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Meiyang Chang

Meiyang Chang's achingly innocent voice and humble demeanor make him sound like a young Kumar Sanu. I'm rooting for him to win Indian Idol, and not only because of his voice. Chang winning would throw a fag on the pyre of the idea of India as a nation-state. He would throw in the BJP's face the idea that the cow belt has a monopoly on who's a true Indian. He would do it in the most patriotic way possible, singing the songs all of northern India knows. Once you see Loins of Punjab Presents, you might find a certain resonance.

But until Chang lands in the finals, it's painful watching him go through the whole 'But you look Chinese!' routine every round. Here he's asked to speak the other tongue, and his response is brilliantly subversive: he claims the only words he knows are, 'I don't speak Chinese.' Watching Chang parry casual Indian racism is like watching Aishwarya play Sati-Savitri on screen. They're masters.

here is the link: http://www.ultrabrown.com/posts/meiyang-chang

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Meiyang Chang - Indian Idol ContestantJune 6th, 2007
Remember Sanjaya Malakar from American Idol. Out of the blue he had become house hold name in USA. Meiyang Chang is going do same in india?. I think he is already one of the top contestants in Indian Idol. This third generation chinese from India is a dentist by profession who is popular for his good looks and he also sings very well. Overall looks like he has got a pleasant personality. (Don't know somehow Indian idol site says "Contestant from China" though he himself had said that
he is third generation Chinese in India)

Udit Narayan who is one of the Judges had said that Chang had sung the song even better than Udit himself after hearing the song from chang which earlier was sung by Udit Narayan in a movie. Can have a look at the Chang's Performance in the below Video

here is the link: http://bloggomatic.wordpress.com/2007/06/06/meiyang-chang-in dian-idol-contestant/

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Posted: 17 years ago
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He is veru luvly person n a great singer...
i can c him in top 3
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Posted: 17 years ago
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ewwwwwwwww yyy did they have to compare him to kumar sanu 🤢 ......atleast call him like sonu nigam or kay kay or abhijeet or someone wit a better voice than kumar sanu 🤢 🤢
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Posted: 17 years ago
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but yea he has a soothing and sweet voice with a pleasing personality.... 😳
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Posted: 17 years ago
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Meiyang Chang
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Astrological Sign: Libra
Zodiac Year: Dog
Industry: Science
Occupation: Dentist
Location: Bangalore : Karnataka : India
About Me
I'm a Buddhist but I dont believe in clashes & wars due to religion. I like people who have a dry sense of humor,who are sarcastic,quick witted & like to flirt. I love food and I love my friends. If you cook something for me & I don't say a word about it, it means its really good. Coz I wont have my mouth free to praise it. Ive been accused of being insensitive, and my face is NOT an open book. The only time you can make out what Im going through is when Im angry, otherwise I can keep people guessing! Ive always been a person who communicates better in writing. And a blog gives me that outlet to express myself. Its not only about expression but also a medium for so many things going through my head which may be insignificant for others. Im always game for a little adventure. I love cartoons like Calvin & Hobbes and Tom & Jerry, and will continue to do so no matter how old I grow. I hate liars, hypocrites & people who believe that life is time-pass.My greatest fear? Drowning! Coz thats the closest Ive come to dying ever, more than once. I also believe that girls are the biggest mystery in the world and it is beyond the capacity of us mere mortals to solve this mystery

What did you dream when you ate a spider while sleeping?
Do snakes dream? For that matter, do snakes eat spiders?

Interests
Reading Friendship Learning new things Dancing (still learning how to) Blogging Yakking away to glory Theatre
Favorite Movies
Rang De Basanti Crash AI Saving Private Ryan Forrest Gump Lord of the Ring trilogy
Favorite Music
Lucky ali M.M. Kreem Ankahi Kailash Kher Rabbi Coldplay Strings Konkani folk song "Surangini" Ghulam Ali Silk Route Indian Ocean
Favorite Books
The Fountainhead Anne Frank's diary Harry potter The Da vinci code Great expectations Mein Kampf My land & my people - Dalai Lama Wuthering Heights

here is the link: http://www.blogger.com/profile/12567588167819429852
Edited by lakshktfan - 17 years ago
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Posted: 17 years ago
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Originally posted by: lakshktfan

Meiyang Chang

Meiyang Chang's achingly innocent voice and humble demeanor make him sound like a young Kumar Sanu. I'm rooting for him to win Indian Idol, and not only because of his voice. Chang winning would throw a fag on the pyre of the idea of India as a nation-state. He would throw in the BJP's face the idea that the cow belt has a monopoly on who's a true Indian. He would do it in the most patriotic way possible, singing the songs all of northern India knows. Once you see Loins of Punjab Presents, you might find a certain resonance.

But until Chang lands in the finals, it's painful watching him go through the whole 'But you look Chinese!' routine every round. Here he's asked to speak the other tongue, and his response is brilliantly subversive: he claims the only words he knows are, 'I don't speak Chinese.' Watching Chang parry casual Indian racism is like watching Aishwarya play Sati-Savitri on screen. They're masters.

here is the link: http://www.ultrabrown.com/posts/meiyang-chang

i agree with this statement in the article ...y judges and the anchors have to bring up chang's chinese heritage in every round....wht's the need???? it just shows tht they cannot move past his looks or his race......

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Posted: 17 years ago
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hey lakshktfan have u joined meiyang fan club , u seem like his fan, if not here's the link for u to join:

http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=625406
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Posted: 17 years ago
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I love Meiyang chang. He is very nice person, good singer and great personality. Really cool guy. I hope he goes further.

He is 3rd generation in India so I don't understand why they would treat him as if he is chinese. But some times people ask qeustions out of ignorance.

Thanks to all sharing articles.
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Posted: 17 years ago
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u guys might know it but giving you the link of his fanclub on india-forums:
http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=625406&TPN=1
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