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Posted: 12 years ago
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For the past few years, these shows have brought in singers who have some amount of versatility. may be more.Niche singers were just a couple per show.

This time SRGMP has showcased singers, most of them who are niche singers.

Has it taken a big risk?

Are we going to hear all the singers in their own genre throughout the show.?

I don't mind😊

Will the pattern change once voting starts?

Jazim is pure ghazal singer.

jasraj- fusion

Mohammad aman- pure classical etc etc.

Wonder how the show will pan out😕

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Posted: 12 years ago
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Base = folk songs
As per rules, the rajasthani folk singhers had to be in the show
as folk songs are for enjoyment and we enjoyed too.
They were eliminated because of surs.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Classical songs came from folk songs. But it is again second root of singing industry which is not enough for the world.

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Posted: 12 years ago
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I agree with the main thread. While it's nice that each singer is allowed to stay within their comfort zone, I don't see how this can identify a winner. So, what will decide who is best? Versatility? Greatest potential to succeed in their genre? Greatest potential to succeed as a playback singer? It does not seem to be clear at this point.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Somehow show needs to declare to audiance if genre singing is supported or promoted than how the winner will be chosen...We all need to know the criteria judges will be following and voting will be based on..
I just dont want them -show to make rules as they go along...Its only fair for contestants, judges, and audiance know how this contest is being played out.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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I do think that SRGMP took a big risk in choosing genre specific contestants because in order to be successful in mainstream Bollywood singing, you have to be able to sing it all. I'm glad (and enjoying) that we get hear people like Mohammad Aman and Jazim who are so trained and wonderful in what they do, but how successful will they be after the show? I'm worried about Mohammad especially. I would hate to see a talent like his just have to go back home after a few months and pursue something else. He was born to sing. You cannot be taught what his voice naturally has.

I think maybe at some point they will have themes each week for the contestants to sing to, and that will affect many contestants' destinies in the show. In order to be successful in Bollywood, you have to be versatile. That's why some of these contestants' may have to work harder than others to become more versatile.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Originally posted by: tulipbaby53

I do think that SRGMP took a big risk in choosing genre specific contestants because in order to be successful in mainstream Bollywood singing, you have to be able to sing it all. I'm glad (and enjoying) that we get hear people like Mohammad Aman and Jazim who are so trained and wonderful in what they do, but how successful will they be after the show? I'm worried about Mohammad especially. I would hate to see a talent like his just have to go back home after a few months and pursue something else. He was born to sing. You cannot be taught what his voice naturally has.


I think maybe at some point they will have themes each week for the contestants to sing to, and that will affect many contestants' destinies in the show. In order to be successful in Bollywood, you have to be versatile. That's why some of these contestants' may have to work harder than others to become more versatile.


I am not very sure, i agree with that.

Bollywood is evolving, so are other music industries.

Music is changing, singers are evolving, times are changing. Everyone is adapting.

Imagine shreya singing zoobi doobi . thats the way it is.

What is the guarantee that you are versatile and still will get a job? in any of these woods?

kailash kher is a niche singer, so is sukhwinder. So is shankar mahadevan or kk or mohit chahuhan. are they all not successful?

we cannot predict audiences taste and that is it.

I feel they can continue the show as it is and forget themes etc.

let anyone be the winner.

let us all enjoy good music while the show lasts.

BTW, i do not want mohammad aman to become a bollywood singer, with his talent he will not be lost. God bless him.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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I think as the times are changing the demand is changing...Reason for SRGMP going with genre singers...Atleast that is what I think..
MAM I 100% agree with your post..
I do not want Aman to be a bollywood singer unless it requires classical rendition...he is chhote ustaad IMHO...
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Posted: 12 years ago
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Originally posted by: music-a-muse


I am not very sure, i agree with that.

Bollywood is evolving, so are other music industries.

Music is changing, singers are evolving, times are changing. Everyone is adapting.

Imagine shreya singing zoobi doobi . thats the way it is.

What is the guarantee that you are versatile and still will get a job? in any of these woods?

kailash kher is a niche singer, so is sukhwinder. So is shankar mahadevan or kk or mohit chahuhan. are they all not successful?

we cannot predict audiences taste and that is it.

I feel they can continue the show as it is and forget themes etc.

let anyone be the winner.

let us all enjoy good music while the show lasts.

BTW, i do not want mohammad aman to become a bollywood singer, with his talent he will not be lost. God bless him.


It doesn't guarantee, but even take Shreya Ghoshal for example, she can sing so many different genres of music. so can SM and KK. I don't think Mohit Chauhan can, and you are right it is also audience dependent too. If you are seriously looking into singing in films, it helps to be versatile so that you can reach more MD and possibly get more work. Even Asha-ji and Lata-ji changed their singing styles and approaches according to the song. That is why they are were so successful for so many decades!

I agree with your last point as well: I really don't want Mohammad Aman to become a Bollywood singer because he will lose himself there. Like others, he might lose his focus in classic music and try to become mainstream when he's actually born to sing pure classical. I'm just not sure what he can make decent money off of with singing without being in movies. I guess CDs and world tours perhaps. Let's hope some good Ustad will take him under his wing, and perhaps better guide him career-wise.
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Posted: 12 years ago
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If anyone thought that these contestants will rock bollywood someday then forget about it. No matter how talented they are and no matter how much they got praised by the music director-cum-mentors, reality is they will probably sing two or three songs and will mostly be seen on stages shows. Nothing wrong with that.
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