Round 1: Kavita

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This was not her 1st song or 1st big hit or anything like that, because those came in the late 80s. So for her the 1st Round theme doesn't apply too much. Nonetheless, this was a big song for her in the 90s that was an important part of her still early career.

Wonderfully executed by her!!! She was spot on in everything, the tune, and had that melodious high-pitched voice that did justice to this song. Her vibrating voice gave the ambience of a true romantic song. However, I felt that she went a bit off in one or two places. Just my observation. Hope you don't mind.😳 I give her a 9.

First of all my sincere respect to Kavita ji, all her fans, and all those that have trained her in the past and made her who she is today. I do not mean to offend anyone with my ratings. And honestly I am no one to rate her, yet since this is a fun game I will do so.


Kavita ji in this song was so close to being perfect. I really felt that she had the 'raag', 'sargam', and 'taal.' Watching the video I felt that the emotions expressed by her voice and in relation to the scene going on in the movie were almost perfect. She did a good job with her vocal toning. There wasn't one place where I thought she was out of 'sur.' Despite all of the positive remarks, my score for her voice would not be a 10 because I believe every singer has a room for improvement. In fact I am not going to rate any singer a 10! That's just me! I always believe in improvement.

My final rating for her will be an 8! Hats off Kavita ji! 👏

I have always loved this song of Kavita'jis. Amazing tonal quality. Great pitch. None could have sung this song better than her. I give her a 9😊

Always, first I must mention my gratitude to risingabove for a great concept. Very few would be able to run such a game in a fashion as elegant and organised as yours... So as always, I'll start with a big 'thank you' to you!

I must start my part in this game with the singer who has the most resonance and meaning for me which in this lineup of contestants is the inimitable Kavita Subramaniam.

As risingabove mentioned in the IF's Indian Idol intro thread, she is part of the very small elite of female singers to have sung for the great RD Burman - certainly the only singer of her generation to be part of this elite. 'Pyar Hua Chupke Se' is one such RD-Kavita collaboration and you can hear Kavita carrying on the baton of the Lata school of singing into the 1990's - which were otherwise dominated by simple melodies designed to be hummable by the aam junta. But her rendition is far from aam...

Why do I call this Lata-like? Because the tonal quality of the voice is pristine and clear - in fact it is one with the sur. The voice is not singing the song - the voice is the song. Just like a Lata song cannot be sung by anyone else, because the voice is as much a part of the song as the tune or the lyrics, a Kavita song is nothing without that rich honey voice of hers. Kavita's voice never struggles, whether with the high notes or the harkats which is what makes the song seem to flow through her, unabated.

The use of expression is very measured and apt - from the first line, sung in a whispering tone, to the couple of giggles placed at the right spots to create an air of innocence. But there is emotion in her every sur and even in the transitions between notes. This level of involvement, only enhanced by the perfect diction and emphasis of the lyric, is also very Lata-like.

Where singers fail to do justice to a song is by not being able to carry of the highs, lows, twists and turns of the song effortlessly, or by not filling it with character. Legends have the ability to not only carry off a tune, but to do so with grace and then add an extra touch. I hope all the listeners do give this song a few listens to enjoy every word of it. As always my marks will be a score on the level of difficulty allowed by the song (the 'scope') rather than the rendering (which was perfect). Lack of difficult low note sections, little beatwork and now 'wow' sections means this performance gets a solid 8 from me!

@ xobile: Your point about her voice sounding Lata-like is spot on. I was going to say it, but thought against it. Anyways, you spoke my mind.👍🏼

Woww...beautifully rendered by Kavitaji on this RD Burman saab's beautiful composition ....one of my favorite singers ....Her high notes r pitch perfect ....amazing singer ....Loved it ...

Originally posted by: kuhu.kuhu

Woww...beautifullyrendered by Kavitaji on this RD Burman saab's beautiful composition....one of my favorite singers ....Her high notes r pitch perfect ....amazing singer ....Lovedit ...

Thanks risingabove for choosing this wonderful songof this legendary singer....I am rating a song solely based on the repeat value... how much that songis soul stirringfor me to listen to that song again and again....

I will give that song a 9....

Ditto..Kuhu..Only Kavita could have sung this song..1942 a love story had some soulful compositions and this song is one of her bests😊 She has put so much life into this song!!

Best among the lot, closely followed by Mahalaxmi Iyer's Aye Ajnabi..Both the songs are beautiful and have a soothing start. Kavita Krishnamurthy has done a great job in this song 😃 u feel like humming along with her. A big 9 from me 😃