Indian Idol 12 Contestants AT #4 - Page 59

Originally posted by: SK2014

Happy to see this. Ashish is doing quite well in his career establishing himself as singer and music director both parllely👏

I think PD should have followed Ashish path and continued music direction with him rather than choosing another reality show. It's time for trying to establish themselves not to get stuck with another reality show for 6-8 months. May be he couldn't say no to Sony.

I agree on that entirely. When SS2 was announced, I was not happy. I want Pawandeep and Arunita to become successful as singers (or music composer, for PD), not to be labelled as Reality TV Stars. I understand it provides them a means of staying in Mumbai but overall I think it is a shackle. Being under the contract of Sony and doing concerts all the time probably pays money, but doesn't give enough time to do their real work.

Hopefully they can get going soon.

Originally posted by: Realityshow

None of the judges/Captains really get stuck in these shows. They continue with their outside work commitments parallelly. That is my experience with other Captains from last season.
Also this is a max 30 episode show, so 4 months run.

Good to know that - would love these folks to not get shackled!

She is also going to join the Grand Wedding party in Surat tonight! 😃

https://www.instagram.com/stories/anushka.banerjee_official/2757477619300746122/

Originally posted by: PV_IFhandle

I agree on that entirely. When SS2 was announced, I was not happy. I want Pawandeep and Arunita to become successful as singers (or music composer, for PD), not to be labelled as Reality TV Stars. I understand it provides them a means of staying in Mumbai but overall I think it is a shackle. Being under the contract of Sony and doing concerts all the time probably pays money, but doesn't give enough time to do their real work.

Hopefully they can get going soon.

To be honest for Arunitha it's ok. She is just 19 so another 6 months won't really matter for her. Sayali frankly I am not expecting she will make it big anyway other than if Anumalik gives her big break as he follows only her on insta. Danish and PD are nearing their 30's or mid 20's so i would expect them to be very serious(careful) about options they choose otherwise it will be too late.

Originally posted by: Realityshow

None of the judges/Captains really get stuck in these shows. They continue with their outside work commitments parallelly. That is my experience with other Captains from last season.
Also this is a max 30 episode show, so 4 months run.

Thanks for info. Looks good.

Originally posted by: SK2014

To be honest for Arunitha it's ok. She is just 19 so another 6 months won't really matter for her. Sayali frankly I am not expecting she will make it big anyway other than if Anumalik gives her big break as he follows only her on insta. Danish and PD are nearing their 30's or mid 20's so i would expect them to be very serious(careful) about options they choose otherwise it will be too late.

This is slightly off topic and controversial, but frankly I don't see them getting any meaningful work from anyone at this stage. They are all shaping up like past Idol winners. Popular, but without any significant breakthroughs.
A year and 2 months have passed since the idols were on show. In the meantime a Covid impacted Bollywood Music industry has chugged along, albeit, slowly and many new songs have been released under many leading music directors. None of the idols have found any space - and neither will they in the short run, in my opinion. If they get work, it will be from people they know well - and that list is limited. PD possibly has the best connections as he has been in the scene for the longest.

My sense is that they all need to build portfolios and connections. Even a chance guest at Superstar Singer 2 can be a rewarding presence. Then if they fill a need they will get a break one day. That has to count!

Make no mistake. All will sing Bollywood songs at some stage of their life. As time passes, the chances of those being filler songs in marginal films will keep increasing as desperation sets in and choosing becomes a luxury. That leads to a portfolio of x number of Bollywood songs which no one has ever heard of. Then when someone chances on the discography they consider the artist to be a failed one. The singing industry is full of such singers. The SRGMPA Jury panel contains perfect examples.
And age is no insurance. Everything is about living in the present. If a 19 year old does not make a breakthrough in year or two then it is a forgotten 21 year old. So whatever monetary insurance is available through shows/private recordings/Reality Tv etc are not to be ignored / frowned upon. There is no guarantee that the carpet will be rolled out any time soon for any one. They may have individual talent but the existing talent pool is more than adequate to meet the need. Many established singers are without work. If Palak, Harshdeep, Md, Irfan etc have to promote themselves via HR melodies you can well imagine the struggle! There is Covid Recession in the entertainment market and new people getting valuable work is not going to happen. Established singers are connected and are not resting on their laurels in these times. The only real entertainment is on TV. That is the right place to find work for unestablished idols. Thinking that hitting the street will get Bollywood work may not be realistic in the current times.

Originally posted by: Realityshow

This is slightly off topic and controversial, but frankly I don't see them getting any meaningful work from anyone at this stage. They are all shaping up like past Idol winners. Popular, but without any significant breakthroughs.
A year and 2 months have passed since the idols were on show. In the meantime a Covid impacted Bollywood Music industry has chugged along, albeit, slowly and many new songs have been released under many leading music directors. None of the idols have found any space - and neither will they in the short run, in my opinion. If they get work, it will be from people they know well - and that list is limited. PD possibly has the best connections as he has been in the scene for the longest.

My sense is that they all need to build portfolios and connections. Even a chance guest at Superstar Singer 2 can be a rewarding presence. Then if they fill a need they will get a break one day. That has to count!

Make no mistake. All will sing Bollywood songs at some stage of their life. As time passes, the chances of those being filler songs in marginal films will keep increasing as desperation sets in and choosing becomes a luxury. That leads to a portfolio of x number of Bollywood songs which no one has ever heard of. Then when someone chances on the discography they consider the artist to be a failed one. The singing industry is full of such singers. The SRGMPA Jury panel contains perfect examples.
And age is no insurance. Everything is about living in the present. If a 19 year old does not make a breakthrough in year or two then it is a forgotten 21 year old. So whatever monetary insurance is available through shows/private recordings/Reality Tv etc are not to be ignored / frowned upon. There is no guarantee that the carpet will be rolled out any time soon for any one. They may have individual talent but the existing talent pool is more than adequate to meet the need. Many established singers are without work. If Palak, Harshdeep, Md, Irfan etc have to promote themselves via HR melodies you can well imagine the struggle! There is Covid Recession in the entertainment market and new people getting valuable work is not going to happen. Established singers are connected and are not resting on their laurels in these times. The only real entertainment is on TV. That is the right place to find work for unestablished idols. Thinking that hitting the street will get Bollywood work may not be realistic in the current times.

This is very starc and somewhat depressing, but also true. It is a tough life in the profession they have chosen. This industry is a striking example of Survivorship Bias - for every successful star that we see, there are literally thousands who have not made it.

We can only continue to wish them well.

Just FYI.
HR's next release with Arunita and PD will include a semi-classical song and will have a gazal. I don't know who sings what. as there are duets and solos recorded, but it promises to be different.
Cheers!

Originally posted by: Starttofinish

Pawan, Aru and Ashish are scheduled to perform in Surat on Jan 24th at a private wedding grand reception for Goral and Mayur.

I was checking this wedding hashtag which is goformor and there is even a IG account with that name goformor.

This wedding has been one grand scale event. It has been going on for days! Check out the Insta stories on this IG account.
Even the celebrities don’t have such a grand wedding!

While I had seen the IG posts earlier today, I went through the IG stories now. And, my word!! "Opulent" doesn't even begin to describe the festivities!!

Their name is Ajmera and since you mention real estate, I wonder if they are the same family that builds these large properties in major cities.

Originally posted by: Realityshow

Just FYI.
HR's next release with Arunita and PD will include a semi-classical song and will have a gazal. I don't know who sings what. as there are duets and solos recorded, but it promises to be different.
Cheers!

Thanks. Looking forward to it.

You continue to live up the Holmes tag 😃