Reality show winners don't always disappear, says Indian Idol 6
Amritsar-based "Indian Idol 6" winner Vipul Mehta, who has already recorded an album with three contestants from the show, and is also working on a solo album, says he wants to prove that reality show contestants can make space fo
Published: Wednesday,Dec 19, 2012 12:47 PM GMT-07:00
Amritsar-based "Indian Idol 6" winner Vipul Mehta, who has already recorded an album with three contestants from the show, and is also working on a solo album, says he wants to prove that reality show contestants can make space for themselves in the industry.
Mehta won "Indian Idol 6" in September. He got a winner's trophy, a cash prize of Rs.50 lakh from Sony channel, a Nissan Micra car, a Suzuki Hayate bike, Rs.3 lakh from Max Life Insurance and a contract to record his own music album.
The young, versatile singer has shifted base to Mumbai and wants to make a mark in the industry as a playback singer.
"I want to change the perception and mindset of people that reality shows' winners disappear after a time and people forget them," Mehta told IANS.
Life has changed after "Indian Idol 6", he says, adding: "I am very happy. I am happy that I completed my graduation and feel lucky that god gave me the title of 'Indian Idol' at a very right time. I finished my final year exams of college and entered the show. Then there was no looking back."
Before "Indian Idol 6", Mehta had also tried his luck in singing reality show "Voice of India - Season 2" in 2008. But there, he couldn't make it to the top three.
A mass communications graduate, Mehta has recorded his first album "Indian Idol - Fabulous Four" with his co-contestants Amit Kumar, Devendra Pal Singh and Poorvi Koutish. It was launched last month by Universal Music.
He awaits his other projects too.
"I have worked on a project with Anu Malik, which will be releasing next year. I hope things go well and I reach my goal of being a playback singer," said the 21-year-old.
Comments (16)
Hahah. Indian Idol season 2's winner didnt deserve to win, that's why no one remembers him. It was Sandeep :P Monali is still getting some songs, but yes, the rest have totally disappeared.
11 years ago
good point.btw i forgot the name of the guy who won indian idol 2..what was his name again?i think monali thakur came up from that same season.and antara too.cant remember any other contestant
11 years ago
Good Good luck to him! Hope he achieves his goal soon. :)
11 years ago
Well they look hella-gud together! i like rankat :) much more than salman -kat & deepika - ranbir
14 years ago
what crap...why would priyanka care or get involved?....plus i really doubt theres anything going on between rankat....
14 years ago
Why is priyanka being dragged in this pathetic story. Publicityy? Puhleeze. RanKat can go somewhere. Jus leave PC alone, she's better than this news piece
14 years ago
keep PC out if it is all i can say -sadi
14 years ago
It was better with deepika what do you guys say deepika is so nice and also a good match way better than............
14 years ago
You know what- you just don't know what to believe and what not to believe. I liked Ranbir~Deepika jodi more. They looked cute. I would say no to Ranbir~PC & no to Ranbir~Kat because they look older than him.
14 years ago
this is soo stupidd...:S.. seems like a publicity stunt to me..:D
14 years ago