That Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a keen follower of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa were elucidated in the following ways: He visited the sets and met the content team 4 times before the actual episode shoot and knew each segment of the episode by heart. Two days prior to the shoot, he had called all the participants to Yashraj Studios, heard them sing and also gave them tips on the co-relation of genre of song and characteristic voice quality.. not to mention that in the end the contestants were treated for lunch. After the meeting, Sanjay Leela Bhansali himself decided the song list of the day and who will perform which song. No wonder he is feared in the industry for his meticulous nature and attention to detail. To be interacting and getting tips from a connoisseur of music was a dream come true for all the contestants and truly a memorable experience.
Not only that, on the day of the shoot he came to the sets 6 hours early so that he can see the contestants rehearse and also be there in case someone needs his assistance. It's know in the industry that Sanjay is one difficult man to please but he surprised everybody by giving Kamal Khan and Ranjit Rajwada Rupees 500 as he was supremely pleased with their performances.
Sanjay was so happy to be on the sets that he wanted to stay back even after the shoot got over. He chatted with the contestants and the team and gave the entire unit "Guzarish" music CDs that bore his signature.