Fame scares Jodi title aspirants

FAME IS not an easy thing to handle for Fame Gurukul's comeback boy Qazi and Shamit Tyagi. "People recognise us even in moving cars. Chase us for autographs and that's quite scary sometimes," say Qazi and Shamit who were in the city on Tuesday.

The two 'stars-in-the-making' are fighting for the 'Fame Jodi' title in the contest based on a successful Spanish reality show 'Operacion Triunfo' and aired on Sony.

Qazi, who survived the elimination danger four times, now has etched his name in the record books of Indian television by collecting 44 million votes. He looks forward to starring opposite 'King Khan' besides winning a Filmfare Award.
Qazi (20) belongs to Kashmir. "Passion for performing live made me practice 12 hours on the trot," he informs. With Sufism running deeply in his blood, this theist implored the Almighty to make him famous every time he offered prayers.
Shamit, born in Kanpur, studied in Bhilai and Delhi. Now he has fallen in love with Mumbai where he is staying for the past four years. He idolises Lata and Kishore and hopes to strike it big as a singer.

Though Shamit advocates Buddhism, he follows his daily routine of lighting an earthen lamp. He lauds the Mumbai residents for their religious tolerance. The wannabe star is adept at preparing ginger tea and 'aloo paratha'
Regarding the 'smear' of having evicted Kirti Sagathia, Shamit says Kirti admonished him for sporting a gloomy look when they met two days back. "I know the truth. You just keep smiling," was Kirti's suggestion.

Qazi boasts, "I have to my credit numerous on-stage performances. Farooq Abdullah showered encomiums on me saying 'I can outshine Hrithik Roshan' after watching me at 'Saaz and awaaz' contest in Kashmir three years back."
The lad who has not been baptised by classical notes loves to rock every time Ricky Martin and MJ are aired on the music channels. Qazi is an avid fan of Mohd Rafi whose Chahoonga main tujhe is his all-time favourite.

When quizzed who would be the Fame Jodi, Qazi without batting an eyelid avers, "Shamit and I!" Next moment, he breaks into the title track of Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.