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Gogoi applauds li’l
champ Anamika Choudhury
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Guwahati, March 9:Assam tonight toasted its
newest singing sensation on the block.
At a massive well-attended official function at
Judges Field, chief minister Tarun Gogoi felicitated
13-year-old Anamika Choudhury, who won the Zee TV
SaReGaMaPa Li’l Champs title, with a traditional
Assamese gamocha, japi and sarai. He
also presented a cheque of Rs 1 lakh and a citation
to Anamika.
Gogoi said it was one his life’s proudest moments
that he had the opportunity to felicitate a girl who
made Assam proud at such a tender age. He said
Anamika’s success was another example that there
were thousands of hidden talents in Assam.
The chief minister appreciated Anamika’s parents for
encouraging her and creating the right kind of
atmosphere for her to flourish.
“I was also watching the final round of the SaReGaMaPa
Li’l Champs and I was tense but confident that
Anamika would eventually win,” Gogoi said.
Anamika, who was accompanied by her parents, said
she was overwhelmed by the love. She attributed her
success to the blessings of the people of the state.
“Today I would like to apologise for my decision to
leave the competition midway. I was a bit emotional,
as I could not see my parents cry if I had to make
an exit from the show. For the love that the people
bestowed on me, I have decided to spend a good
portion of the money earned during the show to set
up a music academy at my birth place Mariani in
Jorhat district,” she said.
Later in the evening, Anamika enthralled a huge
audience assembled at the Judges Field by rendering
several Assamese and Hindi numbers. She started the
show by singing Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwal’s
Jeuti jogiya moor ghar. Later she belted several
Bihu numbers, since she will be away on a world tour
during Rongali Bihu.
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Reality shows ke side effects
Wednesday, March 12 2008
Television which was considered to be just a medium of
relaxation has now become a 'bane' rather than a 'boon'
when it comes to kids; the reason being, the enormous
reality shows that channels flag-off for kids.. Reality
shows have become a lucrative medium to en-cash money and
gather huge TRPs, and following this trend, are big
channels like Zee, Star Plus etc who bring in little kids
and promise to showcase their talent to the entire world.
But, success in such shows will only push the kids ahead
talent-wise, but what about their academic life? In an
era, where even well-educated adults struggle to get a
decent job, what if these budding talents are deprived of
good education and proper exposure to academic life? Will
they be able to sustain the hurdles that life throws at
them as they grow? Will their music alone be enough to
sail them thro'?
Well, with this basic worry in mind, we addressed this
concern to the Little Champs winner, Anamika Choudhury who
states, "It surely has, as for six months I didn't get
time to study. But I have always been good in studies and
usually score above 90%. So, I am sure I would recover
with my studies pretty soon". Here is a blessing in
disguise for little Anamika, who at least is confident of
catching up with lost time as she is bright in studies
too. But spare a thought to the kids who need to put more
effort into their studies to come up with flying colors!!
As the saying goes, 'Time and tide waits for no man', so
how do these kids cope up with the pressure of academics?
To defend the whole matter, steps in Zee TV's Marketing
Head, Tarun Mehra who opines, "See, in the past too, when
there was no such reality shows, parents used to encourage
their kids with special talents. It is for a growing kid
to ultimately choose a career and what's wrong if they
take to singing as their passion and profession? As
regards schooling, I feel it is fine if they lose out on
some months of education, as they have stepped out only to
reach their aim elsewhere".
Music Director Bappi Lahiri, who is very passionate with
kids, thinks otherwise, as he says that encouragement to
kids should be given in extra-curricular, but it should
also be looked into, they do not lose out on time for
studies. "Singing, dancing, etc are god-gifted talents and
the kids with these talents should be encouraged to
showcase their talents in front of the viewers. Education
is also very important and I accept that these shows do
have an effect on it, but I feel the schools should
co-operate by giving such students special privilege, as
after all the kid is getting fame to their school too.
They should hold special exams for the kids by giving them
time to recover their lost time," believes Bappi Lahiri.
It is said that 'Studies makes or breaks a person', so is
it not the major responsibility of every parent to see to
it that their kid is moving in the right direction? Also,
the kids are so tender in mind that success can get to
their head fast, and at the same time, defeat can squeeze
out the existing confidence in them. Says Bappi Da, "Here
the parent's role is of uttermost importance! They are the
ones who can understand and groom their kids in a way that
success doesn't affect them. I have seen that the moment
the kids achieve fame after participating in such
competitions, they start doing various stage shows which
in a way affects their voice due to excessive singing".
Well, anything done too much is too bad, and this is
exactly what Bappi da wants to preach here.
Again getting angry at the debate, Tarun Mehra says, "See
these kinds of things happen in every industry and that's
all I want to say".
Again, coming back to the most dreaded question, why put
the future of kids at stake by pressurizing them to do
well in these contests? Don't we think that the kids by
going thro' all the fake drama and TRP gimmicks offered
plate-full in the reality shows, and that too, at such a
tender age lose their innocence very soon? Well, there is
no doubt that it is really a happy moment to see small
kids performing at their best, but can we at least see to
it that we give them the much desired scope to do well in
their academics too?
Well, a real concern that every parent should analyze
before writing the future for their own kith and kin!!
Mariani (Assam), Feb 27 (PTI) First it was the 'Debojit Saha fever' in 2006. Then came the 'Amit Paul phenomenon'. And now, a teenage girl has already created yet another mass hysteria in this region as she cruised passed the initial rounds of the ongoing Zee TV Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'L Champs contest.
The region may have failed to place the winner's crown on Amit Paul in Sony TV's 'Indian Idol' last year, but they are vowing to repeat the feat they achieved with Debojit Saha when the latter notched the top spot in Zee TV's 'Saregamapa Voice of India' a couple of seasons back as Anamika Choudhury prepares for the final showdown in London.
The euphoria was already palpable when Anamika landed in the state a couple of days back on a two-day visit with the Zee TV team. People gathered in thousands to accord a grand welcome to her, even as the people of her home state Assam was drumming up support for the latest singing sensation from North East.
In fact, the residents of her home town Mariani and neighbouring Jorhat are touring the state and neighbouring Meghalaya to win maximum support for the little singer.
Mariani MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi, who is leading the motorcycle rally, says, "We appeal to the people of NE to vote for this little budding star and establish before the nation that NE has talent in abundance." The mass frenzy surrounding Anamika was on display when she visited her home last week, with police having to be called out to control crowds during her maiden performance on home turf. PTI
What Little Champ means to
Anamika and the Northeast : Debojit Saha
Singer’s salute to L’il Champ
- Veteran of TV reality show voices his dreams for Anamika
IDOL CHAT TELEGRAPH INDIA
Voice of India DEBOJIT SAHA writes what the title of
Little Champ means to Anamika Choudhury and the
Northeast...
Debojit Saha may have been just lucky, to put it in the
words of some critics. But will they say the same thing
about Anamika Choudhury? That the Northeast is a
storehouse of hidden talent was never in question. What
was not welcome was the doubt expressed by some critics
about singers from the region being able to stand up to
the national challenge.
I am very happy. Anamika has done us all proud. But, more
importantly, she has emerged as the latest role model for
youngsters in the region.
I was there during the finals of the Zee TV SaReGaMaPa
L’il Champs along with hundreds of other fans and
well-wishers from the Northeast. And what a night it was!
Anamika was outstanding — a little nightingale mesmerising
the world with her lilting voice.
As a talent, I had always felt that she was a winner. But
I was a bit apprehensive, as there was no telling which
way the public votes would go.
Anamika also stood above the other finalists, Tanmay
Chaturvedi and Rohanpreet, because of her maturity. But
she still had to perform well to impress the judges and
the people.
All those from the Northeast who were present during the
finals partied all night after Anamika won. I was part of
the celebrations and it was a wonderful feeling. I am sure
there was jubilation back home in Assam, especially in her
hometown Mariani.
After Anamika’s success, organisers of musical reality
shows will surely be keen to hold auditions in the region.
I will request TV channels to go to the region on a talent
hunt. I am taking the initiative and will do whatever is
possible.
It was also a nice gesture on Anamika’s part to announce
that she wanted to set up a music school in the state to
help other singers.
Now that the L’il Champ is on top of the world after
months of hard work, I want her to take a few weeks off to
rewind and get ready for the next phase. This is just the
beginning and she will have a lot of commitments to fulfil.
Winning the contest is not the end of the road for this
wonderful little singer. She can only get better. What she
needs is a level head on her young shoulders and proper
guidance by her parents. If the success goes to her head,
it can be disastrous. We all wish to see Anamika as one of
the best singers in the country.
Anamika Choudary elated with
Lil' Champs win
Wednesday, March 5 2008
Anamika Choudhury has made her parents proud by winning
the SRGMP L'il Champs 2007 trophy! "I am very happy that I
fulfilled my parents' dreams. They always wishes and
prayed that I win this competition", says the proud
Anamika. Even though triumphant, Anamika feels sad that
she will now miss her friends, judges, the sets of Zee and
the various people who had helped her through her journey.
Recapping the memorable moments, Anamika says, "The
biggest compliment came from Sonu Nigam when he said that
I could be a very good play back singer. I will cherish
this all my life". The victory has still not sunk in for
the little girl, who says, "I was nervous when the
announcement was being made. Though I felt I might win, I
was keeping my fingers crossed. But when I heard my name
being announced, I just could not believe my ears".
Anamika, who has received professional classical training
from her mom says that this experience of being in SRGMP
has groomed her to be a better singer. Anamika states,
"The vocal and diction exercises have really improved my
singing". Talking about the various celebrities who made
it to the show, the thrilled L'il Champ says, "Ajayji,
Kajolji, Aamirji, all were very nice. They encouraged me
to sing well and move ahead in the competition".
First and foremost, Anamika wants to visit her temple back
in Assam. "I want to go there as soon as I reach home, as
without God's blessings, I would not have won. Then I will
go and meet my relatives and friends", opines the girl.
Anamika has already tasted success and will get more to
her share, as she will be lending her voice to few
Assamese films.
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