best. We are really not able to decide. Honestly speaking, we feel that most of the Indian families are in the same dilemma as we are.
However, from yours and devkishinji’s analysis we were able to get lot of insights into the nitty gritties of music.
Biswasji, in fact we were very impressed to read that you are a vet. doctor and all your children went to Stanford for studies. We are very fortunate to have a personality like you in this group to guide us.
For the last 2-3 days I have not seen any posts from Devkishinji. We are really missing you sir.
We are very sorry that some people have been writing negative things about both of you. We would like to say only one thing, when elephant is walking dogs will bark. So, please ignore those people and please continue to guide and bless millions people like us.
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
for Vandana Gupta:
Madam thanks for your above post . While our friend from usa DR BISWAS is very much active I stopped sending my posts when I noticed that some persons misused my name and created confusion on this site .
I am very fond of Gajendra Singh’s music show and I have recordings of this show from 1993 to 2006.
While the content of the show has become more of a melodrama rather than good /soulful music the presentation has been quite exciting.
I did not watch first few episodes of Chhote Ustad as I did not find any good performances in the begining. It is entirely on account of some amazing performances of Aishwarya and Anwesha that i began to to watch this show regularly.
I have been watching such shows for more than a decade but the finalist in this programme are almost equally talented and it would be erroneous to pick any one as superior to the other. This very phenomenon has generated lot of excitement and interest.
If the Grand Finale at Mumbai on Star Plus channel on 5th april at 8 PM is properly planned and presented it will indeed be a show to remember. I have however my own doubts .It all depends on song selection .If either of the finalists gets songs of her choice she will run away with the title. The real test will be when both the girls are given at least two common songs- one classical and one semi-classical popular number . Let us hope for the grand spectacle on Saturday.
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
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By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
let there be a lucky draw on 5-4- 08
100 coupons for rs.5000/- each for voters
the voters are the mainstay of this musical extravaganza
reward them star plus!
By Avinash on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Hello Devikishn:
I beg to differ on your views on the Grand Finale! I would assume the grand finale would just be a vareity show kind of thingy to fill in the alloted time slots, since by then the votes would have been counted and Anwesha or Aishwarya singing good songs would make no difference (to the final result, I mean).
If Gajman, was indeed dedicated to the promotion of music, he should have given good songs to these kids during the Kolkatta, Gujarat, Japipur et al. places before the FINALE!
If the trend continues, it would be no surprise if Gajman beats the Ambani’s to the Richest Indian fame!!
I for one think, all these “Semi-Final” stage shows were the most poorest production (in terms of singing by the kiddos) and Gajman is just making use of these shows just to fill his pockets and nothing else..PERIOD!!!
By Rakesh on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Really, what’s wrong with this Vandana! They Big B and old D talk about anything BUT music most of the time.
By Bonnie on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
FYI, Shaan is not the son of Manabendra Mukherjee. Shaan’s dad was Manas Mukherjee who was a music director and a singer.
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Excellent Analysis.. Very accurate as per me.. you spoke my mind.. I was trying to convey the same thing..
I showed their clippings to some of my friends here who doesn’t know what ‘Chote Ustaad’ is and who are Anvesha and Aishwarya.. They liked Aish voice a lot.. As an Anvesha’s fan I was disappointed with their comments though
I am unable to upload put links here so far.. let me try it seperately
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
good.. at least comment can go thru.. let me try links now.
Excellent Analysis.. Very accurate as per me.. you spoke my mind.. I was trying to convey the same thing..
I showed their clippings to some of my friends here who doesn’t know what ‘Chote Ustaad’ is and who are Anvesha and Aishwarya.. They liked Aish voice a lot.. As an Anvesha’s fan I was disappointed with their comments though
Well here you go. Following link will take you to the page from where you can download Anvesha’s renditions in CU:
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=858828&TPN=39
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
sorry guys for the repeat comment.. I donno what is going on here.. anyways..
Following link will take you to Aishwarya’s mp3 link.. There are some amazing classical songs, all of them are recorded for an album and not sung in CU.. a must have..
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=881077
Enjoy
By Bonnie on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
@ Deven
I agree with most of your comments.But I beg to differ about Dola re dola because I heard Shreya sing this live and amazingly she missed sur a few times. I think Anwesha did a fabulous job singing both Kavita’s and Shreya’s version live all by herself. Also Ami je tomar was Fantastic IMO – this song could not have been sung any better live. Shreya recorded this song in 5 segments. Frankly, I don’t think even Shreya could have done any better live.
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
I am listening to Aish’s classical songs from yesterday.. and it is 3rd time for me.. One thing I observed.. Aish has sung amazing classical numbers and her voice is also very sweet.. she tried to give full justification to Sur.. But where Anvesha scored over Aish is for her control over variations and sur.. She always seemed to be in full control of her singing.. that’s why I second your point, AJ, that she is ready for Playback.. Aish has a solid potential to be a great classical singer..
I believe that a healthy comparison is good though
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Hey guys, have you seen this?
http://www.aishwaryamajmudar.com/download.htm
By Hemant on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
anyone knows who is going to be the jude for the finals
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
well that is why I added the recorded version.. I am sure Anwesha can beat Shreya on live performances, for the simple reason that she has got an amazing control over her singing.. Did you see the Barso Re video in CU? Shreya was flat when she started singing after Anwesha.. She tried to control it, but could not come to level of Anwesha.. Anwesha has created a baseline with her “Ami Je Tomar” number.. Frankly speaking, she has made that number so popular with her performance.. Shreya capitalizes that popularity by singing it in jaipur episode.. Had Anwesha not sung this song so well, I bet Shreya would never have sung it in jaipur..
By Bonnie on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Bipasha Basu is the guest judge in Ahmedabad.
By Heman on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Anyone knows if respected Lata Mangeshkarji will be the judge for the finals again on the 5th
By Sanjay on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
I thouht Grammy Awards are only for singers who have already cut and released an awesome album!! What is a 14 yr old child going to do there. Is Shreya or even Lata a member? Totally Ridiculous suggestions.
By Sanjay on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Also how does one join Grammys. I thought a singer gets nominated for his or her famous albums in differnt catagories. Please enlighten me!
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
how I wish that she should be for these two gems !!! But I guess it will be Amitab Bachan as the main guest.. I read somewhere that juhi chawla will be there too..
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Avinash:You are right . Since the winner will be selected through voting the selection of songs will be meaningless. We are going to witness one more flop finale.The voting will end at 2pm on Saturday.
However the performances of the finalists in Friday’s episode may have some bearing on voting trend of last 12 to 14 hours.This is going to be the crucial phase in view of “photo finish” battle
since it is a very close race between tomorrow’s two singing stars last minute push through agressive voting by supporters of either of the contestants will decide the winner.
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Vandana Gupta:a correction. Kindly refer to my comments addressed to Avinash below for clarification.
Since the winner will be decided on the basis of votes polled upto the deadline of 2pm on 5-4-08 the selection of songs or even the performances will have absolutely no bearing on the results.The last minute heavy voting in favour any of the finalists will decide the winner.Just much ado about nothing!
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Chandinani
saaeen sms chalu rakho lakh jo wapas vathana aahin.chha bandal pyo hani yaar!(IN SINDHI)
By NRI on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
I have masters in Chemical Engineering,i m currently working in u.s,i earn 85k and my wife (36’24’36),looks as sweet as KATRINA, she is a C.A and earns 80k, we have two story mansion,no flowers in our garden but my wife is the only ROSE i have in my GARDEN,i have enough time from work, but i watch n vote STARVOI coz it makes me feel closer to home,we have one German Sheppard and two syamese cats,i have BMW and my wife drives Lexus, we have a SUV by lexus but that is for long trips,well guys everyone was posting their acheivements and autobiographies so i felt like sharing mine,a regular guy 4m some unknown KASBA 4m Hyederabad made his life in U.S guys if i have any flowers in my garden i will send them to HARVARD n OXFORDS.
By NRI on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
I have masters in Chemical Engineering,i m currently working in u.s,i earn 85k and my wife (36?24?36),looks as sweet as KATRINA, she is a C.A and earns 80k, we have two story mansion,no flowers in our garden but my wife is the only ROSE i have in my GARDEN,i have enough time from work, but i watch n vote STARVOI coz it makes me feel closer to home,we have one German Sheppard and two syamese cats,i have BMW and my wife drives Lexus, we have a SUV by lexus but that is for long trips,well guys everyone was posting their acheivements and autobiographies so i felt like sharing mine,a regular guy 4m some unknown KASBA 4m Hyederabad made his life in U.S guys if i have any flowers in my garden i will send them to HARVARD n OXFORDS.
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
FAKE
ADDRESSED TO THE PERSON WHO HAS USED MY NAME.
i am hale and hearty but very soon you will encounter all those problems.
the abuses are directed to your own parents.
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
WELL FRENS I EARNED TWO GIFT VOUCHERS WORTH 250 EACH I AM VOTING FOR RS 5000 VOUCHER, I LOVE CHILDREN THEY BRING JOY IN OUR LIVES AND SOMETIMES MONEY TOO,I AM TAKING MY FRIEND AKBISHWASH WHO IS IN INDIA TO TOPLESS BAR WHERE WE TWO BUDDHES CAN HAVE FUN AND SING AND DANCE,WE ARE BORED BY OUR ROTTEN MARRIED LIVES FOR CHANGE WE ARE HEADING FOR ADVENTURE, DEVEN JI, BONNIE JI WHOEVER ARE IN TUNE WITH US REPLY ME OR BISHWASH JI,SO THAT WE CAN ALL GO TO CHANDINI BAR,’DHALTI JAWANI MERI CHAAL MASTAANI…’
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
this is in reference to message of 30-3-08 at 20:24:59
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
fake
By Imran Hashimi on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
I thought it was a blog site about talented kids and their songs. But now i see Dr Biswas and NRI posting their achievements..
As my nature being IMRAN HASHIMI (but i am taller 6’1″) i am interested in this blog now, actually interested towards Biswasji’s tall and talented daughters and NRI’s KATRINA wife..if they need boyfriend please let me know..
Comon guys stop throwing..Dr Biswas .. if you are a doctor Mr Biswas in US why you are 24-7 at this blog.. stop throwing shits like you know Disney and Grammy.. I heard you are a personal doctor for Obama right.. (i dont know which part you take care of though..)
And NRI keep your shits with you and enjoy before your wife starts enjoying her life without you..maybe me
If you guys want to advertise yourselfs open your own blog site ..
http://www.dr_biswas_six_feet_son_and_talented_daughters.com
By Sanjay on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
@ Drakbiswas
I thouht Grammy Awards are only for singers who have already cut and released an awesome album!! What is a 14 yr old child going to do there. Is Shreya or even Lata a member? Totally Ridiculous suggestions.
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
fake_ the message from a pervert directed to his father and mother.
By Sanjay on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
@Drakbiswas
Also how does one join Grammys. I thought a singer gets nominated for his or her famous albums in differnt catagories. Please enlighten me!
By devkishin on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
a message from a drunkard addressed to his parents and sisters
By deven on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
HaHa Man.. that’s hilarious.. this shows that you follow these blogs as well.. I recommend you to go through Sunidhi Chauhan’s interview as well.. U may like it.. perhaps prep you to put your engineering knowledge here.. or you can put your detailed autobiography here.. people here will either read that or leave this blog.. anyway people are so confused about Anvesha and Aishwarya, already..
I was wondering why OXFORD when u r in US? Why not Stanford?
By Imran Hashimi on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
i am a drunkard havent you seen my eys in my movies devkishin i didnt know you have sisters available too.. sorry i missed about it in my message.. comon lets sit and drink together and go to hunt other people’s wife.. After all i am IMRAN HASHIMI
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
it has now become habit with some perverts to get drunk at mid-night and write messages in the name of some of the bloggers of this site.
all such messages will be construed to have been written by drunkards and addressed to their own parents and relatives.
they are a blot on this society and deserve to be thrown in black sea
By VYAS RANGILA CHULBULA DEVKISHIN on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
you are right PYASA DEVKISHIN JI.. these people should be thrown to black black sea.. so we can enjoy our life
By Bonnie on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Deven
Anwesha also sang “Iss mor se Jaate hain” (Aandhi) which was originally sung by Lata and Kishore.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Thanks for your comments:
(REF:vandana Gupta)
1) i am not vet but i am an ophthalmologist but here people when they don’t have a point,so they ridicule you.
2)Music and literature: in Bengal,where i came from music,and literature(rabindra sangeet and Rabindra sahitya,as sarat ,bankim others) are inculcated in you, specially in middle class.
3)Ramkrishna & vivekanda: Teachings of this gives an spiritual dimension.
FISH & MILK with Bengali diet,specially from east Bengal (fish abundance)make your body and brain strong: your physical strength grows FULL assurance with MENATL STRENGTH(they are complemental to each other).NETAJI SUBHAS chandra BOSE,6.3″,GIANT could not be the same as GANDHI or NEHRU 5.4″ ,(FRAIL STRUCTURE) and 5.5″.THEIR temperament were not the same >INS was formed by SUBHAS and he resigned from INDIAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (elected twice as president).COURAGE,GUTS AND STAMINA of the three were totally different.LORD CARZON ,WHEN DECIDED TO DIVIDE BENGAL>it was a BOON for NEHRUJI AND GANDHIJI than a pleasure to jinnah.BENGAL(CALCUTTA) WAS CAPITAL OF INDIA FOR 200 YEARS for BRAIN & BRAWN.
4)personal level:we(my wife,also a physician) are simply the gardeners and grown 3 beautiful flowers> Ivy League or stanford are the least of our expecatations.
IN THESE MUSICAL SERIES:
1.ANWESHA AND AISWYARIA FOR MUSICAL TALENTS
2.PRAKRITI: HONESTY AND DECENY AS ROLEMODEL
Thanks
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
New to SVOI and no knowledge in Music> learnt a lot from DEVKISHINJI,truly a knowledgeable person.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
In the 1990s, Julio went back to his Spanish music roots, and in 1996, he released a CD named Tango and this album received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Latin Pop Album at the Grammy Awards of 1998, losing to Romances by Luis Miguel[6]. His son, Enrique Iglesias was also nominated that year with Vivir.
GRAMMY & OSCAR are both given to the finest talents of the worlds>OSCAR was gien to SATYAJIT RAY FOR FILMS but no GRAMMY from india yet,even an exponential Musical TALENT like LATAJI never opted for it or BBCworld music.WHY i don’t know!http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/worldmusic/a4wm2007/2007_debashish_bhattacharya.shtml
when NORAH SHANKAR(ravi shankar’s daughter) got the award, INDIAN news MEDIA FOCUSSED it (it’s nothing new INDIAN Chicken CROWS when it’s necessary even for kalpana chawla to lists…)
By Avinash on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
devkishin:
Yes, if and ONLY IF, the Gujarat episode is planned well, with the kids performing upto their mark with good choice of songs, then it might make some difference in the vote swings! But I highly doubt it!
I “HAD” so much appreciation for Gajman during the times when Sonu was the host of Sa Re Ga Ma (mind you, I was a 7-8th grade kid then), but alas these days his shows are absolutely worth nothing!
Hope somehow we revive the old SRGMP era, where the USTAADS came in and judged the shows with absolutely no personal agenda, but with the sole frame of mind that – at the end of the day MUSIC should be the REAL WINNER!! Wishful thinking..I know! sigh…
By Sanjiv on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Hey Dr.akbiswas.
Pt’ Vishwa Mohan Bhatt won grammy award. Just set your ears away from Bollywood music and you will get to know other kind of Indian music too!
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Thank you very much!
By Sanjay on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Dr.akbiswas
So Julio got nominated for Grammy’s at the age of 55. What does it have to do with a 14 year old kid who hasn’t recorded one single album yet? It completely does not make any sense! Please give Sensible advice,if you have to. Anwesha wants to be a playback singer in bollywood. She has nothing in common with Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya, a renowned guitarist playing Ragas or Anoushka Shankar a renowned Sitarist. She may not be even ready for bollywood yet and you are talking about GRAMMY’S! Totally meaningless!
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
KIA BATH HAI ???(REF:SANJAY)
German composer and virtuoso pianist.
Beethoven’s talent was recognized at a very early age, and by 1778 he was studying the organ and viola in addition to the piano.father was alcoholic and mother died of tuberculosis.he was a deaf. By 13yrs age ,he composed the compositon which world learns at 40yrs.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
At the age of five he was already composing little pieces, which he played to his father who wrote them down.” Among them were the Allegro and Andante
JCBOSE JAGDISH CHANDRA BOSE ,
Bose was born in Mymensingh in Bengal (now in Bangladesh) on November 30, 1858> AT THE AGE OF 8 DEMONSTRATED TO HIS CLASSAMTES THAT “PLANTS ARE LIVING ENTITIY”.INDIAN PANDITS COULDN’T UNDERSTAND*** AND DOUBTED “KIA BATH HAI??”
The galaxy of BEGALI scientists (MAJORITY) were born in east BENGAL.
By Sanjay on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
You are comparing Beethoven and Mozart with Anwesha who is not even a bollywood singer yet? Give me a break!!
By svoi on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
Nice !
http://www.india-forums.com/tellybuzz/article.asp?id=1792
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
LORD CARZON ,WHEN DECIDED TO DIVIDE BENGAL>it was more a BOON for NEHRUJI AND GANDHIJI than a pleasure to jinnah.BENGAL(CALCUTTA) WAS CAPITAL OF INDIA FOR 200 YEARS for BRAIN & BRAWN.INDIA SMILED IN HER SLEEVE.
BANGLADESH: became free from punjabi occupation of west pakistan through BENGALI LANGUAGE MOVEMENT(from1952) and gave BLOOD AND LIFE for BENGALI MOTHER LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE(THE FIRST NOBEL PRIZE IN BENGALI LITERATURE,GITANJALI in ASIA BY TAGORE).1971 BANGLADESH became a free country.present generations of BENGALI in INDIA ,very few are bengali because language is a key to culture >upliftment of thoughts and endorsement of culture comes through literature and music,food and ESTABLISHES SELF IDENTITY.
SPEAKING BENGALI doesn’t make a person bengali but imbibing the BENGALI LIT,PHILOSOHPY AND MUSIC(arts and science togather) makes a person BENGALI.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
YOUR point was age***> you mentioned “pl listen to indian music and not Bollywood” in one comment> now is it then bollywood stamp establishes a talent and worth of a person ??
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
YOUR point was age***> you mentioned “pl listen to indian music and not Bollywood” in one comment> now is it then bollywood stamp establishes a talent and worth of a person ?? then and then and then ….
panditji,
YOU ARE A ROCKET SCIENTIST> SWAYING like A ROCKET.
YOUR NAME IS SANJAY>krishna,Jagannath ,Gopal ,Dwarkanayak AND THOUSAND OTHERS
your name is the bigest MISNOMER & MISFIT>
“kana chaler nam paddolochan”
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
GOD KNOWS!!
ANY PERSON with average intelligence would understand that in each segment i answered according to the question. everything was answered to the point.when you can’t accept that point you are moving to your next argument and trying to prove your punditry or mental retardation> GOD KNOWS!!
By Sanjay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
@ biswas
Are you blind or dumb! you can’t even differentiate btn SANJIV AND SANJAY!
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
dear deven,
thanks you always surprise us!
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
YOUR NAME IS SANJAY AND THAT I WROTE:
SANJAY>krishna,Jagannath ,Gopal ,Dwarkanayak AND THOUSAND OTHERS
WHERE IS SANJIV???WEHRE DID YOU GET IT FROM ? FOR ARGUMENT’S SAKE???
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
IF you have Bhagvad Gita
>
sanjay ubacho”hey ARJUN’…THIS THE WAY IT IS WRITTEN.
By 727 on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
ha ha ha !! Good One Imran whoever you are !!!
By Sanjay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
@ biswas
It was Sanjiv (not me, Sanjay) who posted Pandit V.M Bhatt winning Grammy and asked you to set your ears away from bollywood music. Do get it now Mr Rocket scientist?
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
THIS MESSAGE IS FOR DEVKISHINJI, A DEAR FRIEND:
i will be coming to this blog only for april 5 after that sayonara !
thanks to you, we are grateful to you for your knowledge and input for svoi.
we will reach london in few hrs> i am writing this from plane.
with all the best >please input some for APRIL 5 EVENT> we look forward.
from My family and me
Good bye
with regards.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
i do apologise,this plane is shaking and sorry if i have made a mistake!
bye now.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
good guess,deven!
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Deven you are too clever**
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
deven ,i wish you evrything good .
bye now and thanks for all the intelligent comments.
GOD BLESS you.
By Rajiv on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Guys i have friend working for STAR VOI team and i recently heard from him that Aishwarya won in votes. So Aishorya is CHOTE USTAAD and she will be formally announced by Sir Amithab Bachhan on 5th.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
2)THIS MESSAGE IS FOR DEVKISHINJI, A DEAR FRIEND:
i will be coming to this blog only for april 5 after that sayonara !
thanks to you, we are grateful to you for your knowledge and input for svoi.
we will reach london in few hrs> i am writing this from plane.
with all the best >please input some for APRIL 5 EVENT> we look forward.
from My family and me
Good bye
with regards.
By Sujata on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Really i also did heard about the rumor but i was not sure I also think the vote result is already known to people working and they leaked it out
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
best wishes sanjiv
bye now.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Sangeeta,
Thanks to you for all your comments.
with good wishes for everything you do.
smile now,next time i come to india,i must learn HINDI.
bye now.
By lisa on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Oh well, somebody had to win to end this show. Hope, next time SVOI will select better judges to judge kids show.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Dear RONI,
i do apologise for saying “harsh words”.i withrdraw completely evry word,BECAUSE i was very MAD. I AM SORRY!VERY SORRY!
i wish you evry success .
God bless you.
bye now.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
2)Dear RONI,
i do apologise for saying “harsh words”.i withdraw completely evry word,BECAUSE i was very MAD. I AM SORRY!VERY SORRY!
i wish you evry success .
God bless you.
bye now.
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Dear RONI,
i do apologise for saying “harsh words”.i withrdraw completely evry word,BECAUSE i was very MAD. I AM SORRY!VERY SORRY!
i wish you evry success .
God bless you.
bye now.(3)
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
SINCERE THANKS AND WELLWISH***
I would like to convey a “BIG thank you to my friends on this blog
>devkishinji,avi,sanjay,sanjiv,deven,Roni,
sangeeta,Bonnie,Arindam,Rhiana and few others for your input, fighting,keeping the blog on fire.
with my best wishes to 3 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN:ANWESHA & AISWARIA & PRARKITI for their MUSIC TO ENTERTAIN US and WISH their success IN LIFE.
i wish to congratulate parents for their love and support and setting a GOOD example “HOW TO BE GOOD PARENTS”
SPECIAL THANKS TO GAJJI AND HIS TEAM INCLUDING SHASHI OF SVOI.
SINCERE THANKS AND WELLWISH
GOODBYE
By Dr.akbiswas on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
PRAKRITI
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Let me add.. She also sang “Morni Baga Ma” and “Kaanta Laga” songs.. both are from Lata.. You guys didn’t get the point.. let’s better leave it..
By avi on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
are you leaving the blog Dr akbiswas.. we still have till 5th for the decision.. we can still put our opinions till the result is formally announced.
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Perhaps not.. I just have a bad attitude to rush into conclusions..
By Lovely on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
In truth, there is no compeition between aishwarya and anvesha. anvesha is in a niche of her own. Aishwarya has been highlighted so much, yet people have ears and they know who is best
even soniya,jayant,gitashree and areeb were all better than aishwarya. mansi and abeer will be better in a couple of years.
Aishwarya can NEVER become a singer. she is the worst of top 12
By Lovely on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Aishwarya is the only singer who loses sur in top 3. prakrit giri has an amzing voice quality. she is almost as good as aishwarya and top 2 should have been anvesha and prakriti.
By Amrita on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Lovely, well said. obviously Anu is much better. Try to be honest folks.
Aishwarya didn’t deserve to be in top 5 singers you mentioned were def. better than ash and were thrown out to make ash’s life easy.
The only good thing ash has is a good voice quality. Shame of her in her interview she has said she is better than anvesha.
learn some honesty from Prakrit and vyom aishwarya you spoilt brat
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
What does gaj see in taht obnoxious Aishwarya? Just look at her clips she was almost crying in kolkata episode because everybody was praising anvesha. Even if aishwarya wins she will have tag of ‘undeserving winner’.
Aishwarya has done a disaster with songs like ‘behka hai mna’, ‘crazy kiya re’ and ‘chupke se’. And yet mr biswas and devkishin try to flatter star plus people. Shame on you.
By Rahul on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
THE ENTIRE SHOW HAS BEEN MADE IN SUCH A WAY THAT AN AVERAGE SINGER LOOKS LIKE GOOD SINGER. IF PRAKRITI GIRI WAS GIVEN SAME OPPURTUNITIES AS AISHWARYA SHE ALSO COULD HAVE SUNG WELL.
TRUTH IS NO TRANSPARENCY. GEETASHREE A POOR BENGALI GIRL WILL BE A 100 TIMES BETTER THAN AISHWARYA. COULD AISHWARYA HAVE SUNG ‘ZINGAI MEIN KOI’ WITH PRECISON LIKE GEETASHRI? NO AISHWARYA CAN SING ONLY EASY SONGS. AISHWARYA WILL BE UNDESERVING WINNER LIKE PRASHNAT AND ISHMEET. WHAT A TRIO
By Arindam on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
In response to posts by Sujata and Rajiv
How can this rumour be true? The voting lines are open till 2 pm on the day of the Grand Finale and people are still voting.But, if true, this is a sad day for Indian music.
An iota of truth in this statement means that Gajji has misled people. People are still voting and we have and a winner is supposedly decided. I am shocked.
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
** If you find the following pretty long and non-sense, please avoid it **
Well I am not a blogger.. still I communicated a lot, at least in last two episodes.. it was fun.. you can ask me “Bahut khali time he tere paas, Bheedu”.. Well I am kind of really hooked up with this blog (So are you.. that’s why you are reading this.. perhaps someone may give me a harsh comment as a reply to this post
)
My initial purpose for coming into this blog was to get firsthand information about what is going on around.. well mostly I found people pulling eachother’s leg for reasons other than analysis of contestants.. some people gets irritated by too much information provided by some bloggers, caps issues etc.. so they started their own gig of putting anything and everything here.. there were some sharp guys as well who can correct you for your mistakes and give you harsh comments as well..
I sincerely tried to share my thought process about contestants, their talent and their performances.. tried to provide information through links (that I could find..) that may help somebody like me looking for more information.. I expected that this should be the essence of such blogs and everybody shall return that favor.. I tried my best to keep away from personal comments, arguments etc.. After writing a long analysis, I was wondering that you guys will think that I was trying to be smart or something, which was never my idea.. I think that you should write your heart out.. you can make mistakes, but till it doesn’t harm anyone, it is fine.. I believe if we are replying to anyone’s comment, we shall be gentle and not rude.. if you feel somebody is just writing to get importance, you can tell the person politely or ignore the comment and move on.. there are people who get kicks by writing filthy comments.. till the time they are in limits, we shall ignore them.. hope there is an admin that can take care of them, which can avoid this site getting full with mud..
I guess I shall stop before someone go crazy putting up their auto-biography here.. or sunidhi’s interview all over again.. or start bringing Tibet issue here.. well, we have lot many other blogs for them.. for here, let us stick to “CU”..
I don’t care for the end result.. for me, the winner is “Anwesha”
By Gujaarthi on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
I am a gujju and still i prefer anvesha. because she is much better than that affected spoilt aishwarya who is only a mediocre singer. i would rank her 7′th among all chote sutads.
i was at Ahmedabad show and crowd prefer anu because gujjus not fools you know.
By AJ on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Deven,
thanks a lot for the links. eagerly waiting for the final episode – i hope the competition is really tough. Both A’s seem to be in top form at the moment. cheers to both of them. see (read read) you again next week.
ajay
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Rahul, at least ishmeet was honest. thta Aishwarya is ot. she will win by corrupt means
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Mr ajay
u have again proved u know nothing abt music. Don’t try to act dilpmagic here
aishwarya cannot even be ranked against soniya forget anvesha
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Beware of people who say both A’s are good etc etc. they are actually Aishwarya fanatic supproters and know they cannot say aishwarya is better than a nu so say stupid stuff. Get lost ash fans
By Amrita on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
AISHWARYA SUCKS!!! SHE SHUD LOSE.
By the way, Abhas has said anu is his fave. ao sweet
By Dr.akbiswas,USA on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
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By Aishwarya fan on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
If abhas says Anvesha is his favourite why doesn’t he marry her? He is so biased. If he likes Anu, that does not mean he bring personal likings in this space. Maybe he has changed his preference from Abhilasha to Anvesha.
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
That just shows sick menatlity of Ash fans. Aishwarya fan, you are just as corrupt as Aishwarya and her parents.
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
anybody knows what songs were sung in Gujrat’s episode? can’t wait man…
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Good news for Amit Paul’s fans.. if you do not know till now, he is singing the title song of the movie “Love Story 2050″.. I hope he makes it big thru’ this break..
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Who cares about Amit Pual anyway? Emon was a better singer any day and so was Parleen…amit paul came second only due to regional voting
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
and sings a duet with Anvesha in coming future
I donno about Amit, but Anvesha will do really good as a playback singer.. Where Amit forgets his lyrics and is normally low in confidence, Anvesha has these qualities in abundance..
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
ok, so where are Emon and Parleen now? Why are they not getting playback chances? If Monali Thakur can get a chance after coming 9th, why can’t they? Do our music directors have no sense of music?
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Mr deven Emon got a chance to do playback right after he was eliminated from Indian idol.He and Deepali got an offer. They were far better singer than Amit. Amit had no training. Didn’t you read Shaan’s interview where he said AMIT AND PRASHANT are rank amteurs and worst finalists ever?
Abhas and anvesha will be good playback singers. Maybe Poonam also and Aneek. Rest all are not that good.
By Rupinder on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Deven don’t comapre Monali with Amit. Monali was the best girl in indian idol 2. that’s why she got a chance now. Karunya was also very good that’s why he sang title song of lage raho munnabhai.
I think it is javed akhtar’s influence that he is getting amit into playback. otherwise Emon and deepali already recorded a song with Anu malik. Javed akhtar was abiased judge he shamelessly promoted Amit and that besuri Ankita.
By Amrita on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Amit paul was still better than many in idnian idol 3. As they say in kingdom of blind, one-eyed will rule. indian idol 3 hardly had any good singers except Emon.
Deepali and puja were better than the other girls. Ankita and Charu were disasters.
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Point is not of comparison, but who is getting more chances.. I agree that Monali was the best contestant in II2.. Karunya also got chance because he was good too.. but it was a known fact that Amit was the best in II3.. And here, Amit is chosen by Anu Malik for the title song and not Javed Akhtar.. if you remember, Anu was promoting Emon a lot.. where is that recorded song of Emon and Deepali gone?..
I donno on what basis someone can say that Amit is not good.. the best performances of II3 were all his.. It is not only javed Akhtar but everyone acknowledged that he was the best contestant including Anu Malik, Emon himself and even Prashant.. what Amit has done to make javed akhtar his big fan?.. was there any corruption thing going on there too?..
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Can you share the link where Shaan has said that?.. I wonder what prompts him to give such a statement in an interview..
By Darjeeling on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
SHREYA GHOSHAL DARJEELING PPL WILL NOT FORGIVE YOU. FIRST YOU SHOWED YOUR JEALOUSY TOWARDS PRAKRIT AND ANVESHA. YOU ARE TRASH LIKE YOUR FAVOURITE ASH.
PEOPLE BOYCOTT SHREAY’S SONGS NOW. SHE KNOWS PRAKRITI AND ANVESHA WILL BE THREAT TO HER. SHE ONLY PRAISES MEDIOCRE SINGERS LIKE AISHWARYA.
By Music lover on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
I am not a Nepali but I would like to comment.
If Shaan, Kunal and Sonu were to be on stage and if the judge were to say to Kunal. Best Pop Kunal par Ustaad neva.
How would he feel?
It was a black day for Indian music when he made those immature comments. He should have been banned.
By Music lover on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Of course Prakrit is not that good but she should have been given respect. If this show was fair, we would have seen Anvesha and prakriti in final 2
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Rupinder:
I trust you saw Aishwarya singing “na jeeyo na–oh sajna barkha bahar aayee—”at kolkotta. How do you rate that performance? For once let us have your honest judgement Madam.
I rate Anwesha”s classical rendition at Kolkotta the best of the entire programme and Aishwarya”s na jeeyo na as the sweetest melody in the entire show.
Please comment.
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
FOR STAR VOICE OF INDIA TEAM:
Please allow viewers to vote for the two finalists till the end of the show as by fixing the deadline of 2pm i.e. before the telecast of the finale the performances of the finalists in the finale will be redundant.The viewers must get the final opportunity to rate the performances in the grand finale and cast their vote prudently. To arrive at the final result before the telecast of the finale will be MOCKERY of the entire system of voting.
The two finalists must be allowed to select their own songs in the finale and atleast two songs of the finalists choice should be sung by both of them either as duets or as solos to help the voters to select the better talent.
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By fairy on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
For all Aishwarya and Anwesha fans….
I just heard “nimbooda ” by Aishwarya and Anwesha back to back and then the original by Kavitaji.
Heres my analysis……
Anwesha beyond the slightest doubt is the BETTER singer of the two. Her voice is beautiful as well….so what if its similar to Shreyas?…..she still sounds as original as ever. Aishwarya has a good voice quality…but has miles to go singing wise….
In earlier blogs somebody, I cant remember the name,had argued that having a gifted voice is whats more important because singing skills can be honed while a voice cannot be changed and on that basis the argument was that Aishwarya should win…..” Voice of India ” is a metaphor for the best singer. It is no doubt important to have a great voice but what you do with it is more important and that my friends is plainly evident in Anweshas singing……shes pure genius as far as understanding of music is concerned…..
Now Aishwarya has started singing from a very early age, has given several stage shows in India and abroad, has sung (i presume from the pictures in her website) with several singers of huge calibres. Despite all this she still has to improve her singing with respect to expression, voice modulation, breath control and maybe to an extent her pitching(sur).Shes excellent with taal as was seen in her song ” aaj jane ki zid na karo” set to adi taal.
It comes across as Anwesha has not had a similar exposure to stage audiences (for whatever reason besides singing talent) but her singing speaks volumes about her dedication to it…..It feels she is born to sing..She doesnt speak much( its a different matter that the director gets her to say silly things on stage hopin to entertain audiences….we are not fools gajju) but her songs express so much so deeply….those who have the sensitivity to understand this will percieve what Im saying) somewhat like Lataji….thats why she needs to be given a few of the old classics for her to prove her mettle and silence her critics (and may I say to garner public votes) Anweshas singing is like a meditation sending you into a trance…
whomever you vote is your choice friends……I wish this girl never stops singing….
By Serious on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Dear chhote Ustaad fans,
I just got a VERY DISTURING NEWS! There is big manupulation going on to make sure Aish is the winner. This is from an Extremely Reliable source – first of all Anwesha has No control whatsoever in song selection. All the songs on her wishlist are being given to Aish to sing. Aish’s father is the chairman of a big company with a lot of political clout. He is putting enormous pressure and spending a lot of money to make sure Aish is the winner. Even the team of starplus are compelled to vote for Aish and not Anu. There is NO WAY Anwesha is going to win this competetion and Anu herself knows that too. This is absolutely OUTRAGIOUS. I don’t mind if Aish is the winner but it should be at least a fair competetion.
By Vandana Gupta on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Dear Dr. Biswasji,
We are extremely grateful for your reply.
Although we are from Delhi, we have come across many bengali people in Delhi who are extremely talented and intelligent. In fact many of our family friends are from Bengal and today they hold top positions in
government and public sector. Most of them love music and can sing very well and can play musical instruments very skillfully. We have found people of Bengal to be music loving, very intelligent, kind, warmhearted and
fun loving. My husband work with a software company in Noida and his boss is also from Bengal. He has been very kind and helpful to my husband and he is like a god
father to my husband.
The insights that you gave about the success of Bengali people was very useful and eye opener for us. There is no wonder that the winner of most of the musical
competitions are bengalis like Aneek, Anamika and Sanchita.
Biswasji,
Since you are on vacation in India, we would like to invite you and your family for dinner at our place. We live in Mayur Vihar area and we would be grateful if you could visit our house and bestow your blessings and guidance on us.
Dear Shri Devkishinji,
Thank you very much for your reply. We have also noticed some fake people writing comments using your name. We feel that your replies to such people are
fully appropriate and we are all with you. We believe that most of these perverts are frustrated, jobless, dirty minded, uneducated young people or housewives. However, these people do not understand that by
writing such comments they are degrading themselves only. Millions of fans, followers and disciples of Shri Devkishinji are capable enough to identify the messages written by Shri Devkishinji and the ones written by some cynical, immornal, useless and jealous petty creatures.
Devkishinji,
We do not in which country / city you are located but if you are in Delhi, we would like to invite you and your family for dinner at our place for your blessings along with Shri Biswasji.
By Bonnie on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Fairy, completely agree with you – great write up. But please read serious’s post. Unfortunately, Anu has no control over her song selections. Its very sad but there’s no way Anu ( even though she is a much better singer) is going to win this competetion.
By chandinani on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
I saw somebody spreading the rumour that aish has won the contest…this is utter nonsense..voting is till on…I have bet big money in anwesha and as per my internal sources she is leading by huge margin.
By chandinani on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Serious,
I have bet big money on anwesha and I need to say whom I would like to win…
However, what you are saying is totally nonsense…Aish’s father is an ordinary bank manager with a national bank.
My friend is a senior manager at star…this competition is conducted in very fair manner…both the kids are treated equally…I am seeing that some fanatic people like you, rupinder, amrita are doing all kind of negative publicity for a particular contestant…If you guys feel that something is going wrong, you can file a public interest litigation in court against this program.
People like Dr. Biswas and Mr. Devkishin have been guiding people here and I think people know very well who is the deserving contestant.
My advise to you guys is, get matured, dont be jealous and accept the fact!!
By Jay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Vandana – no offence but could you please stick to talking about chote ustaad? You can show all your admiration by emailing them personally. Frankly, it’s very boring for others , who are only interested abt CU, to go through all this unrelated scraps. Thanks.
By NRI on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Dear Mr.Vyas devikishin,i know this is devikishin,under thisname,anyways, my wife looks better than Katrina, she is 5’9 and weighs 135 with 36’24’36 she is a true indian beauty,i don want to praise her too much, as i saw vultures like Imraan Hashmi blogging here,anyways F#$k yourself Vyash ji,mind your own bussiness, and let us blog peacefully,
ANwesha is the best
Aishwarya is okay
let’s see what happens?
take care everybody
salaam namaste
By chandinani on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Darjeeling,
Come to your senses and learn some netiquettes…You know very well that Prakriti is a pure soul and innocent human being but she was not capable to be there in even top 6…I do not fully agree with the comments made by judges for her, but she herself told that she didnt deserve to be there in even top 6
By Serious on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Chandinani
I know you bet a lot of money on Anwesha and if she looses you have a lot to loose too. I’m a big fan of Anwesha so there is no question of being jealous. I woulld like Anwesha to win because she is the deserving candidate but what I have posted is from an extremely reliable source and I know it’s the truth. But I would like all Anwesha fans not to give up and vote. We, at least should do whatever is in our power. But I’m very disheartened because I know what I posted is completely true.
By Jay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
I believe Chandinani definitely is an AISH fan. She is trying to convince everybody that Anwesha is ahead so that Aishwarya fans vote even more for her. If she is an Anwesha fan why is she attacking all Anu fans? And why is she defending Aish’s father and lying.If she bet any money on anybody then it is surely on Aish not Anu.
By Jay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
I believe Chandinani definitely is an AISH fan. She is trying to convince everybody that Anwesha is ahead so that Aishwarya fans vote even more for her. If she is an Anwesha fan why is she attacking all Anu fans? And why is she defending Aish’s father and lying.If she bet any money on anybody then it is surely on Aish not Anu.
By Irman Hashimi on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Bandu
You said your husband works in Noida and you are in Delhi. Perfect .. you invited those buddhas for dinner and forgot me THE GREAT IMRAN HASHIMI .. or maybe you want me to come after Devkishin and Biswas leave.. so just you and me
By Jay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Chandinani, Aish has not won the contest yet because voting is still on?? You want Aish fans to vote for her more so you can win your bet? If it’s rigged does voting matter? I don’t think so.If you’ve your money on Aish, which I’m sure you do – you’ll make a ton of money, do not worry! But you’ll have to live with your conscious for trying to decieve people. But we are not fools either.
By Jay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Chandinani, Aish has not won the contest yet because voting is still on?? You want Aish fans to vote for her more so you can win your bet? If it’s rigged does voting matter? I don’t think so.If you’ve your money on Aish, which I’m sure you do – you’ll make a ton of money, do not worry! But you’ll have to live with your conscious for trying to decieve people. But we are not fools either.
By raj on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Who is your internal source? If you bet money and you have an internal source, then it’s insider trading and you could go to jail for this. And how could Anwesha lead by a huge margin?? She was ahead only by less than 2 % in SMS voting and she was lagging FAR behind Aishwarya in online voting (80%/20%).
By Bonnie on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Deven
What? “Iss mor se jaate hain” from Aandhi was not a semi claasical and soulful song? Really I just do not get your point, sorry.
By Serious on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Deven
Anyways, Anwesha does not have any control over song selection so don’t be surprised if she didn’t sing enough soulful songs. Like you , I am craving to hear her sing some classical and soulful songs but that’s never going to happen. I wish she sang “Chupke se” and ” Albela”. Supposedly she pleaded to sing “Kasarya balama ” from Lekin but it was given to Aishwarya instead.
By Avinash on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Comment by Vandana Gupta
2008-04-03 13:50:36
“Millions of fans, followers and disciples of Shri Devkishinji are capable enough to identify the messages written by Shri Devkishinji”
Followers?? disciples??? and fans???…sorry devkishin nothing against you, but just couldn’t resist laughing at this!!! LMAO!!
By sangeeta on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Chandinani: Please tell this story to a 5 yrs old kid, even the kid is going to laugh at you.
Come on now !Be it Anwesha or be it Ashwariya! both of them are good.
“Jayeda paisa mat lutao”
By deven on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Serious, seriously you got my point
Like many, I wished she wud have sung “Chupke Se” and “O Sajna” song..
Lata has sung “Is Mod Se” song sooo well, it is just too difficult to come close to that.. Anvesha did an excellent job with that though, but there is no match to the original.. I guess, if you listen to the original, you can make out the differences.. Anvesha has sung some songs where she could equal or better the original.. but definitely not this one..
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Avinash:
I fully agree with you. Gajendra Singh’s saregama show on Zee Tv was far far interesting and lovable as it was purely a music show unlike present-day tamasha. It appears the ace director has lost his roots and direction and has gone astray.
The old saregama’s format was music-oriented. There used to be rounds for semi–classical/classical/folk/ghazal/non-orchestra/change in rhythm/singing with pre-recorded track/studio-recorded etc. etc.
Sonu nigam and Gajendra’s wife(or is it ex?)Ashwini Singh(nee karandikar)-Gajendra’s assistant for ten years, were the real strength behind Gajendra.After these two left the show Gajendra has become rudder-less which has resulted in noticeable fall in standard of the show.
Gajendra is presently busy with a new assignment with new channel 9x- a talent hunt show of dance/music/acting combined.
Originally a well known young female playback singer had been approached by Star Plus to anchor chhote ustad.Abhaas came in in place of that singer who turned down the offer.
The same female singer had been approached by Sahara India channel for the same purpose but she is busy with her world tours and play back assignments and she declined the offer. The Sahara India might soon start a musical reality show on its channel in near future.
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Respected DR AK BISWASJI I shall always fondly remember your interesting and informative posts on this blog.We will miss you a lot . You always enlightened us with your tremendous knowledge about music and history.
I shall always cherish your unbiased ,independent and fearless opinion on all matters-the sign of a truly independent and strong mind.
Wishing you and all your family members a very healthy and peaceful life in U.S.
PS.I JUST SAW A CLIP FROM FRIDAY’S EPISODE ON A NEWS CHANNEL-AISHWARYA AND HER FATHER SINGING A DUET FROM FILM “PADOSAN”-A LA SUNIL DUTT- MEHMOOD DUEL IN THE FILM.
By Rakesh on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Vandana
Are you for real! What’s wrong with you? You gotta be kidding or I think you need psychiatric help badly!!Devkishin is a blogger not a renowned GURU, worshipped by millions of FANS, FOLLOWERS AND DISCIPLES! Hilarious! ROFL!!
By chandinani on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
I had expected that some of the people will reach the way Raj, Sangeeta and Jay have reacted. Here is what I have to say…
Raj,
You talked about insider trading? huh…I am involved in share market in big time and I very well know what is insider trading..I think you badly need to brush up your fundas. You very well know that I am not gonna release my internal sources of information. You said that aish is leading in online voting and anu leading in sms by 2%…I must say that you live in 18th century as this information is very old..my info is updated every 30 mins…
Jay,
I must say you are one of the smarter kids on this blog..however, “tum jis school ki nursery mein ho, hum woh school ke principal rahey chuke hain”…you said that I am aish fan…ha ha ha…I am a BUSINESSMAN and NOT a fan of anyone..my only interest is what money I am going to make…otherwise, once such contents are over most the contestants are lost in oblivion, only few of them make big in life…however, who cares? Anyway, I see you some potential in you..what you need is a guidance and grooming…
Sangeeta,
You said that even a 5 yr kid is gonna laugh at time..frankly speaking, your comment does not merit a reply, however I must say that whatever is your age, your mentality is childish (would suggest that you google for the difference between childish and childlike)
Anyway, as far as the final results are concerned, trend is very much as per my expectation…come monday and I will be off to Bangkok for one week vacation to celebrate my victory…ha ha ha
By Jay on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Chandinani
Please go back to your 30th MAR post a week ago. When you said its confrmed that Anwesha was winning. How did know one week ago that she was winning?? FYI, one week ago ( 18th century ) Anwesha was definitely not winning.So Raj is right and you are wrong. And if your bet is on Anu then why are you against her supporters? You should ask people to vote for Anwesha instead of lying that she is winning. You are calling Anwesha’s fans FANATICS and supporting Devkishin who is obviously voting for Aish. It does not make any sense . Good try but you can’t fool us. And btw Sangeeta ,unlike you, is a very intelligent person – you can tell from her scraps.
By divikishin's bhakt on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Hello
Avinash ji aur rakesh ji yeh bilkul achi baat nahi hai aap vandana ji ki bhakti ka mazaak uda rahe hain. vandana ji main aapke saath hoon. main bhi devikishin ji ke lakhon bhakton main se ek hoon. Mere lie to sab se bade baba shree devikishin ji hain. aur ab to main shriman biswas ko bhi poojne laga hoon. saare baba ek tarf devikishin ji aur aadarniya biswas ji ek taraf.
bolo shri shri 1008 baba devikishin ji ki jay.
bhagwan ak biswas ji jindabaad
By nimki on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
“Who among you two have the best chance to win?
I haven’t really thought about it actually. i would say that both of us are on par in the competition. At times Anwesha give us a mind blowing performance, while there are times when I perform better. ”
haha aish wishes that she performs better than anu. but frankly, regardless of how well aish sings in chhotee ustaad, anu manages do a 546876235 times better!!!! I somtimes feel that aishwarya’s voice qualityy is amazingg, but anwesha is a wholee differenttt level of amazinggness/awesomeness! anwesha is the besttt!!! regardless of who winss chotte ustaad (b/c we kno its going to be aishh b/c she didn’t win last year or the year before thatt) ANWESHA is the trueee winnerrr!!! And she prob is actually is the winner, b/c every random person likes anweshaa. after anu winning every mock poll online and almost every people on blogs saying that they prefer anu, and aish wins, we will know for suree that its corruption!! so clearly, regardless, of whatever happens, ANU will be the winnerr!!!!!!!
By 727 on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
ha ha ha !!! ha ha ha ho ho !!! Great one !
By Arindam on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
I was going through Nimki’s post and agree pretty much with what you say. Gajendra Singh is not a fool. To be honest, he is more clever than all of us. All these days,he was stoking regionalism by making the candicates make crude vote appeals like ‘jay Gorkhaland”, “jay maharashtra”, etc, etc. Abhaas is introducing contestants as “Banglar/Gujarater gorbo”or “Pahari dragon Prakriti Giri”. All these were done to maximize regional voting. Gajendra Singh, I am sure knows knows that Anu is the best and would not like a repeat of SVOI show where people kept saying Ishmeet Singh does not deserve to win. If the same happens this time it there could more serious allegations (we all know these). This could very well hurt the TRP points of any future Gajendra Singh reality show. So, to me at this point 2 scenarios look more likely -1)a narrow victory for Anu or 2)Anu and Aish being declared joint winners.
By Music lover on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Chandinani
You are deliberately misleading people. Stop lying. We know Anvesha is lagging in votes. And that is beacuse of Aishwarya’s corrupt dad and corrupt star plus.
By Rupinder on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
I would rate Aishwarya’s performance as good, not very good. Talking about sweet, prakriti’s ‘odhni’ and ‘laal dupatta’ were equally sweet. i don’t think sweetness is only criterion for good singing.
By Martha on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
I would advise people not to follow Chandinani’s advice at all. She is showing the opposite of what is happening. I am sure Aishwarya is leading and not Anvesha. Thta is also because of all the politics that is happening in chote ustad. Ever one knows who is better.
However Miss chandinani seems to me misleading people because she wants aishwarya fans to vote more and more. So that aishwarya wins and chandinani gets her share of prize money or whatever. Chandinani if she had bet on Anvesha would not be advertsiing anvesha is leading from 1 week back. Especially because 1 week back anvesha was trailing 20: 80! ALL BEWARE OF SUCH PEOPLE. either way if chandinani had bet on anvesha she would not be spreading news anvesha is leading. that would make Aishwary’s fans vote more, she knows that. So isn’t her own position threadtened?
By Preeti on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Extremely sub- standard judging in this show on the whole. Can you believe Kunal chose Mani over Geetashri? I remeber that episode, Abhas’ expression was so shocked and so were anvesha’s and aishwarya’s. What the hell was Kunal thinking? Kunal is an extremely biased judge. look how many times he saved Vyom despite bad/average singing by Vyom, and look at the way he treated poor Prakriti. Preetam would have chosen Abeer over Areeb. thank god the final decision is not in their hands. i have never seen such flawed judging. Do these singers know much about music?
the top 5 always was
1.Anvesha
2.Aishwarya
3.Geetashri
4. Soniya
5. Areeb
6′th was jayant and 7′th Prakriti. Vyom was just hyped beyond his abilities. Unfortunately only 3 from deserving top 5 made it to actual top 5 and judges could have easily saved geetashri/areeb.
By Sweety on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
How I garee with Preeti. But don’t be naive preeti. All good singers were eliminated early so that they do not give competition to miss aishwarya. Otherwise aishwarya’s position would have been threatened if soniya and geetashree lasted long enough. I would like other bloggers to give their rankings. mine are
1.Anu
2.Geeta
3.Soniya
4.Ash
5.Areeb
6.Prakriti
7.Jayant
8.Abeer
9. Vyom
10.Shailey
11. mansi
12. Alpansh
By Sweety on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Vyom and aishwarya were gajji’s favourites even their mothers were extended the sole privilede of making an appearance in the music video.
By Lopa on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
U r right kunal biased he make gitashri and prakriti exit.just angry because his favourite vyom eliminate that day so he take out his anger on little abay Prakrit. Whats wong with you Kunal
By Lopa on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Mr gajendra why don’t you make comp with vyom and aishwarya and make them sing only. And include Harshit also. The trio of your besura favourites
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
keep it man-LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE
FOR DEAR AVINASH
WITH GOOD WISHES,
DEVKISHIN VYAS
By jack on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Hi all,
Voting trend ( up to 2nd April 20:00 Hrs) -
SMS – Anwesha 64.35%
Aishwarya – 35.65%
Internet : Aishwarya – 63.5 %
Anwesha – 36.5 %
Others ( I dont know what it is …) – Anwesha – 42 %
Aishwarya – 58%
As a whole – Aishwarya – 69.3%
Anwesha – 31.7%
I got this information from one of my friend…. but I dont know how much reliable it is…
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
chandinani:
friend,
in case you want to know the name of the winner by around 9/10 pm on 5-4-08 you may give me your mobile no as i have 5 vip passes for the finale which is going to be held at goregaon sports complex at 5 p.m.
By Lopa on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
What is this????????????
God ANVESHA IS LOSING WHAT DOES THAT CHANDANDINI HAVE 2 SAY 2 THIS TRYING 2 FOOL US
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
please do not level serious charges like corruption etc against gajendra singh without any concrete proof.it is an offence if the charges are not substantiated with submission of admissible proof.
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
i think chandinani is a sindhi surname and not a name of a lady.
could chandinani please clarify as almost evryone here is treating him like a lady?
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
it appears some children have taken over this blog as would be evident from above posts of:
lopa
sweety
preeti
nimki etc. etc.
have a nice time when the elders are away.
By Mansi Saraswat on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Yes, I agree that Anwesha’s singing is totally flat & without any heart in it. If you listen to the past performences in this Chhote Ustaad, most her taans are out of soor and at times also out of her own control.
Ofcource any student of clasical music can sing the way mugged up singing was done by anwesha. No heart ar soul in it at all.
However, it is pointless talking about classical music in this forum as here we have only blind followers of Anwesha and not real music lovers.
By Mansi Saraswat on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Aishwarya sings classical numbers with even greater sweetness but the channel did not alow her to do it as they were afraid that if they allow Aishwareya to sing classical numbers, the competition would close on that day itself. I know inner circles and so I can say this. I know that when classical round came up, Aishwarya preparred a very good song and after hearing her, someone got the classical round cacelled. Let us not get in to who got the round cancelled but I know for sure that Aishwarya is far superior singer comparred to Anwesha. I care a damn about all Anwesha’s well wishers & wish Anwesha all the good luck for becoming a very good singer in future.
By Vandana Gupta on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Dear Dr. Biswasji / Shri Devkishinji,
We are eagerly looking forward to your reply. We are really worried that you have not replied back to our request yet. Please fogive us if we have hurt you in any way.
By Mansi Saraswat on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Read Word “Public” = “west Bengol” in Amrita’s comments
By jatin on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Style Ben Aishwarya is going to win the contest.
Vote only for aishwarya as she is the best. Please dont waste your precious votes on Anwesha. She dosent deserve those votes.
By Champu on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Mr. Jatin
I am sorry I have already given some votes to Anwesha … what cn I do ? cud u plz suggest me …. can you please tell me why anwesha does not deserve those votes … please please….
U r the best blogger I have ever seen in this forum…. please cud u please let me know ur address so I can go and BANG u idiot….
DO ASK UR VOTE 4 AISHWARYA BUT KINDLY DONT LET ANWESHA DOWN….
” kaha kaha se aa jate hain bheek mangne …. “
By jatin on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Champu,
Abbey Ghonchu naach na jaane aangan teda. Anvesha is a ghamandi girl. She was very rude to aishwarya in the kolkatta episode. This shows she is not taking the contest in the right spirit. Anvesha should concentrate more on her singing instead of putting aishwarya down.
Have u ever seen aishwarya being rude to anwesha.
Ghonchu, dont give any more votes to anwesha
By Bonnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Dear Anwesha fans, please do not waste time in this blog and vote, vote and vote. There’s not much time left. We have to do whatever we can to make the deserving singer Anwesha win. If you like Anwesha’s singing then this is the time to vote.
By Bonnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Jatin
You were (ARE) an Ishmeet Fanatic just because he was(is) punjabi. You never cared for music. We all know you hate bengalis. We don’t vote for caste, religion or innocense we vote the BETTER singer O.K.? Anwesha is anything but ‘Ghamandi’. People are not blind. Everyone knows who is the better behaved one among these 2 kids. Although this show is all scripted still one can not hide their true nature. For a 14 yr old,Anwesha looks to be very well mannered to me, so stop calling names.
By jatin on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Please dont give any votes to Anvesha , only Aishwarya deserves to win. The non-bongs should unite and vote against Anwesha. Anwesha is a regional singer, where as Aishwarya is a national level singer.
People are not interested in voting for Anvesha outside kolkatta.
By jatin on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Bonnie,
Let me clear your doubts:-
1) I am not a Punjabi
2) I dont hate Bengalis. Infact my best friends are bongs.
So please dont make false allegations against me.
I am supporting Aishwarya just because she is the best.
Mind u i am not a gujarati.
If Sumitra had reached the VOI finals i would hv supported her, but to her bad luck she got eliminated early.
By fairy on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
@jatin
your blog speaks of your small thinking…….I dont care whether you are a gujju/bong or whatever……YOU are not taking this contest in the right spirit…….
Abe Ghonchu sudharja abbhi waqt hai….online blog hai isliye bach gaya tu…..asli life me aisi bachkani baaten karega to joote padenge……..Bongs se nahi….poore hindustan se….because people are not blind or dumb (except one of course..and we know who that is) not to understand what reality shows are all about….Even if Aishwarya wins the contest you will remain a loser with your small thinking.
By the way I am neither a Punjabi/Gujarathi/Bengali……………..
By Lopa on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Mr jatin
Your taste in music is extremely bad. Supporting flat singers like Ishmeet and Sumitra is a musical crime. No doubt you supported Harshit and Priyani also. The worst 4 I have mentioned in VOI
Here no doubt you support aishwarya, abeer, mansi and alpansh. the worst 4 again.
And stop making regional comments. We all know who is here through dirty politics. Whether you are Punjabi, Gujaarati or South indian does not matter. you are just jealous of Bengalis.
You are very sad because Anamika won, no doubt. You hate good singers and Bengalis.
By Rupinder on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
I am a punjabi girl from Bhatinda and I see jatin is spoiling image of punjabis. On the whole, punjabis have good sense of music. We support good singers like Arshpreet and Anvesha.
This jatin is aginst both punjabis and bengalis. He knows punjabis and bengalis are good singers, and he wants to spoil our image. must be afantic from the only fanatic stae in the country-gujarat.
Don’t try to show yourself AS SUPPORTING PUNJABIS MR JATIN. in reality you have no snese of music.
Sumitra and ishmeet were worst singers in VOI. here aishwarya i s above average at her best.
You are a gujarati fanatic mr jatin and trying to spoil image of music lovers.
Nobody except one or two crazy poeple like you supports ishmeet and sihwarya. they will never become playback singers.
By Rupinder on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
How much did aishwarys’s father pay you Mr jatin?
By Champu on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Mr. Jatin Do Support Aishwarya….. vote vote n vote …. par kay hain ki dont speak somthin rubbish against Anwesha …. If you have to discuss or criticise anwesha then talk something abt her singing ( I know u cant… ha ha ha )…. what u r talking abt ( ghamandi Anwesha …or whatever ….) is rubbish …. bcoz every one knows , that was a Dramabazi….
Anyway, ek baat batao boss… mujhe pata nahi tum punjabi ho or bengali ho par tum ITEM jarur ho…
aur baki jo ho woh sab to bata nahi sakte …. that is why I asked ur address boss.. agar de dete to bara maja ata …..
By fairy on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Yaar Rupinder tusi chinta na karo yaar….Punjabis kitna zindadil aur music ke kitne kadardaan hote hain sab jaante hain. A few uncivilised people like Jatin cannot spoil the image of Punjab.
fairy
By fairy on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Yaar Rupinder tusi chinta na karo yaar….Punjabiyan kitne zindadil aur music ke kitne kadardaan hote hain ye sab jaante hain. A few uncivilised people like Jatin cannot spoil the image of Punjab…..
fairy
By Bonnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
yeah right!
By Aishwarya fan on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
The problem with Anvesha is she gets distracted. Who asked her to fall in love with Vyom? if you watch Vyom’s farewell video you will see that vyom and anwesha have something between them she should stick to her singing. Look at aishwarya she only focuses on singing
as for abhas, the same happened with him. Romance with Abhilasha, music forgotten. ishmeet won becuase he was not distracted and this time aishwarya will win also. They are here for singing not romance.
By Bonnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Rupinder dear, do not worry! One fanatic ( with one track mind) can not spoil the image of punjabis. By the way, I loved Ashpreet’s singing and so did Sajay leela Bhansali.
By Jaya on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Hey Aish fan
Where do you get all this stupid info from? Anwesha was distracted ?? That’s why she sang Nimbooda, Rang De, Mahi Ve, Shankara Kare etc etc flawlessly right? Please get a life , stop daydreaming and stop posting stupid and meaningless comments.
By Champu on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha …..
oye …tussi great ho…. tera baat sunke lagta hain tera nam ek dam perfect hain…. u r really Aishwarya Fan…..
By fairy on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Aishwaryas fans are desperate……ha ha ha what a joke……..
fairy
By Ronnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
FYT
Aish is leading in SMS voting 52/42 as per SVOI.
By Ronnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
FyI
As per online voting Aish is leading 60:40.
By Ronnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
correction Aish leading 52/48 .
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
DR AK BISWASJI:The Friday’s episode ended just half an hour ago.In all there were four rounds for each finalist in between an “Omkara” hit song “beedi jalaile—”was sung as duet by both the singers.
Atleast in this penultimate episode i was expecting some meaningful attempt to evaluate the real strengths and weaknesses of the finalists but i was greatly disappoited.No homework appeared to have been done to make this crucial episode a memorable one. The voters have been taken for a ride .It is now free for all.There is no clear indication about the better performer between the two finalists . If the voting trend at this stage is any indication then Aishwarya is likely to bag the crown of chhote ustad.But the trend can change overnight. It has happened in the past.
About the selection of songs less said the better.
Mostly songs of Bipasha Basu the guest judge were sung by both the contestants.
Anwesha ,however, got an opportunity to sing Lata’s great melody from film “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” but she could not do full justice to that song. The song”bhor baye panghat pe mohe natkhat shyam—” this classic composed by legends Laxmikant-Pyarelal in Raj Kapoor”s film is quite hauntingly sung by Lata Mangeshkar in her 100% perfect voice and Anwesha despite her best efforts could not match even 50% of the original composition.The original orchestration in this song is very powerful and rhythmic and if the track for this song in this episode had been recorded by voi orchestra then it has done a mess of it.
In short round-wise performances in my opinion could be as under:
round-1 Aishwarya was superb in gujarati number -effortless, flawless, confident,sweet and perfect in sur and taal almost 90% perfect
Anwesha erratic with glimpses of classical under currents, good murkiyan ,improvisation and extra effort-60%perfect
round -2 Aishwarya 35%-listless song rendered quite listlessly.
Anwesha better than Aishwarya in this round-60%
round -3Aishwarya could not do full justice to”dil cheez kya hai___an evergreen hit of Khayyam in “Umrao jaan”-60%
aAwesha -sang lata’s classic from satyam shivam sundaram-50%
round-4 aishwarya did justice to the song and it was soulful and almost perfect rendition- 80%
Anwesha-Anwesha’s song was a bad selection.This performance was the last in this crucial episode and Anwesha certainly deserved to get a classical number which is her forte-40%
I have been given 5 VIP ENCLOSURE passes by a well-wisher for the Grand Finale at 5″oclock tomorrow evening at Goregaon compelx. I donot expect any dazzling performances from the highly talented finalists though there is every possibility that live orchestra may perform at this venue where generally Faguni Pathak the Gujarati garba singer performs during Navratri.
we can only hope for some old classics from the finalists.
my only regret is that Anwesha has been denied opportunity at Ahmedabad to showcase her real talent.I feel that opportunity was snatched from her.
Regardless of the end result Aishwarya and Anwesha have already started singing in films but it would be better if they concentrate on their academic career rather than playback singing at this age . Playback singing can wait for a couple of years.
GOOD NIGHT DOCTOR.
By Ronnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
My 2 cents
Did not like this episode at all. Aish and Anu sang 2 gujrati songs. Aish sang “Mann Maru Dharke chhe” and Anu sang ‘Kemchhe’. I don’t like any of these songs but Anu’s Kemche was much better. Then Aish sang “Jeese Dhoondta ta hoon main ” very annoying rendition. Anu sang “O saki ” from Musafir flawlessly. In the third round Anu sang ‘bhor hoye panghat me’ beautifuuly and aish sang “Jaan e jaan”. Jaan e jaan is such a beautiful song.I wish Anu was given a soulful song like this for once , but that’s never going to happen. Aish sang soulfully but lost Sur a few times but got a Super sartaj Sarwottam from Shreya. Go Figure!!I guess Sur does not matter in this competition. All in all , IMO not a good program by any means.
By Ronnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Sorry , I missed ‘ Dil Cheez kya hai” by Aish. Awsome song but Aish again could not do justice to it. And CAN YOU BELIEVE ANU WAS GIVEN TO SING ‘ LAL DUPATTA” as her last song?? What a waste!! She sang the song fine but we were craving for a good claasical or soulful number from Anu. Can’t blame her because it’s not in her control anyway. Good luck to both of them.
By alia on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
argh waitin 4 d nxt epsiode hpe asihwarya duz even beeta i knw she cn n anwesha is reali gd newy
aish ur voice is realli shweet n tuchinn gdluk
xoxo bles
By VYAS DEVKISHIN on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
FOR VANDANA GUPTA,DELHI.:
Thanks a lot Vandana for you invitation for dinner.I am staying in Mumbai since 1948 in our bungalow in Kndivali-west.I shall certainly drop in if I happen to visit Delhi in near future.
My elder daughter is in New Jersey USA with her husband and two children-Khushboo and Rahul
My younger daughter is in Dubai with her husband.My son is a Civil Engineer with Sahara India.
I humbly acknowledge your kind words for two senior bloggers on this site viz. DR AK BISWAS and Devkishin i.e. me.
WISHING YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS ALL THE BEST IN LIFE.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
By Ronnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
Correction – ” Dupaata tera”
By Ronnie on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
correction :
3rd round – Anu – Bhor huye panghat
Aish- Dil chheez kya hain
4th round : AIsh – “Jaan e jaan” – Sawaarya
Anu – Dupatta tera
By gooboo123 on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Hello guys,
I think it is sealed…….. though most Anwesha fans would still think that she would sneak to get the crown but it is not going to end in a fairy tale. I am disappointed and so will be many many anwesha fans. But that is life. I hope most people would keep their disappoints to themselves and not transfer it to this fantastic kid. NO one in these kinds of programs deserved no. 1 as much as she did.
I am in Australia……. and i must say that every other year ……. in the Australian IDOL, singers who come as the topper are never to be found again. Just two years back, a black girl was getting touchdowns in every episode for her singing (similar to sartaj sarvottams) and still managed to come second. (Ofcourse you could say it was more racial than anything). However the most popular singer from that year is the singer who came third…….So who knows who will be more popular amongst Anwesha and Aishwarya.
If i am asked…….. Anwesha is better singer.
But unfortunately she will not win.
Sanjay
By Ronnie on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Sanjay
I agree with you. Anwesha is not going to win. Can’t even vote for her anymore – the website has crashed. It’s very unfortunate that in spite of being extraordinarily talented, she is going to loose. I truly believe this competition is rigged. As you correctly said, success does not come with a title. Hope Anwesha succeeds in real life.
By Hemant on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
This episode was not good. Bad song selection. Coming to this level and singing these songs – In all last few episodes, starting with Jaipur, the songs selected were good. But today – what happened.
By ayan on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
i agree with u…….well said
By gooboo123 on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Hello,
I have finally got it……after listening to these singers hundreds of times. I have got the difference. YAHOOOOO !!!
I think the director of the show and the judges have properly assessed the difference between the singers and have never allowed these singers to sing songs of a different Genre….. They have always given songs that they think are best suited to each of these singers….. and hence the confusion who is the best.
You can never really assess singes on this basis.
And for that matter star voice of india chhote ustaad disappoints me…… and i have now after these many episodes understood that selecting the better singer or even assessing the singing prowess of these singers which is a real shame.
You could see it from Ahmedabad episode. Where Anwesha sang all useless high notes songs. She was fantastic in all but the songs were hopeless.
Aishwarya sang two really good numbers……she was saved only because of her sweet voice.
As Salman khan pointed out in an episode earlier……if they can sing so well on the stage …..their songs are going to sound whole lot better in the studio and because of Aishwaryas good voice quality….her flaws no longer matter in the studio world.
Aishwarya hides her flaws behind her good sweet voice.
Anwesha doesnt have the sweet voice hence her songs dont sound as well as Aishwarya though she is better technically.
Aishwarya has zero control over her voice at high notes.
Anwesha fantastic control
Aishwarya will sing soulful songs like Shreya Ghoshal like if she lands up in Bollywood.
Anwesha will sing high pitch songs like Sunidhi Chauhan if she makes it big in bollywood.
But if singing talent is concerned……. Anwesha !!!!
Sanjay
By nimki on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I was really disapointed after seeing the ahmedabad episode b/c it seemed like everyone there supported aishwarya. Not a single person supported anwesha, unlike the kolkata episode, where there were supporters for both.
I personally thought, the songs that were sung, anwesha did better. aishwarya got the better songs but i felt she was out of tune at some points. however, these seemed to go unnoticed by the judges….hm…..
i agree w/ sanjay, aishwarya does have a sweet voice, but i think anwesha has an extremely sweet voice. i’m sure anwesha could probably sings soulful songs like shreya ghosal as well as high pitch songs like sunidhi chauhan. At least, that is my hope and wish.
and i don’t kno if anyone noticed or not, but after getting the audience’s opinion on who’s better (after anwesha’s ‘kemcho’ song), bipasa basu said something, which i truly thought summed up the whole who’s better issue, “…har jeet to hoti rehti hain…one is the BEST…and one is the one who people love….”
Once, again, I agree w/ Sanjay, Ronnie, etc, all of anwesha’s fans: The true chhote ustaad, the one with the true singing talent, the one who is the true winner, is ANWESHA!!!
(these are, of course, my opinions, so feel free to refute them if you want. I’m open to others’ opinions as well. However, please do not demean another contestant.)
By Anonymous on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I disagree with one point, Aish no doubt has a beautiful, sweet and melodious voice, but Anwesha too has fabulous voice quality. I mean, there is a reason people liken Anwesha’s voice with Shreya Ghoshal’s. When I first started watching this show, I did prefer Aish’s voice quality, but over time (after listening to countless beautiful renditions by Anwesha) I have really come to appreciate her superb voice as well. I think Anwesha’s voice will mature with time anyway. Someone else on this blog had mentioned before that Aish’s voice is perfectly suited for romantic, flowing, slow songs, while Anwesha’s voice is more versatile (since she has the uncanny ability to modulate her voice to fit whatever song she sings). Thus, She can sing romantic and item numbers equally well. I agree with everything else though, Anwesha has more control and expression in her voice and also has a more thorough understanding of music, be it classical or modern.
By nimki on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Yess!!! thankyou ‘anonymous’ (though, i believe the person just forgot the name…dont kno) for summing up what i have been meaning to say. i agree w/ you. I think anwesha can sing any kind of song she wishesss and she will sound just wonderful, which is a huge plus poin of her, which probably means she will go far!!!! and a perfect example of that would be the song ‘jane kya chahe man’ and ‘morni baga ma’and ‘mausam ki adla badli mein’ and i dont’ kno, every other song she’s sang i guess. YAYYAYAY!!! as for the winner of chhote ustaad, i wish it could just be both of them or just anwesha, but of course … you kno how these shows areee. oh well, i mean aish is pretty good too, so its okay. the thing that bothers me is that aish will win where theres anwesha even tho there is no comparison between the two. anwesha is far better. *sigh* we’ll just have to accept reality. and i also believe its too late to vote now… b/c the shooting for the finale is already overr…? please correct me if i’m wrong, and anwesha fans: keep votingg! she is definitely behind in votess!
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By Ronnie on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Anwesha is very good at soulful songs too – remember “Hum dil de chuke sanam” and “Ek radha ek meera’? Just because she has an awesome range she is always given high pitched songs. It’s very unfair that Aish always got soulfull numbers to sing and Anu got garbage numbers. They just wanted Aish to sound good purposely.So that she does not sound that bad compared to Anu.Very unfair IMO.
By Serious on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Anwesha – better range, perfect technically, better in voice modulation, perfect in sur, expression and taal. In spite of all these she is not going to win – unbelievable! She is better than any singers I have heard in recent years in any reality shows. Aish has a very soothing voice but that’s about it. Can anybody tell me why Anwesha was not given the songs of her choice?? I still can’t believe her last song before voting ends, was ” Dupatta tera”! Even Devkishin, who likes Aish is justifiably upset.There is only one explanation – this show is fixed. And as I posted before, I know for sure from an extremely reliable source that it’s true. Loosing fairly to someone is onething but procuring votes with political pressure and money? Shame! Shame!
By Ronnie on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I think Anwesha can modulate her voice according to the song amazingly. Its true she sounds like Shreya in ‘Mere Dholna’ and ‘Barso re megha’ but listen to ‘Mahi ve’, ‘Deedar de’ , ‘Maayia maayia’, ‘Bawaaria re’ and I can go on and on – she doesn’t sound like Shreya at all! This girl can amazingly modulate her voice to do justice to the songs. Who else can do that tell me!
By chronic on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
I agree with the person who said that Anwesha is also very good at singing soulful, sweet and melodious songs, just like Aish. Even Kunal acknowledged this. She actually made “jaane kya chahe mann” so much more soulful and emotionally-charged than the orginal. “Mausam ki adla badli,” “Kyun ki itna pyar,” “Gaare mann piya,” “Mahi ve,” “Hum dil de chuke,” “Chanda re,” “Is mor se jate hain,” “Ek radha ek meera,” “Mere Dholna” and “Tumhari aadaon pe mein wari wari” are examples of the many beautiful and soulful renditions by her. God bless..
By nimki on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
omg, i totally agreee.! this show is fixed. i dont see what ppl see in aish that they don’t see in anwesha.? i’m a little confused here, b/c, frankly i think anwesha has all the qualities of aish and MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH (MUCH x 298437298749284) moreee, but still she gets less votes than aishwaryaaa!?!? whyyyy!??? why can’t india spot the true talent (wow..i think my overused word of the day is ‘true’. but i meann come onn, if there is a true winner of this showw, its anweshaaa!!!!!!! all the wayyyY!! i’ve supported her from the beginningg and still am!!!
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By chandinani on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Devkishinji -
Thanks for offering the VIP pass. However, I do not need it as I will at the back of the stage with gajendra and others. I suggest that you carry a placard or something with your name written on it..I will ask one of my guys to pick you up towards the end of the show and I will introduce you to gajendra, contestants, judges and others to you..
Others –
Voting trends etc are as per our expectation only..for you this show may be a fun but for us its something else all together. I appreciate Gajendra as he knows the pulse of Indian people and always put some emotional mirch-masala in his shows so that people dont go away…Millions of rupees are on bet today, so watch out guys!!
As I had said the other day, I will be off to Bangkok for a week from next monday to celebrate the victory!!
By Arvind on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Ahmedabad was very disappointing. Organisers have given it a regional colour. Are they looking for Chote Ustaad or spreading Gujarat vs Bengal venom. Is this Music or politics at its best, as if Bombay episode was not enough – Marathi vs Bihari?
By Ronnie on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
chandniani
You did not answer any of our questions! What a fake!!devkishin.I hope you are smart enough NOT to give him the VIP passes?
By JC on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Chandniani
What planet are you from? Stay away from this site you fake Moron!!You think you are so smart and we are all FOOLs RIGHT? you are going to be kicked out if you even try to post one of your Fake posts.Go bet you moron!
By Serious on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Absolutely agrre with you. But heartbroken abt Anwesha loosing this for no reason.
By Sanjaya on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Somebody has developed a musico-meter. Answesha-50%, Aish 100%, Aish-60%, Answesha-80%. Amusing.
From all indications Anwesha is going to lose the competition. Though I am a Anwesha fan and have rated her as the next Lata Mangeshkar of India.
One advice for Anwesha. Keep focus on singing and abandon hip and shoulder swinging. Has anybody seen Lataji, Anuradha Poudwal, Alka Yagnic swinging while singing on stage ?
Anwesha may lose but she will be the most shining singing star in music indutsry bagging both sensuous and romantic numbers in Hindi music industry.
By chandinani on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
JC,
Thanks for your comments. Lots of people dont like my thoughts and I have no problems with that. World is full of frustrated people who keep abusing others…I am used to it.
Ronnie,
I think you didnt read my post properly..I have clearly written that I will be at the back stage and I DO NOT need any VIP passes. In fact I have offered Devkishinji to introduce him to contestants, gajendra and others.
Arvind,
Your point is interesting. Its not only the organizers of this show, but Britishers and even politicians have successfully used DIVIDE AND RULE policy to rule over India. I am not saying that what organizers is ethically correct, only that I want to say is organizers know exactly what will sell in India and they are using it for earning money. Its all business buddy!!
By drc on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Based solely on the voting trend thus far, it does seem like Anwesha will lose, unfortunately. Though anything is possible in these situations, I highly doubt her vote bank will sky-rocket after only one day. And the worst news is that online voting hasn’t been working for the last 12 hours:(
Anwesha may or may not lose tomorrow, but one thing is sure, she has certainly captured the hearts of the many music-lovers fortunate enough to listen to her amazing voice.
Good luck for your very bright future Anwesha! I will be one of the first ones in line waiting anxiously to buy your CD in a few years:)
By deven on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Anybody, when Ahemdabad episode will be uploaded here? I just came back for that here..
I know there would be many like me waiting for something new from Anvesha.. Already felt hurt that she is still given songs like “Dupatta Tera”.. Anyway, just waiting that this contest get over and some good music director will cut a good album with her.. I’ll be ready to give any price for that.. wud love if she’ll keep appearing as a playback singer in our movies.. man, she has range which you don’t find even in established singers.. I am surprised now that people say that her voice matches with that of Shreya.. that’s not true.. listen her songs of asha and kavita.. she sounds very close to them as well.. her voice is though quite different from Lata.. actually, she has her own unique voice and she can modulate as per requirements (this has been pointed out several times).. she is 100% ready for playback.. no more, I think that there should be a tie.. cos after going thru songs of both of them several times, it is crystal clear in my mind that she is FAR FAR superior than Aish in all departments of singing.. if Aish still wins, it means majority that have voted for her are either deaf or dumb or have no music sense.. it will be a big shame.. but that is what happens in all of these contests..
By Dr.akbiswas,USA on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
Devkishinji,
Thank you very much for this wonderful description> i am waitng for the Grand final.TO-day probably you are at the show by now.ENJOY!I am wondering who will be the winner > your comments are absolutely right> it doesn’t matter!
best wishes and regards.
N.B.please give your comment for the final show.
By Dr.akbiswas,USA on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
FOR VANDANA GUPTAJI:
Thanks to you for your invitation and kind gesture.
We left India on apil3rd; went for family reunion and a wedding.
Quite a coincidental, we have 3 children like Devkishinji, all in their twenty’s.
First son is an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon same as my profession) is a Stanford graduate, 2nd daughter is a Stanford Med student and 3rd daughter in UC, law student.
We have raised them with values and love.
I am dedicating more time in Research for Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, two major causes of blindness in the world. I have worked for Lyon’s international for 12yrs for prevention of blindness all over the world.
Besides my profession as a doctor, I have an export- import business of sports equipments, an extension of my love for sports medicine with two Americans.
Time, health and resource are 3 important managements in life but 4th money management is an added requirement of modern society >should be taught to every child as money matters >earning, saving and investment decisions all are educative learning and should be taught early; Many highly educated people without the knowledge of money management have suffered tremendously. Life is a science but living is an art. University’s highest degree can’t guarantee you a living and happiness. The business alongside a profession could save a family from premature death and despair (although my wife is a physician).
Majority of my family members and my father from east Bengal were killed and dispossessed of their land & properties; we started a new chapter as refugee in India in1966. (Hindu’s property was declared as enemy’s property in East Pakistan by law; Middle class Hindus were targeted for ethnic cleansing and land acquisition). Unfortunate saga of human tragedy in Indian subcontinent.
Bengal > her soil, rivers, air, lush green meadows with folk music & songs (baul),Rabindra sangeet to fisherman’s net> all touches my soul & whispers in my being. I always like to share the joy of living, hoping it could uplift others’ life!
I wish your family health and happiness.
With regards
By nimki on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
it seems redundant that i tell ppl again and agian that anwesha is the bestt! especially on a blogsite where anwesha is clearly the favorite (like many other blog sitess yay). i agree w/ deven. the majority has got to be soo dumb and have no music to not vote for anweshaa!
oh well the competition is nearing its end and i don’t think much can change noww…but thats okay b/c anwesha has already gotten a break and hopefully music directors, etc are not as dumb as the public and prob have a broad sense of musicc, so anwesha will be offerred many opportunities in the near future. anwesha fans need not worry!
‘if one has talent, one can’t ignore it forever’ (i forget who this quote is by oops sorry)
By Arvind on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
The whole concept of SVoI has been glamourised for publicity. Are the judges music icons who can decide the best? Music is not about playback singing. Even Shreya gave her best in compositions of Pt. Jasraj. Asking contestants to sing film songs can not be a benchmark for judgement. Unfortunately, that is what the public likes and that is where the money is. Otherwise, Pt. Jasraj or some other “Ustaad” would have been there on the final day, instead of AB.
Every individual is privileged to his/her opinion as to who he/she likes. For me Anwesha has better Music sense. Plus her mother’s modesty and humility also reflects in her personality.
By prince on Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
you guys are all losers esspecially you dr abidas whatever you useless indian you cant do anyhting right you buttheads
By erika on Apr 6, 2008 | Reply
hi to every chotte ustaad….n my fav contestant is anwesha.she sings vry beautifully.n i hpe u’ll b da chotte ustaad
By Anonymous on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
My Fav Contest Is Anvesha How Beautifully She Sang Mere Dholna On Grandfinale…… I think People R Not Seeing The Right Talent… I Wish Anvesha All THe Best… And One THing More U Easily Overshadowed Aishwariya On Grandfinale…….