Abhijeet vs Harshit: The final fight

Who do you think can cut short your chances of winning the contest?

Abhijeet: I believe Harshit may prove dangerous to my chances of winning the title. He has a fresh voice and a completely new way of singing the songs that he chooses. He had lost an earlier

contest and hence, he would strive all the more to win this one.

Harshit: Abhijeet is certainly the stronger contender. He has already won one show and he has popularity on his side. His recent album also did well and he has been getting rave reviews for his performance on the show.

Where does Rahul Vaidya stand in the competition?

Abhijeet: Rahul is also a very good singer but he has often been asked to sing in his own voice and not try and imitate the singer who has sung a particular song.

Harshit: Rahul gets a little carried away with performing and hence, tends to compromise a little with his singing. While his performances have a lot of energy, his singing lacks the depth.
But, he has also been generating a lot of controversies on the show.

Abhijeet: I guess Rahul still has a childish streak in him. His alleged liking for Mandira Bedi and other issues have been blown out of proportion. We should let him be.

Harshit: I am not sure, but I think it is Rahul who has been spreading rumours about me using political pressure to win the contest. I don’t know why he would say such a thing about me. I think he should concentrate more on his singing.

Both of you had participated in contests earlier, why did you take up this one?

Abhijeet: I would say that I was naïve when I had won Indian Idol. After some time people attached the tag of being an okay singer with my name. I wasn’t comfortable with that and took up this show to prove my credentials.

Harshit: I failed to win the earlier competition by a narrow margin. Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar offered a higher level of competition. I took up the challenge to compete with 20 singers and prove my mettle.

After Jo Jeeta... comes to an end, what are the plans for the future?

Abhijeet: I am going on a holiday after the finale. The post-production work of my film Lottery is on. I am also producing a Marathi film. Singing is a passion for me, and all the other jobs are for creative satisfaction. A singer can not survive by doing only playback singing. Being multi-faceted always helps.

Harshit: After the show, I will get back to pursuing playback singing. I am singing for Raaz 2 and Mere Khwaabon Mein Jo Aaye . I am also planning to cut an album soon. I have been getting offers for acting in TV shows but I have turned them down to concentrate on singing.

Abhijeet Sawant set for image change with film debut

New Delhi, June 29 : Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant says he is set to change his 'romantic' image with his acting debut in "Lottery".

"The movie is not at all a romantic flick. It is in total contradiction with what audiences must be expecting from me. It is basically a thriller," Abhijeet told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
In the film, Sawant plays an accountant working in a fashion magazine, who gets trapped in a murder case.

The singer-turned-actor, whose voice was widely appreciated in the film "Aashiq Banaya Aapne" and the album "Junoon", has been cast opposite television actor Rucha Gujarati and newcomer Manisha Kelkar in the film.

However, "Lottery" was not his first film offer. Abhijeet said he was flooded with movie offers immediately after he won the first season of talent hunt show "Indian Idol", but he turned them down.

"I thought I lacked the confidence to act at that time," he said.

So what made him sign "Lottery"?

"I met director Hemant Prabhu a year ago and he told me about the role. I was convinced since I felt the role was very close to my real self and it suited my nature.

"Initially, I thought it would be difficult to act, but gradually I grew as an actor and the outcome was surprising for all," he said.

Apart from "Lottery", he has a couple of other acting offers, but he hasn't finalised anything as yet.

Though he has taken his first steps into Bollywood, singing remains a passion for him.

He is currently a participant on STAR Plus' reality music show "Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar", where the winners and runners-up of previously held talent hunts across channels compete with one another.

But what made him want to compete with his colleagues again?

"I came to 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar' because it appeared as a challenge to me to compete with all of them once again ... And I also thought it would be a treat for the viewers," he quipped.

Abhijeet's upcoming projects as a singer include "Care of Footpath" and "Mumbai.com".

Abhijeet Sawant: The Indian Idol Pop Singer

After winning the Sony Entertainment Television's show Indian Idol, Abhijeet Sawant has become a superstar in India. He has also released his first album 'Aapka Abhjeet Sawant', which has become very popular. Even the video of the song "Mohabbetein Lutaunga" is creating sensations.

Abhijeet Sawant has also started playback singing. He has already sang for two hindi movies.

Abhijeet Sawant Quotes

"I was sure I would not win."
- on his defeat to Rahul Vaidya on 'Joh Jeeta Wohi Superstar'

"The only thing that worried me was that I should finish at a level, which does justice to my earlier title. And coming second is good enough. It's good to lose once in a while - you get sympathy."
- on his defeat to Rahul Vaidya on 'Joh Jeeta Wohi Superstar'

"I participated in this show to prove I can sing. A lot of people weren't happy when I became Idol. Amit and Rahul were hot favorites. People only liked my smile. Today they do realize I have it in me."
- on Star Plus show Joh Jeeta Wohi Superstar

"I knew her for quite some time. We used to stay at Mahim. She was also staying in the same society and we were good friends. When I proposed the first time, she rejected me."
- on his marriage with long time friend Shilpa Edvankar.

Career

His first solo album, Aapka Abhijeet Sawant, was released on April 7, 2005. The album contains songs sung by Abhijeet, Amit Sana and Prajakta Shukre. His second album, Junoon was released on 10th July, 2007 and proved to be a major success. The title song can be found here.

His first major concert after winning Indian Idol was the Yaaron Concert in Delhi. The show was broadcast on television on 17 July 2005. He was accompanied by the 11 Gala Round finalists of the TV show.

He has been touring India and abroad doing many shows and being a big part of many others eg. Asian Lifestyle Show, UK

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Likes and Dislikes

Favorites

• Colour : Blue
• Number : 7
• Animal : Dog
• Sport to play: Cricket
• Sport to watch : Cricket
• Celebrity?: Shahrukh Khan
• Cartoon character : Tom
• Sound: Sound coming from strings (guitar).

Preference

• Pen or pencil: Pencil
• Day or night : Day
• Dogs or cats: Dog
• TV or radio : TV
• Brains or beauty : Brains
• Tea or coffee : Tea
• Scary or romantic movie : Romantic
• Half full or half empty: Half full
• Happy and poor or sad and rich: Happy and poor
• Flowers or chocolates: Chocolates

About the opposite sex

• What physical features attracts you the most : Eyes

• Can you describe your ideal partner : She must be a simple girl, caring, loving, and understanding

About Asian Idol

• How are the fans reacting to you these days?: I won the crown of Indian Idol 2 years ago but my fans react to me as if I won the crown yesterday

• Do you watch American Idol regularly?: No

• What did you do before you became and Idol? : Studying software programming

• In your opinion, what�s the main characteristic of your voice? : My voice has got an emotional touch

• Does your life change after you became an Idol? : Life has changed by all means, work load has increased and responsibilities too

Question And Answer

Q & A

• Obsession? - Video games
• The most embarassing moment? - When I had to face the camera for the first time
• Bad habits? -I sleep a lot
• If you were granted 3 wishes, what would they be? - Make me the most successful singer, I want my parents to be always happy, that�s it
• What makes you happy? - Company of friends
• Ever been in love? - Yes
• What really irritates you? -Lies
• Believe in after-life? - Yes
• Future plans? - To become a successful singer
• Do you have any regrets in life? - No
• Three words that describe you best? -Simple, shy, hard working
• What do you like to do with your friends? - I like to watch movies with friends
• Do you hang out at the mall? -Not really
• Are you single at moment? -No
• Favorite movie? - Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge starring Shahruk Khan and Kajol
• What do you usually do on weekends? -Usually I prefer to go out somewhere with my close friends
• What do you remember from your childhood? - In my childhood, we all cousins used to stay together. Those were the golden moments of my life
• Farthest place you ever traveled? - London
• How long does it takes for you to finish a bath? - Around 30 minutes
• How much time do you need to sleep everyday? - 9-10 hours
• Favorite TV show? - I like all reality shows
• What do you do when you get nervous? -I just sit alone in my room for some time & I just close my eyes & remember the best things I have ever done
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how fun is shopping to you? - 8
• How long does it usually took to apply your make up? -1 hour
• On a scale of 1 to 10, how fun is shopping for you? -9

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Abhijeet Sawant

Born on October 7, 1981, Abhijeet Sawant was the winner of India's first Indian Idol. The song he sang on the final episode, Mohabbatein Lutaunga, also became his most famous one. His first solo album, Aapka Abhijeet Sawant, was released on April 7, 2005. After that, he was also used to promote shows and products related to Sony, and eventually released an album for another Sony show, Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin in June 2005.

His comeback album, Junoon, was released on 10th of July, 2007. His first grand concert after winning Indian Idol is Yaaron Concert in Delhi. His comment about life after Idol is I dont have much time to visit my family anymore, because there's always a crowd around. But I never complained because its part of a sacrifice to follow my dreams.

Personal Information

• Full name : Abhijeet Shridhar Sawant 
• Nickname : Abhijeet
• Address : Mumbai
• Age : 27
• Hair color : Black
• Eye color : Almost black
• Shoe size : 9
• Date of birth : 7/10
• Star sign : Libra

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