Poonam - you deserve to go further
If there was one other singer this Saregamapa season, who I would love to listen to apart from Raja Hasan, that was Poonam.
I really don’t care much for struggle stories that Zee built around her. I really don’t care about the sympathy votes, people accused her of. For me, she was a pure singing talent - who should have been competing with Raja in the finals. Perhaps, she lacked the charisma of Raja, but when it came to sur and taal, she was an extremely serious competitor.
It was disappointing to see Zee making the background ready for her elimination since last week. The mentors already had made up their mind to push Amanat ahead instead of Poonam. The “weak performance” rant had been doing rounds for a few days, so that Zee could justify her elimination. And we lost out on a deserving finalist.
If Raja Hasan, doled out the majestic “Maa Tujhe Salaam“, Poonam was equally elegant the same night singing the extremely difficult composition “Vande Mataram“. Poonam always had the command over singing and a soulful voice - but where she lacked was one x-factor that could translate into mass appeal.
N. Murali Mohan, who writes for this blog often had mentioned in a previous post that - Raja’s only competition in Saregamapa was Poonam. In his opinion, Poonam’s command over sur and taal was better than that of Raja.
A Raja vs. Poonam final would have been such a wonderful moment.
I don’t know if Poonam will make it big in the Indian music industry. Will her mentor who backed her all the while, and backed out the last minute help her get a foothold? Only time will tell.
We all know the Poonam struggle story. She got the attention of the people who mattered. And it’s time for her to go out and make the most out of it. Poonam, forget the past, forget the competition - your real struggle begins now.
Update: : This is what this is what Vishal told Megan in response to Poonam not getting any offers despite being the best female singer:
“You’re right, Megan, but in Poonam’s case, we’ll have to wait till the right song comes along. She’s a great singer, though, and while we didn’t make her any public promises, I assure you we will back her up, make her meet the right people, and as and when we get the chance, have her sing for us too. Cheers-Vishal.
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RHB,
The reason I don’t comment at this site often is that I think and feel the same about Raja and the show, well almost 99% as you.
So here’s a blanket - ‘my thoughts exactly’ from me.
RHB hats off to u well said.. feel bad for her but i think her elimination was already planned..
will pray for poonam for her future…may god bless u poonam…
It was nice to see Raja back to his earlier happy self.
His smile reflects his heart.
What HR was doing to Raja was hurtful to him and painful to watch for me.
@banjaran agree with u..
now raja is bakc juss waiting for tonight perfomance..
chaiyya chaiyya and DARD-E-DISCO, im eagerly waiitng becoz i wanna hear raja voice and even modifications.. raja dnt sing song as original modifies.. im waiitng for…
I was also sad to see Poonam go, and agree that her departure was probably well-planned by jokers in ZeeTV. I don’t comment here much as I agree with everything that is said here.
exactly…poonam wod give a tough competition to rajain finals…both are equally best singers…she has got no offers yet from any music directors,wenever i think over this matter..i end up with no answer…i pray to almighty that she become the best female voice of bollywood r shastriya music…one poonam’s dream is fulfilled,,there are many poonams on this earth who dream alike her…hope saregamapa will fulfil their drams too in coming years…but m raja’s fan forever n ever
exactly…poonam wod give a tough competition to rajain finals…both are equally best singers…she has got no offers yet from any music directors,wenever i think over this matter..i end up with no answer…i pray to almighty that she become the best female voice of bollywood r shastriya music…one poonam’s dream is fulfilled,,there are many poonams on this earth who dream alike her…hope saregamapa will fulfil their drams too in coming years…but m raja’s fan forever n ever
It is very sad to see that ID didn’t support Poonam the way he supported Amanat. If she was in finals it would have been a tough competition….. All the very best poonam. May god bless u!
gays now dont think @Poonam is is out now.
Think@Raja. You can not denay that Amanet was good this week. I still like Raja. and i am going to vote for him But i hope this will not affect on Indian votes.He has to give Rocking performance!!!!!!
he has to stay calm and need to sing without any tension.This is a time to give your best to win the race.Fans Please keep voting for Raja.
excuse me but can people keep religion out of this forum? music is beyond everything………. sex, caste, creed, religion…….
we are discussing talent wich gives all of us pure joy. so pl lets keep it a t that
Truly Poonam deserved to be in the finals with Raja. Both her performance were better than Aneek and Amanat. I don’t know why but I got the feelig that everyone knew she was going out. Even Poonam herself. I hope that Vishalji and Shekharji help her in anyway they can. My heart goes out to Poonam. She is an example to everyone who wants to reach the stars, I know she will make it with or without anyone’s help because of her strength and determination.
Good Luck Poonam.
this is what vishal said in response to Poonam not getting any offers despite being the best female singer
“you’re right, meg, but in poonam’s case, we’ll have to wait till the right song comes along. She’s a great singer, though, and while we didn’t make her any public promises, i assure you we will back her up, make her meet the right people, and as and when we get the chance, have her sing for us too. Cheers-V. “
can someone tell me please wen is the grand finale please?????????????????????????????????????
@ Adi
i think its on 13th october….
Poonam just gave up..but she’s bold and will get some break..
Shes bold to adopt a kid when she doesnt have a career of her own !
Public is with her…
ALL VOTE FOR RAJA till OCT13th
Thank you for sharing!