Friday Night, the 12 Finalists expressed their personalities by selecting suitable songs! Some were good, some were average and some were really bad! On Saturday night – one more contestant was sent home packing…
Mini Mathur and Hussain started the show by informing us how awesome the performances were and how Abhishek Kumar, Jolly Das and Smita Adhikari succumbed to great pressure and could not perform that well! They also stated how Prashant Tamang and Charu Semwal received negative comments from Annu Malek, but added that ultimately the voters had decided the fate of one contestant… Who will be staying? And who will be leaving?
This is Indian Idol 3 – The Result Show!
Before the Bottom Four were disclosed, they showed a clip of a Pakistani family, which visited the Indian Idol wannabes as they were great fans of the show! Their interaction with the 12 Finalists was really sweet! The Finalists sang, “Roo-Ba-Roo” and dedicated the song to the family! I must mention that the lady (I think she was the mother) personified class and looked very dignified and smart! Actually the entire family was great! The contestants were really pleased by the visit and Meiyang Chang said that he prays that the tension between the two countries gets resolved sometime, so that they too can visit Pakistan and interact with the people there! The family said that meeting the contestants and the reception they received was way more than they had expected!
Hussain stated that music can bring hearts together! Actually Hussain I think Art does that! Any Art! In fact, I think Art is the only thing that transcends all the boundaries and all the barriers!
Well, it was a feel-good clip and I thought it was a great start!
Next up was Makeover Story – on Friday Night they had ended the show with a cliff-hanger of sorts, it was about Smita’s new avatar! So after showing the awful clip of negativity that surrounded Smita’s personality (starting from Annu Malek telling Smita that she had a boring personality to Smita saying that people disliked her looks) they showed consulting optician, dermatologist and stylist, and then Hussain and Mini introduced the new Smita!
I’ll admit she looked good, but if I have to be really honest, I don’t think she looked bad to begin with! Sure, her skin needed serious treatment, but besides that Smita is a cute gal! Anyway, the hair colour, the contact lenses and the dress worked – she did look glamorous! Annu told her that she acquired an exciting personality (Oy!), but now she had to concentrate on singing in tune!
With that the elimination process started…
Mini asked the judges, who they thought should go home…
Annu Malek chose Jolly,
Alisha Chinai selected Jolly,
And Udit Narayan picked Jolly!
Javed Akhtar Saab wasn’t present, but I guess he too would have singled out Jolly!
The hosts turned to the Contestants and asked them the same question…
Smita Adhikari chose herself
Parleen Singh Gill chose Jolly
Puja Chatterjee chose Charu
Meiyang Chang chose Smita
Charu Semwal too chose Smita
Abhishek Kumar also chose Smita
Prashant Tamang went with Smita
Ankita Mishra chose Jolly reluctantly
Amit Paul chose Smita
Deepali chose Jolly
Emon Chatterjee chose Smita
Jolly Das chose herself
Phew!
So if you are not keeping count – 7 Contestants including Smita herself thought that she should leave, while 4 Contestants including Jolly thought that Jolly should leave!
Mini then concentrated on Smita, Parleen and Puja, and not surprisingly, Smita landed in Bottom Four! Parleen and Puja were declared safe!
Hussain turned the attention towards Chang, Charu and Abhishek and said that he had bad news for one of them and called on Abhishek’s name and said that they’d disclose it after a break! Coming back from the break, Hussain kept these three in limbo and moved towards Prashant, Ankita and Amit!
Amit was the first one declared safe! Ankita too was established safe quickly and so was Prashant! Mini brought the focus back on Chang, Charu and Abhishek and declared that they all were safe!
WHAT?
Emon and Deepali were in Bottom Four? Seriously?
Ok, I can guess that maybe Annu’s comments about Emon and the so-called over-confidence might have swayed brain dead voters, who vote listening to Annu, but what is the excuse in Deepali’s case? The gal was flawless, her voice is amazing and frankly her inclusion came as a huge shock! Actually it was equally shocking to see Emon in the Bottom Four, the kid is a great singer and although I criticized his performance, I criticized him based on his standard and no way in heck is he a Bottom Four candidate!
Oh yeah, Jolly too was in Bottom Four as expected!
Mini asked Deepali if she had expected to be in Bottom Four, Deepali stated that since all the singers were really good, anyone can get eliminated including herself! Next Emon was asked about it and he said that due to the criticism he received by the judges, he had prepared himself for elimination!
Deepali was declared safe and I assure you there was a collective sigh of relief!
Hussain asked Smita that she had come on the show with many desires and if she is ousted how would she feel, Smita stated that she never expected to reach this far, but thanks to the viewers she made it this far despite her bad looks! Oy!
Hussain asked the judges to comment on the Bottom Three
Annu almost screamed that Prashant should have been in Bottom Four, (I didn’t think Prashant was bad at all) with Charu! (That I agree with!) Annu questioned juntas’ selection of Bottom Four! He asked, “On what basis did the junta choose Emon?” Err… Hello! I think you were the most vocal critique of Emon and yet you ask this? Ever heard of irony?
Annu then rattled that compared to Emon, Parleen (who he had praised lavishly) and Abhishek have to work really hard to get to Emon’s standing! Ouch!
Udit said that he too was shocked to see Emon and Deepali and then more or less stated that he had performed well, but it seemed like Kolkata did not vote enough as all three were from Kolkata!
After that…
Emon was quickly put out of his misery and was declared safe!
Annu stated that he was very relieved that Emon was back in the game!
Why? So you can damage his spirit again? And what was with that awful suggestion that Emon should sing in a thicker voice when he reaches the upper register? As far as I recall Javed Saab had asked you to give pointers to Emon about it – which you didn’t – at least on the show and if this is your extend of help, I am surprised you survived this long!
So the Bottom Two were Smita and Jolly – as I had guessed!
Mini declared that Jolly Das was leaving the show! Smita was declared safe!
Jolly was admirably calm and composed, the contestants however seemed crushed! Charu had tears run down her cheek, even Ankita had tears in her eyes, Smita obviously was crying and then Abhishek! Ok, I am sorry but I think his reaction was more for the camera, because it was in excess! I can be wrong, but I didn’t see any tears in his eyes!
They showed Jolly’s journey and well it is always heartbreaking to see anyone’s dream wither away! So despite me not liking Jolly’s voice, I was rather sad!
Jolly sang, “Gazaab Ka Hai Din” rather well, I think song choice killed her chances! I was really surprised by her composed demeanour, but when the contestants joined her on the stage, she finally broke down! One word – Heartbreaking!
So Jolly finally said goodbye to Indian Idol stage paving way for 11 Finalists!
Next week, Shabana Azmi presides as a judge! I have no idea about Shabanaji’s musical knowledge, but I know it would be an excellent show! So see y’all on Friday!
i dont know, i just dont like smita. she has been singing really badly and every time she blames it on her looks. i agree too that she isnt bad looking to start with, it was just her acne..... i was in agreement with anu malik when he chided her (oy vey!) and its true she does have a depressing personality! if that's the way she reacts when she's not leaving..... i cant wait to see when she leaves! i know i'm cruel but it should be fun to watch... heh
i thought jolly was a really good sport about loosing....
Hey sprout Abhisheks and charus tears....i think both were in excess and charu has been constantly crying.....True or made up?...Dunno...I think ankita was crushed cause she didnt cry during richas oust......So whatdya think? Richa and Jolly? Correct?
hey crying always works for the contestants....shed a few tears for the camera and the junta will shower u with votes... so maybe abhishek and charu are on the rite track
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Bhavin was eliminated because he looked old. The producers want a Tweenie so audience between 13-25 who votes (providing SMS revenue) and then goes out to buy CDs (music revenue) and also is impressionable to buy advertising products (ad revenue) stays with the show.
This is why they support Parleen, he is good looking in a labrador dog friendly but harmless way that younger girls enjoy fantasizing about. Parleen has good instincts (hugging Richa, hugging Jolly) - he is young and at 19 probably is doing it for the right reasons, but it is smart and plays to his fan base....he is the best dresser amongst the boys and looks wholesom. He is also understated that the educated classes like, there are no servile matha takes and fake humility or the drama baaji of I have two sets of parents, or people don't like me because I am ugly....no drama in the long run means less audience fickless and boredom.
Abishek, Amit and Emon are the better singers...Emon's weakness is that he looks week and comes across as a kid...Abhishek is too rickshaw wallah -sorry don't mean to be superficial - I personally think he is an excellent singer (think DON), and has a buff look that he could clean up nicely for - get rid of the cap, get rid of the cheap hair cut and dress in lighter clothes. He is also a sweetie the way he was crying for Jolly. Amit is right now the best Male Singer....but there is something weird about him, cannot exactly put my finger on it though. Its his facial expressions...I think he just needs to reduce dorkiness and work on his sexual appeal. He is not bad looking, but he seems to come across like a village bumpkin lol. Just stating it from an audience stand point not trying to be an *here.
On the girls agree with other posters, Puja does come across as bratty...and her teeth need work. She needs to distance herself from Emon as well on the show and develop and independent image. Ankita has done a masterful job here. She is not a great singer, but she is fun and has great attitude-she is someone you feel you can hang out with. Charu has done a good job on her image....she needs to work on emotion though...so the audience connects with her, too ice queen right now. She is a great singer, but the *Anu has hurt her confidence....I think Charu will come back strong again and is probably the biggest long term threat to Ankita.
Deepali is a great singer, she is adorable but she is another Vatika--Vatiak got pushed out because of being forgettable--Deepali needs to get a distinct image.....
Chang is not that good actually, and at some point his chowmein novelty factor will get old for desi audiences -- even though ironically he is as desi in his mind as the rest of us. Also I just dont think he is the best male singer, though seems like a nice regular guy.
Now if someone will only vote out Anu -- whats up with him -- at least he should be courteous enough to let Udit finish his comments
My my--I thought that the desi audience was finally getting it and voting sensibly, however, seing Emon and Deepali in bottom 4 was a quick wake up call! Guys/gals, sirs/madams please vote sensibly.
looks like Smita's days are numbered (nevermind the makeover!). Charu will have to pull up her socks.
It was really quite ironic giving Smita the makeover on the day she got plastered to the Bottom 4, and almost ready to leave with her "naya avatar"! Any case, I like Smita personally, but she needs to give us a flawless performance and perhaps select better songs. Seriously, "mein hoon khush rang heena," does not match her onscreen persona (however much she feels she related to that song??).
As for Jolly, I was suprised that one of her better performances was her final swang song! Hmm...quite an unpredictable lady that one. At times she kills us with her excruciatingly poorly executed numbers and then there is "Ishhhhh...Bairi Piya" and "Gazab ka din."
As for Emon, he might just get eliminated. Let's face it, Indian Idol is a popularity contest and and that rides high with sympathy voting. Prashant has convinced his state, the police force (obviously), and the aam junta that he indeed represents the common man finally getting a chance to live his dreams. As for Ankita, she has battled the odds and despite contestant rivalry has won hearts. Emon, on the other hand, has never faced these blows and perhaps his confidence (interpreted as "over-confidence" vergin on arrogance) might just do it for him.
Hope not! But oh well, this is Indian Idol folks...so anything goes
i dont understand when is the show taped? there are already previews of this friday's performance (where anu 'the curl' malik is berating 'her deafness' for finding abhishek flat!) so since all contestants have to prepare not knowig whose going.. so richa's song choti se asha was about her personality huh? what a cruel joke indeed!!!
ps i have to say that it looks like abhishek cleans up his looks too and is looking very dapper, very unlike the rickshawallah look he had!!!
You make Indian Idol sound better than it actually is. Well written. I wish, the standard of the show improve, though. But only if wishes were horses...!
I didn't like Jolly or Smita or anyone for that matter. Although, I quite like Mini Mathur and Hussein. (Must add that sometimes Hussein looks like a hyper active chipmunk). And yah! Javed Akhtar is such a wise old man. A cool one, being at that age and stature.
Again, a well written review (That is, if I can call it one). I might just start following the show.
You make Indian Idol sound better than it actually is. Well written. I wish, the standard of the show improve, though. But only if wishes were horses...!
I didn't like Jolly or Smita or anyone for that matter. Although, I quite like Mini Mathur and Hussein. (Must add that sometimes Hussein looks like a hyper active chipmunk). And yah! Javed Akhtar is such a wise old man. A cool one, being at that age and stature.
Again, a well written review (That is, if I can call it one). I might just start following the show.
Neha i would like to ask which show do u like? Just out of curiosity.... and II3 aint that bad as u make it out to be.........
Just saw both the episodes online. I thought Emon rocked and so did Ankita. I don't really understand the technicalities of music; so from a layman's point of view I think those were the best two performances of the nite.
Thank God Jolly left and no one else. Wud've been a disaster otherwise.
I am crazy abt Indian Idol. Have been for the past 2 seasons. It's just abt the only thing that I watch on TV. I just don't understand when people talk about the show not being classy and stuff. Guys, it's a pop show so expect ace performers and not sur-lai perfect singers. U want sur and lai, go watch Saregama and after that, don't u dare call that classy! Himesh, Ismail, Ekta Kapoorish direction, ramsay brothers sound effects - YUCKS!!!!!
and guests are not allowed to post links Serves me right for not signing up..Im toooo lazzy *Yawwwnn
Hey Khoskawatever ;-)
Try w w w. m u f t . t v (he he) and find your way in.
The shows are up on site within 6-10 hrs. Pretty Good quality altho u wud need a high speed connection to stream it. There is a download link but I haven't tried it. Enjoy :)
Robaroo is half an hour of fun with the Idol contestents. Last week Emon, Abhishek and Amit were great. Amit and Prashant have bonded so Mini asked them to sing their english take on "yeh Dosti: from Sholey. Emon and Abhishek were great at immitating Smita. There were two awards given (contestents vote for the winner)-1) Ganga Jamuna Saraswati award-went to Smita (for crying at the drop of her hat 2) Great Actor-went to Abhishek. Sorry, the above summary was a quick recap and not as good as when Sprout provides the summary!
i like abhishek.. and can anyone help me with the song??
this song was being played in the episode when jolly das was leaving... something like " Khusiya dhoondh raha tha.. kushiya chali gayi.." m not sure.. plz if anyone remember the song plz..
