Javed Akhtar on judging Indian Idol and the fate of the remaining four contestants of the reality show.
Chang has been evicted from Indian Idol..
Yes.. it's very sad that such a talented singer was eliminated but that's the format of the show.
How do you rank the remaining four contestants?
Ankita's presentation skills are very good. Emon has a beautiful voice.. the kind that touches a chord in your heart. Amit Paul's vocals always evoke compliments. As for Prashant, his main advantage is his popularity in the North East. But don't get me wrong.. he's a good singer.
Do you think voting on provincial lines is fair?
No.. but then what can we do about it?
Why is there this perpetual conflict between presentation and singing?
You've got to understand that Indian Idol is an audio-visual medium. The singers have to be good performers as well. In that department, Ankita wins hand down.
Anu Malik does get quite rude at times..
I can only speak for myself. How other people behave is entirely up to them. "We're getting a lot of new blood. But the contestants should realise that there's space for only one at the top. At the same time, those who don't make it shouldn't lose hope either."
The judges always have differing views on the performances..
See, we are different individuals. I think it's better for the audience that we don't agree with each other. This way they get to hear all sides to the story .
Are such talent shows really a boon for the music industry?
Of course! We're getting a lot of new blood. But the contestants should realise that there's space for only one at the top. At the same time, those who don't make it shouldn't lose hope either.
Don't you think there's an overdose of musical talent shows these days?
Then the TRPs of all these shows should have dropped. I see it as a win-win situation.
The audience gets to see what they like, the channels mint money and youngsters get a platform to showcase their talent.
Is it right for the public to choose the Indian idol? After all, what do they know about sur and taal?
Why not? Doesn't the very same public choose who governs us?
Do you think Chang should be given another chance?
Right now there is no plan for a wildcard entry. But if that happens, I would welcome it - but not just for Chang. It would be for Deepali, Abhishek and Parleen as well.
With Ankita Mishra's elimination in Indian Idol, all dreams of having a
girl as Indian Idol this year, has faded away. The graceful performer,
with the never-say die attitude, the spunky Ankita Mishra was surely
the 'Life of Indian Idol'; her performances in every round has been
electrifying and she will be surely missed. 
Here is Ankita Mishra talking to Telly Buzz after her shocking Elimination.
What is your reaction after getting eliminated from Indian Idol?
Ankita: I was completely blank
on stage. When my name was announced, I really didn't know how to
react. I wouldn't say that I didn't expect this, I was prepared for
elimination from the theater rounds. It was a little shocking, since I
wanted to be the girl who would be in the TOP 3, but oh well. I am
disappointed, definitely,
What about Indian Idol are you going to miss the most?
Ankita: I'll miss the stage the
most. The stage that has given me the most recognition. I laughed,
danced and sang on the stage, and that's why I didn't cry on stage,
since it would be unfair.
The judges that you are going to miss the most?
Ankita: Definitely Javed sir
and Annu Malek. They have been so supportive to me. There were so many
things that I would have liked to tell them, but then I was just
completely blank.
What's next in line?
Ankita: Well, I'll go back
home, and spend time with my family and friends, who I haven't been in
touch with. And go back to studying; however, I do plan to persue my
career in music too.
Do you plan to make it big in Mumbai, or heading off to Kanpur again?
Ankita: I am planning to move to Mumbai and try to make it big as a singer, along with studying science.
Any message for the remaining contestants?
Ankita: I would like to wish them all the best. May the best contestant win!
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