<a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/shivam-goes-out-indian-idol-5-gets-its-top-4>Shivam Pathak</a> is on high spirits even after his elimination from <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/entertainment-3-replace-indian-idol-5>Indian Idol</a>. Consistent performances and constant praise from the judges notwithstanding, Shivam found his way out of the show last night. TellyChakkar spoke to Shivam after the elimination. <strong>Do you think if it had not been for the SMS system you would have made it to the winning line? Didn’t the elimination come as a big shock to you?</strong>

We don’t know if <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/dream-girl-and-big-surprise-idol-5>Shreeram</a> will be the next Indian Idol or not. But, his silken voice has already started finding takers in the industry! One of the most talented singers of <em><a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/naushads-idol-journey-rudely-cut-short>Indian Idol 5</a></em>, Shreeram recently bagged his first big break with Salim and Suleiman Merchant. He recorded for his first song for a Telugu film with Shreya Goshal. TellyChakkar caught up with the soft spoken singer from Hyderabad.

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>

This had to happen sooner than later. Finer singers getting less public patronage in <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/yet-another-girl-arpita-time-bites-idol-dust>Indian Idol</a> isn’t a new phenomenon. This week, it was Arpita Khan’s turn who according to Sunidhi Chauhan was improving with every performance. TellyChakkar spoke to Khan on her elimination… <strong>You looked very sad after your eviction, but now you are at your positive best and smiling. What changed your attitude?</strong>

<a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/meghna-kumar-out-idol>Meghna Kumar</a>, the visually challenged girl from Jhansi eliminated last night from Indian Idol 5</a>. Interestingly, the girl who overcame her physical disadvantages to participate in the contest is not sad about it. On the contrary she is extremely charged up for the future. She spoke to Tellychakkar about her experience, dreams and future plans. <strong>You must be sad after yesterday's elimination...</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>