Saregamapa

Written on July 18, 2008 – 8:36 pm | by admin |

Hello everyone and welcome back to Saregamapa Challenge 2009 – Sangit ka Dwitiya Vishwayudh. Last week we saw the first elimination in Saregamapa where Snehandu from Lakshya Gharana and Rashi from Dhoom Gharana got eliminated. However, Rashi [from the UK] got the Sanjivani booti so lets see what happens in today’s show.

The show begins with contestants singing Roobaroo Roshani Hai from the film Rang De Basanti. While girls sing on the mike, boys play the instruments. Aditya then recaps what happened in the last week and then introduces the four Magical Mentors as well as Mahaguru Asha Bhosale.

The First Gharana to perform – Jai Ho Gharana [Adesh Shrivastava]

First contestant – Shashi from Patna
He says he left his studies as well as his family for his career in the music. He sings Muze kuch kahana hai title song – Singer – KK Music Director – Anu Malik

Second contestant – Asma from Oman
Asma requests for the stand as she has difficulty reading the songs. Asma said that Himesh told her to call her father as Pitaji insted of Baap but she asks why people in India call their father as Dad or Papa and not Pitaji. Ashaji says its modern age and converses in Arabic with Asma. Asma sings Jhooth nahin bolna. Singers – Himesh and Shreya Ghoshal. Music – Himesh Reshammiya.

Comments

Himesh – You attempted this song, so thanks for that… This song is not apt for your voice.. You have a different tonal quality and so do sing the kaho na kaho song again for your viewers..

Shankar – You have a unique voice.. You be conscious and see concentrate on taal… Your voice is your USP.. Inspite you use the vibreto properly.. You are a wonderful singer…

Pritam – To Shashi – You are one of the promising singer.. Looking forward to hear you more.. Asma, your innocence can be noticed even in your voice..

Aadesh – Shashi’s classical training helps him a lot and this is his favorite song.. Asma, you have a unique voice and applaud you for trying the song inspite of you not knowing the language..

Ashaji – You are trying to sing hindi, while I tried singing in Arabic a while back… shashi, you need to concentrate on diction… Its been 60 years, but still I cant sing classical so I dont think you can learn in 3 years..

Next gharana to perform – Lakshya Gharana [Shankar Mahadevan]

First contestant is Tarun from Delhi.
He sings meri zindagi tera pyaar. Singer and MD – Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan..

Second contestant is Naina Saxena from Faislabad, UP.
She sings meri maula karam ho karam.. Singers – Richa Sharma and Kailash Kher.. MD – Ram Sampat.

Comments

Aditya asks Tarun why he is upset. He says “I am very upset as im from a very poor family.. I have 2 sisters, and I have to get them married.. I need to get a house for my father.. My master from whom I have taken the taleem loves me a lot”. A small AV is shown where the house of Tarun can be seen.. Its a very small house and his family is also shown.. His sisters names are Shivani and Preeti

Aadesh says, we will get Shivani married..

Himesh says, stay positive.. He also says, there are many who come out of this stage and are doing so well.. so, just dont worry..

Shankar says, one day he came back home at 2 in the morning and switched on the TV.. He listened to one of the punjabi channel where he listened to Master Saleem who is also the guru of Tarun.. Master Saleem is one who has sung Mast Kalandar song from Hey Baby so he advices Tarun not to loose heart..

Pritam – Naina has sweetness in the voice..

Himesh – You both are phenomenal singers.. Shankarji has given you very good training…
Aadesh – This stage is yours, but we can see you soon in the recording studio..
Shankar – Im proud of you both..

Himesh says – Har har Mahadev and also adds – “Jai Matadi, lets rock” while Shankar says “rock the world”..

Asha – There is no class from where singers come out.. They are in born and you both have a unique voice.. For Naina she says, she is the singer whom she has seen opening the mouth and singing from the Nabi.. She also adds that she will get good name in the industry

Next to perform – Rock Gharana [Himesh Reshammiya]

First to perform – Zaheer Abbas from Lahore.
He sings Aur kyaa, ghazal sung by – Asha Bhosle and Suresh Wadkar.. MD – RD Burman

Aadesh – You sing very well.. Aditya asks Himesh why he chose this song for Zaheer as he is sounding exactly like Sureshji. Himesh says, we were trying various songs and also Shankarji pointed out about his voice quality.. Suddenly he sang this song Aur Kyaa and we fixed it up.. Shankar says, Suresji is already established and we wouldnt want one more who can sing like him.. Aadesh says, this is his voice quality.. Ashaji then interrupts them and says, you are trying for a good singer, different voice etc, but you may not get everything.. Personally, I loved the song..

Second to perform – Jenice Sobti from Goa.
Aditya says we can see Sonu Nigam in her and asks her to mimic Sonu.. She sings a song and also imitates him.. Pritam asks Aditya also to imitate Sonu.. he does the same and sings nagada nagada song.. Ashaji says, Sonu is a very good singer and when he mimics we feel as if the same person is there in front of us… She sings Kaisi Paheli from Prineeta.. Singer – Sunidhi.. MD – Shantanu Moitra..

Comments

Aadesh – Fantastic.. you are great.. You have a different voice and seems like you are a great actress too..

Shankar – I like your attitude.. I liked the variation you created but I feel you need to work little more hard..

Pritam – If you have a name given similar to Sonu, then you need to reach his level..

Himesh – I felt your pitching was wrong.. In rehersal room you were too good.. Your voice texture is very good and seems like this voice will suite all the actress..

Asha – Your voice is more western and I would like to listen to you more in Hindi..

Next to perform – Dhoom Gharana [Pritam]

Prachi Shah from Ahmedabad, Gujarat… She sings Ab jo mile hain toh.. Singer – Asha Bhosle.. MD – RD Burman..

Aditya says, he has come to know a secret about her throat and voice.. Prachi says, she has a defect in her throat due to which she can take two voices… She can also mimic the voice of a child.. Ashaji asks her to mimic and she does the same.. Its so sweet!!

Debojit Dutta from Kolkatta.. He is asked by Aditya, why didnt he choose to become a scientist unlike his parents and Debojit along with his mother says, music is his passion.. He sings tumse yun milenge humne sochana thaa… Singer – Kunal.. MD – Pritam..

Comments

Shankar – I will pray for you that all your dreams must come true.. You must practice on low notes.. You have confidence that others lack..

Himesh – You need to work more.. That performance of yours in the introductory round was much better and that level of performance you need to achieve..

Aadesh – To Debojit he says, Try to select different genre of songs..

Pritam – According to the standard, you were good.. To Prachi – You could have done better..

Asha – To Prachi she says.. This song to attempt is very difficult.. I liked the way you have taken challenges in front of me.. I love taking challenges and have been taking them since so many years.. I cried when Tarun revealed his difficulties because I know what difficulties are.. For Debojit – You were copying Kunal.. These people are searching for fresh voice and so dont copy.. Try singing in ur original voicce..

Results:

Zaheer Abbhas is through to second round among Boys

Himesh – Im really happy.. I was afraid as he would end up in danger zone because of me.. Thanks to Ashaji for taking up this decision after seeing his talent..

Naina Saxena is through to second round among girls..

Ashaji says, it was very difficult today as everyone sang well…

Shankar – I knew you will be through this round.. Whatever is the Lakshya, we will achieve together..

There is one more award which is called Dhamakedaar performance and this award goes to Tarun Clap Ashaji gives him a Mobile phone as gift

Original Writer – Anuradha From India Forums