November 10th, 2008 indya
Playing the role of the Joker
- I never thought I could do it. Now I have discovered something new in myself.
- I am happy that I managed to do it
Preparations
- I did not practice for my act, whatever I did was spontaneous
What if, you were a Joker in real life?
- it’s very difficult to make a person laugh , so I feel it would have been better to lead such a life
- I know there would have been lot of difficulties attached to it, but somehow it would have been worth it.
Zakir’s elimination
This is a reality show and someone has to go, whether it’s me or Zakir.
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November 10th, 2008 indya
Playing the role of an Eunuch
- I chose to play the role of a Eunuch out of my own will. They are also human beings and they are ignored and suffer a lot.
- In actual life they are very nice people. The song that I chose to sing shows the eunuchs taking care of a child who was left by her mother.
- In actual life they do these kinds of things, begging is the last option they do as no one employs them
- I enjoyed playing the role and I am very happy that I did something which others are scared to do
Preparations
- I was clueless about the role and how to do it.
- I watched a few videos of the Eunuchs in movies , songs
- I also went out to streets to observe the eunuchs, how they behave with people.
What if, you were a Eunuch in real life?
- every one treats eunuchs with disrespect , so I know it would have been an scary experience
Zakir’s elimination
- When Zakir came back every one was happy, I could see the delighted faces of the audiences on the Show
- It’s hard to believe that he has gone
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November 10th, 2008 indya
Saptaparna
Playing the role of Sattar Singh
- It was an amazing experience to play the of Sattar singh and be dressed as a boy
- The thing that I liked the most was flirting with Urmila Matondkar
- I never believed that being a girl I could have ever flirted with another girl.
Preparations
- At first when I got to know that I have to play the role of a boy, I was a little scared.
- Then I started thinking how a boy behaves speaks and all.
- I even practiced in front of the mirror by changing my voice. Now when I recall it, I have nothing but top smile at the event.
What if, you were a boy in real life?
- I was a Tom boy in my school days .my friends used to take my help when someone used to bully them.
- More or less I imagined my school days of what I was and portrayed the same in my act.
- I think if I had been a boy, my life would have been better.
- It’s not that I am not happy with my life or with what I am today. it’s an internal feeling that I have since childhood
Zakir’s elimination
- As a viewer I feel bad for him.
- He had improved a lot in the past few days. Every one knows he sings from his heart and people do like him as a person and as a singer.
- I don’t know what went wrong and why did people did not vote for him
- At the same time as a contestant I cannot really deny this because someone has to go.
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November 3rd, 2008 indya
Happiest moment in VOI
- I felt really proud and happy when Ismail ji named me “Roshni”
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- Rohit‘s elimination was bad. I don’t know the reason but on that day I really felt embarrassed.
If given a chance whom would you eliminate?
- Ritisha and Zakir were not too good singers earlier. Now the things are different , even they have improved and it is difficult to say whom to eliminate
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November 3rd, 2008 indya
Being given the name “FIGHTER” by Monty ji
- When the judges used to criticize my performance I used to feel very bad. It was very painful for me to take all the comments at times.
- I did not loose hope and took these comments as my reason to work more and perform better.
- I am happy that I could prove myself and impress the judges
- I want to thank the judges for their remarks because somewhere it motivated me to put in more effort.
Happiest Moment in VOI
- I have performed in lot of shows recently, but somehow I cannot forget my live show at Anand – Ahmedabad .
- I feel it was a very important and memorable moment in my life which I would always cherish.
- I am still in touch with the people I met at Anand, it is one place I can never forget.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- When Mallar’s first elimination took place. I had got a lot of bad comments from Ismail ji
- It was a very embarrassing moment; I did not know how to react to it.
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November 3rd, 2008 indya
Diwali celebration
- I was in Kolkata for diwali with my family. I went to a lot of pandals with my friends.
Happiest moment in VOI
- My return to VOI has been the happiest moment so far.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- I was Spark of the week twice, and still I got voted out. This was quite embarrassing for me
Who is the weakest contestant?
- Ravi and Zakir are the weakest. Ravi still has to prove his versatility.
- Zakir also lacks in his style, he should try to sing different genres. He only concentrates on Md. Rafi songs
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November 3rd, 2008 indya
Diwali celebrations
- I had a great time with my family at home. It had been months away from home and I could not wait for a single minute to spend time with my family. And diwali seemed to be the best time
Happiest moment in VOI
- I had got a lot of appreciation from the judges when I had sung my first song in VOI. Even I felt that it was my best performance and it was quite a happy and memorable moment for me.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- When I had sung “ sabki baaratein ayi” I got bad marks and comments from the judges. I really felt bad at that point of time.
Do you consider yourself as a weak contestant?
- I am not bothered of what the other contestant’s or others have to say about me. I am not a bad singer I know that
- My families, my fans, the people who support me know that I am a good singer.
- It is very difficult to judge a person on a few performances but on the whole I am a singer.
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November 3rd, 2008 indya
Diwali celebration
- This diwali was fun; I was in Amritsar with my family.
- I enjoyed a lot at home. When I went to the market for shopping, people walked up to me and cheered me saying that I had to win the VOI title.
- Everyone seemed so happy to see me. If this is the effect now, I wonder how people would react if I really become the VOI.
Happiest moment in VOI
The day when Sukhi ji walked up to the stage after my performance and said
“Punjab se ek aur Sukhwinder chala aya hai”
- Once my grandfather and grandmother were called on stage and Ismail ji made everyone give them a standing ovation
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- I got eliminated twice but both the times I felt embarrassed. I know I am a good singer and I felt I had led my family and fans down
If given a chance whom would you eliminate?
- Mallar is a good singer but not better than Ravi. Ravi has grown over the months. So I feel I would eliminate Mallar.
- Among the girls Ritisha needs to prove her performing skills, she is good but she needs to become better
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November 3rd, 2008 indya
ZAKIR
Friend Avinash
- I have an orchestra called “ Zakir Hussain Musical Group”. I met Avinash around 8 years back when he had come to play base guitar in my orchestra.
- I never realized that a jamming session could last up to become a strong bonded friendship.
- He is not only my best friend, but also the one on whom I depend a lot for my daily activities.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- VOI has given me lot of love support and confidence. The only time I really felt bad or rather embarrassed was when my mother cried during my elimination
Happiest moment in VOI
- It is my return in VOI. I never expected or believed that such a thing could happen
Weakest contestant
- Ravi
Strongest contestant
- Vipul
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October 27th, 2008 indya
ZAKIR
Comeback
when I got eliminated I had said that whatever happens it happens for the good………now I feel that this is the good that has happened to
I never believed that I could comeback or this can really happen
Reaction of other contestants when he came back
- it’s not that everyone is very happy ……….we stay together, live together share a lot of time together but I feel the other contestants are not very happy with my comeback..
Preparation
- I am known for singing old songs………but now I am preparing new songs as well…..now I want to make a difference
- Now that I have comeback I don’t want to loose the opportunity
First crush
- my first crush or my first love is my wife
Blind date
- I don’t believe in blind date but if given a chance I would like to go out for dinner with Sukhwinder Singh
Deserted on an Island
- I would like to be deserted on an island with my wife.
- I never imagined I could have a fan following ………many girls have been calling me up…….but I have told them that I m married and even have kids……..but the response that I get is that you are allowed to have 4 marriages
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