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I am still the junta's Raja Hindustani: Raja Hasan

Raja Hasan was being touted as the favourite to win Sa Re Ga Ma so it shocked many when Aneek piped him to the post. But Raja prefers to look at the brighter side of things and says that he is happy to be the junta's Raja Hindustani.

Friday, October 19, 2007

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Life after yesterday

Life has taken an unexpected turn for Zee's SaReGaMaPa Challenge 2007 winner, Aneek Dhar as he eyes the Hindi film industry. The runners-up are two steps behind, writes Rupam Jain

It's a dream come true for three young men. From here, a bigger stage awaits them. While Aneek Dhar, the winner of Zee Hero Honda SaReGaMaPa Challenge 2007, is all set to make a mark on the contemporary music scene, Amanat Ali, the sweet and simple guy next door, has made Mumbai his second home. Raja Hassan, the maximum vote earner, who surprisingly lost to the Kolkata boy, is out to prove his mettle. For the time being, all of them have one destination in mind: Bollywood.

Aneek Dhar, who is just 17, was exposed to music right from kindergarten days. His mother, Rupa Dhar, who is also a singer, has been Aneek's inspiration. "My parents have always encouraged me to sing. It is because of them and my singing teacher Jayanta Sarkar that I have become worthy of this stage."

Just out of high school, this young lad has already lent his voice for some forthcoming films ~ Love Dot Com, Bal Ganesh and Little Krishna. "I look forward to a career in Bollywood. I would, however, like to wait for two more years for my voice to mature a little more. I am only 18 years old now. By the time I am 20, I will have a mature voice." He adds, "I admire Sonu Nigam but I don't wish to sound like him. I want to create my own identity."

The next two years Aneek wants to dedicate his time towards studies. "I will be studying sound engineering in Mumbai and then probably a masters diploma." Being a winner of the competition, Aneek has already bagged a music contract worth Rs 50 lakh with Zee TV and Universal Music. "I had decided that if I win the contest, I will make some contribution towards the development of my ancestral village in Shyamnagar. Now that I have won, I want to fulfil this wish."

The highest vote earner through "international voting", Amanat Ali from Pakistan, has plans to live in Mumbai. "Most singers want to become playback artistes but, unfortunately, the scenario is quite bleak in Pakistan. I want to lend my voice to Bollywood hits."

The 20-year-old, who was once the lead singer of Pakistani band Mekaal Hassan, has no intention of joining any other group. "I don't want to become stereotyped. It's not that I will sing for films, I also want to launch solo albums. I know the band culture in Pakistan is strong but I wish to make most out of my singing abilities."

Does the thought of not being the winner worry him? "No. The fact that at the age of 20 I have gained international popularity is an achievement. I know I have an original voice."

Amanat has already sung for the soon-to-be-released Junnon and is working on an album with Bappi Lahiri. He is also set to work with Bappi Lahiri's son, Bappa Lahiri.

Raja Hassan from Bikaner, Rajasthan, who was unexpectedly adjudged the first runner-up of the competition, has recovered from the shock. "Yes, I scored the maximum number of votes but it's all God's wish. I am happy that Aneek has won. I would have been equally happy if Amanat or I had won." After a thoughtful pause, he adds, "I thought I would win but this is not to say that I am upset."

Perhaps, there is just one regret. Raja wanted to declare his love on stage after winning the competition. "Once I win, I will blast it out," he had said a day before the competition. Though that did not happen, Raja's wife Ayesha, who is from Kolkata, was present at the finale.

After spending eight long years in Mumbai, Raja earned fame but is scared. "My passion for music brought me to Mumbai eight years back. I have struggled a lot to reach here and I don't want to look back. I, however, am afraid of maintaining this international status. It's tough being a celebrity."

Well, Raja might not have won the title but has a number of projects lined up. He is working with Shanker Mahadevan, Vishal-Shekhar, has already sung with Sumedha, another contestant in the show, for an album by Bappi Lahiri and has lent his voice for High School Musical 2.

"I am grateful to all those who have showered their love and blessings on me," says Raja before dedicating the following words to the audience ~ "Jab tak bika na tha, toh koi poonchta na tha, tumne kharidh ke mujhe anmol kar diya".
These are young sensations waiting to rock Bollywood.

Source: http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=19&theme= &usrsess=1&id=173916

A List Of Songs Aditya Narayan Sang!!!!!

https://india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=766395

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Raja Hasan now has 7 projects in hand

Sumedha Karmahe, one of the most beautiful challenger with equally beautiful voice, is unfortunately eliminated this week from Saregamapa Challenge 2007 show..

Lets have a look at her career graph -

1. Will be singing for Bappi Lahiri upcoming project Rajnish..
2. Sang a duet song along with Aneek in Bengali..
3. Mahesh Bhatt has signed her for his next project.. Jannat which has Esha Deol and Emraan Hashmi.
4. Zee Top 9 album already released
5. Already sung for Bal Ganesh.
6. Will be singing along with Raja for Bappi Lahiris upcoming project Mere Sang

It is not the end of Sumedha's career.. but it is just the beginning.. As Himesh says her voice suits almost all the leading ladies in the industry.. Lets hope she has a great career ahead.. and we can hear her a lot more as a playback singer..

Sumedha-Karmahe

Mauli Dave, participant of Saregamapa Challenge 2007 has already grabbed quite a few projects.. Her career graph definitely seems to be elevating.. Saregamapa show has proved to be a golden platform for contestants like Mauli Dave.. She just got eliminated last week but that didnt bring an end to her career.. Infact she is gaining popularity and is getting many projects..

Mauli Dave's forthcoming projects -

1. Sung for Ho Jayegi balle Balle by Bappi Lahiri, picturized on Shilpa Shetty.

2. Sung for Love.com for Bappi Lahiri S

3. She is making a private album - announced on Star News

4. Pritam signed her for his forthcoming project

5. Bappi Lahiri announced she will be singing every song in the next project that will be picturized on Lara Datta

6. Zee Top 9 album already released

7. Already sung for Bal Ganesh.

8. Bappi Lahiri announced another big project - yet to be finalised..

9. Might see her in Vishal Shekhar's ablum with Saregamapa

10. Might see her as well in Ismail Darbar's project

So guys what we say now.. Isnt this career rocking for Mauli?

I am more thirsty for music: Aneek

Press Trust of India
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2007 New Delhi




Fresh from winning the reality talent television show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, singer Aneek Dhar is excited and says his thirst for music remains unquenched.

"It is just the beginning and I have to go a long way so I want to forget that I am the winner. I want to work hard and travel the world and want to learn the nuances of different sorts of music till I reach the end of music," said Aneek.

The Bengal lad couldn't thank his stars more for what he has achieved. But he says, his success stands on four pillars.

"I am thankful to Himesh Reshammiya, my parents, my fans and last but not the least the almighty. They are the four pillars of my success," he said.

Aneek, who had previously won the title of Bangla Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has already sung a few songs for Bollywood.

"I have sung two songs for Bappida in two different films, one is called love.com and the other is Shivaji, which is a Bengali remake of Shivaji-the Warrior. I have also sung in Sameer Tandon's Bal Ganesh and Little Krishna, whose music has been directed by Shantanu Moitro," he said.

Aneek has a number of live shows lined up for the forthcoming days, which also includes a world tour.

But after all that is over, he wants to settle and concentrate on his singing.

"In these last seven months, my voice has gone through a lot, so after these shows are over I would like to take a gap of two to three months.

Aneek who idolises Sonu Nigam, has won millions of hearts with his romantic renditions but the 18-year-old says he doesn't want to stick to a particular genre.

"Although, I have been appreciated for my romantic numbers I would like to sing all sort of songs, romantic, hiphop, sufi, classical everything as it would help me to be a versatile singer," he said.

Aneek said he would like to learn guitar and try his hands in composing.

Although his first love is music, Aneek also has a passion for cricket and being a food-lover he knows cooking too.

http://www.ndtvmusic.com/story.asp?slug=I+am+more+thirsty+fo r+music%3A+Aneek&id=ENTEN20070031359

Vaishali Raikwar is the youngest contestant of Saregamapa Little Champs 2007.. She is in fifth standard..

When she was just three years old she started singing.. At the tender age of four she already started giving stage performances.. She is learning all kinds of music from her own dad Shri Balram Raikwar..

Her favorite singers are Sonu Nigam and Sunidhi Chauhan.. Her favorite personalities are SRK and Aishwarya..

Little prodigy aiming for the top

Submitted by rashmijsr on Mon, 2007-11-26 09:16

This little one has stars in his eyes and fire in his belly. With a mischievous smile, twinkling eyes, and studious looks, this lad will surely surprise you.

He is young, energetic, fresh and full of life. Rohit Shyam Raut, one of the participants of Sa Ra Ga Ma Pa L'il Champ, a reality show aiming to find the new singing talent. The programme is aired on Zee TV every Friday and Saturday at 10 pm. It is actually a homecoming for this 12-year-old lad who belongs to our very own city, but from the past two years, he is in Latur. In an exclusive tte--tte with The Hitavada, this little champ reveals his dreams, inspiration, hobbies and lot more...

Q: When did you begin singing and did you receive any formal training?
Rohit: I began my singing at the age of three and got the privilege of learning under able guidance of my guru Pandit Vitthalrao Jagtap. From an early age, I was inclined towards singing and used to sing songs as a hobby, but looking at my talent, my father inspired me and now this hobby has turned into a passion.

Q: How do you manage singing and studies both at the same time?
A: For this competition, my concentration is solely on singing and for the time being studies are on the backfoot.

Q: Where do you think you stand among your competitors and who is your toughest competitor?
A: I have a fair chance among others. I know my strong and weak points. Sagar, Aamir, Anamika, Vasundhara, and Smita are capable of giving me a close fight.

Q: What are the negative and positive aspects of your singing?
A: First let me start with the negative one. I easily come under pressure, if a contestant performs well and receives wide applause, the pressure increases on me to perform better or at least at par with him. The positive aspects are numerous. I am basically a classical singer and if one can learn classical, one can master anything. My high pitch notes are my strongest point.

Q: Being born and brought up in Nagpur, what do you like most about the city?
A: I am visiting Nagpur after a gap of two years and I find the city much cleaner and greener as well. And I love the thing for what our Nagpur is famous for - oranges and 'orange burfi'.

Q: Do you think reality shows are a good platform to make you a known singer?
A: Of course. Earlier we used to sing in our colony or at school and the audiences were limited. Now, with so much exposure through this programme, I have become a known face throughout the country.

Q: How do you prepare for a particular song in a competition?

A: We get little time to prepare for a song. We have Mukesh Parmar and Sanjay Vidyarthi, who are working relentlessly on our sur and tal. First I learn and remember the lyrics, then I work on getting the pitch and notes right. As 'practice makes a man perfect', I practice throughout the day till I receive perfection.

Q: Apart from singing what are your other hobbies?
A: I like drawing and I have received an award earlier. I also like composing music.

Q: Who is your inspiration? And with whom would you like to share the mike?
A: Some day I would like to compose music with Ismail Darbar. Suresh Wadkar and Sonu Nigam are my idols and it is my dream to share the stage with them and also with Alka Yagnik and Shreya Ghoshal.

Q: Are you satisfied with the voting system? How would you woo the audience?
A: See, today people are smart enough to make a correct judgment and my talent will do the talking and as for the voting system, it is fair enough. Apart from singing, we are groomed to be made presentable under the guidance of Charuvyas Naik and you would see the change in me in the coming episodes. And you certainly need to have the X-factor in you to charm everyone and I think I have that in me.

http://www.nagpurpulse.com/little-prodigy-aiming-top