Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner Shradha Mishra shares: "More than just item numbers and dance numbers..."

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Zee TV's popular singing reality show, which entertained audiences for five months, concluded on Saturday, January 18, with a grand finale packed with thrilling moments. Shradha Mishra has emerged as the winner of Zee TV's popular singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, while Subhasree Debnath and Ujwal Motiram Gajbhar secured the positions of first and second runners-up, respectively. The six finalists who competed for the title were Shradha, Ujwal, Subhasree, Bidisha Hatimuria, Parvathi Meenakshi, and Maharshi Sanat Pandya.

After being crowned the winner, Shradha spoke exclusively to India Forums about her emotions on winning the title, her reflections on the journey, and her plans for upcoming projects.

I fell a little but got back on my feet. These were small challenges, but I managed to overcome them.

- Shradha Mishra

How does it feel to win Sa Re Ga Ma Pa?

It feels very overwhelming. I still cannot believe it. I am still trying to process everything. Honestly, I never thought I would win, so I am very, very happy.

What challenges did you face during this journey, and how did you overcome them?

There were a lot of challenges during this journey. Sometimes, I had to sing different songs, and I focused on working with versatility, singing various types of songs. But what happens is there is a range issue when you sing duets. For instance, when I sang a duet, there was a range issue because my partner sings in a very high range, and I am not a high-range singer. This caused a few problems, but I didn't let it stop me. I fell a little but got back on my feet. These were small challenges, but I managed to overcome them.

Can you share a few memorable moments from your journey?

The first memorable moment was winning my mentor's award, where I was acknowledged for singing a romantic song. It was special because it showed I could sing more than item numbers and dance numbers, which I really appreciated. Another unforgettable moment was performing Jigar Sir's amazing song "Aaj Ki Raat." After that performance, everyone loved it, and all the contestants came on stage. That was a big moment for me.

It showed I could sing more than item numbers and dance numbers, which I really appreciated.

- Shradha Mishra

Did you receive any special advice from your judges and mentors that you will carry forward in your future journey?

The special advice I received was that every detail of each song was explained to me with great precision. One of the special pieces of advice would be that Jigar Sir told me to complete the lines of every song properly. He emphasised finishing words and sentences with clarity. This advice particularly helped me in one of my performances and has been very useful.

If you had to choose one song to describe your journey, which one would it be?

It would be "Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhen" because I sang the mashup. I performed a mashup of "Baazigar" and "Kaali Kaali Aankhen," which showcased both romance and rock style. That song perfectly represents my ability to balance both styles.

What are your plans after winning the title? Are there any upcoming projects or collaborations?

Currently, I don't have any upcoming projects, but I am working hard towards my dream of becoming a playback singer. I want to sing for my audience and am putting in my best efforts to achieve that.

The Sa Re Ga Ma Pa grand finale was a memorable event, featuring stunning performances by the top six finalists, Shradha, Ujwal, Subhasree, Bidisha, Parvathi, and Maharshi Sanat Pandya. The mentors Sachin-Jigar, Sachet-Parampara, and Guru Randhawa performed medleys of their popular songs, adding to the excitement. Legendary singers Udit Narayan and Kavita Krishnamurti graced the stage with their presence, while cricket star Harbhajan Singh entertained everyone with his energetic bhangra moves.