Qazi is hardly a singer

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Posted: 19 years ago
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Qazi is hardly a singer


Producer of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge, Gajendra Singh, takes on the Sony challenge


Subhash K Jha


When Salman Khan made a guest appearance on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge last week he was so bowled over by the quality of singing that he stayed on till 4 am to listen to the contestants. When someone of Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia's calibre says he can't choose the best among the contestants because they are all so good, I feel my life is made," a contented Gajendra Singh, producer of the show, says.

His two musical shows – Close-up Antakshari and Sa Re Ga Ma Pa have defined and re-invented the Indian music contest on television. And now with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa being re-vamped into the more aggressive Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge, Singh has more to work towards.

Media-shy Gajendra Singh welcomes the show's new wave of popularity. "When we decided to revamp Sa Re Ga Ma Pa into its new format we had one basic target in mind. The contestants should have direct access to the composers so that their ultimate destination, film singing, would be apparent to these hopefuls from the time they enter our contest. That's why we got a whole range and spectrum of composers from the classically inclined Ismail Durbar to the beat-oriented Himesh Reshammiya to the melody-motivated Jatin-Lalit and the all – rounder Aadesh Shrivastava – to serve as judges. I'm happy and proud to say that these judges have taken the talented contestants under their wings and groomed them toward a kind of stardom even before they could pass the winning post. One of our finalists, Vineet, has sung all the songs for Zayed Khan for a film Rocky."

The threat from Sony's twin contests Fame Gurukul and Indian Idol looms large over Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. But Singh isn't intimidated. "I feel that Sony has copied us. But their focus isn't on singing. It's on face value. I've been scouting for musical talent since 1994. You'd be shocked to know what kind of money I am offered by rival channels to join them. But I feel abandoning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa would be like orphaning my own baby."

He dismisses Sony's twin tune shows. "Indian Idol is all about marketing and glamour. I can't see Qazi or any of the other winners on Fame Gurkul acquiring the durable fame of our contestants like Shreya Ghosal, Kunal Ganjawala, and Shaan. Their star-contestants, like Rahul Vaidya and Prajakta, were on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa first. Maybe they were lured to the other shows by the prize money and the promise of recordings. Well, let me tell you our twelve Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge finalists have already been signed for an album. Besides, they're being absorbed by the judges who are in a position to give them breaks. I've more than a decade of experience in this field. I can recognise talent in budding singers. I'd like to feel our show gives them a chance to really come into their own."

But a lot of viewers feel Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge focuses too much on the bickering and romances of the star-judges. "That's going to change as the show reaches its grand finale," promises Singh. "Now the focus is going to be on the singers."

The anchor Shaan will remain unchanged though. "Why should he want to leave, and why should we want him to? Shaan is so endearing. He's been with us for four years. And look how he took over from Sonu Nigam, who people said was irreplaceable."

In about three months, Singh also returns with Zee's other TRP-booster – Close-up Antakshari. "I can promise you it'll be bigger and brighter than before."

* Indian Idol is all about marketing and glamour. I can't see Qazi or any of the other winners on Fame Gurkul acquiring the durable fame of our contestants - Gajendra Singh

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Posted: 19 years ago
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why dont u all just admit that my qazu is the BEST!!!!! i mean voice ur opinion but dont u think its a little to late.
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Poor Gajendra is jealous, what he couldnt earn in 4 years Qazi earned it for Sony in four months. So such comments are natural. Bechara has lost his mind. 😆
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Posted: 19 years ago
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not only gajraj is jealous, he also see qazi as a threat to his career.
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Originally posted by: Supriyab

not only gajraj is jealous, he also see qazi as a threat to his career.

gajraj😆

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Posted: 19 years ago
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Originally posted by: living.doll

whoz gajendra?? i don know him..

see people don't even know who gajendra is and so much importance is being given to what he said about Qazi😆

Gajendra is the creator of the show SRGMP😊

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Posted: 19 years ago
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Dear Anil;

What is SRGMP 😛 , what it shows
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Originally posted by: ani11

see people don't even know who gajendra is and so much importance is being given to what he said about Qazi😆

Gajendra is the creator of the show SRGMP😊

thanx 4 the info. i really never heard his name!

its very obvious 4 him to do such comments 4 QAZI! its nothin else without jealosy! dear gajendra watever u say who cares! but thanx ur 'valuable❓' opinion. may GOD bless u!😊

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Posted: 19 years ago
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Originally posted by: Indian Pyaar

why dont u all just admit that my qazu is the BEST!!!!! i mean voice ur opinion but dont u think its a little to late.

My Qazu? Tuza Qazu? - Qazu ka maatlab malum hai tulaa. Qazu ka Maatlab hai - Cashew 😃Phal. Bolle Tho: Cashew Fruit.😊 - Ata Mi Maanto ki Cashew is the Best. Cashew khaneku bi best and Peene kho tho aur bhi zabardast😃

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Posted: 19 years ago
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My qazu was is n will always remain the best.n if that gajju says srgmp contestents r best then qazu is better than d best.we all luv him n will always support him n whatever he does 😊

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