I could see the 20th oct episode yesterday.Sometimes it is an advantage if one knows the results in advance..It seems the participants also knew that there would be no judgement .Thay all mentioned that they were prepared for the the next day.
All were supposed to sing songs composed by S.D.Burman.
He has been my favorite composer.The songs were from movies Abhiman,Jewel Thief,Prem Pujari,Guide,Mili,and Baat ek Raat ki respectively.I have seen all the movies.
Raktima sang Piya Bina.All the mentors praised her.The song was picturised on Jaya Bhaduri and she had totally underplayed while performing.That underplay was missing from Raktima's singing as pointed out at the end by Anandji Bhai.May be her mentor AS could not train her properly as most(not all)of his compositions are Halla Gulla Type.
Keka chose Raat AKeli Hai.The song was picturised on Tanuja who was simply superb.Keka saang quite well,the original song has the feel of satin silk but Keka's rendering had the feel of Raw silk.Still her perfomance was the best of the evening.
Next was Himani.I have always liked Himani's voice and singing but I think she was exposed when she chose this Burman Da number from Prem Pujari picturised on Waheeda Rehman.She messed up with the words a couple of times...I wonder why JL kept quiet.She missed the subtelness of the song completely.When I cast my vote I will keep this performance in mind.Kalyanji Bhai in the end said that he has to give her another chance considering that she was not well.Her mentor AS complained about the judgement.Well; Rajeev from his Gharana got a Green when he did not deserve one.What about that Mr.AS?
Sharib chose Tere Mere Sapne from Guide.The song is picturised on Dev Anand,wherein he is not only expressing his love but making a commitment.A very tender amd mature(rightly mentioned by Lalit).The mentors praised him though IS showed some hesitation.Kalyanji Bhai rightly said the song selection was wrong.Sharib has done some superb singing,but is he aslo missing consistnecy?Still knowig the resuls I am happy that he has moved further.
Debojit chose Badi Suni Suni hai from Mili picturised on Amitabh Bachchan.Debojit is one of my favorites but I would say his performance was ok.
Irfan was the last one to come on stage.He chose Akela Hoon Main from Bat Ek Raat Ki.He sang Mohd Rafi song in Kishore Kumar style.Still I could immediately visulise Dev Anand( playing an out of work lawyer) riding a bicycle and singing.He caught the mood of FAKA MASTI very well and was applauded by audience.JL as always were ready with ammunation for members of ID Gharana.
I am fond of Irfan and am happy that he reached last twelve.
Will watch the 21st oct episode coming sunday.