The last refrain
Vinit Singh (17)
The story so far ''Being on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa is the fulfillment of a childhood ambition. I knew this is the only show that can give a platform to playback singers and has produced voices like Shreya Ghosal and Kunal Ganjawala.''
Ties that bind Ousted contestant
Himani Kapoor is his closest friend, while Saha is like an elder brother; Singh addresses him as ''Debu bhaiya''.
Super blooper Singh's biggest mistake was opposing Saha when there were accusations that Saha had links with the Assamese extremist group ULFA. ''My votes went down drastically after that, and if I lose that will play a very important part in the decision,'' he says. City scan Singh's finest hour was in Kolkata where scores of women engulfed him at the studio. ''While I was alone in the green room, about 12 of them managed to sneak in and plastered me with kisses,'' he adds. Lucky charm The cap given to him by mentor Himesh Reshammiya. Age factor Critics doubt Singh's ability to do playback because of his age. ''I've sung for Zayed Khan and he called me to his house to say that he'd like me to sing for all his films in the future. How can people say my voice is not mature?'' he questions. Vote meter Over 90 lakh in the past two weeks, largely from UP. Mentor Himesh Reshammiya ''He's got a modern, contemporary voice that suits every hero.'' Fan followingDiya Mirza: ''I love you.'' Pooja Bhatt: ''You are already a big star.'' Subhash Ghai: ''I like the pain in your voice.'' Debojit Saha (29)
Story so far ''My wife was the one who forced me to come to Mumbai. I wasn't keen on being part of a talent hunt because I wanted to make it on my own. I watched the show but wasn't really sure how people were selected. At my guruji's insistence, I decided to participate.'' Ties that bind Saha has been an elder brother to most people on the team, but he was closest to Paresh and Nihira. Vinit is like a younger sibling. Super blooper Emotional by nature, Saha was stunned when fellow contestants decided to walk out, claiming he was linked to a militant group. ''I know they probably didn't like me, but I was hurt because I'd become attached to them,'' says Saha. City scan His best performance has been in Delhi where he was surrounded by fans the minute he stepped out of his car. Lucky charm Thinks of his mother and wife before a performance. Age factor ''Because I'm older and married, I appeal to a more serious listener for whom I'm not just another craze,'' adds Saha. Vote meter Over a crore in the past two weeks—mostly from Assam. Mentor Ismail Durbar ''He has a mature voice. You can't allow a hero to sound like a child.'' Fan following
Subhash Ghai: ''You've managed to whisper the song Yeh Haseen Wadiyaan beautifully'' Priyanka Chopra: ''You brought out the sadness in the song ''Ae mere watan ke..."
Koena Mitra: ''You're a wonderful musician.''