I cannot help but give this girl her due. Increasing she impresses me with all the qualities that we are looking for
Focus - she is hard working, totally focussed on singing, never attempts to perform, never afraid to take up a challenge
Versatility - while ppl debate on Musarrat, Mauli even Raja's genre singing, she has in one week entertained us with Rang de, Laila and the original Vande Mataram. Why not give a pat on the back to someone who has attempted songs from all genres, all eras, all singers?
X factor - inspite of her imperfections, little stage presence, her fighting qualities, the sheer force and spirit of her renditions get through. She attempted the original Vande mataram, a song that is 75 yrs old, in a dead language few understand and still left an impact. That to me, is X factor!!!
She is not yet a polished product like Nihira or Shreya. That she needs more trianing and practice is evident. But if she stays focussed, she has what it takes. Kudos to her mentor for pointing her in the right direction