My thoughts on today's show/Rajiv leaving

I'm in the US and just saw SRGMP, the episode where Rajiv gets eliminated. I want to first comment on the others. As usual, Nihira, Himani, Vinit, Hema, and Debojit sang very well. I didn't like Paresh's singing all that much and he messed up the lyrics. He kept saying "Aye mere dil thu gaya-ah", isn't it "Aye mere dil thu gaye ja"? Regarding the mentors, it seemed to me like they're just plain bored now and don't even care who wins. All three looked disinterested in what was going on.

Before the decision of who was getting eliminated was announced and Ujjaini, Twinkle, and Rajiv sang their songs, I felt that twinkle and Ujjjaini both didn't sing well today. They seemed off, sur was not great, and perhaps they were worried about having gotten yellow. Poor Rajiv (who probably thought being popular with the public would save him again)actiually sang pretty well today compared to past performances. Since I read the update here and knew he was going, I felt really sorry for him and thought, how ironic, he's actually singing decently today and he has to leave. I felt very bad for him when they were flashing the Chamba footage on the screen and he as crying. I agree that he was the weakest contestant but for someone with no training he's not a bad singer. He's certainly a lot better than most people with no vocal or musical training. He is not better than Sharib or Aishwarya or many others but he's not completely besura either. Still, someone had to go and like this each week until the end tensions will mount and emotions will fly. I personally cannot wish ill of anyone. I'm a sensitive person and whenever someone gets eliminated it's heartbreaking. I was bawling when Sharib got ousted but I also cried when Rakhtima and Swananda were voted out even though they were never my favorites. I admire Rajiv for entering this contest and coming this far. Seeing him cry today made tears come to my eyes too. I really hope that his dream of becoming a singer comes true one day. No, nobody bent over backwards to give him songs, nobody said they would sell their house for him, and perhaps he has a long road of training and riyaz ahead of him before he can even think about playback singing but the poor guy has a dream just like all the others do and it's my sincere hope that God helps him become what he wants to in life. So farewell Rajiv and good luck to you!

I also just watched the Rajiv's elimination round. It ineed was very sad, I wish him all the best.
I agree with you, his Dil Se Re... was wonderful.

Indeed. rajeev was my favourite from the beginning. i hope he can become a good singer. i was crying so much when he got eliminated, as would any1 if ther favourite got out. Best of luck rajeev!

His title track from Dil Se was indeed very good. As we've seen before, he sings a lot better on higher notes than on lower ones...

Sandeepa:

I agree with all your comments and well written. We can all wish Rajiv all the Best. Adeshjee has already had him do a song for him. Rajiv does very well at high notes so there is a niche in Bollywood for him. Maybe he can give Sukhwinder Singh a bit of competition.

Its very emotional to see Rajiv leaving the show...His voice has some magic...It attracts the ppl...I think now he will learn music(sur & taal)and become successful
Good Luck to Rajeev!!!!!!!

I agree - Rajeev's a better singer than some of the participants who are remaining on the show, esp. Paresh from the UK. I have to wonder at times at the Janata's decisions.

Hopefully, Rajeev's singing aspirations will still take off despite being booted outta SRGMP Challenge.

Dipa
(Ottawa, Canada)

After watching today's episode I felt paresh and Ujaani are loosing it..

Himani was really good and so was Debo..Vinit was a disappointment..his voice was shrilling like a girl..

Aap logon mein se kuch log Rajeev ka jaane ka intezaar kar rahe the. Ab woh chala gaya toh aapko uspe daya aa rahi hain ?

Comeon guys, growup. When will you stop changing your colours like chameleon?

Originally posted by: guess

Aap logon mein se kuch log Rajeev ka jaane ka intezaar kar rahe the. Ab woh chala gaya toh aapko uspe daya aa rahi hain ?

Comeon guys, growup. When will you stop changing your colours like chameleon?

Maybe some people here may have been waiting for Rajiv to leave and are now feeling sorry for him, but I can assure you I never uttered a word against the guy. Sure, I may have said that on a particular day he didn't sound so good, but guessji, I started the thread and I meant what I said...I don't wish ill to any of the contestants and I wish good luck to all of them. And I do get emotional when anyone is voted out.