Sreeram, Rakesh, Bhoomi set for Indian Idol finale

Indian Idol 5 finale , which is to be held on the 15th of August, is being promoted vigorously. The engaging talent of the finalists and the judges guarantees an alluring and gratifying finale , not to be missed!!

  • As the fifth season of the "desi' version of <i>American Idol</i> comes to an end, a ,lot of people are eagerly awaiting the grand finale where the three finalists battle it out for the coveted position of the <i> Indian Idol </i>
    As the fifth season of the "desi' version of American Idol comes to an end, a ,lot of people are eagerly awaiting the grand finale where the three finalists battle it out for the coveted position of the Indian Idol
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  • Finalist Sreeram Chandra is believed to be technically superior and more versatile than the other two. He is the audience's favourite , having already made his debut in the Telugu film industry.
    Finalist Sreeram Chandra is believed to be technically superior and more versatile than the other two. He is the audience's favourite , having already made his debut in the Telugu film industry.
  • John Abraham , who has previously rightly predicted the winner, has also predicted his win.
    John Abraham , who has previously rightly predicted the winner, has also predicted his win.
  • Other finalist Rakesh Maini from Agra, is one of the strongest contenders for the title
    Other finalist Rakesh Maini from Agra, is one of the strongest contenders for the title
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  • The city of Taj had been already started holding campaigns to support him , with <i>Chak Dhoom Dhoom</i> winner Sparsh Srivastav joining the crowd on the streets.<br><br> Seen here with Abhijeet Sawant who was the winner of <i>Indian Idol I</i>.
    The city of Taj had been already started holding campaigns to support him , with Chak Dhoom Dhoom winner Sparsh Srivastav joining the crowd on the streets.

    Seen here with Abhijeet Sawant who was the winner of Indian Idol I.
  • Finalist Bhoomi Trivedi from Baroda, who had auditioned and even got selected for the fourth season, is giving tough competition to the other two finalists.
    Finalist Bhoomi Trivedi from Baroda, who had auditioned and even got selected for the fourth season, is giving tough competition to the other two finalists.
  • Salim Merchant, who has made his TV debut with the reality show, says that he never saw himself as a playback singer, more like a songwriter with limitations. He hopes to help the finalists make a well deserved mark in the industry.
    Salim Merchant, who has made his TV debut with the reality show, says that he never saw himself as a playback singer, more like a songwriter with limitations. He hopes to help the finalists make a well deserved mark in the industry.
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  • Salim seems to think that new singer and budding talents on the show have huge potential to excel in playback singing, as their voices are fresh and raw. He jokingly claims to be playing the role of Randy Jackson from <i>American Idol</i> .
    Salim seems to think that new singer and budding talents on the show have huge potential to excel in playback singing, as their voices are fresh and raw. He jokingly claims to be playing the role of Randy Jackson from American Idol .
  • Sunidhi Chauhan wants every singer on the show to use every shade of their voices to be able to excel in tough competition, and believes that all three finalists are very talented.
    Sunidhi Chauhan wants every singer on the show to use every shade of their voices to be able to excel in tough competition, and believes that all three finalists are very talented.
  • Sunidhi wants to be a mentor to the talent on the show , rather than "humiliate them " like the other reality shows.
    Sunidhi wants to be a mentor to the talent on the show , rather than "humiliate them " like the other reality shows.
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  • Sunidhi has rubbished rumors about her thinking of trying her hand at acting.
    Sunidhi has rubbished rumors about her thinking of trying her hand at acting.
  • Abhijeet Sawant has been hosting the show along with Hussain Kuwajerwala and doing a good job too.
    Abhijeet Sawant has been hosting the show along with Hussain Kuwajerwala and doing a good job too.
  • When Rakesh Maini got eliminated, the judges had to use their veto power to save him. This power can only be used once in a season. The general consensus seems to be that the decision was a wise one!
    When Rakesh Maini got eliminated, the judges had to use their veto power to save him. This power can only be used once in a season. The general consensus seems to be that the decision was a wise one!
  • Sunidhi and Salim pose for the cameras at the promotional event.
    Sunidhi and Salim pose for the cameras at the promotional event.
  • Abhijeet, Sunidhi and Salim promise to be the encouraging force in these budding singers' careers.
    Abhijeet, Sunidhi and Salim promise to be the encouraging force in these budding singers' careers.
  • The three of them smile gaily into the cameras.
    The three of them smile gaily into the cameras.
  • The contestants with the two judges and the host having a gala time.
    The contestants with the two judges and the host having a gala time.
  • The fun and frolic continues, the jocularity of the judges making it even merrier.
    The fun and frolic continues, the jocularity of the judges making it even merrier.
  • Sunidhi sings with the three contestants, encouraging them.
    Sunidhi sings with the three contestants, encouraging them.
  • Entertaining the crowd!
    Entertaining the crowd!
  • Salim Merchant displaying his talent ,engaging all around him.
    Salim Merchant displaying his talent ,engaging all around him.