One of the most deserving contestants, <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/shashi-gets-boot-indian-idol>Shashi Suman</a> was shown the exit gate last night in <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/entertainment-3-replace-indian-idol-5>Indian Idol 5</a>. His eviction came as a shock not only to him but also the judges. After shedding tears of disappointment, TellyChakkar caught the eliminated contestant speak his heart out. <strong>You cried a lot after getting eliminated…</strong>

He with brother Sulaiman has composed many a hit song in the recent past – from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi to <em>Fashion</em> and <em>Kurbaan</em>. But as with most people working behind the camera, little was known of Salim-Sulaiman. It was only after Salim Merchant appeared on television as a judge for <em>Indian Idol Season 5</em> did people start knowing more about the soft-spoken, mild-mannered music director. TellyChakkar spoke to Salim at the event introducing the 17 shortlisted singers in <em>Indian Idol 5</em>. <strong>How was the audition phase for <em>Indian Idol</em>?</strong>

Singers often make bad actors. Actors who’ve tried their hands at singing have fared disastrously. However, actor Sachin Tyagi has proved this wrong by winning the celebrity singing show Jjhoom India. His win has raised hopes of actors aspiring to be singers. The recently crowned champion spoke to Mayur Lookhar on his Jjhoom India journey. <strong> What do you think enabled you to win Jhoom India? Your singing or your appealing personality?</strong> I’d like to say it’s my singing but honestly speaking, it’s a mixture of both. That’s what you need to win a reality show. <strong>

Sonu Nigam has returned to his roots. In 1995, the singer took to hosting a musical show and within few years he made it a legend. In 2000, he left the show but eight years later, Sonu returns as a judge to the show that launched his career, and with a additional A and a I to his surname, on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs. Bollywood's numero uno singer talks about his return to Sa Re Ga Ma and more in a brief chat with Mayur Lookhar. <strong> What made you return to Sa Re Ga Ma after eight years?</strong>