Sandeep: ’Abhijeet is No 1, I am No 2’

• How easy or difficult was winning the talent hunt?

Competitions are never easy. We had some very talented participants and competition was stiff. But I had faith in my singing abilities. About winning the title, I was not so sure as it's a competition after all and I had left it to God.

• From Bikaner to the national platform, how has the journey been so far?
I had started my singing career 10 years back. I had never dreamt though that I'd earn so much love and respect from people across the nation in such a short time. I feel great thinking that I've made Rajasthanis proud.

• There were many who thought Karunya would emerge the winner…
Karunya is talented and it's obvious for a part of the audience to expect him to win. He's also very sporting. He needed no consolation on losing — smiling like always, he took it in his stride. We've become close buddies now and today when he calls up saying 'Sandeep, you are doing well', I feel so special.

• All talent hunts are attaching a world of importance to good looks. Why do you think grooming is gaining importance by the day?
The first look does make an impression. I feel, we are all performing artistes, where a presentable look has good value. The audience of today is looking for not just a singer but also a complete entertainment package. Grooming makes you confident too.

• Are you planning to shift base?
Yes, you've heard it right. I'll soon be shifting to Mumbai.

• Are there too many offers in the kitty?
Talks are on. Both Anu Malik and Sandeep Chowta have asked me to sing for their next.

• Do you think you'll be able to sustain in Bollywood?
I'm not scared of competition. There are many good singers and there's a lot to learn. I'm ready to take on the challenge.

• Who's your favourite singer in Bollywood?
I'm a big fan of Kishoreda and Rafi saab. I've to admit that Sonu Nigam and Udit Narayan are my personal favourites.

• So, like whom do you want to become?
I respect these singers but I want to stand out as different.

• Is this your first visit to the city?
Yes. The only place that I've visited till now is this private FM channel and I'm touched by the hospitality of people here. I wonder if the city is like this!

• So, who is the bigger idol — Abhijeet Sawant or Sandeep Acharya?
Abhijeet has won the competition much before I did and he's very popular among the Indian audience. There can hardly be a comparison here. He's idol number one, I'm idol number two — that's how I would like to put it. Soon, I'm going on a tour to UK with him, where we'll be sharing the stage. I'm really excited at the idea and looking forward to it.

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thank you SOnya!!! w/out you, we were not getting any khabar wabar. thanks a lot..yay!!!! omg....new sandy intervieww....i m jmping up and down...thanks lots n pots SOnyaaaaaaaa

wohh look at the picture!!! he's sooo.....i got no words...... 😛 😊

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Thanks for the article.

Good to know that sandy will be touring UK. Wish karu too comes to UK soon.

Its good to hear sandy say nice things about karunya. goes to show once again that karu is not what some people have thought him to be.

karu ofcourse didn't mop on losing the title. he knew he had a lot coming his way. and he was one person who totally had faith in his talent, right from the first audition. but it does feel good to hear sandy mention it, shows how open sandy is.

Thxn for the article sonya 😊

wow i realy like sandy's simplicity and honesty but the pic is awful 😕