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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Reality shows are a blessing for aspiring singers; they act as a launchpad for raw talent and give them a space in the industry," says Arjun Janya on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Kannada
Celebrated music director Arjun Janya , who has composed for countless chartbusters and given Kannada cinema some of its most memorable melodies, opens up about his journey as a judge on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Kannada. The show, which has consistently been a launchpad for aspiring talents, holds a special place in his heart. Interestingly, this time, the much-awaited grand finale of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Kannada will be airing live on Zee5 Kannada, bringing with it a culmination of musical brilliance, emotions, and dreams realized. 'It's not just a show, it's a celebration of life.' Speaking about his experience on the show, Arjun gets emotional. 'I'm proud to be a part of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Kannada. It's divine. I am happy, and honestly, overwhelmed by the journey. I've introduced a minimum of 15 singers from this platform into the music industry, and that number keeps growing.' The composer describes the show as a 'roller coaster of emotions,' where the entire team—judges, contestants, and audience—celebrate music and life together. 'This show is like family. We laugh, we cry, we create… and above all, we witness dreams taking shape every single day.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your IQ Is 140 If You Can Answer 10 Of These Questions Correctly IQ International Undo On balancing honesty with motivation For Arjun, being truthful to contestants doesn't mean being harsh—it means being responsible. 'Being honest is the easiest and most important thing. I see where the contestants have started, and I try to understand their roots, their musical influences, and their interests. My feedback is always designed to help them evolve,' he explains. "Constructive criticism, when done with love, pushes them to grow. I make it a point to tell them what they're doing right, not just what they need to improve." On the role of reality shows in discovering talent Arjun firmly believes that music-based reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Kannada have revolutionized talent discovery in India. "These platforms are a blessing for aspiring singers. They don't just get exposure; they get guidance, industry connections, stage presence, and real-time audience feedback. Some singers wait for years for a break, this show gives them that leap in just weeks." He adds that several contestants from the show have gone on to become successful playback singers. 'Many of them are now doing regular concerts, working with top composers, and supporting their families through music. That's the real victory of this show.' On competition in the industry Competition is inevitable, says Arjun—but it's not something to fear. 'Yes, there is competition everywhere. Even I have competition. But what matters is how you deal with it. One should use it to improve their craft, not get discouraged.' "Let talent push you to polish your skills. Talent should never be threatened by talent. It should inspire." 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has given life to many.' Reflecting on the show's legacy, Arjun Janya says, "This platform has not just created singers, it has helped people build lives. So many of them now have families, stable incomes, and recognition. They are living the dream they once only imagined."
India.com
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Abe bol kya rahe ho?': When Salman Khan made fun of this famous singer
Actor Salman Khan has launched many artists in the industry. Apart from actors and actresses, he has also helped singers achieve success and fame. One of them was Himesh Reshammiya. The singer got his big break when Salman recognised his musical talent and offered him two songs in Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya ( 1998). After that, there was no looking back, as the duo collaborated on films like Tere Naam, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, and Bodyguard. Himesh Reshammiya holds immense respect for Salman Khan and has often openly praised the actor. He has credited Salman for helping him get work in the industry. Once, when Salman appeared on the singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa , where Himesh was also a part of the panel, Himesh referred to him as his godfather. Himesh Reshammiya said, 'For me, Salman bhai is my godfather.' Salman started laughing as soon as he heard this and said, 'First you call me Salman bhai then you call me godfather. What ate you saying? (Abe bol kya rahe ho?)'. After this Himesh said, 'The platform I have got is because of Salman bhai, otherwise I would not have come into the music industry. He has helped me a lot.' Himesh has sung many superhit songs in his career. Apart from being a singer, he has also worked as an actor. Recently, he was seen in the film 'Bad Ass Ravi Kumar' . Talking about Salman, he was last seen in 'Sikander'. This film was released on Eid. Rashmika Mandana played the lead role with him. The movie is available on OTT platform Netflix.
News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Will Come Naked...': Nana Patekar Begged Amol Palekar After Rejection For Hitting A Director
Last Updated: Nana Patekar's off-screen reputation nearly closed doors with Amol Palekar after a rumoured altercation with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Long before Nana Patekar became known for his intense screen presence, his off-screen reputation nearly closed doors for him. In the late 1980s, fresh off the success of Parinda, Nana found himself in a difficult spot and not because of his acting chops, but because of what happened behind the scenes. Rumours of a physical altercation with Parinda director Vidhu Vinod Chopra had spread, and that image stuck. So when Amol Palekar was casting for Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen in 1990, he didn't see Nana fitting into the gentle, poetic role at the heart of his film. 'I didn't reject him because of his short temper," Amol said in an interview with The Lallantop. 'That character was far away from being a short temper guy, in fact, that character had a poetic heart, he was very soft. I told Nana, 'You don't have softness in your whole personality and you won't be able to do it.'" But Nana wasn't one to give up easily. Rather than reacting with more heat, he approached Amol with humility and persistence. 'He kept pursuing me," Palekar recalled. 'This was the time when Parinda was a hit and his gritty character in the film was a hit, he was seen as the angry young man. At that time, people were also talking about how Nana beat up Vidhu Vinod Chopra during Parinda shoot. There was physical fight between them." Despite the noise around him, Nana showed he was willing to strip himself of that aggressive image to prove his range as an actor. Amol added, 'So, it is obvious that he didn't come close to my character. But he took it as a challenge and came to me for 10 days and did rehearsals with me. He told me, 'I will come to you naked, you shape me how you want.' During those 10 days of rehearsals he changed completely, his personality changed completely. And during the whole shoot we didn't even have an argument, forget about getting into a fight." Vidhu Vinod Chopra once opened up about a heated confrontation with Nana Patekar during the making of Parinda. Speaking on the reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the filmmaker recalled how a disagreement on set unexpectedly spiralled into a physical altercation. He had shared, 'There's a scene in the film where Nana asks if he has tears in his eyes after his wife has died… We'd been shooting all day, and it was late in the evening. Nana declared that he was too tired to continue and that he was going home. I told him, 'Sure, you pay for the overheads then'. He started swearing at me, I swore back, and in the scuffle, I tore his kurta. The cops on set said, 'We're here to protect you, and you're fighting among yourselves.'" First Published:
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amol Palekar refused to cast Nana Patekar after hearing he hit Vidhu Vinod Chopra during Parinda shoot, actor pursued him: ‘I will come to you naked, you shape me…'
Many have spoken about Nana Patekar's fiery temperament in the past, and it was precisely this reputation that almost cost him a role in Amol Palekar's film Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen. In an earlier interaction, Amol had revealed that he initially refused to cast Nana in his 1990 film despite the actor's insistence, as he had heard of a scuffle between Nana and director Vidhu Vinod Chopra during the making of their 1989 film Parinda. When asked if he turned Nana down because of his short temper, Amol told The Lallantop, 'I didn't reject him because of his short temper. That character was far away from being a short temper guy, in fact, that character had a poetic heart, he was very soft. I told Nana, 'You don't have softness in your whole personality and you won't be able to do it.'' However, Nana didn't take Amol's criticism to heart and continued to pursue the role. Explaining further, Amol said, 'He kept pursuing me. This was the time when Parinda was a hit and his gritty character in the film was a hit, he was seen as the angry young man. At that time, people were also talking about how Nana beat up Vidhu Vinod Chopra during Parinda shoot. There was physical fight between them.' Amol added, 'So, it is obvious that he didn't come close to my character. But he took it as a challenge and came to me for 10 days and did rehearsals with me. He told me, 'I will come to you naked, you shape me how you want.' During those 10 days of rehearsals he changed completely, his personality changed completely. And during the whole shoot we didn't even have an argument, forget about getting into a fight.' Vidhu Vinod Chopra had earlier opened up about his clash with Nana on the sets of Parinda on the reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. He recalled how a disagreement escalated into a physical altercation. He shared, 'There's a scene in the film where Nana asks if he has tears in his eyes after his wife has died… We'd been shooting all day, and it was late in the evening. Nana declared that he was too tired to continue and that he was going home. I told him, 'Sure, you pay for the overheads then'. He started swearing at me, I swore back, and in the scuffle, I tore his kurta. The cops on set said, 'We're here to protect you, and you're fighting among yourselves.''
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who started as background dancer, made name in television, debuted in films as deadly villain, worked with Salman Khan, and is now set for Cannes Film Festival
The actor we're talking about in this piece started as a background dancer. Then, this person went to make a name in the television industry. He debuted in Bollywood as a deadly villain. He has worked in several films, including one alongside Salman Khan. He is now gearing up to make his debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Can you guess the name? It's Vishal Jethwa. Vishal Jethwa was a background dancer on the reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. He has worked in various television serials like Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, Diya Aur Baati Hum, Peshwa Bajirao, and more. In 2019, Vishal made his Bollywood debut in Mardaani 2 as the main antagonist. The action thriller backed by Yash Raj Films starred Rani Mukerji in the lead role. He was also seen in Salaam Venky alongside Kajol and IB71 with Vidyut Jammwal. The actor played the role of Hasaan Ali in Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's 2023 film Tiger 3. In a proud moment for Vishal, his next movie, Homebound, has been selected in the Un Certain Regard section at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The Neeraj Ghaywan film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. It is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra. Hollywood filmmaker Martin Scorsese is part of the team as executive producer. The team has already jetted off to the French Riviera to grace the world premiere of their film on May 21, 2025. Earlier, Vishal Jethwa expressed his happiness about the achievement in a special post. He shared, 'A moment where Indian cinema takes over the world. We are honoured to announce that #Homebound makes its way to the official selection at the 78th edition of the Festival De Cannes in the 'Un Certain Regard' category. Our hearts are full and we can't wait to show you all this journey on the big screens!' Talking about his social media presence, Vishal has an active Instagram account where he posts regular updates from his personal and professional life. He enjoys a following of over 428K on the platform.
