Saptaparna Speaks
November 3rd, 2008 indyaHappiest moment in VOI
- I felt really proud and happy when Ismail ji named me "Roshni"
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- Rohit's elimination was bad. I don't know the reason but on that day I really felt embarrassed.
If given a chance whom would you eliminate?
- Ritisha and Zakir were not too good singers earlier. Now the things are different , even they have improved and it is difficult to say whom to eliminate
Ravi Speaks
November 3rd, 2008 indyaBeing given the name "FIGHTER" by Monty ji
- When the judges used to criticize my performance I used to feel very bad. It was very painful for me to take all the comments at times.
- I did not loose hope and took these comments as my reason to work more and perform better.
- I am happy that I could prove myself and impress the judges
- I want to thank the judges for their remarks because somewhere it motivated me to put in more effort.
Happiest Moment in VOI
- I have performed in lot of shows recently, but somehow I cannot forget my live show at Anand – Ahmedabad .
- I feel it was a very important and memorable moment in my life which I would always cherish.
- I am still in touch with the people I met at Anand, it is one place I can never forget.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- When Mallar's first elimination took place. I had got a lot of bad comments from Ismail ji
- It was a very embarrassing moment; I did not know how to react to it.
Mallar Speaks
November 3rd, 2008 indyaDiwali celebration
- I was in Kolkata for diwali with my family. I went to a lot of pandals with my friends.
Happiest moment in VOI
- My return to VOI has been the happiest moment so far.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- I was Spark of the week twice, and still I got voted out. This was quite embarrassing for me
Who is the weakest contestant?
- Ravi and Zakir are the weakest. Ravi still has to prove his versatility.
- Zakir also lacks in his style, he should try to sing different genres. He only concentrates on Md. Rafi songs
Rithisha Speaks
November 3rd, 2008 indyaDiwali celebrations
- I had a great time with my family at home. It had been months away from home and I could not wait for a single minute to spend time with my family. And diwali seemed to be the best time
Happiest moment in VOI
- I had got a lot of appreciation from the judges when I had sung my first song in VOI. Even I felt that it was my best performance and it was quite a happy and memorable moment for me.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- When I had sung " sabki baaratein ayi" I got bad marks and comments from the judges. I really felt bad at that point of time.
Do you consider yourself as a weak contestant?
- I am not bothered of what the other contestant's or others have to say about me. I am not a bad singer I know that
- My families, my fans, the people who support me know that I am a good singer.
- It is very difficult to judge a person on a few performances but on the whole I am a singer.
Vipul Speaks
November 3rd, 2008 indya
Diwali celebration
- This diwali was fun; I was in Amritsar with my family.
- I enjoyed a lot at home. When I went to the market for shopping, people walked up to me and cheered me saying that I had to win the VOI title.
- Everyone seemed so happy to see me. If this is the effect now, I wonder how people would react if I really become the VOI.
Happiest moment in VOI
The day when Sukhi ji walked up to the stage after my performance and said
"Punjab se ek aur Sukhwinder chala aya hai"
- Once my grandfather and grandmother were called on stage and Ismail ji made everyone give them a standing ovation
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- I got eliminated twice but both the times I felt embarrassed. I know I am a good singer and I felt I had led my family and fans down
If given a chance whom would you eliminate?
- Mallar is a good singer but not better than Ravi. Ravi has grown over the months. So I feel I would eliminate Mallar.
- Among the girls Ritisha needs to prove her performing skills, she is good but she needs to become better
Zakir Speaks
November 3rd, 2008 indyaZAKIR
Friend Avinash
- I have an orchestra called " Zakir Hussain Musical Group". I met Avinash around 8 years back when he had come to play base guitar in my orchestra.
- I never realized that a jamming session could last up to become a strong bonded friendship.
- He is not only my best friend, but also the one on whom I depend a lot for my daily activities.
Embarrassing moment in VOI
- VOI has given me lot of love support and confidence. The only time I really felt bad or rather embarrassed was when my mother cried during my elimination
Happiest moment in VOI
- It is my return in VOI. I never expected or believed that such a thing could happen
Weakest contestant
- Ravi
Strongest contestant
- Vipul