I cannot relate to audience polls-shaan-

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Posted: 19 years ago
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I cannot relate to audience polls

Shaan voices his discontent with Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge, wants to quit hosting shows


Abhishek Mande


Shaan has been one of the forerunners in the Indipop genre and has been hosting Sa Re Ga Ma Pa for quite a while now. Yet somehow he cannot come to terms with the new route that this show has taken – in keeping with the new-fangled notion of reality shows and the stunts that go with it. "I cannot relate to the concept of an audience poll," says Shaan, who is now a judge on the show.

He confesses, "Earlier, the show had a fairly simple format. It was serious yet fast-paced and had its light moments. I really liked it, then. But the big shift happened after Indian Idol. Suddenly everything had to change. And very honestly I was sceptical when a tried-and-tested formula had to undergo such a drastic change."
Shaan hasn't yet been able to get used to the new format. "I was keen on sticking to the old format," he says. "We could have used money to package and market the show differently. I agree we were competing with Indian Idol which was all over the place, on radio, television and even in the newspapers. Yet I don't understand why voting and mentors were introduced on our show."

Speaking about the difference that publicity makes to a show, Shaan cites the example of Fame Gurukul. "No one I met liked the show. But the campaigning was so loud that you simply couldn't miss it."

So, why did he go along with the flow? "I did that because I don't understand the trends," he replies. "These days anything sells. So I simply decided to go with what Gajendra (Singh) had to say. I agree that it did good to the show. But I don't understand what's happening."

In fact, Shaan, sounding like a fish out of water, insists that the alleged fight between Himesh Reshammiya and him never happened.

"However, I guess all this is what works," he says. "I don't know what the market wants. For instance, today 'Jhalak dikhla ja…' is one of the most popular tracks, with Himesh at his nasal best!"

His complaints don't end here. "I was watching some music channels in Bhopal the other day and I am shocked to see the kind of music that is being produced today!" he adds.

Amidst all this, Shaan seems sure only about one thing - that he wants to be known as a singer and not a TV show host. "I am contemplating giving up hosting shows and turn to singing full time," he says. admits adding that a concrete move in the direction is a little away.

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meenasupari thumbnail
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Posted: 19 years ago
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🤗 Bulbul qaid se azaad ho gayi!!!!!!!!

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5 Stars for Shaan........... 😊
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Posted: 19 years ago
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wow what a performance by hema yaar kaleja bahar aa gaya , "nahin paas meinmere yeh alag baat hai"

hema my man u r the winner dude [=D>]
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Posted: 19 years ago
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this is very sad if shaan is out.
is himesh is the reason behind it ?(their dispute)
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Looks like one person in saregamapa still has some sense... :) bravo Shaan!!
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Originally posted by: rage797

wow what a performance by hema yaar kaleja bahar aa gaya , "nahin paas meinmere yeh alag baat hai"

hema my man u r the winner dude 👏

phir se sai bola 😉

and ya shaan should just leave the show...he can do so much better.....no one needs all this drama

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Posted: 19 years ago
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Aakhir shaan eliminate ho hi gaya!😉

Even the captain deserted - this ship must be sinking real fast...
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Posted: 19 years ago
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Originally posted by: sangeetaa

Aakhir shaan eliminate ho hi gaya!😉

Even the captain deserted - this ship must be sinking real fast...

next up is GS!....and in the end only himesh and vinit will be left......just them and their topi's 😆

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Posted: 19 years ago
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I am glad Shaan has said how he really feels about the show, and HR too 😆 Seriously he should just leave the show, and he should start his own musical show 😉 Saregamapa is going to go on a decline again very soon. This is Sonu Nigam leaving Saregama all over again, except this time it will be Shaan.
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Posted: 19 years ago
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thank u sharing the article....oh shaan we'll miss u.........

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