Junaid prepares for life after Sa Re…

Speaking about his plans, Junaid says, "Right now I am in Mumbai and will start work on my album immediately. I will compose music as well as write the lyrics. That's all I can say as of now."

Junaid, who was a big hit with girls on the show, has already finished recoding the title song for the film Love.com, the music for which has been composed by Bappi Lahiri. "I have also finished recording for the film Bal Ganesha and for an album with Ashaji and Shankar," adds Junaid.

Even at home, Junaid likes to experiment with his music. "I have installed a software which helps in music composing. Then once a friend was having some difficulty and asked me to sing for him. Doing such stuff only inspired me to get better."

The singer reveals that he had to face stiff opposition from his family. "My father wanted me to join his business. That time even the circumstances were such that I thought I would not be able to make it as a singer. But thankfully Sa Re… happened."

In Friday's episode of Sa Re..., Junaid performed on the song woh pehli baar jab hum mile. Reliving his last few moments on the show, Junaid says, "After my elimination, everyone started crying and I had to tell them not to do so. The entire situation was totally opposite."

And how many calls did he receive from girls? "So many that finally I had to switch off my phone," he smiles.

Junaid belonged to Vishal and Shekhar's Hit It gharana and with his exit only eight contestants are left on the show.