We know that the final ten contestants have been choosen and other two are also on their way.This topic is for a detailed discussion over thes choosen contestants.
The finalists:
1)Name : Rajeev Kumar
Age : 29
Location : Champa (H.P)
We already remember rajivs performance before the judges in one of the earlier rounds. He forgot the lyrics and thus was out in the course. He came back through public voting and was reelected. From the starting his voice was loved by the mentors and now he has reached the final stage of the competition.Although he dosent have incredible control over sur he does is a force to recon. If he does get a good control over sur he will be a lovely singer. In my eyes he still is one of best in the competition.Aadesh has even made rajeev sing a small part in one of the movies.I do hope he goes to far in competition.
2)Name : Himani Kapoor
Age : 17
Location : Faridabad
The seventeen year old himani,a student of class twelve is one of the finalists of Challenge 2005 and can be a tough competitor in the female side
3)Name : Hemachandra
Age : 17
Location : Hyderabad
A strong contender in the competition from the male side,he showed great singing qualities and although he is pointed out for things like diction problems and all he still has a lot of control over sur. One of the most sincear as pointed out by Aadesh, Hemachandra can reach heights in the competition.
4)Name : Raktima Mukherjee Location :Kolkatta Age:25 yrs OUT
Some may call her stand still singer with no expresions or performance.She still can be dangerous for others. Coming so far to the competition she wont want to look back now.Childish some may say when it is to talking but can sing well when singing is required.
5)Name : Swananda Karmarkar &am p;nb sp; OUT
Age : 21
Location : London
Who said house wifes cannot sing meet Swananda. Many find her voice great and even not weak in sur. She is no ordinary contestant who could not be a force in the competition.She has that power in her to sing well.