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Indian Idol 3 - The countdown has begun

From correspondents in Delhi.

Indian Idol the hugely popular adaptation of the blockbuster 'Pop Idol' format took the nation by storm in its very first season and followed that with an equally popular season 2.

While Indian Idol served as the intimate platform for budding singers from across the nation to realize their dreams, the show went on to become the most entertaining and involving show to hit Indian television. In keeping with its philosophy of offering innovative and distinct content, Sony Entertainment Television, is now all set to launch the third series of this groundbreaking phenomenon, Indian Idol with an even bigger bang!

Indian Idol is a 'made-for-television phenomenon' that combines drama and reality with music, humor, thrill and glamour. The last two seasons of the show experienced a collage of emotions, raising levels of viewer frenzy and excitement coupled with the contestants' tears and joys, heartbreak and jubilation, learnings and achievements. With its immense popularity, Indian Idol showcases exceptional talent on the nation's biggest platform. The phenomenon of following this journey and ultimately picking that 'Ek Awaaz Jispar Ho Desh Ko Naaz' becomes an integral part of the viewers' lives drawing ardent support and a voting frenzy.

This year too Indian Idol will give the people of this nation the opportunity to chase their dreams and the power to make one talented aspirant ' Bharat Ki Shaan'. In addition to a recording contract with Sony BMG, the 'Indian Idol' will be awarded a contract with Sony Entertainment Television worth Rupees One Crore, thus catapulting him/her to unparalleled stardom, fame and fortune.

Highlighting the essence of this worldwide phenomenon, geared to hit India once more, Albert Almeida, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television, said, "As witnessed in the last two seasons of Indian Idol the third season too promises to take viewer engagement and interactivity to even greater heights while catapulting the Indian Idol into ultimate stardom. This year too, the channel will give talented singers from across the nation the platform to realize their dreams and put fame and fortune within their reach while offering distinctive, breakthrough entertainment. Indian Idol will showcase the best singing talent from across the nation via a 12-city audition. The journey of finding Bharat Ki Shaan—Indian Idol 3 will enthrall the Indian audiences and help them connect, leading to extreme involvement and mass frenzy."

This time around, the show promises to bring to the viewers the best singing talent from across the country. To make this possible auditions will be held across the country in 12 cities— Jodhpur – Bhubaneshwar (Feb 15th), Hyderabad- Amritsar (Feb 18th), Srinagar- Nagpur (Feb 21st), Baroda (Feb 27th & 28th), Bhopal (March 7th & 8th), Kanpur (March 12th & 13th), Delhi (March 17th, 18th & 19th), Kolkata (March 24th, 25th & 26th), Mumbai (March 31st , 1st & 2nd April)

To make participation universal and allow for easy registration the channel has set up multiple gateways. Budding aspirants between the ages of 16-30 can realize their dreams by calling to register for a place in any of the above audition centers.

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AMEY DATE: DOING A FANTASTIC JOB WITH: YAA ALLI

IDOL 2:

From Indian Idol 3:

Saturday, June 9, 2007
Jolly Das .... Is Back In The Gala Round.

Jolly Das... contestant of Indian Idol 2 who suffered from chicken pox last year has got a direct entry in the Gala of Indian Idol 3.

Name: Jolly Das
Date of Birth: November 8, 1980
Place of Birth: Konnagar, West Bengal
Currently Residing in: Kolkata Education: Graduate in Music from Rabindra Bharati University
Family: Father, Mother & younger Brother

Jolly Das describes herself as a natural singer. She does not come from a musical family, like many other Indian Idol contestants.
She is the first-generation singer of her family and the two voices that enticed her towards singing are that of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle.
Since childhood, Jolly loved to listen to the songs of these two great icons and sing along. This way, she was nurturing a voice along with the dream of becoming a famous singer some day.
After her performance on the school stage at the age of ten, Jolly was fully engrossed in music to the extent that even her studies started getting affected. Seeing her passion and love for music, her parents decided to allow her to pursue studies in music from the Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata from where she has graduated in music.
A self-confessed movie and television buff, Jolly also likes spending her time reading thriller novels. A very soft-hearted and soft-spoken person, Jolly idolises Lataji and admires the way she conveys each and every emotion through her songs without really saying much in person.
Indian Idol, for Jolly, is a boat that will take her to the other side of the river where success and fame await.
Jolly Das' favourite song is: Tujhe Yaad Na Meri Aayee from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
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Who Will Be The Top 10 Contestants ??


Meiyang Chang


Prashant Tamang


Puja


Parleen


Emon


Abhishek


Richa


Smita


Suhit


Ankita


Charu


Deepali

Will try to present some of the performances:

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Prashant Tamang doing Ya Alli Reham Wali

Prashant Tamang: Ya Alli:

Good Job:

Meiyang Chang - Meri Saanson Mein Basa Hai

Indo Chinese getting a cut of the Pie

Show them how it is done,

Good Job:

Puja Chatterjee Tujhse Naraaz Indian Idol

Another Good Performance by Pujaa Chatterjee:

Puja was doing so well, this one you have to listened to:

Puja Chatterjee mera yaar mila de Indian Idol

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Parleen Singh Gill- Indian IDol 3

Very Good Rendition.

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Indian-born Chinese-origin boy rocks on Indian TV

Indian-born Chinese contestant, Meiyang Chang, on Friday night made it to top 12 of India's most popular music contest, Indian Idol, telecast across the nation on Sony Entertainment Television.
Chang, a dentist, is the third generation Chinese in India. His grandfather came to India from China many years ago.
Born and brought up in Dhanbad in Central India, Chang believes music has no language.
The 24-year-old has become the heart throb of many Indian girls, and has been categorized as the "cutest" contestant in the show.
Chang has come a long way. After being screened in the most preliminary audition round, he celebrated by jumping into the swimming pool.
At the insistence of other contestants, he repeated his act again!
Judge Anu Maliik, who is a music director, told Chang after one of his performances that "I love your voice. It is magical. You will make it to the top five."
The Chinese boy with an Indian heart believes he is the best and can keep an audience entertained. Called "simple and easygoing " by fellow contestants, he has never trained in music, but believes he inherited his genes from his father.
The channel Friday showed Chang's grandmother making a small Chinese prayer for his success in the show.

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Oh Meri Sona Re Sona:
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Dipali Indian Idol 3 Ghun Ghun Gau

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Vanita Chandni Raatein Indian Idol
Good Performance but not selected:

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REFLECTIONS FROM AMEY DATE: FROM LAST YEAR IDOL 2 FINALIST:

1) Amey Date - Yaa Ali

2) mey Date - Laaga chunri mein daag

3) Amey Date - Tu hi re

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Jolly Das is out!

The show started with guests from Pakistan who crossed the border to meet the finalists. The contestants welcomed them with a song. But the mother of all surprises was Smita’s makeover. She looked stunning.Soon things took a serious turn--Jolly, Smita, Deepali & Emon were in the bottom 4. While the contestants voted against Smita, the judges felt Jolly should be out. The public sided with the judges and voted out Jolly Das.
The girl who had got a second chance had finally run out of luck. She looked pale, yet in control of her emotions. She sang her farewell song, Dekhlo hum ko karib se, and all the contestants came up on stage to bid her goodbye. Thus ended yet another round of the Galas. Only 11 contestants are left now.

Friday, July 6, 2007
The GALA ROUND of INDIAN IDOL 3 begins with glamour, glitz and contradictions among the judges. The contestants were looking gorgeuos and their performance was awsome. Ankita, Cheyang, Parleen, Puja, Prashant , Deepali and Emon was as usual rocking. While others were average on their performance.
The second Gala performance of Indian Idol was simply mind-blowing . The
contestants had a blast as they put on a fiery performance.If the second Gala went off with enthusiastic applause and accolades for the brilliant performances, tonight, Saturday, is time for the elimination. After the brilliant performances - the top 12 are all waiting and the wait seems endless! One among them will get voted out tonight. Her/his journey for the title of Indian Idol ends here. The audience can be large-hearted , and can also tell a good singer from a bad one. Many a time, they have surprised, even shocked the contestants, judges and the general viewing public with their unexpected choices in the past. Remember Amit Paul, who forgot his lines at the most crucial time, during his Wild Card Entry performance? All seemed lost; even Amit seemed to have given up hope, but the viewers felt he deserved another chance as he was a good singer. Their votes pulled him through. And whoever thought a singer like Padmanav or Shantanu or even Aisha would be left out in the cold?
The viewers have voted. The results are in. Who will go and who will remain on the show will be revealed tonight.

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