Indian Idol 3 continued searching for more Idol wannabes from the West Coast of India – from Gujarat and Rajasthan.
If y’all can remember last year’s Amjeri Idol came from Rajasthan.
Welcome to Baroda (Vadodara) – One of the most cultured cities in India.
Like always the auditions received a huge response and numerous individuals came to audition. However, it also meant that 99.9% of the individuals lived in delusions.
A bit about Baroda, most Indians know about Nauratri and the Garba-Raas – what most Indians might not know is the fact that if you experience Nauratri in Baroda, arguably you will never enjoy Nauratri elsewhere. Baroda rules when it comes to this festival.
Hussain started the show minus Mini Mathur welcoming us to the second instalment of Indian Idol 3 in Gujarati! I noticed something, Hussain has a lisp and it sounds rather cute. Ok, I like the guy, so I am not going to find any faults with him.
To expect great talent from Baroda would not be an exaggeration as the city is immersed in Arts and Culture. Anyway, the problem was there were many duds and to prove that we saw a medley of awesomely awful (new catchphrase) rendition of “Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai”!
This week Javed Akhtar Saab did not join the other three judges –
The bratty kid who wants his way or no way – Annu Malek The sane yet uninteresting (yet) great singer – Udit Narayan Baby Doll (a title she desperately tries to forget) – Alisha Chinai!
After waiting overnight the contestants finally were able to give auditions!
Ok, I have to wonder, why do people do that? I mean I have never auditioned (Thank God), but wouldn’t the waiting overnight equal to the waiting on the day of audition? Or is there a time limit on the day of audition? Enlighten me folks!
First person to audition was Shikha Jain from Vapi and she was what one would call repeat offender as this was her second time auditioning. Alisha sweetly asked her in Gujarati (yes, Alisha is Gujarati) if she was going to sing in Gujarati or Hindi. Shikha sang in Hindi. She was alright, but she was a little bland. However, much better than the travesty that followed. Annu hated her. However, Udit and Alisha liked her and this provoked Annu to say that although Shikha was through, the other two made judgements based on just good singing and nothing else.
What does Annu want; Jessica Rabbit with a voice that can rival Lataji? Not going to happen, dude!
I think that Annu believes that since he has judged the previous two seasons, only he knows what is right or wrong. In that case, there was no need for other judges. Are you listening, producers?
As Shikha was leaving Annu told her that he was not impressed! Though Shikha was happy nonetheless and told her mum and Hussain about Annu’s reaction outside!
Then there was this weird collage of dancing – I didn’t get the reference, but alright!
Next in line was Alpesh Soni – Wow, second Soni of the season – this should be good – and good it was! Alpesh asked for Udit’s handkerchief and tied it around his head and then lapsed into this horrible nasally rendition of “Shirdiwale Saibaba” from Amar Akbar Anthony! Now I love the movie soundtrack and I have reverence for Saibaba and hence I am sure that Saibaba was going, “Please, don’t sing my praise in that voice!”
It was so bad that (as I said) it was good! Annu called him the missing Sur – Eighth Sur, which he awesomely demonstrated! Then Alpesh started mimicry (again reference lost) at the judges’ request and if y’all think I am going to report that – y’all have another thing coming! The judges however had a good laugh – so it was not a total loss as far as Alpesh is concerned!
One weird thing deserves another, apparently, so we got to meet Vijay Patel! He was asked to dance and he was rather good at it, but it was a huge mistake on his part, because after doing acrobatic dance movements so vigorously, he lost 99% of his energy right there. Udit asked him why he wanted to be singer rather than a dancer. Annu interrupted by saying they had not yet heard him sing. Hello! You just did, when he was dancing!
He started singing and he was totally breathless leading Annu to say that Vijay defeated the tune, which Vijay thought was a good thing! NOT! Obviously it was NO, but Vijay pleaded and well he left the place with sadness!
Want to know how dedicated Hussain really is? Well, he went counting people waiting to audition and get this he reached almost 5K mark before he quit of exhaustion! Now that’s dedication!
Subsequently, we saw rather terrible auditions by three guys, Aakrosh, Jaimin (nice name) and Sunil. Leading Annu to wonder why did people suck so bad? He furthered that they all had high hopes from Baroda and this was disheartening. So he told the other two to accompany him outside to tell the wannabes that they were looking for outstanding people and the people so far did not meet their expectations. And that’s exactly what they did! Yahoo! A gal stated that most where auditioning without really getting serious. Ok, galfriend, you’ll have to prove that you are serious! But you’ll have to wait for a while!
Ok, I don’t get it why people would sing songs of the person on the judging panel. I mean you have to be as good if not better than the person whose song you are singing. And this is exactly what killed the chances of the Mridha Sisters.
First of all, I did not understand why the three sisters Usha, Tripti and Devika walked in together. They were doomed before they could begin. Tripti started singing the opening lines of “Kajra Re” and was interrupted by Annu, who asked Devika to sing the same lines and then Usha and none of the sisters could do a decent job. So Annu asked Alisha to demonstrate the right way to sing the song.
Obviously, they turned all three down. Outside Usha stated that Devika was the best singer and it was not fair that they did not select her. Why did you three go in together? Why?
Meet Sheena Raju, the serious one – Annu loved her name and wondered if her singing will have the required sheen. I must say the gal had something different in her voice as she started singing, “Sajna Aa Bhi Ja”. Annu thought she had great resonance in her voice and had a great throw – etc, etc. Clearly, she did prove that she was serious and a rather interesting singer!
This led to a rather rushed preview of three awesome gals, who I think got the affirmative nod… Meet Bhoomi Trivedi, Dhwani Shah and Monali Jani.
Alisha made an observation that the gals were faring better than the guys in Baroda!
As reported last night, this time Indian Idol went to smaller cities to find Idol wannabes and in that quest Mini went to Jodhpur in Rajasthan. What is Rajasthan without "Kesariya Balam" in Raga Mand? Sure enough the amazing folk number accompanied images of pristine desert city. Those following Amazing Race might remember that Jodhpur was a pit stop during the seventh season.
Like last night – Mini roamed the city looking for local talents and found two hopefuls. One was an army man and other was a singer, who was singing with a wedding band. When Mini gave the wedding singer the invite to audition, it was a touching moment. The auditions in Jodhpur were conducted in desert dunes – literally and the short-listed were given a chance to audition in Baroda in front of the judges.
First up was the army man Dhannuram Chavda, who sang a remarkable folk number when he had met Mini in Jodhpur. However, he chose a Hindi number and sang it rather weakly and hence received negative vote.
However, all was not lost – Enter Kuldeep Ojha! I think after Richa – this guy is the one to look for… Kuldeep sang “Mora Saiyan To Hai Pardes”, a song immortalized by the great Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khansaheb! It was such a beautiful rendition that all the judges were unanimous about him going to the next round. They appreciated him for respecting the cultural inheritance (he wore a pagdi – sort of a turban) and the fact that he did not embellish his performance with any gimmicks.
I think it was a perfect ending of Baroda audition. Annu told Alisha that they finished the auditions without fighting and they managed to find some awesome contestants.
Then we were shown candid moments involving the judges. It was… eh!
Subsequent stop – Kanpur
I don’t know much about Kanpur, but I do know that Veena Sahasrabuddhe, one of the finest Indian classical vocalists of India was born and bred there.
In Kanpur, we saw a hotchpotch of wannabes carrying different bags to the tune of Dhadak Dhadak (remember Sagar?) from Bunty and Babli. Mini as well as Hussain greeted us in Kanpur. In Kanpur, we saw this really stupid mimicry by various asking the judges to select them. It’s not funny guys! Shape up!
Sufi singer Kailash Kher joined Annu, Udit and Alisha as a guest judge.
Then we met a train wreck called Rajendra Tripathi, (Any connection with Ravi? – Maybe!) who claimed that music was his spirit! Finally, I understood why spirits are invisible and why spirit disappears when exposed to air. It would have been better for Rajendra, who was wearing what seemed like a kerchief around his head, if he had kept that information secret. Because as soon as he came in the room his spirit disappeared!
Rajendra started singing the title track of “Dhoom”!
Ok, I am going to demonstrate how bad it was…
Dhoom Dhoom
Boom Boom
Sur Gaya Goom Goom
That Was His Doom Doom
I have noticed something in India… people who speak atrocious English insist on speaking to me in English even though I try to put them out of their misery by speaking in Gujarati or Hindi! I don’t get it! This guy had little command on the English language and he goes into this breathless venture of singing “Dhoom” with laden with English words! If it was not so sad, it would have been funny.
Alisha pleaded with folded hands that Rajendra should not even sing in bathroom! And Kailash said that he had never seen anything like this in his life and that no one told him that it would get this scary! Now that’s funny! HA! – A la Edna from Simpsons!
After that a cute and confident Ankita Mishra walked in and gave a brilliant performance of “Koi Mil Gaya”. Annu thought she was brilliant. Udit basically thought that she had all the right elements and was going on and on, prompting Ankita to say, “Please get to the point” and losing like 50% of cuteness right there.
Kailash loved her spunk. Alisha was still unsure so Annu asked Ankita to sing another song and she sang “Mehbooba” and then said that the song made her Annu’s biggest fan as he had composed it and after Alisha gave her blessings by saying yes, Ankita lost the remaining 50% of cuteness by doing an awesome job of kissing the judges’ behinds. This one will be the most irritating contestant in the future, if she makes it through to Finals – Mark my words.
Anyway, spunk of Ankita (thank god she was no guy or else this would sound so… you know) made the judges feel spunky and Annu decided to create a horrendous tune about Indian Idol. Alisha sang that this year the winner would a gal and Kailash sang that he has a hunch it might be a guy! Annu wanted the tune to be copyrighted! Sure Annu go ahead – only you will record it and only you will hear it! Now I can concur that state of Indian music is in dire.
Next, Sunil Bhatia tried to entertain the judges with toilet humour mimicry featuring actors desperately wanting to go potty. Seriously? Seriously! People, where’s the reference? And for the love of God, stop this mimicry coverage!
Then we saw people lip-syncing to title track of Omkara – I just wish they had let the people lip sync because that’s what they were fit for!
In walked Shiva Roshan Verma, who claimed to be a classical vocalist from Gwalior Gharana with ties with the doyen Shri L. K. Pandit! Kailash asked him to sing something classical and he chose Raga Darbari Kanada.
Well, this vocalist has a very long journey ahead of him is all I can say without bringing in the venom. Wait, venom is permitted, so here goes…
First, when Annu is jumping and asking you whether that was Darbari. Stop and think, because you are slipping up!
Two, if you are going to drop names – be sure that you can substantial it with a talent. I mean anyone can say I learnt from Pandit Ravi Shankar, but if you can’t even hold the Sitar – no one is going to believe you. Besides that – when you drop names of doyens, you must have the intelligence to know that musicians have a bond. Hence Kailash said in sweet words that he knew Panditji and Shiva shouldn’t drag big names through mud by doing such an awful job.
So then Shiva was unrepentant and said no one can falsify that he was singing Darbari Bandish! Shiva – they never said you were not singing a Darbari Bandish, they were saying that you were not singing Darbari properly. You cannot introduce alien notes and say it’s Darbari! This prompted Shiva to state that movie singers are of no worth, he would be the king of classical music one day.
Such humility!
Bye bye! Don’t let the door hit you where Annu should have bit you! By the by, I would have walked out like Annu, if I would have been there!
This led to montage of tears and loads of them. Then a mum of a rejected gal started screaming that since Annu was not a singer (oh tell him that because he thinks he is awesome singer) he should not be a judge of a singers competition. She went on and on… Annu walked towards the door and peeked and exclaimed that the lady was still out there... making Alisha giggle in a really sweet way!
The lady continued ranting despite numerous attempts and pleading by her very embarrassed daughter! She said that she was a saint as Goddess Saraswati was borne to her. Well!
Don’t look at me; I am not going to comment on divine births!
Anyway, so numerous people made it through from Baroda and Kanpur. Who all? Well, I don’t know because apparently mimicry is more important than the singers in a singing competition! Go figure!
I knew this was going to be a long article, but Man Alive! Anyway, I too think this might be a gal’s year. Let’s just wait and watch!
But, I had taken an hour of Anu MALEK and I wanted to punch him. He just irritated me and that was with Sky Plus at x30, he was unnecessarily rude to Shika and I hope she comes back and blows the pants off him !!!! No on second thoughts that would be a bad idea.
The only other noticeable hopeful was Ankita and you know what she did - yeh. So far not impressive and therefore I came back to read your article which is - more gripping. The cutetess moment of the show was the baby who feel asleep in front of the cameras.
Finally, at the end of the show here in England (would be interested to hear if you have been shown the same footage) we were shown a glimpse of the auditions in England.
I am intrigued, just how will the voting system work. Will the voting be restricted to India only and will the judges have any input .......
Now I must get back to my ironing. Thank you Sprouty for a great article as ever....
Then we met a train wreck called Rajendra Tripathi, (Any connection with Ravi? – Maybe!) who claimed that music was his spirit! Finally, I understood why spirits are invisible and why spirit disappears when exposed to air. It would have been better for Rajendra, who was wearing what seemed like a kerchief around his head, if he had kept that information secret. Because as soon as he came in the room his spirit disappeared!
Rajendra Tripathi and the Audition of Doom! Man, he would have made Amrish Puri rip his own hart out!
name is INDIAN IDOL
audition in ENGLAND
is it really worth seeing
i am happy to read sprout
till it is top 10
Not sure what you are heading at because you can explain it both ways...
If it's really worth seeing? LOL! Sweetie it's only the second show. Show some faith!
We do have things to look forward too... I mean Meiyang Chang, The hyderabadi guy, Ankita's Antics, The 16 year old wonder child (I thought she had a little Amonkar in her - did anyone notice Javed? He dropped his jaws. Tears on this side of the globe too!)Kuldeep and many more
But I admit, the auditions are not as hilarious as the previous years. This episode was edited extremely bad.
Also.. One thing I absolutely support and root for is the Bharat ki Shaan campaign!!! Like the sun touches every spot on the globe so does music touch every hart in this world we live in.. It has no boundaries and we are in absolutely no position to judge or depict people for loving Indian music simply and alone because they live in different countries or are from different ethnicities.
At least, that's how I feel. It's a free board anyone can always disagree.
We all know some form of exclusion and we know it sucks!
Agreed...Uttam...
1. 16 year old Wonder Child
2. The Hydrabadi guy....were MY Eye catchers...
Although, I dont know if this season would be as good as the last...
Karunya, Minal, Amey, Neha...have raised the bar so high...that was perfection, and I enjoyed watching their performances...it would be tough to watch something not that good...
I agree...atleast make if funny for us to watch...
The Dhoom guy, Yes he was a Train Wreck...he was a piece of work in himself
And that 'Tune of Indian Idol'...right there thing by Anu...I got no words....
Thoughts emanating from a person who loves flirting, and a dry sense of humor with loads of sarcasm poured in to make the perfect brew. Cant live without friends & cell phone. Hates hypocrisy & double standards. What does he notice first in a girl? Eyes of course ! What did you think????
I missed Javed Saab this week. He is the only one who can stop the Jerk and without him we had to go through all his craziness.
No need to wonder why people come overnight, every one whats their few minutes of fame/shame (I do think that it is a shame rather than fame).
Annu is not that great singer but she did deserve to move on to the next stage. We all know that everyone who is going to the next stage are not going to make the final 12. I don't understand what Mr. Jerk's problem is. Why is he arguing about that. He thinks he is the one who knows better than others. He thanks that he should be the only one who should select and the rest should follow him. I hated the exchange. I hated all his exchanges throughout the show. The way he behaved with the guy who claims to be a classical singer and was singing raag Darbari. Everyone who has a ear know how bad the guy was. There is no need to go with his rant, they should have simply sent the guy back saying that he is no good. But we need some drama right and we get it. I do think that they are putting in more drama than showing the talented people. Atleast it should be a 50-50 good and bad. In the last two episodes they showed 10 people who are through to the next round, a few decent ones who did not make it and a awful lot of jokers.
I liked the folk song Dhannuram sang. It was really good. They should have selected him based on that song. I thought his audition song was really bad.
Ankita Mishra.... What a character.... I completely agree with you Sprout. She completely lost her cuteness. If anyone wondered that a person can change from Cute to irritating in couple of minutes, yes this can be done and Ankita proved it. What an irritating character. I cannot imagine her antics once the show starts. I hope she does not make the final 12. But my guess is the producers want her.
I just want to get through these episodes as soon as possible. I can't wait to see the real people sing. I don't know how long they are going to drag this train wreck programming.
Anyway these are my few thoughts. I think/hope they are a lot of good singers which they are not showing right now. Hope we will get to hear good singers in the comming weeks.
Once again thanks Sprout for staying late and positing the review the same night.
Ok let me get this out of my chest...I know a lot of u feel the same....but what the #$%# does Anu Malik think of himself...why does he think that since he was there in the previous 2 seasons, he knows all about judging....he was just all over the places and extremely irritating......from all the judges i could only hear his voice.....he kept interrupting the judges/singers all the time….. I can already see a lot of bickering this season between him and Javed saab…..I am glad that Javed Akhtar gave him a piece of his mind when he was going over board. Udit Narayan is very docile…..he should voice his opinion too. Alisha is sweet so far……not like “The Maestro”…
People who have registered in mind so far are Richa Aneja, Kuldeep Ojha, Amit Sharma….from the remaining folks I feel so bad for Dhannuram Chavda…. He should have stuck to his folk song……I agree with u Sprout on Ankita…….and the dhoom guy only bought doom on himself by picking up that song…
Uttam, I’m not sure if I am missed something ……but who is the “Hyderabadi Guy” and did they show “Meiyang Chang’s” audition?
Overall all , a lot of drama in II3 as usual….but I hope at the end the results turn out good.
Sprout/Deepa I am from Borivali…..Deeps which part of B’bay are you from? Sprout, where in B’bay are you right now?
Seriously...On Ankita i wasnt really impressed with her singing too....And now i see that its just my opinion :-( Any idea how long these auditions are going to go? And people as for Annu malik.....These were the same words used last time right? Sprout can u concentrate more on him?????? :-)
great article, i think anu malek should be throwed from that show cos he doesnt deserve to be their.. he seriously cant sing, but he is judging on how people are singing, thats riduclious...
Sree said:Sprout/Deepa I am from Borivali…..Deeps which part of B’bay are you from? Sprout, where in B’bay are you right now?
Wow! Borivali is too far from where I am at! I think you told us last year. But I have the memory of a dinosaur, so maybe you had not! On this trip, I am staying at my ancestral house at Carmichael Road, where I have setup my studio. On previous trips though I have managed to stay at Sion, where I have bought the flat with me own money. (Hopefully, after my exhibit, I can do the same in London!)
Deepa1021 said:Sproutie - if you eat the pani puri off the roadside, just eat it without the pani. That's what makes people sick! Yes, I admit, it doesn't taste the same….
Also, I'm not sure where you are, but if you're in the Worli area, take a stroll by the waterside for me. I can't tell you how unashamedly jealous I am of you right now. Oh to be in India. *Sigh.
Honey! I am so paranoid about the water that even with Aqua Guard – I make people boil and strain the water two times. Last thing I need is to feel like something rolled over in my tummy and died! I cannot afford to have sick days this time around as I am on a deadline!
Oh! We do go for late night strolls at Marine Lines, Worli Sea Face or even Hajiali front! It’s the only time I can drive on daily basis! Sea at night is just so mysteriously beautiful.
Now with II3 related stuff!
Deepa1021 said:Right, Indian Idol. I loved Richa too. I hope she doesn't turn into an Antara though. Remember how everyone thought she was nice and sweet when she first came?
With Antara, I think most thought she was a fake. This gal is too simple to be a fake. There is no question that she will be smouldered with praises, but I think she will take it with class. At least that’s what I hope!
Sree said:Uttam, I’m not sure if I am missed something ……but who is the “Hyderabadi Guy” and did they show “Meiyang Chang’s” audition?
Relax! You have not missed anything! The people in question have not yet showed up! Uttam being the over-inquisitive one has gone and spoilt her own self and us. She is totally in love with the Chinese fellow! It should be interesting to see how a guy with Chinese roots does with Hindi songs – so yes, his entry is probably the most anticipated entry on the show! As far as the Hyderabadi Guy is concerned – I am not sure, who that is!
Ajay said:Sprout can u concentrate more on him?????? :-)
So you want me to concentrate more on Annu, who is doing all the stupid antics just so he is noticed? Frankly, Annu has such a complex this year that he is trying too hard to prove his worth. This time around, his companions have had a stellar career graph. Javed Saab – well do I need to talk about his career? Alisha – reigning queen of Indi-Pop at the time when the term Indi-Pop was not even coined and Udit – one of the best vocalists of Bollywood, with more hits than I can count! Annu has never made it to the crust level with his compositions and let’s not even talk about his career as a singer. In previous two seasons, one had Farah Khan, who had no connection with music. And Sonu was the voice of reason as he at least knew what he talked about… that made Annu’s position somewhere in the middle – one can say he was like Randy Jackson… This year however, the other three are quite knowledgeable and they all know what they are talking about as they know the industry at the crème de la crème level. So Annu is trying really hard to prove that he is more qualified as he has been doing this for last two years. The problem is though, he is coming across as a wannabe of Simon Cowell and he is facing a lot of negative backlash than any other judge. However, me concentrating on Annu, not matter how negatively, is just going to bring him in the spotlight and that’s exactly what he wants – so it is best to ignore him as much as one can after pointing out his foolish attempts!
Venkat said:I do think that they are putting in more drama than showing the talented people. Atleast it should be a 50-50 good and bad. In the last two episodes they showed 10 people who are through to the next round, a few decent ones who did not make it and a awful lot of jokers.
Well, Venkat, that is the idol format! I mean even on AI, they show more drama than talent! The 50:50 you are talking about is not going to happen, unless of course AI makes that change first. You must understand – the mass apparently love the drama – because let’s face it, after the audition rounds and stage round in Mumbai. With Piano Rounds, all we’d hear is music (good or bad). This is the time to show the masses the really exceptional singers they think should be pimped and the atrocious wannabes. If they show all the good singers at this point, chances are they would be ruined by exposure when they need to impress the mass with their singing. However, I do agree with you that there are many awful jokers. Why are they mimicking here, there are laughter challenge shows (quite bad, I might add), they should audition for that!
Ajay said:And sprout....I never did expect to read such a decent review from you....U complimented even Mini....Heights yaar......
Well, I thought I should be nice since its first day and all. And I also thought I should prove that I can be nice! Mini minus Aman is rather nice and not as stuck up! In fact after I posted this – some dailies thought that she was doing a better job this year compared to last two as she has loosened up a lot. I am not saying I prompted them to say that, but the fact is I cannot be bitchy if she has not done anything irritating and yes, she does look nice this year. So I had to compliment her.
A person on some blog thinks that I think that the show is better than it really is. To that I say that having seen last season… this is no different. The person thinks that II is not at par with AI and I totally disagree because at this point (as far as audition rounds are concerned) both can be called cousins. And the person also thinks II is not promoting talent to international standards, to which I say how many talents from India have made it to mainstream International scene? All I can think of is Norah Jones and she has no Indian musical influence on her music! Let’s get real, II is not for International scrutiny – it is for Indian mass and for Indian mass, this is a darn enjoyable show. Not everything should be compared internationally, to be coined as successful or otherwise!
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Sproutie said:
Relax! You have not missed anything! The people in question have not yet showed up! Uttam being the over-inquisitive one has gone and spoilt her own self and us. She is totally in love with the Chinese fellow! It should be interesting to see how a guy with Chinese roots does with Hindi songs – so yes, his entry is probably the most anticipated entry on the show! As far as the Hyderabadi Guy is concerned – I am not sure, who that is!
Yeah, yeah see how mean he is. Meiyang Chang and a bunch of others where actually in the promo's of the show. So we all got to see them. There are a total of 13 promo's (or more). Some real cheesy some real cool.
They actually showed Praleen Gill (the hyderabadi guy) at the end of this show. My guess is that they won't show his audition (which was awesome) because airing things twice would be less fun than new material.
If you play back the show/tape you will see him with the orange shirt and saying... hi main hu praleen or something like.
But you're right Sprout, I'm ruining things with all the extra info. Sjorrie, am behaving as of now! LOl, well you won't have to worry the coming period anyways.
Sproutie also said: A person on some blog thinks that I think that the show is better than it really is. To that I say that having seen last season… this is no different. The person thinks that II is not at par with AI and I totally disagree because at this point (as far as audition rounds are concerned) both can be called cousins. And the person also thinks II is not promoting talent to international standards, to which I say how many talents from India have made it to mainstream International scene? All I can think of is Norah Jones and she has no Indian musical influence on her music! Let’s get real, II is not for International scrutiny – it is for Indian mass and for Indian mass, this is a darn enjoyable show. Not everything should be compared internationally, to be coined as successful or otherwise!
Sjow, now I finally have some time to react in peace to your article!
Hussain started the show minus Mini Mathur welcoming us to the second instalment of Indian Idol 3 in Gujarati! I noticed something, Hussain has a lisp and it sounds rather cute. Ok, I like the guy, so I am not going to find any faults with him.
You know I've noticed that too. He's in spite of his looks a bit dorky don't you guys think? I mean I'm positive that if you would search for some pictures of him you might stumble upon a retainer and glasses. who knows.
Since we're on the dork subject. Ankita! The first thing I thought when she walked in was: Dorkus Maximus. I don't really think she is/was fully aware of how wrong the sucking up to Anu Malik would look on tv.
I could see the humor of it and to be honest, if I would stand there I would also have praised Annu Malik into heaven, asking him whether I could be his next playback singer and than drop dead because of laughing. The disrespect Udit part? I think she was just too excited and really wanted to now whether she made it or not.
Nevertheless she's quite a number and hey most likely she will keep things interesting!
Oh, one more thing. I totally agree that Mini Mathur is diffrent this year. Did you used the phrase gruesome twosome for Aman and Mini? Never mind they really were at the end like Jerk and Jerkette. Now she does not only look great but she's a lot nicer too. I know it might sound stupid but with Hussein she also looks a lot younger!
Ah, well let's hope - for Ajay's sake - that she starts screaming this year too.
The bratty kid who wants his way or no way – Annu Malek
That's how I see him. Like a big kid, somehow I just can't hate him as much as I would like to do.
Meet Sheena Raju, the serious one – Annu loved her name and wondered if her singing will have the required sheen. I must say the gal had something different in her voice as she started singing, “Sajna Aa Bhi Ja”. Annu thought she had great resonance in her voice and had a great throw – etc, etc. Clearly, she did prove that she was serious and a rather interesting singer!
Sheena the warrior Princess! That's some volume for a gal. Also, I don't know what it is but there are a lot of pretty darn pretty gals in the shows this year.
Next, Sunil Bhatia tried to entertain the judges with toilet humour mimicry featuring actors desperately wanting to go potty. Seriously? Seriously! People, where’s the reference? And for the love of God, stop this mimicry coverage!
Yup, that really was a manurety performance. I hope they worked this week a bit harder on the editting part. Also are this week the abroad audtions?
Next in line was Alpesh Soni – Wow, second Soni of the season – this should be good – and good it was! Alpesh asked for Udit’s handkerchief and tied it around his head and then lapsed into this horrible nasally rendition of “Shirdiwale Saibaba” from Amar Akbar Anthony! Now I love the movie soundtrack and I have reverence for Saibaba and hence I am sure that Saibaba was going, “Please, don’t sing my praise in that voice!”
Oooooooohhhhwwww behave!!!! Like Shridi Sai Baba would have said:
Mean and Moi? Never! Well, never say never, but NEVER! I just think you are nuts just like me, because I go spoiler hunting on the shows that I should never go spoiler hunting – case and point – Amazing Race – All Stars. If my friend is accurate, I even know who will win American Idol this year. If people think it’s not rigged – I wonder how all the predictions my friend made so far are so freaking accurate! But frankly I don’t care who wins now! Anyway, getting back to you – don’t tell me you don’t love Meiyang Chang, I can see it in your words and I know I am right!
Uttam said: But you're right Sprout, I'm ruining things with all the extra info. Sjorrie, am behaving as of now! LOl, well you won't have to worry the coming period anyways.
I don’t think you are ruining things – you are just confusing a few people with it! I am very curious about your vacation – where are you going? And why are we not invited to join you? LOL!
Uttam said:
God is kind, he gave us a middle finger.
ROFL! Oh God! Seriously, you better start writing a book or something, because you come up with best lines ever! I think only other person who shares your wit when it comes to one-liner is Curlio and I am going to go psycho on her, if she does not pen a book soon! I am going to quote you and that’s a promise!
On II3
Yes, Hussain is sort of a dork, I totally agree with you!
Why am I not surprised that you found something positive about Ankita? You love the crazy. I am sure she will be this year’s Ritu! And we know you loved her!
Mrs Malek is back!!! Oh Mrs Malek, you can’t stop loving your husband, can you?
Oh please, I always behave! Saibaba did complain, or else the guy would have moved to the next round! So…
The Core Of Man's Spirit Comes From New Experiences!
Sproucule Poirot said: Mean and Moi? Never! Well, never say never, but NEVER! I just think you are nuts just like me, because I go spoiler hunting on the shows that I should never go spoiler hunting – case and point – Amazing Race – All Stars. If my friend is accurate, I even know who will win American Idol this year. If people think it’s not rigged – I wonder how all the predictions my friend made so far are so freaking accurate! But frankly I don’t care who wins now! Anyway, getting back to you – don’t tell me you don’t love Meiyang Chang, I can see it in your words and I know I am right!
Ooooouw you meanie . But Sproutie dear may I remind you of the fact that you also read in my words that I was a nice yet obnoxious young man you wanted to be friends with! LOL!
But I admit I'm addicted too his words. I still have a day to kill my time and this makes more than a good read. Anyway, I won't play copy-paste like a maniac but this I could not resist to share. Does anyone remember the Fame-X fiasco?
Most of the people selected were girls and this angered the "men". They called the selected girls "loose women" and bitched that the girls must've offered to sleep with Palash, and that would've got them selected. One guy even shouted aloud, "I'm ready to sleep with Palash Sen if he selects me!!!!" I'd seen all this crazy stuff on TV before, but I had to see it to believe it !!! On the bright side, It was a fun experience (Meiyang Chang)
Thank god, thank god, thank god that he didn't got selected for Fame-X!!!
I'm curious though how he and the mallu kid are going to keep themselves standing against a powerhouse like Richa. But hey what am I blabbing about it's still the second show!
Padma said: i agree with u uttam as music is universal.
the thing is it it the same way in AI
only contestents from all 50 states can participate
that is my point
I'm never sure what you are directing at. You know sometimes your post look like haiku's! I think Sprout already said something about it, but why should that stop me. I know you already know this but here it goes.
India and America are I think the only two largest and most diverse multicultural societies/countries at the moment. What an Indian is, is just as vague as what an American is but what can be said about India is that there is a large group of Indians - parsi's, mallu's, tamil's, punjabi's, brits, brit-indians, portugese-indians etc. etc. - outside India that still feels very much connected with the country their parents or grandparents came from. Should II stick to the American concept - that by the way in every country a bit diffrent is - or can they for once think outside of their landmarks and let everybody participate? Should the show be solely for Indian passport holders? Yes? Ah, we have a new name for the show:
Indian Passport Idol I!
Also, I'm positive that - like it already happened on other boards - the whole retarded NRI's should not participate/is it really an Indian discussion is going to flame out of the pan as soon as both SRGMP and Indian Idol are going to develop!
Sproutheimer said: ROFL! Oh God! Seriously, you better start writing a book or something, because you come up with best lines ever! I think only other person who shares your wit when it comes to one-liner is Curlio and I am going to go psycho on her, if she does not pen a book soon! I am going to quote you and that’s a promise!
Yes as usual you won't remember anything but anyway... Yesterday's rant was awesome! You know these shows are sometimes more worth reading than watching! As for AI Sanjaya really was my oh-no not again. My hopes are that Melinda regardless if she wins embraces rock and makes a killer album!
Talking about Melinda, I think that's the problem with the good performances we have seen till now. Both Praleen and Richa have spoiled us and now we have to wait and see if they can live up to that.
Sproutie our tourguide said: I don’t think you are ruining things – you are just confusing a few people with it! I am very curious about your vacation – where are you going? And why are we not invited to join you? LOL!
A ha now how would it be a vacation if you would be there? You would have us all placed behind a desk and post like madman! Anyway, for you I'm going to Dharamshala to have a tete-a-tete with the Dalai Lama and discuss what we should do with you!
Ankita's BFF said: Why am I not surprised that you found something positive about Ankita? You love the crazy. I am sure she will be this year’s Ritu! And we know you loved her!
I can't help it but even more so I don't feel like hating at this moment. Last year with II2 and FameX the shows were such a drag we took it out on the contestants and we took it out hard. My role this year is the love-guru... yes yes come it too my arms ooooh Sproutanians!
Where are you guys by the way?
Sprout Soni said: Mrs Malek is back!!! Oh Mrs Malek, you can’t stop loving your husband, can you?
Enjoy your peace sweet heart... enjoy your peace, while it lasts...
Uttam said: I stumbled upon this last week and evers since (like as if it's that long ago LOL!) I've wonder on why I should share this with you or not.
Reason for my hesitance... His popularity is already inmense even before singing
Why it doesn't matter, crazyteens make excellent google-ist. In no time his blog would flood with mariage proposals anyways!
What I think? I think he's awesome!
I just took a few minutes to read it and it IS really awesome. Man! He's a traveler and a poet. So yeah, I'd say he's pretty awesome too!
Padma said:my thoughts were running so fast that i could not put it all in words lets leave it
LOL! Again I don't know if you are offended or if you are okay with it.. If I offended you please don't be, love having you here. If I sounded like an old hag about the NRI discussion - it's just because I feel strong about it. Unless you weren't offended in that case forget all my words!
