If sources are to be believed then Gajendra Singh’s Chhote Ustad will be back with a new season.

It had to happen sooner than later. Manisha Karmakar is eliminated this week in <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/meghna-kumar-out-idol>Indian Idol</a>. Karmakar who has earlier done <em>Sa Re Ga Ma Bangla</em> was always confident of being in the top 5 but has been faring quite badly in the last couple of weeks.

<a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/sunidhi-and-salim-join-anu-malek-indian-idol>Anu Malik</a>, the only judge to have been part of all the seasons of <a href=http://www.tellychakkar.com/news/indian-idol-start-april-26>Indian Idol</a> is reportedly having differences over money with Sony. Malik informs that it is not money but creative differences which had forced him to re-think his decision to be or not to be part of the show this time.

She is 17 years old. She was, according to the judges, a 'package deal' the top contender for the crown of <em>Indian Idol</em> --- she chose to leave it all, the name, the fame and the celebrity status that came with it, to pursue her education. Meet Priyanaka Venkateshwaran, the girl who had the guts to give up all the glitz and glamour, to reach for the stars in her own way, in her own time!