Sonu Nigam: People should vote on voice than looks
Playback singer and judge in Indian Idol, Sonu Nigam talking about singing talent hunt show Indian Idol on Sony, feel that viewers should vote contestants on their singing talent and not just looks because ultimately the contest is about choosing the best singer among all.
He says that people who are voting for their favorite candidates, sometime get biased on their looks rather than voice. “Sometimes people vote for the contestants on the basis of their looks, hair styles rather than their vocal prowess and deserving candidates have to say good bye from the show. In such a situation, I feel distressed,” said Nigam.
However, when he was asked that should judge’s decision remain the only deciding factor on the show? He replied in negative, “It is ultimately the public, which make a star. So they should have the power to choose. As judges of the show, we can only try to educate people about music and singing to help them take right decisions.”
The singer, who at one time got really intrested to try his hand at acting in Bollywood films, said he was busy in his singing assignments in Hindi movies and albums and had no time to think about pursuing acting. “Unless I get a very good project from a big producer and director, I have no time for acting,” he said.
Sat, Feb 11, 2006
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