TOI: I was 100% better than Sahiti: Shovon

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Posted: 14 years ago
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I was 100% better than Sahiti: Shovon
Gaurav MalaniGaurav Malani, TNN | Jun 29, 2011, 04.55pm IST
Shovon Ganguly, who got eliminated from X Factor last week, is disappointed that Sahiti was chosen over him despite the fact that she forgot her song lyrics.

Shovon Ganguly, the second person to be eliminated from the Indian version of the singing reality show X Factor is very disappointed with his ouster as he was least expecting it. "I don't think it was a fair elimination", complains Shovon. "Everyone from audiences to the other contestants in top 11 were of the opinion that I had given a better performance".

Shovon Ganguly lost out to Sahiti in the face-off round. "Sahiti is a good singer and I have nothing against her. But in the face-off round she had forgotten the lyrics of her song which, I believe, is a big mistake. I don't know why, despite giving a flawless performance, the judges chose to eliminate me. I think my performance was 100% better than Sahiti", states Shovon much against judges Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shreya Ghoshal's decision.

Interestingly both Shovon and Sahiti were from Sonu Nigam's team and incidentally Sonu wasn't present on the show on the day of elimination since he was performing at IIFA. "I haven't communicated with Sonu ji yet since he is out of country but I wish he was there on the show that day", says Shovon.

However Shovon, who has been learning music since childhood and has 7 years of training in classical singing, says the elimination doesn't dilute his dreams. "The fact that I made it to the top 11 category itself is a big achievement. Many people from the industry have noticed me. Pritam sir has liked my voice and I hope to get some work in Bengali films also".

Finally do we get to see him make a re-entry on the show with a wild card? "I don't know if there is a wild card round on X Factor but if there is, I am sure I shall be selected in it. Even the remaining Top 10 contestants want me back since I am a strong contender".
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Posted: 14 years ago
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She made mistake but his voice was horrible in the song in face off, thank god, Shreya made right decision. Voice matters over lyrics and then she did catch up fine later..
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Posted: 14 years ago
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They had to pick the person who sang better not the one who knew the words.He was totally off pitch and even his performance on the previous day was so forgettable.
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Yup, he was totally off pitch and it was a torture sitting through his singing.

Once a person thinks he was better than the other person, there goes his singing career, his arrogance shines through and he stops learning.

If shovon himself cannot fathom that he was off pitch through out the song, it either shows he does not know singing, or he is blinded by his arrogance or he is just whining to gather attention and gain sympathy.😡 or the press has misquoted him, that makes him a celeberity😆

am surprised he has been learning singing for so many years😆

Either way, am glad he is out.👏
Edited by musicmuse - 14 years ago
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Well, what i thought was that the judges' decision was totally right!

Because when we are talking about singing..like in a movie...the singers can have lyrics in front of them...they dont always have to memorize the words! so all they have to concentrate on..is the sur and all u know! So just bcuz she forgot lyrics...doesnt mean she didn't sing good :S

Thats just my opinion! :)

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Posted: 14 years ago
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The judges have taken the right decision.Sahiti was any day better than Savon.Never enjoyed any of his performance.
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Posted: 14 years ago
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i never actually liked Shovon...
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Posted: 14 years ago
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I don't know why, despite giving a flawless performance, the judges chose to eliminate me.



Common Shovon, being trained, I thought you knew better. Clearly it is either sour grapes, or you misheard yourself. You were offkey in sooo many places.
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Posted: 14 years ago
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Ah I do like Shovon. Sahiti forgot the lyrics which was a minus point. But judges decision is final and there is nothing to argue about. We just have to move on. But these two are better than a lot of the other singers.
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Posted: 14 years ago
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i agreed with the judges. Shovon had potential but in the face off round sahiti was better. I get he's upset but he doesn't have to be arrogant.

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