Indian Idol 3 - Sunidhi Chauhan Performs With The Top 13!
Sprout
2007-06-23 15:06:26
Last night, the Indian Idol 3 episode ended with a boring cliff-hanger! Who will the esteemed judges choose out of Padmanav Bordoloi, Ankita Mishra and Suhit Gosain as the Lucky Thirteenth!? I mean, they obviously had never discussed amongst themselves who should re-enter the competition! They had to do it with the camera running, how else would the home viewers know that judges were doing their jobs, right?
So the show started with Mini Mathur and Hussain telling us that the judges were undecided last night! Really? The fact is that the show was recorded few days back, but do go on! So, they had huddled together to make a choice –
Cut to judges discussing the contestants!
I am presenting it as was seen and heard!
Annu Malek: Suhit is a good performer, but Ankita is a better singer! Udit Narayan: If you are talking about good singer, Padmanav is better than Ankita! Javed Akhtar Saab: Yes, it is true that singing is important, but performance too is equally important! Alisha Chinai: If that’s the criteria, we should consider Suhit, what’s wrong with him? (Oy! I don’t even know where to start! One must admirably loathe Alisha for supporting Suhit!)
Javed Akhtar Saab: It’s not that we are looking for either a good singer or a good performer; we are looking for a person, who has both of these qualities!
Secret discussions
Javed Akhtar Saab: So we all agree? Great! I am happy that we all are happy about the choice!
Back in the studio –
This is Indian Idol 3 – The Wild Card Results Episode Part Two!
Mini Mathur and Hussain called Suhit, Ankita and Padmanav on the stage and asked the judges what their decision was!
Javed Saab said that it was a very difficult decision as all the judges spent a considerable time discussing the merits and demerits of each contestant! It was a very tough call!
Mini pleaded to Javed Saab that he should announce the results as soon as possible! Javed Saab retorted by asking whether they thought the hosts expected the name just like that without creating the clichéd suspense! Javed Saab actually the answer is YES!
Thankfully, he must have heard me, because he said that the judges had decided that Ankita Mishra would be the Lucky Thirteenth!
Now, get this – Hearing Ankita’s name, the atmosphere in the Winners’ Circle was rather astounding because one could almost see that some contestants were not really happy about her inclusion, in particular Richa Aneja! The reception of Ankita in Winners’ Circle was lukewarm at best! Annu even commented that the gals in particular were not happy that Ankita was back in the competition!
So we finally said goodbye to Suhit Gosain! The good news is Alisha fought for him till the very end and the other good news is the comment that Annu Malek made about Suhit was thankfully edited from the show! Annu’s comment actually made the news and since many might not know, I am mentioning it!
Annu had said that Suhit was like a cockroach, which creeps back, no matter how many times one flushed it down the toilet! These were Annu’s words, not mine! So don’t bark at this tree, because it is a very wrong tree! Also, never shoot the messenger!
Javed Saab does not seem that harsh now, does he? I am a little shocked that Annu said this because as far as I knew, he was a Suhit supporter like Alisha! Anyway, I am glad that they did not humiliate Suhit on International Television before he exited!
Anyway, Mini and Hussain asked Padmanav and Suhit to say parting words. Padmanav said that he was privileged that the judges brought him back in the competition and he and Suhit had formed a special bond. Suhit always told him that Padmanav shouldn't linger longer than Suhit in the competition and vice versa! So he was happy that they were leaving together! Aw, that’s sweet! Good to know Suhit is a nice bloke!
Suhit didn’t get the chance to say anything so the most talked about contestant of Indian Idol 3 went out of the competition without saying a word! Who says life is not full of ironies?
Anyway, so newsworthy stuff ended in the first five minutes, what happened next has to be seen rather than read, but I will try and capture the fun that was remainder of the show!
The guest star of the show was Sunidhi Chauhan – who by the way was a product of a Competitive Reality Show! So to say all the reality show winners wither away in India is not true! Talented ones do make a mark! To know what performances should be like, one must see Sunidhi perform – she was mind-blowing!
Sunidhi kick started her set by singing, “Crazy Kiya Re” – She did an awesome job! Parleen Singh Gill was either too excited or he knew that the camera would capture him, because he was in full form and trying to dance the steps of the song! It was really cute though! I have heard that Sunidhi gives great stage performances and although I have not seen even one of her shows, I would love to go for one! Really good!
Then… Deepali and Charu Semwal sang, “Beedi” – a song sung originally by Sunidhi and we know that Charu sings the song well, but man, tonight she was awesome. In fact for a minute there I thought Deepali was singing with Sunidhi! However, I must say more than Charu, Deepali was just awesome, the harkats or the embellishments they both employed were so beautiful that frankly it was one of the finest performances of the night! Sunidhi joined the duo with all the other gals and took the song to an entirely different level! Y’all must see it to believe it!
Sunidhi said a few words praising and encouraging the Top 13!
After that the Top 13 took the stage by taking a trip down memory lane!
Smita Adhikari, (who by the way is receiving steroids treatment to reduce her acne) Charu, Puja Chatterjee and Ankita started the medley with, “Mera Naam Chin Chin Choo”!
Meiyang Chang, Emon Chatterjee and Parleen in bell-bottoms (I kid you not) took over with, “Ena Meena Deeka”!
Then three guys and three gals were paired up for, “Aajkaal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche” and they were,
Abhishek Kumar with Jolly Das, (Abhishek was wearing a flaming red bell-bottom),
Prashant Tamang with Deepali,
And Amit Paul with Richa!
After that the boys came together to sing, “Aao Twist Karen” – Yes, you are supposed to do the Twist!
And the medley ended with the Top 13 singing, “Babu, Samjho Ishare, Aur Hum Pukare” from one of my all time favourite Indian comedy, “Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi”!
Obviously, Annu could not help but join in the twist after such an amazing medley and asked Alisha to join him for a twist! After it was all over, Udit said that none of the performers on stage were bad and they all did an excellent job!
Then Mini and Hussain informed us that the final competition would kick start from June 28th, 2007, but till then the Top 13 would have fun with Sunidhi!
And hence as a fitting finale to this awesome episode, Sunidhi decided to sing, “Sajnaji Wari Wari” and after a while, the Top 13 joined her! This song is so popular that one cannot escape it at any discos or pubs in India! It is a fun song and I would be lying if I said that me gal and I did not jump up and dance like crazy when they were performing! The great thing was that one could almost feel the enjoyment of all the contestants!
So next week, the grind starts! Thankfully, this year all the contestants are really good, that is, if you don’t count Jolly Das! So the competition is going to be really awesome, but that also means that everyone will be only as good as their last performance! Also, this year I am hoping that there might be no more controversies because finally we know that S(u)hit does not fly always! (I know, that was a cheap shot but look at it this way; no one is going to mention him again! And I am mentioning him because I am jealous! NOT!)
Also, to all those who pitied us, should pity themselves, because unfortunately we are always right! He he! Just kidding!
I didn't know Anu Malek was NOT a Suhit fan...he surely didn't act like he didn't like Suhit. He always took sides with Alisha and praised him....so why is there a sudden change in winds......who knows....hhmmmppp!!!!
anyway, i'm very sad that they didn't choose Padmanav despite the good performance...for me Ankita is just OK..not good enough..she cannot sing all types of songs...she does not have the range...
sob sob...Padmanav is not there anymore...i feel sorry for that kid.
It's not fair! Suhit out! What's going to happen to the consipiracy theories, what's going to happen to the fun and most of all what's going to happen to Mr. Nitish Kumar!!!
Junta you're a bunch of partypoopers... acting all sane and stuff!!!
phah!
~Uttam~
Ps. See Sprout... when I leave Ajay is back.. and still he accuses me... poor me...
Well, now that the cat is out, I enjoyed yesterday's performance better than today's. Off course Sunidhi was great and the gang good, but yesterday's exhilating entry of Amit and all the performances outshadowed.
Cannot believe Suhit went without a bang. So now Jolly and Richa beware!
Glad you recapped the party episode after all. I missed the first crucial 10 mins and then my nephew decided that I either tickle him or he sings louder than any tv set. (He is cuter, knows more innovative abuses and can get away with cussing up a storm)
Feel sorry for Padmanav too. But I'm fickle and I'm already waiting for Wednesday (Heroes finale )
i agree all the singers are good but i have no clue why richa is still in the show. she lacks singing skills( sure she does well with all the lessons) as she doesnt sing from the heart, rotelearnt lessons is not what talent is about and besides she was such a pathetic person when it came to prashant. but prashant did not resort to any manuretyness like her and was kind to her the whole time. and how does the b___Tch react? she sheds crocodile tears on camera saying she doesnt like him! now that is definitely not IDOL material, loser bit_h should get kicked out.
Good lord! Richa is so mean!! I can't believe she put up that annoying face on national TV. That kid needs to be voted off sooooon! What a spoil sport:(
Great to know that you are still quite crazy about my name, when you people yourself already restricted me from posting my points in this thread.
What will happen to Mr. Nitish Kumar? You are just making me smiling enough. I am not the stuff of controversy theories only, last time it was something personal and I am done with that in my ways.
As about this time, then yes all from current bunch except, Prashant and Chaaru were not in my top choices, but I am not discarding them all.. But its sure that we lost the most promising one named Aisha and the next about to blossom was Shifa... So, a bit lesser charm here and only performers, which might be creating waves till the last are Deepali and Abhishek.
Anyway, why I am saying this all? You all seemed to have scared from me like some monestor... Be confident about yourselves... Poor self acclaimed writers ;)
Guest said:Anyway, why I am saying this all? You all seemed to have scared from me like some monestor... Be confident about yourselves... Poor self acclaimed writers ;)
Oy! Here we go again!
Mon Dieu! This is déjà vu!
Uttam, since you have conjured this – you have to deal with this! And if you have already left the building, I want to know who is brave enough to deal with this? No one? Well, ok!
Nitish, please play nice! Also, we had never banned you because we thought you were a ‘Monster’, we banned you, because you just couldn’t stop insulting people, all the while irritating them!
Anyway, what I find really interesting about Nitish is he thinks so poorly of all the writers on this site and yet he cannot resist this site!
So we poor acclaimed writers must be doing something right that we are given so much importance! What say Deepa? Also, Deepa, do you still want to go “Aye Aye”?
The Core Of Man's Spirit Comes From New Experiences!
Don't believe all these people who are against Richa. I am not surprised that she put that face when Ankita's name was announced because as far as I have seen, most of the negative reports and asides about Richa have always come from Ankita but for some reason she gets away with it as speaking "the truth". I don't know either, but I think Richa's expression at least disproved one of Ankita's comments i.e. she is a good actress playing sweet. I think it is the opposite, she is the only one young enough to show her emotions straight out as she feels them!
But none of the others were happy either. Compare to their reaction when Amit's name was announced (they all were clapping madly, Richa included, look at her happy face).
I think the 12 finalists would have been rooting for Padmanav: because he gave to really good performances and with variety; plus he seems to be a fun and ready-to-please guy.
There are quite a few potentially good singers in the group but obviously the programme is already hedging its bets on a few of them. Just look at the performance time given to each of the finalists in these 2 episodes and you will see the ones Sony is trying to promote. Some of them have had 3 full songs and others a half of one.
Anyhow, I am quite with Javed saheb's opinion that Richa's voice will come into her own in a couple of years. No use arguing, time will put everybody into their place.
So glad Abhishek survived his forgotten lyrics: he is turning out to be really an excellent singer and performer!
I absolutely detest RICHA!! As for Ankita's comments, I don't think she was lying at all, even the junta knows what a manipulati b**** Richa is. As for her age, hello??? Almost seven out of the thirteen contestants are below 18, so what?? Most of them are mature and cool..case in point--Emon, Puja, Deepali and many more. Richa has a HUGEEEE ATTITUDE PROBLEM. I am glad Anu Malik noticed it, because the manipulative b**** that she is, she couldnlt' even appear diplomatic on camera. Obviously, Richa also has a soft spot for the boys..remember her ditching Prashant and treating him like a leper while spending her time practicing her song with her so called "bhaiyaa." And if truth be said, even Puja commented that Richa keeps pretending to be a baby. She is no baby, she is manipulative, selfish, spoilt sport girl, and there is no place for a sore loser with an ATTITUDE PROBLEM in this contest! Ankita rocks, the girl was strong throughout her elimination and we are happy she is back!
I completely agree. Among all the contestants, Richa has the worst personality for an Idol. Everything an Indian Idol shouldn't be! And also for the guest who wrote above, I agree that this whole thing about Richa being "young" is overhyped. All the contestants are young and they are all very professional and diplomatic. Richa has once been mean to Prashant and now she is threatened by Ankita. Well, after seeing Suhit leave she probably realized that with her manipulative attitude and poor performances, it was her turn NOW! Will be extremely glad to see Richa leave.!! LEAVE RICHA LEAVE.
There were some reasons, which made me checking this site after really many many days and it was so spontaneous to write one reply, if someone has taken my name.
As about insulting someone then I know you will hide behind the statement that you all don't want to get indulged in all this... but you can't even who me one comment insulting anyone of you... I know what the word dignity means... and probably need to suggest you to check the same..
Anyway.. leave it...
Nitish Kumar
P.S.: I know how to play nice.. you think for yourself.
Sprout said: So we poor acclaimed writers must be doing something right that we are given so much importance! What say Deepa? Also, Deepa, do you still want to go “Aye Aye”?
Aye Aye Sproutie! Curlio, I believe in second chances but only when the other person takes advantage of it. I'm not dealing with this again.
I don't really have the time to react to your posts and to be quite frank.. I'm completely stressed out at the moment but I will try to make an effort and share my thoughts with you since I'm the one that conjured this whole thing.
Nitish I really hope that this year we can burry the battle axes and just share our views on the show instead of attacking each other. It's okay if you come here with comments that we're poor souls, bad writers and god knows what else. Maybe we are pour souls, bad writers and god knows what else! Who knows!
Whatever you decide know that the owner of the site - like you could have read - even wants to unban you if you promise to behave .
So please darling since we all love the show and love to share our views. Please behave.
Also, It's okay if you don't like our writings it's ok if you don't like our views, it's ok if you don't like our humor and it's ok if you don't like us.
Great Uttam!!! I am trying to be polite at my best.
"Nitish I really hope that this year we can burry the battle axes and just share our views on the show instead of attacking each other. It's okay if you come here with comments that we're poor souls, bad writers and god knows what else."
Attacking??? Where am I doing the same. I just used one sentence mentioning "bunch of self acclaimed writers" and you come to say all this. I never ever have mentioned you all as "Bad Writers" or "Poor Souls". But Yes.. you always came to insult .. sometime by banning my name and another time.. like some king telling me that I could be included, if I learn to behave. I don't need a certificate from you people. You yourself knows that what might be the right.
It's never personal, you are making it personal. If a few of you, come together to oppose my each and every sentence, then does it really mean that I am wrong at each point?
Guest said: Great Uttam!!! I am trying to be polite at my best.
"Nitish I really hope that this year we can burry the battle axes and just share our views on the show instead of attacking each other. It's okay if you come here with comments that we're poor souls, bad writers and god knows what else."
Attacking??? Where am I doing the same. I just used one sentence mentioning "bunch of self acclaimed writers" and you come to say all this. I never ever have mentioned you all as "Bad Writers" or "Poor Souls". But Yes.. you always came to insult .. sometime by banning my name and another time.. like some king telling me that I could be included, if I learn to behave. I don't need a certificate from you people. You yourself knows that what might be the right.
It's never personal, you are making it personal. If a few of you, come together to oppose my each and every sentence, then does it really mean that I am wrong at each point?
Think about it.
Very Politely
Nitish Kumar
Nitish.....Lemme assure you that people here are more interested in hating suhit or richa or god forbid anu malik.....We have no intention of hating you or saying anything......So if u have some points say it else leave.....We self proclaimed writers always have better things to do....And yea insult my boy/girlfirend uttam again and i am going to destroy you......:-)
Suhit was actually not a bad bloke. I think what made him so controversial was the excessive votes and Her Deafness Miss Alisha's non stop praise. Come to think of it, his friendship with Paddy is admirable. As for Ms. Richa, I never liked her from the first go, but then with all the Suhit over-hype no one noticed her too much. But today's Ankita episode makes it clear that she has an attitude problem and is not a deserving IDOL.
nough said,
ROCK ON CHANG!
By the way, can you guys take ur personal arguments somewhere else, let this forum be about II3. PLEASE!
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