Priyanka means:
Someone who is loved by everyone
About myself: I'm very talkative, frank, an extrovert, and I easily mix with people
Family: Parents, younger sister and brother. I am closest to my mother and sister
Fear: Water
Inspiration: Lata Mangeshkar, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan
My dream:Is to go to Shirdi-I've never been there
One thing I would like to change in myself: I wouldn't like to change anything about myself
Pals on Indian Idol 4: Tulika, Purnima (my roommates), Sunakshi, Bhavya, Mohit, Rajdeep, Charit and Parashar
Place: Dehradun
Priyanka is originally from Dehradun, but is pursuing her studies in Delhi. She is a state-level air rifle shooting champ, but it is music that scores over everything else in her life. Incidentally, this is Priyanka's second attempt at Indian Idol-last year she made it till the theatre round-and hopes to hit the bull's eye with the title this year. For Priyanka, her goal is playback singing.
Actor: Ranbir Kapoor
Actress: Sushmita Sen, Preity Zinta, Madhuri Dixit
Food: Rajma chawal that mum cooks
Likes: I love free gifts
Family: Parents, elder brother and younger brother. I am closest to my mother. I have been singing from the age of five. I've also had classical training since then
Inspiration: Yesudas, Hariharan, SP Balasubramanium, Illayaraja
Fear: Scared of nothing
Put-off: I dislike being lonely
Pals on Indian Idol 4: Kapil, Remo, Saurabh, Mohit and Sourabhee
Indian Idol judge I am most scared of: Javed saab because my Hindi diction is not good
Roshan hails from Kerala, but he has recently settled down in Bangalore. Although he has no family background in music, Roshan has learnt Carnatic music for 12 years and holds a BA in music. Currently he is also refining his ability to play the guitar. His favourite singers are S P Balasubramanium, Mohd Rafi and Sonu Niigaam.
Likes: Sleeping, playing outdoor games like football, and listening to Malayalam songs
Colour: Black and white
Actor: Mohanlal
Actress: Aishwarya Rai
Food: Mom's cooking
Sourabhee means: Khushboo (fragrance)
About myself: I learnt to sing from a cousin who used to learn classical singing. I am passionate about dancing. I am closest to my sister, who is three years younger to me
Dream: My biggest dream is to have an album to my credit and to dance in my music video
Inspiration: Sunidhi Chauhan
Put-off: I get upset when I hear people talking about me behind my back
Place: Agartala The petite Sourabhee, who is gifted with a golden voice, is quite unassuming but is a powerful stage performer. Although she has not learnt music professionally, she believes her talent and spirit will win her the audience's love.
Even though Sourabhee's parents are government employees and disconnected from the world of music, they have been supportive of her decision and encouraged her to be part of the Indian Idol 4 journey.
Likes: I love singing, dancing, and
masti with friends. I am very talkative
Colour: Black
Actor: Zayed Khan-I love his smile and his songs
Actress: Aishwarya Rai-she is very beautiful
Food: Nothing special
Dancer: Shahid Kapur
Akanksha means: Ichcha (wish)
About myself: I used to cry a lot as a kid. My parents claim the crying helped me clear my throat. I like travelling, reading books and learning new songs
Family: Parents—I am very close to both of them.
Inspiration: Dad, Lata Mangeshkar
Fear: Darkness and ghost movies
Put-off: I feel sad when people around me cry and are upset
Place: Mumbai Akanksha, who comes from
aamchi Mumbai, has been learning music for the last three years from Padmashri Padmaja. This young girl is a bundle of talent and poise, and is a complete stage performer. She has successfully performed at live events—her greatest achievement came when Ghulam Mustafa Khan appreciated her talent.
Akanksha believes she has the confidence and attitude to help her bag the coveted title of Indian Idol 4!
Likes: I love the monsoon season, reading books, listening to different music, and spending time with my parents
Colour: Blue and pink are my lucky colours
Actor: Hrithik Roshan
Actress: Madhuri Dixit
Food: Chinese
Ananya means: Infinite. My father named me About myself: I rehearse dance in the morning and singing in the evening. I am also a very confused person Family: Parents, an elder brother (10 years older) and a younger sister. I am closest to my father. My first guruji is my father Fear: Ghosts Nickname: Shivvie If I become the Indian idol, I will: Open a music institution for my father | |
Place: Varanasi Ananya is Pandit Birju Maharaj and Kishan Maharaj's grand daughter—music and art run in her blood. She has trained professionally in singing and has won various music contests across the country.
Apart from being a good singer, Ananya is also a remarkable Kathak dancer, a music composer and plays the tabla. This young girl has a golden voice and the right attitude that won her the judges' hearts instantly.
Colour: Red and pink
Actor: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan
Actress: Aishwarya Rai, Rani Mukherji
Who is your favorite Indian Idol 4?
who you think going to win,Boy or Girl?