Like many other Shillong-ites perhaps, I too longed for Amit to win because he is really talented and I got to see that on You Tube.. (funny, that ALL Indian Idol videos have been removed for terms of use violation JUST TODAY!!)
But.. Prashant took away the crown because (like most things in India in circa, 2007 CE) the Indian masses, swayed by emotion, simply do not believe in giving credit to the deserving. The issue was obviously NOT about seeing one of them win but the credibility of the show itself. Canadian Idol or American Idol are merely a whimper in N.America but Indian Idol is beginning to look ridiculous.
One thing that I observe with amusement is how Amit's popularity is adding to Shillong's identity as a modern Indian society where diversity is celebrated.
Assam Tribune reported this...But.. Prashant took away the crown because (like most things in India in circa, 2007 CE) the Indian masses, swayed by emotion, simply do not believe in giving credit to the deserving. The issue was obviously NOT about seeing one of them win but the credibility of the show itself. Canadian Idol or American Idol are merely a whimper in N.America but Indian Idol is beginning to look ridiculous.
One thing that I observe with amusement is how Amit's popularity is adding to Shillong's identity as a modern Indian society where diversity is celebrated.
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