'Everyone knows public voting was not flawless'
How much has life changed after Sa Re Ga Ma Pa?
From singing at weddings in Lucknow, I've come a long way. I can now sing confidently in front of Bollywood music industry's Who's Who. Looks-wise also I've undergone much change.
I look much better than what I used to and I've also quite a few offers of playback singing in my kitty.
How much of a godfather is Himesh Reshammiya?
In the truest sense. He's given me quite a few offers of singing playback. He treats me like his younger brother and I know as long as his blessings are with me all I need is make the best of what I'm given...
As long as the singer is recording a track and not giving public appearances, his looks are hardly of any importance. But when the singer becomes a public performer, the X-factor comes to play a big role. You need to groom your personality as well as your looks once you take up the tough job of entertaining a large audience.
What have you gained on losing the Challenge?
Thousands of fans across the country! I get so many calls throughout the day that I'm planning to change my mobile number.
Was Debojit a very tough competitor?
I won't say he's a bad singer but everyone knows that public voting was not flawless either. Had there been judges, I would have stood a better chance.