Man this episode was a real tearjerker for me especially since Himesh Reshamiya songs pretty much defined my childhood but I will do my best to be objective haha
Sayli-Sayli has sung Odhani before in this show I believe but she did a pretty good job with this song. Short and to the point. However she was phenomenal singing Kyun Ki. The variations in her notes and the overall feeling was amazing. I really enjoyed her second performance. Another one of my favorite songs from Himesh Reshamiya.
Nihal-Nihal sang another repeat song but I honestly preferred his version of Bada Acha Lagta Hai to Pawandeep's. When Main Aur Tum came on, wow, Nihal was singing with such feeling and sur. I really enjoyed it. He sang with a lot of feeling in both songs. Overall great job!!!
Arunita-Easily the best performance of the day. I was near tears when she was singing Teri Meri Kahaani and the transition to Prem Ratan Dhan Payo was just on point. I really hope she wins the show. She is the best singer on the show by a good mile.
Danish-Aap Ka Suroor was just phenomenal. I got goosebumps every time Danish sang that song. Aashiq Banaya Apne and Jhalak Dikhalaj were ok at best not bad but not good. Overall though I really enjoyed this performance and the tribute it gave to 3 of my favorite songs of all time.
Pawandeep-Most disappointing performance of the day easily. I much prefer Nihal's version of this all time classic song. Pawandeep sounded mechanical and out of tune honestly. I couldn't wait for the performance to end. Oh man Pawandeep has really disappointed lately but I am still a big fan.
Ashish-This was honestly karaoke. I love both songs to death (Hookah Bar and Jumme ki Raat) but Ashish was just average at best.
Sawaii-Wow Sawaii really surprised me today. He sang really well and was honestly the best of the guys today. He sang with so much feeling and the alaps weren't as painful as they usually are. I hope to see more performances like this from him going forward.
SMP-Easily the worst performance of the day. I remember dancing to that song as a kid growing up and SMP just murdered it. Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan would be ashamed hearing this version. Sorry SMP fans but I feel it's her time to go now.
Every time Himesh Reshamiya sang a childhood song, I got close to tears. Thank you Indian Idol for doing this episode and for reminding me of some golden days in my life. Great episode overall!