Alas, there is a very limited market for bands and rock star in india!!!!Indian music industry does does function as in the west where a reality TV's star's albums are Billboard Tops and even wins Grammy. Chris Daughtry did not win, but made his mark in AI and today his albums are selling like hot cake.
Here in India, its all about Filmy Music. Naresh Iyer got his NA for a Film song and not a pop-album.
For us Amit is one of the Tops in II-3. Infact when compared to other Music shows, its only Emon and Amit who are the stars of II-3 and comparable who may have longevity (if any). Others will only have 15 minutes of fame. Amit makes his mark for his voice quality, and Emon for his trained voice.
You echoed my thoughts.