Indian Idol 3 - Parleen Singh Gill Leaves After High Drama
Sprout
2007-07-30 02:00:55
The show started with Mini Mathur telling us that the singers were so good on Friday that the viewers sent in 1.5 million votes! (That’s it?) Based on those votes, Hussain further added that the viewers had sent Deepali Sahai to the Danger Zone! Whoa! That was quick! Hussain asked Deepali to join the hosts on the stage! Mini wondered whether this would be Deepali’s last night or whether the viewers’ votes would spell an end to someone else’s dream…
This Is Indian Idol 3 – Results Show Of Fifth Gala!
Hussain stated that he would like to talk to the judges before the elimination process. He addressed Annu Malek and said that they had to find the merit of Annu’s statement that Deepali’s performance was affected by her crush, and hence they showed a clip dealing with this statement!
During the Ode to Favourite Actors’ episode, Meiyang Chang had given a rose to Deepali and that one action opened the floodgates! Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar Saab, Mini Mathur and Hussain all had pulled Deepali’s leg leading her to confess that she did not have any romantic feelings for anyone and that Chang was just a good friend! Annu statement that Deepali’s crush was crushing her voice and that they are looking for an Indian Idol and not a Love Idol was based on a misunderstanding on Annu’s part! She was far away from romantic inklings as she was concentrating hardest on her singing! Honestly, Deepali shouldn’t have to defend her stance on any counts – If anything Annu should apologize to her and her family, because being a judge does NOT permit him to make false accusations about her character and her personal life! Deepali stated that Chang just gave her a rose to enhance his performance! Puja Chatterjee agreed that the rose was given to Deepali because she was sitting closer to the stage and any gal would have received the rose if she would have been sitting on Deepali’s seat! Parleen Singh Gill stated that the camera could have captured seemingly close moments featuring Deepali and him! Abhishek Kumar thought that the love stamp on this matter was not justified! Ankita Mishra stated that only Deepali could really state what’s troubling her and affecting her performances, but love or crush weren’t the reasons why her last performance lapsed! Prashant Tamang said that as far as he knew, there wasn’t anything brewing between Chang and Deepali!
Mini asked Deepali to clarify her stand irrespective of the fact whether she stays or goes! Alisha Chinai interrupted Mini and stated that it was unfair that Deepali was in the Danger Zone and such a compromising situation. She furthered that Annu’s comments really affected the voters and that he went overboard with his statements! All this while Annu was scrambling to interrupt Alisha! Annu said that he was a reputed judge and Alisha should not talk about him in such a manner! Alisha stated that no one is denying him the right to judge but he had no right to get personal! (Woohoo! Ask me how much I love Alisha at this very moment! Go on, ask me!) Annu retaliated that he was not interfering with anyone’s personal life! Alisha said that Annu should stick to the comments about the contestants’ singing! Annu went tangent and said that Deepali had every right to fall for anyone she wants! Alisha agreed that she did have that right, but stated that Annu should mind his own business, to which the five-year-old said that Alisha should mind her own business and that she was losing her objectivity as a judge and had lost her sense of judgement! (Huh? Ok, I would have given this to Annu during the Suhit favouritism phase, but at that moment, Alisha was right!) Alisha stated that Annu can say whatever about the singing and performances, but he crossed a line when he commented on her personal life! Annu’s retaliation? You are not fit to be a judge, I am a better judge, and my comments are fantastic! (Jesus H Christ!) Annu then addressed Deepali and said that Deepali should remember what he had said about Emon Chatterjee (again he had made a baseless allegation) and how Emon grew because of it (the fact is Emon wasn’t bad at all nor was he over-confident, so this is ridiculous) so his comments are for the betterment of the contestants! Alisha stated that it is because of Annu’s allegation that Deepali was in Danger Zone! Annu obviously denied this vehemently stating the junta was not that foolish! Mini interrupted this and said that the point of the matter was that the last Gala was about romance and they just highlighted the romantic aspects of each contestants and she tried to move towards Javed Saab, but not before Annu stated that Javed Saab said that it was ok to be romantic! (That was not the issue, you dumb-ass!)
Mini asked Javed Saab why he thought Deepali was in Danger Zone! Javed Saab said that he was shocked that she was in Danger Zone as Deepali was a great singer, but the reason why she was danger was perhaps due to the fact that her performance was not at par, but it was not a judge’s job to find a reason why her performance was not at par. The judges should respect other people’s privacy as that has nothing to do with the judges! In a nutshell, he agreed with Alisha without provoking Annu! Hussain asked Javed Saab that if it was right for any judge to get personal but before he could answer Annu said that this was a wrong argument and that they should ask Deepali if he was wrong!
Mini asked Deepali to clarify her stance again! Deepali again stated that though she agreed with Annu that her singing was weak (actually it was not) she did not have any inclination towards romance and she was dedicated to her art!
Mini stated that they went to the junta for their opinions and all of them more or less thought Annu was out of line! Even Deepali’s rents were a bit outraged by this allegation!
Annu stated that he noticed something from the clip that he had said whatever he had said after her performance and hence had to find a reason and he did! (Numb-nuts! That’s the point; you have no right to find out why the performance lapsed! How is it that none of the judges talked about how difficult her choice of song was? And pray do tell, how you concluded that the comment after singing was appropriate in nature after seeing the clip?) And if the junta did not agree with him, he didn’t care, because no one actually agreed with the truth! (Hello, by saying that you are saying that she does have a crush, even though she screamed million times that she doesn’t!) And when they agree, they all know the truth and hence Annu Malek is Annu Malek! Man! And I thought Bob Dole loved to address himself as a third person, but Annu puts him to shame!
Hussain stated that they forgot to ask Chang about this situation due to the heated debate and asked him his views about the matter which started with him giving Deepali a rose! Chang stated that it wasn’t a crime to give a rose to anyone, but to allege such things is absolutely wrong! His comments garnered a huge applause!
Hussain turned to Deepali and asked her whether it was a fact that Deepali had thrown the towel in the ring even before the results were declared! Deepali stated that she was scared because her last performance was not that good! Alisha interrupted Deepali and said that Deepali should learn to fight back and a defeated attitude wouldn’t help her! Oh it’s official, I love Alisha! Udit Narayan said that Deepali was an outstanding singer and if one of her performances lapsed, the junta would not eliminate her!
All this drama took a toll on Ankita as she was shaking like a last autumn leaf! She wasn’t faking it because me gal shakes like so when she is angry! On the other side, Javed Saab was pleading with Alisha not to get into a row with Annu because it was useless and all the while Annu kept on interfering in their conversations! Alisha had a point that Annu should realize that Deepali came from a small town and such comments would damage her reputation! Javed Saab stated that he was not going to be a part of this drama! You know I always wondered why Javed Saab agreed with Annu, now I finally got the key; Javed Saab just ignores Annu after feeding his ego mockingly!
Mini then called Annu on the stage to ask him a direct question…
Annu was asked who he would save if given a choice between Deepali, who he thought messed up and Parleen, who he thought had given his hundred percent! Annu said that he had twenty eight years of experience and he had worked with best of the bests like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, and Mohammad Rafi to Sunidhi Chauhan and Sonu Nigam and he said that Annu Malek had great sense of music and Annu Malek’s ears were deadly weapons and when he likes a singer, he states that the singing is fantastic (oh yes, we know! You had praised Ankita to the sky on Friday despite it being the worst performance given by her) and when he dislikes a singer, he tells it like it is! And that’s the reason why Annu Malek was choosen (sic) and that’s why Annu Malek sits on the judge’s chair because he is truthful and he is truthful because he cannot betray his ears or the junta! And he continued that between Parleen and Deepali he would choose Deepali! He said that Deepali had a playback singer’s voice while Parleen can be a great act on stage! He then addressed Deepali that he reprimanded Deepali because she was out of tune (actually she wasn’t, I saw the show) and that he didn’t care about her personal love life (again I saw the freaking show)! So anyway he chose Deepali! Mini asked him that when Annu encouraged the contestants by alleging such things wasn’t he influencing the junta’s votes? Annu said that junta was definitely influenced by Annu Malek, but they are not foolish, they could have ousted Emon, (I hate to remind him that his over-confidence bit landed Emon in Danger Zone) so when four people were saying Annu Malek was wrong, forty thousand thought that Annu Malek was right and wanted Emon to improve! Alisha interrupted Annu and said that Annu was missing the point, people loved Annu’s comments about contestants’ work and singing, people are objecting to the fact that Annu is crossing the line by getting personal (something I am painfully aware of since last few weeks) and Annu retorts that only Alisha has a problem with Annu’s style of judging as the other two never said a word about it! (Did you even listen to a word Javed Saab said?) And furthered he knew how to judge the contestants as he knew how they all sang! Oy! This man is incorrigible! Annu repeated that his comment was after Deepali’s performance and if Javed Saab can joke, why is it such a huge deal if he said that Deepali’s crush worked against him and he also thought Chang was wrong in thinking that they are blaming him! (Hundred bucks say that Chang would be the next target!) Why did the people create such a hue and cry! Mini said that’s because Deepali landed in Danger zone! To which he said that Deepali was a good sanger (sic) and that she should be careful because she could be oust by the same people who brought her to this stage! What a blowhard!
Next Alisha was called on the stage and asked to choose between Abhishek and Puja, Alisha stated the Puja was a better singer when compared to Abhishek and she would choose Puja! When asked if she wanted to say anything more to Annu, Alisha replied that she had already made her point clear! I love her! Oh, I forgot when she was called on the stage; Annu said that the war would be over when Annu Malek will decide! Shut Up!
Next Udit came on the stage and chose Emon and Ankita to be safe, while placing Chang in Danger Zone!
Javed Saab was the last judge to come on stage and he thought that it was unfair to pit Prashant with Amit Paul as Amit was a superior singer compared to all, so when asked who he’d choose from Ankita, Emon and Chang, he stated he would flip a coin for Emon and Chang, but would definitely save Ankita! (This is going to be ugly in later stages!) Ankita’s leg was still shivering due to the high drama!
Coming back to the elimination process,
Mini told Parleen that the junta as well as Annu had placed him in Danger Zone! His cousin was visibly upset! Hussain played with Abhishek and Emon before he declared them safe! Puja was invited to the stage as she was in Danger Zone! Prashant, Amit and Chang were declared safe and so was the shivering Ankita!
Turning to the judges, Mini asked them whether history would repeat again and a gal would go home as they did the last four weeks!
Annu said that junta wasn’t interested in selecting a gal Indian Idol and that junta which was so upset at his harsh criticism wasn’t paying attention to his opinions as they are voting less for gals! (The fact is he criticized both the gals the most, so what the * is he talking about?) Annu thought that Parleen would be safe!
Udit was asked if he thought a gal would leave to which he said he knew that a gal would be an Indian Idol this year! (Huh?)
Alisha said that she felt letdown by Puja and Deepali’s inclusion in Danger Zone as they had repeatedly said that these gals can be the next Indian Idol, but knowing the voters mood, a gal would be leaving the show!
Javed Saab on other hand thought that the person in danger was Parleen!
Finally, the result was declared and the person going home was Parleen Singh Gill!
WHAT?
Ok, I wasn’t a big fan of Parleen, but he did not deserve to go after last two performances, he was getting better! However, on the other hand, let’s face a fact; Parleen was not as strong a contender that he would have won the title! Did he deserve to go this week? No! But then neither Puja nor Deepali deserve to be in Danger Zone! C’est La Vie!
As Mini announced Parleen’s name, Deepali and Puja stood stunned and the other contestants broke down! Parleen took the result in stride and was quite a trooper! Annu stated that the result was an absolute shocker!
Mini told Parleen that she was going to miss him (Aw! I didn’t know I cared for Parleen this much because I got teary from this moment) and she acknowledged Ayush – Parleen’s cousin, who had never missed a single shoot!
Parleen stated that he wanted to inform everyone that he auditioned for Indian Idol 2 and was rejected because he was not yet trained and then he worked hard and came for Idol 3 and he felt that he gained a lot by reaching the Final Galas! And he said that he would miss many things as he leaves but mostly he would miss his fellow contestants and asked them not to cry! (Aw! Sweet Guy!)
They should his exit clip! He really was quite attached to the other contestants and they all loved him a lot! I just wish Abhishek would have dialed down his emotional breakdown, because it felt a lot like he was doing it for the camera!
Javed Saab told Parleen that people had not seen last of him as soon he would have his own CD out and his own music video and his shows would be sold out! And that he wasn’t saying all this to make Parleen feel better but because he believes that it will come to pass! (That was really sweet!)
Then Hussain asked him to render the exit song!
Parleen sang, “Layi Vi Na Gayi”! OH MY GOD! It was the best exit singing ever! If Parleen would have sung like this in the competition during the Galas, there was no chance in heck that he would have been eliminated ever! It was a performance of a great calibre and it made me a lot sadder that he was eliminated! What amazing tone, what marvellous Harkats and what outstanding emotions!
The contestants were transfixed in grief till Puja landed on the stage and showed support by clapping and that’s all it took for Parleen to breakdown and well only a stone hearted person would remain unmoved! Everyone and I mean everyone was moved to tears, Alisha as well, but to see Mini and Hussain in tears was really heartbreaking! Especially Mini!
I didn’t think I’d be tears when Parleen would leave but I was and I wish him the best in life! He seems like a jaunty friendly bloke and I am sure many young gals cried their eyes out now that the sexy performer has left the building!
Yes, yes, yes, anu Ankita malik and javed Ankita akhtar are very biased in favor of Ankita. Cant' see why?
Udit Narayan is too sweet and his comments are the worst (i do like him), so step up Udit jeee, pretty please. Wow, Alisha, for once you are making sense, what say? Is this a one time event or we can count on you to stand up again (cause its only going to get more interesting).
I loved Mini's comment on Javed saab-"meethi talwar" nor here or there (except ankita off course!). BTW, javed saheb, what do you have to say about Ankita's tallafuzz (the way you go after sweet Emon sometime)
Anu ji get a life! OK, we really like the fact you respect your wife, can we expect the same from you regarding these young Idols?
Amit although you have been awesome so far, you'll have to step up your game (cause your my favourite along with emon, I love your voice) and show some versatality and range in different sonngs (not just slow Kishore Kumar type songs).
Heard through the grapevine that Emon, Chang and Prashant are terrific in the folk round.
I totally disagree with you both. This was an unbiased review--and I have called out Sprout on the writing when I felt to the contrary.
In fact this was one of the best pieces of writing I have read lately (online or published), because it was not artificial, it was raw and uncut and poignant -- in fact I would bet this review was done right after watching the show--it was emotionally honest and uncensored--which is why I think it resonanted so much with the audience on these boards, and why it was such powerful writing.
Annu might be a good music composer but there is a minimum threshold required as a person, he crossed that with both Deepali and Alisha.
And the review captured Parleen a 100%. I think he will be missed on the show, but I hope we will see more and bigger things from him.
I never shed tears in my life before silver screen and idiot box. Remember Jai dying scene in Veeru's hand' of Sholay. I did not cry then when enitre hall was in tears. I am branded as 'Emotionless Person'
But when I saw the exit of Parleen, I could not resist myself. Myself and my wife were busted into tears. and What a brilliant song Parleen perfromed.
Now it time for Prashant, Abhishek to exit. Next Ankita and Chang.
(My wife again shed tears next day during repeat telecast).
I totally disagree with you both. This was an unbiased review--and I have called out Sprout on the writing when I felt to the contrary.
In fact this was one of the best pieces of writing I have read lately (online or published), because it was not artificial, it was raw and uncut and poignant -- in fact I would bet this review was done right after watching the show--it was emotionally honest and uncensored--which is why I think it resonanted so much with the audience on these boards, and why it was such powerful writing.
Annu might be a good music composer but there is a minimum threshold required as a person, he crossed that with both Deepali and Alisha.
And the review captured Parleen a 100%. I think he will be missed on the show, but I hope we will see more and bigger things from him.
Errr when did i say it was biased? Annu malek was a good music composer....He is past his prime......
any way it was absolutely not fair coz he was not the one to bevoted out infront of more weaker contestant than him. there was puja and chang was also wea infront of him.
hey!!! i think anu amlick has a big mouth.....he says things without thinkin and then does not know wot to do when he goes too far...he cant take back wot he has said coz his super duper ego will not allow it...but i think he does regret it and tries to makre up in the nxt episode by praisin them to high heavens (thou he spoils it all by takin the credit 4 their good perf)....but hes just a blabber mouth who does not know when to stop...
and i do prefer his and JA comments on the perf than alisha or udit N. at least he does not sit on the fence or give a completly off base comment....he can tone down his comments a bit and stop being rude (being straightforward does not ean being rude)
as 4 the deepali - chang issue...i blame the channel 4 the whole thing....4 a week they showed the clip and then in the gala rd mini and hussain and JA teased her about it...so they all underlined the issue...anu malick just rubbed it in but u cant blame him 4 it completly (he shud have kept his comments abt it to himself but the issue had been out there 4 all to draw their own conclusion (and draw they did!!! )....
as 4 this issue affectin deepalis chances...welll crib all u want but the sad truth is that r society is narrow minded abt such issues and it does affect how they vote 4 her!!!
and i think there is every chance that shell b in the bottom 4 (even if she gives a grt perf)----its always been like this and its not goin to change
I agree with you. I too hadn't cared for Parleen much, so I thought, till he quit the show. And with such class too. Tears rolled down my cheeks as he belted out his exit number with such amazing vocals. I wish the boy the very best in life.
i m a big fan of parleen.his elimination day was the worst day of my life.that day icould not stop my tears as i love him.he is my last love.ok, parleen dont loose your hope .you r the best performer of the programme.whatever it may be ,u r my indian idol. there is a long way to go .allthe best
I just loved parleen.his personality,his style.1st time i heard him singing DIL NE TUM KO he was amazing,he git a dip in middle but when he came back with a bang he was voted out.when he sung LAYI VI NA GAYI me n my whole family just cried coz it was the best perfomance of him.i was depressed for 3 days.it's possible dat em parleen's biggest fan
iam the biggest fan of parleen.i have my id password as
parleen.i was very shocked to know that i wont see parleen anymore on the sets of indian idol.but i would love to ask parleen a question that
DID HE LOVE ANKITA?and
DID HE LIKE PUJA HAVING A CRUSH ON HIM?
parleen i just love ur voice &all ur songs.The best thing in u is that ur so sweet ur smile just freshes me up . ur just the best as ur song says. LOVE U .....................
MAY GOD FULFILL ALL UR WISHES
parleen i want u to come back in indian idol at least in rubaru pleaseeeeeee...............
i want 2 c u at in indian idol back .and remember the next time u go to any singing competition achhee se classical music seekh kar jaana taki aapko apne andar koi kami mahsoos na ho . reply if u c this.luv u....................................................
hey parleen is uncomparitable and now he is out with his new band and the album is getting released in jan 2008...god bless him...whatever b the reason..we are the ones who didnt vote for him and thats y he is evicted frm the show..anyways his new 'straight hair' look is darn hot..TO DIE FOR!!
