WHY Monali LOST
Monali was the top vote getter for her piano round; she was never in the bottom three; had a beautiful voice, charming personality and pretty looks. What happened? Why did Monali lose?Let's start with the rules (thanks to FoxesOnIdol)
1) Have some singing and performing talent
Monali was probably one of the best, in terms of talent. Her voice is fresh and clean, and she has a grasp of sur - she connects with each song she sings and is like a thorough professional. She didn't have a connection problem with the audience, with her performances.
2) Song Choice
This is the problem. When Monali sang Piya Tohse Naina Lage Re, there was a great deal of risk involved because this song is so popular, that you need to do a fantastic version to get through. Monali did quite well, but some of her notes went around the place, and she did seem uneasy.
3) Be Consistent and Able to Sing Different Genres
Not a problem with Monali; she could sing low key numbers and peppy songs with complete ease.
4) Be Unique & Memorable, Be A Package
Monali was definitely unique; she was memorable too, a standout. She performed brilliantly, and she really connected with the audience easily.
5)Dress Sense
I added this instead of judges' respect; because I feel this was a problem for Monali. The dress she was given was tight fitting and looked very uncomfortable; it did show on Monali's face too. Maybe she lost some votes due to that.