Review - 18 & 19 March

Hi,

Please post your reviews for this weeks episodes.

I enjoyed Revanth's performance more than anyone else's.

I'm sad as Mohit left. It was expected but Mohits also been in my top 3 favourites right from the beginning.
Coming to the episode, my review in order of performance.

1- Maalavika - It was a so so performance. Hats off to her for attempting this song. It's a Hindi song with a very Marathi feel to it. There are parts where there is no breathing space. She did run out of breath, and you could tell. When I saw the promo I was disappointed, but when I saw the episode she wasn't that bad. Like Farah said she added a South Indian tadka, which made this song a khichdi of Hindi words, Marathi feel and South Indian tadka!! Not her best, but she did ok.

2- Revanth - when I read my reviews I feel like I praise Revanth too much, and I decided I wouldn't today. But he was genuinely good today and I'm compelled to praise him. Like Farah said this is a difficult song. The words are Urdu and the pronunciation of many words for a Hindi speaker is also confusing. I must say he did a good job with his pronunciation. Ive never liked this song, and was disappointed with his song selection, but I'm glad he chose this. Another example of his versatality. He's never sung something like this. Very happy to hear Sonu Nigam say some good words for Revanth. Also glad Anu Malik says he'll work with him (he's said that to many contestants in the past as well, let's hope he sticks to his words).

Rohit - he had by far the best song. And he sang pretty well. In fact I enjoyed it until he did something after the first stanza. I won't say it ruined the song but it no longer remained my favourite performance of the day. Also like Sonu said you don't always need to add that something extra to the end, I agree.

Khudabaksh - Is melodrama his middle name? Talking about his performance today, am I the only one who thought he sang flat? There was almost no inflection. Though he sang with a lot of feel. For the first time I connected with his song. But the tears were too much. He may be emotional but sometimes he goes overboard. Sometimes I think he's done a Ph.D in acting. I genuinely thought he was a nice person, but now...

Mohit - he always sings such beautiful songs. This is another song I absolutely love. When he sings high pitched songs he's usually brilliant and today wasn't an exception. Though I didn't like the end. But like I always say, it's like I'm listening to the same thing. Even then he deserved to stay over Khudabaksh. I wish him all the best, and hope he makes it big.

My ranking-

1. Revanth (I really didn't want to rank him number 1)
2. Rohit
3. Mohit
4. Maalavika
5. Khudabaksh

Didn't enjoy the episode one bit. No singer stood out today. Infact I think they're probably getting complacent.

Review in order of performance -

Revanth - he shouldn't attempt at singing (rapping) in English. His English is atrocious (and I'm not judging him for that), which ruins the rap. His Hindi words were fine but the rap bit ruined it. Even in the Hindi bits he wasn't brilliant, he was ok. It didn't have the right tempo. I'm disappointed with his performance today. His stage presence as usual is brilliant, he doesn't need to dance with every actress. It's repetitive and not fun anymore. Loved his antics during Roli Chadhas imitation of the judges, seemed very real.

Khudabaksh - a good performance. Not a stand out performance but he wasn't bad. He didn't add too many harkats, thankfully. It was a sweet simple performance. But then his sisters came and we had a little bit family drama after yesterday's melodrama. It's unnecessarey and annoying.

Maalavika - she is immensely talented, she has sung the most variety of songs. But I didn't enjoy it today. I heard the original after the promo. I'm not comparing, but it wasn't wow or anything. But Maalavikas try was wonderful. She shouldn't sing high, she screeches. Like yesterday she went breathless. It was an ok performance again.

Rohit - again a good performance but not great. He does have some pronunciation errors as well, not as pronounced as Revanths though. But he's probably the best singer on the show. Who thought he'd sing a Rajasthani folkish song so well? But I expect more from him and today he didn't deliver that.

My ranking for today:

1. Rohit
2. Khudabaksh
3. Maalavika
4. Revanth

Maalavika is safe next week. They won't keep all South Indians in the finale. So one amongst Revanth or Rohit will go.

Basis today's performance Revanth should go. But I think it'll be Rohit this week followed by Revanth.

I have to say Paritosh Tripathi is such a good actor. We should see more of him. He has had me in splits every time he's imitated a contestant or judge.

No one at their best today.

March 18 -- Guess excepting Revanth it was all sad performance.
Malavika was flat -- in everything ... music , personality. She was looking like a doll in that red dress but she seemed a little tired or sad ?

All others were just melodrama and slightly less inspiring than before. Music was average. Naga slightly better than the rest.

Actually sad to see Mohit go . Was half expecting Khudabaksh to go but as usually drama wins over quality. But guess this is Indian idol.
On a side note I have no idea why Shilpa shetty was there .. Anyone care to enlighten ?

Originally posted by: ksn1

March 18 -- Guess excepting Revanth it was all sad performance.
Malavika was flat -- in everything ... music , personality. She was looking like a doll in that red dress but she seemed a little tired or sad ?

All others were just melodrama and slightly less inspiring than before. Music was average. Naga slightly better than the rest.

Actually sad to see Mohit go . Was half expecting Khudabaksh to go but as usually drama wins over quality. But guess this is Indian idol.
On a side note I have no idea why Shilpa shetty was there .. Anyone care to enlighten ?

I guess she volunteered and Sony couldn't say 'no' as they thougt it would boost KB's chances as well. Just a thought!

Vinay

Originally posted by: Vinayhere

I guess she volunteered and Sony couldn't say 'no' as they thougt it would boost KB's chances as well. Just a thought!

Vinay

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