Shashi - 9 - Top 3 contestant in this competition for me. We all can acknowledge that he's an amazing singer, but what really strikes me is how he performs with humility and has this aura of humbleness that I really can appreciate. Unlike Rakesh, just because he looks kind of dorky he won't go and change his whole appearance the next day for a couple more votes. I appreciate individuality and being true to your own identity. And that confidence is relayed and noticeable through his singing.
Swaroop - 9 - Maybe his best performance. The original song is unbearable compared to Swaroop's version, and I think maybe that's why Pritam went a little wild about him today. Otherwise, he's my favorite contestant this season. He's shown versatility by singing different types of songs, and more importantly he's got a very unique and raspy voice. Like a manlier version of Sukhwinder's. Didn't really like the latter half of his performance last week, but did considerably better this week. Go Swaroop!
Sreeram - 8.5 - From the moment he started to the moment he finished, his singing reaked of an amazing passion that really carried over through his performance. Liked him this week better than last week, and it's also pretty easy to tell he's technically a lot more polished and experienced than the other contestants. Should make it to the top 5.
Shivam - 8 - His best performance so far, but otherwise I don't see all the blush and gush people show this guy. Pretty average to my ears, and wouldn't miss him if he got eliminated.
Rakesh - 8 - Woah. Surprise here. I expected a lackluster performance, but he actually came out and ended pretty strong. Sure he needed a makeover, but c'mon.. spikes and all that? Went a little overboard to be a little more 'hip'. Otherwise, good singing this week. (Last week he looked like a buffoon with that plastered smile on his face).
Bhoomi - 7.5 - Really disliked her performance last week, but she was actually pleasant to listen to this time around. Probably my second favorite girl after Arpita.
Yashraj - 7.5 - It's like he's getting worse with every week. It looks like he's become too focused on his performance and stage choreography rather than the singing itself. I'm not a fan of his personality or the things he says, but he's got one of the better voices in this competition. And his singing this week was ONLY carried by his natural voice talent. Otherwise, it didn't look like he had practiced on the song at all. I don't like this guy, but I actually do look forward to hearing his singing because his voice is very enticing.
Noushad - 7 - Again, a pretty good performance but he's stuck to the same type of songs and lacks any versatility. He also needs a vocal coach to help soothe out his lisp.
Arpita - 7 - I don't know, just wasn't feeling it. Probably her worst performance so far. She needs to pick better songs, I started yawning in her performance today.
Meghna - 6.5 - She usually sings well, but this was her weakest performance. This song does NOT suit her voice. The whole time I was thinking about how well Arpita would've done with this song.. because the fact of the matter is that this song needs a more powerful throw and much more emotion than Meghna could provide.
Tia - 6.5 - Finally, a decent performance. But just counting down the days till she's eliminated. Only reason she's still in this competition is because of her looks and the whole innocent girl look that she has.
Manisha - (thumbs down) - Her very first stage performance 2 weeks ago was really good. Ever since then, she's been a huge disappointment. Nothing positive about her performance today. Should've been eliminated last week.