The latest season of Zee TV's Amul Presents 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa', has finally drawn to an end and the powerhouse of singing talent from Team Pritam- the 17-year -old from Kolkata, Kushal Paul has emerged as the winner, walking away with the coveted trophy at the extravagant Grand Finale of India’s first and most iconic singing talent hunt show held in Goa this season! From standing in long queues to audition for the show to striving hard to impress the jury, mentors & audiences and outshining others week after week, Kushal with his sheer hard work and dedication has emerged as a singing superstar. Sachin Kumar Valmikan from Lakhimpur Kheri and Jugpreet Bajwa from Vancouver, Canada were the first and the second runners up respectively.
17-year-old Kushal who is also known as the rockstar of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, has impressed the mentors, jury and audiences alike with his vocal abilities, style and swagger since the auditions phase. Having been lauded by everyone, Kushal who has now become a household name, is a motivation to many young talents. He was jubilant to have won the highest number of votes in the grand finale.
Beaming with joy, Pritam Chakraborty said, “This is a moment of great pride for me as I am a huge fan of his vocal talent and knew that he was winner worthy right from the auditions phase... He is not just a gifted singer but an exceptional performer with a magnetic stage presence. It’s not easy to take your eyes off Kushal when he sings effortlessly and performs like a rockstar. The best thing about Kushal is that he’s like a sponge – constantly absorbing and imbibing new things, adding to his versatility. He has a long way to go and a great career ahead of him in singing. Here’s wishing him and all our other contestants the best in their future endeavors!”
Commenting on his win, an ecstatic Kushal said, “I still can’t believe I am holding the trophy in my hand – that was the goal each one of us have worked day and night for. Never in my wildest dream I thought of such big win. This, truly, is the best moment of my life. Singing is my life & passion and winning the show is a dream come true. The knowledge and exposure I’ve gained with my stint in the show is priceless. Being in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa was the best gift of my life and through this stage, I fulfilled my dream of becoming a singer. The show has given me a chance to meet and perform in front of legendary singers like Asha Tai, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Kumar Sanu and I am really thankful to Zee TV for giving me this golden opportunity. I am also grateful to the audiences for having voted for me and showering me with so much love. But this journey wouldn’t have been the same without the guidance, support and love of my mentor– Pritam Da. I want to dedicate this victory to my mentor and my family.”
The TOP 5 immensely talented contestants who have made it to the Grand Finale of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa were Jugpreet Bajwa, Sachin Kumar Valmikan, Kushal Paul, Rupali Jagga & Jyotica Tangri. All the contestants trudged for months to prove their mettle on the most prestigious platform for singing and showcased their talent to millions of viewers in India and abroad. The battle culminated at a star-studded evening which had the TOP 5 finalists putting their best performance one last time. The Grand Finale was graced by the lead pair of Marathi movie ‘Sairaat’ –Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru, Kailash Kher Sukhvinder Singh, Ayaan & Armaan Malik and Benny Dayal as star attractions.
Team Sairaat’s mesmerizing performance set the stage on fire. Adding an extra flavor to the crazy evening was mentor Mika Singh’s solo performance on the popular numbers ‘Dard E Dil Dard E Jigar’, ‘Mein Dardi Rab Kardi’ & ‘Baar Baar Dekho’. Performances by mentors Sajid- Wajid, Pritam Da and the marvelous jury members was indeed a treat for the spectators. Well, while the evening was dazzling enough, it was the contestants who rocked the crowd with their breathtaking acts. The duet performances of the TOP 5 contestants with the biggies of the music industry like Kailash Kher, Arman Malik, Sukhwinder Singh & Benny Dayal, not only gripped the audiences emotionally, but glorified the finale too.
The TOP 5 contestants got a medal, and the winner of the season walked away with the coveted trophy and was presented a brand new Elite i20 – Hyundai.
With so many stars under one roof, the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Grand Finale was clearly one of the glitziest, glamorous and entertaining evenings to remember and cherish! While the show comes to an end, here’s wishing the winner and all the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa musical gems the very best as their journey in the world of music has just begun…!
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