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Will Aadesh return to Challenge?

SITTING ON THE FENCE: Shaan
The war between mentors Aadesh Shrivastava and Ismail Darbar on Zee's daily Sa Re Ga Ma Challenge has put the show in a spot. Healthy competition has gone for a toss and the programme's director Gajendra Singh is caught in the tussle, with pressure mounting from the channel.

Singer Shaan, who hosts the Challenge, opens up about the crisis to hitList …

What's your take on the differences between the mentors?
The entire issue is a little touchy as I've sung for all the music directors and know them well. At some point, the channel proposed that we should continue the show with three mentors.

But I don't think we can do away with Aadesh Shrivastava after 25 episodes already on air with him, keeping in mind that he's popular on the show. It's time we resolved the differences and moved on.

Why did the showdown happen?
The bottom line is that Aadeshji and Ismailji's gharanas comprise the toughest contenders. The emotional bond between the mentor and his contestants is so strong that they tend to take everything personally.

Initially, these two mentors were the friendliest and I'd never imagined things taking such a turn. They used to get upset but would gradually make up, except this time.

Did you ever foresee such a crisis on the show?
When Gajendraji came up with the concept, I was quite sceptical. I told him it would be a difficult show, with such established music directors. Once we started off, things were under control.

When things were getting bitter between them, I thought it was a temporary phase and hardly imagined such far-reaching consequences.

Do you think Aadesh Srivastava will come back?
Talks are on and I guess he's coming back for the sake of his students, if not for the show. But replacing him is definitely not on the cards.

And if we divide his students among the other three gharanas, it will be the worst possible mistake. At the same time, we need to shoot for our next episode in a week's time. Let's see what happens.

Have you done anything to bring things under control?
It's a dicey situation. I didn't have a word with Aadeshji, as he might think the channel coaxed me to get him back. At the same time, I feel I should talk to him, but there's too much pressure and things might swing out of control.

How have the contestants reacted to the cold vibes between the mentors?
We have taken a break after this crisis and I haven't interacted with them, so I don't know how they feel.

Do you think this issue is hampering the competition?
The participants are new and raw and such a mishap can shake them up. But I'm sure their mentors will make things easy for them.

What makes Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge better than Sony's Fame Gurukul?
I think the focus on music is minuscule in Fame. I've seen the show a few times and the contestants do a lot of things, which have nothing to do with their musical talent. Except Arpita Mukherjee, who has been a Sa Re Ga Ma Pa winner, other contestants are very average.

hey does anyone have the mp3of the song aaja meri jaan sung by vishwas???plz pm me

Originally posted by: nutan

pmahesh: your updates are wonderful but they spoil the fun for viewer's in the U.S where the show has not been aired yet! As you know, the show aired in India on friday is shown on the next Monday in the U.S.

just skip the post, i do that often but in case you miss an episode these updates are really handy and keep you on top of things, I really appreciate the effort put in for these update, a big THANK YOU.

Originally posted by: pmahesh

Hi Maya,

Sorry if i spoiled your fun but some people asked me to update and so i do it. If all of u feel that i should not update, i will stop doing it.

pmahesh please dont stop giving your updates, I really appreciate your effort and as for those who are in the US you dont have to read them but for some of us they really help when we miss the episode or something.

Hey guys,

thanks for your support....but i am spoiling fun for some then i should do something about it. If all of you agree, i will post the update but not write about the winners....that i can add later or somebody else can do that.

Do let me know your views.

Originally posted by: daiz

Nutan, the solution to your problem is very easy. You can wait reading the updates till Monday. 😆

There are many peolple who want to read the updates....

Exactly I wld like to read the updates too!

pmahesh

I like the idea of you giving us the updates without telling us who the winners are.This way the element of surprise and fun will not be compromised for those of us in North America.
Thank you for your thoughtful solution.

pmahesh ,
i want to read full updates

thankss in advance.

Priti should continue to post the updates.

Priti, don't feel intimidated just because a couple of guys (in US) don't want to spoil their joy, . Let them not see the updates till it is telecast in the US. Continue with your creative abilities. We love your updates. Providing an update is not an easy task and you are doing a good job of it. Every one of us is enjoying it. Please continue. Thanks.

Now coming to the show, I have seen a number of people commenting about this ass-hole called 'Ismail Durbar'. From which gutter has he come from? If he was not wearing those designer clothes (and oversized shades), I would be asking him to carry my luggage to my car. Yes, he looks exactly like a coolie. And behaves like one.

I have been watching Debojit even before this Challenge 2005 started. He is a mature and original singer. He has very good chance to win this show. I feel it was unfair that he was asked to compete from scracth in Challenge 2005 to compete with besura guys all over again, eventhough he had reached finals in the earlier show.

Last night (we get a week later in Hong Kong) show I was a bit annoyed by this Coolie's remark to Debojit - 'bakre ke jaise mat gao - sher ke jaise gao'. What nonsense? This ba----d is seeing debojit only now. Just because Debojit is in his gharana, he doesnot have right to talk any nonsense. This will intimidate good budding singers like Debojit, who already has a proper guru.

Not just Debojit, I have seen this Ismail guy talking rudely to his other 'proteges(?)'. A quick check in the Internet showed me that he has scored good songs to about couple of movies. That's about it. Why is he so arrogant? why is he so rude with contestants, co-mentors? I think he should be shown the door and a mature replacement brought on board. (This can also solve the impasse on Adesh's intention to leave)

Now about Himesh. He is the most spoil-sport and cry-baby of the lot. He cries so much infront of the judges that he gets his proteges selected unfairly. Vineet is one example. Just for information, even Vineet was there even before Challenge 2005 started and he had the same throat problem even then and sang so besur. He doesnot have standard and goes besura very often. Himesh cried so much infront of the judges that Vineet got unfair advantage. These mentors have to be more matured and play a bigger role than getting petty.

Jatin should contol his emotions a little more and both them should stop nit-picking. Every one need to understand that they are judging raw talent. Errors are bound to happen and as per me if a singer has good sur and taal sense then there is no need to point out about their diction or whether they are from south India or North India or pronounciation etc. etc...

I think this post is already long. Let me stop here.

Final slogan -

'KICK THE COOLIE (ISMAIL DURBAR) OUT OF THE SHOW'

The second group performed in the second elimination stage on Thursday 8th September. Today was the first day, hence two of them were given green card and the rest four were shown yellow cards meaning they will perform again tomorrow.

The theme was again the same- RD Burman songs and the judges also the same- Shiv Hari (seems like alka and jagjit have been replaced).

The contestants for today-

Himesh reshamaiya- & nbsp; Dilshaad
Jatin Lalit- Swananda
Ismail Durbar- Niladri and Twinkle
Aadesh Srivastava- & nbsp; Rajiv and Hemabindu


Recap of the this group – Dilshaad and Swananda had got the green cards in their first outing in the first elimination round. Bhumik and Banjyotsana were eliminated and shown the red cards.

Today's performances-

Dilshaad- Dilshaad has been famous for singing only sad songs but this time decided to sing a romantic number. Chand mera dil (mohd rafi song)..
I thought there was too much breath on the mike…he needs to be careful about that. Also somehow I felt that this romantic number also sounded sad when dilshaad sang it.

Mentors- Aadesh said that there was some problem in the antara but the feel of the song was good. Jatin lalit commented on the wrong wording used (lalit said that since he remembers all these songs, he always notices if there is any error in the words). Jatin said that he sang well. Ismail said that in the antara there was some problem.

Swananda- She has a sweet voice and JL said that they do not want to make any claims like himesh but her voice will get into your heart. (In the training clipping they were appreciating swananda a lot)… Jaane kya baat hai from the movie Sunny….beautiful song sang beautifully…a very sweet voice indeed and perfect sur….i think she is a strong contender as her voice is very soothing.

Mentors- Ismail said that it seems swananda is singing for her husband (he is in UK) and she sang very well. Himesh said that she had a very good feel. Aadesh said the voice is very clear and very good. The mentors (which one- I don't remember) said that but this way the nights will be longer and she should call her husband here itself (since she has a long way to go in this competition). Jatin said that swananda is maharashtrian like lata.

Niladri- Niladri was the first one to be chosen by ismail among boys when he got to pick them and he was shown telling him that atleast he should keep his izzat if not his one (ID is getting on my nerves). Sach mere yaar hai…from Saagar…..beautiful start but faulty beginning and not just once but twice. He sang besura and betala but stopped and started again. Third time he was ok but hardly impressive.

Twinkle- She is a very confident candidate (over confidence!) and has been pulled up by some judges for that but ismail seems to be encouraging him and saying that she should not care about what others have to say. Daiya mein kahan aa phasi…(I think from padosan- strangely the same song which arpita chose in FG RD Burman special last week).. a very difficult song but performed well…I still feel that she overdoes it at times…should have more control..i did not like the antara much.

Mentors- Himesh said niladri is very smart as he started and stopped twice thinking that those will be probably cut in the show. He found Twinkle very good. Jatin Lalit felt that ismail is very smart as he has told his contestant about this as well and they should probably learn from him. They also found twinkle good in the difficult song. Aadesh felt that niladri has become very shyana in mumbai…as he did a smart thing. Ismail said that he is one responsible as he had told his student to stop and start again if they go besura or betala.

Rajiv – (one of my fav contestant in this show) Aadesh was shown telling him that with his voice he should be getting green cards and not yellow but he has been always just about scraping through. Ek ajnabi haseena se – kishore kumar song from rajesh khanna movie ajnabi. I like his voice and I think he sang well but the confidence is not there…needs some boost probably.

Hemabindu- Aaja Piya tohe pyar ….. a very bad start…. I think she has got some accent as well.

Mentors- Jatin lalit said that rajiv was very good, himesh felt that hemabindu was not very good…and ismail felt that she did not touch his heart…something is lacking. Ismail said that rajiv has got a very strong voice and felt that with training it will be wonderful. He said that he will make him sing in his movie. Aadesh said that rajiv is singing for his movie Chingari on the 18th. (the recording was done earlier..so we were shown a clipping where rajiv recorded…).

The results are out but on request I am not putting it here. PM me if you want the results.