Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant to release his solo music album Aapka Abhijeet Sawant
BY A CORRESPONDENT
March 30, 2005: Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant is set to release his first solo music album in April 2005. The Mumbai youngster who sang his way to stardom will present the album to be released by Sony BMG Music Entertainment. The lyrics for Abhijeet Sawant's album were penned by Sameer and composed by Biddu, Hardip Sidhu, Prempal Hans and Raju Singh. The album is titled Aapka Abhijeet Sawant.
Aapka Abhijeet Sawant will be released on April 7, 2005.
At a select preview event at the NCPA, Mumbai last week, Abhijeet Sawant performed some brilliant compositions from his Aapka Abhijeet Sawant. Fellow contestants from Indian Idol including Amit Sana, Rahul Vaidya and Prajakta Shukre too performed at the event. The event was hosted by new Jassi a.k.a Jasmeet Walia.
Talking about Aapka Abhijeet Sawant, Tarun Katial, Executive Vice President and Business Head of Sony Entertainment Television said: " 'Indian Idol' fans had absolutely loved the 10 finalists' first music album and we are sure that Abhijeet's individual music album too will make waves across the nation. The very people who have supported and voted for Abhijeet as their 'Indian Idol' will now get to hear his first ever album with original compositions. This album marks the beginning of Abhijeet's journey on the path of ultimate fame and fortunes that the nation has chosen for him."
Shridhar Subramaniam, Managing Director, Sony BMG Music said, " The first 'Indian Idol' album immortalized the voices and talent of the 10 finalists so much so that the most popular rendition of Yaad Ayenge Ye Pal has made it to the top of the charts 8 weeks in a row! Fans can now hardly wait for the release of Abhijeet's album, which is sure to rock the nation."
Through the Indian Idol journey, Abhijeet Sawant sang his way into the hearts and homes of millions of Indians. Now, his fans can await Abhijeet's first solo music album, with brilliant compositions.
Before becoming involved with Indian Idol last year, Abhijeet Sawant was the lead vocalist with his uncle's orchestra, performing at parties and weddings around Mumbai.