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Dismissing controversies, judge Ismail Darbar predicts that Debojit Saha will win 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005.'
'Challenge 2005'
"Though I have composed music for films 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', 'Devdas' and 'Kisna', I was not a recognised face. But thanks to 'Challenge' I have become one. Reality TV has provided a platform for playback singers, music directors and choreographers to achieve stardom."
Debojit
"Debojit has an extraordinary range which is ideal for a playback singer. I can compare him to Kishore Kumar. I am amazed at the resilience with which he bore all insults hurled at him by the mentors and the three participants who decided to walk out on him. They are unnecessarily prejudiced."
Regional bias
"No one made these allegations when Abhijit Sawant got the maximum votes from Maharashtra or Qazi (who is a less talented singer) from Jammu and Kashmir. I am proud that the people of Assam have showered their love on their boy Debojit."
On Hemachandra and Vineet
"Hemachandra has a distinct tonal quality. His voice is masculine and his timbre is good. He is like Hariharan, Yesudas and S.P. Balasubramaniam. It's sad that he did not make it to the finals. Vineet on the other hand has a kid-like quality when he sings higher notes. He is better with lower ones. His voice is similar to Sonu Nigam's. But the sympathy tilts towards him as he is lovable and child-like. Himesh (Reshammiya) pushes him too hard and is trying to create hype around him."
Controversies
"I always do what my heart tells me. I have praised Vineet and even shared the notes that I learnt from my father with him. I didn't do this with Debojit or Nihira. I walked out when I felt injustice was being done to the two. My fellow-mentors thought I was trying to be a hero by doing this. It is unfortunate that they fight knowing well that this is a reality-show and our opinions influence people. When Vineet answered back saying he understood what music was all about, I completely lost my cool. This two-foot fellow has such gall! I think Himesh Reshammiya should have slapped him. It's not right to use a stooge to express your ill- feelings."
Winner
God supports the truth. Mark my words; nothing on earth can prevent Debojit from winning. He will win because of his singing talent and above all his goodness."