Who is the worst judge? - Page 3

Originally posted by: Realityshow

Indian Idol went through a phase when they wanted a performer rather than an artist. Their concept of an Idol was a package who could be iconic for trendy youth of India. Sourabhee Debbarma (season 4 winner) is a good example of that. Sonali Bendre was a judge in that season. I think this trendy thing failed as the audience is essentially homebound seniors and housewives. So they changed tack completely from Season 10 and concentrated on showcasing pure singers with great results. They still have this underlying thing of presentability to go with the brand image - but that is now secondary. But the idea lingers in the minds of the makers and they push contestants who they think will be a role model for todays aspiring young singers.

What u r saying is true..It was introduced as a show for the youth where they wanted a performer..x factor was a commonly uses term then..even behind the scenes used to revolve around that theme..but gradually youth moved on from TV and Idol audience currently is mostly seniors

Originally posted by: niyati13

What u r saying is true..It was introduced as a show for the youth where they wanted a performer..x factor was a commonly uses term then..even behind the scenes used to revolve around that theme..but gradually youth moved on from TV and Idol audience currently is mostly seniors

Yes, that dream today culminates is portraying a contestant as a home loving, mother-caring, Indian woman or as a street singer/performer who has to feed a family! The X-factor is also represented because the roots of the original thought run deep. Remember Kunal's Michael Jackson presentation? That's a flashback to their core ideal. Kunal was the only contestant who was never sent to the danger zone because the makers knew that he had no public support. But they persisted with him till it was no longer possible.