TALKING POINTS: with annu malik

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Aakriti Singh

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Posted: 18 years ago

TALKING POINTS: with annu malik

Sitting idol

The recuperating judge will be back on Indian Idol 3 next week

Suruchi Mazumdar

What happened?
I felt a nagging pain in my chest which also shot through my left arm. I had to be hospitalised for a check. Thankfully, it isn't a heart attack. I have been detected with an angina and was advised bed-rest. I can't afford that, so I took a few days' break. I have been shooting from home since the past few days. I judged after watching the recorded participants' performances. I will be back for the wild card round. Did you miss being on the show?
Of course, I watched it on TV. I was critically reviewing the participants' performances even when I was watching as an audience. It also felt great to hear that everyone missed me so much in my absence.

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Among all other judges, you seem to be the most vocal about your judgments.
I am not here to mollycoddle anyone. If someone hasn't sung well, he or she has to hear the truth. At the same time, I have to shower them with praises, if it's an excellent performance. Why are we missing out on fights between judges?
We don't stage any mock-fight to draw more eyeballs. Indian Idol 3 enjoys a high TRP, even without such drama. Whatever disagreement happens in the show is genuine. Don't you think this year's contestants are not as good as the last two seasons'?
I don't think so. We had heard similar criticisms even in the previous season. The best part is that we have a variety of talents in Indian Idol 3. One has to wait for the final 10 candidates who are extremely talented. The competition is getting exciting every day.