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After lots of drama the Amul Star Voice of India reached its finale, host Shaan said the two finalists Harshit and Ishmeet were the best voices on the show. “I can’t say they are the most trained or talented, but they are definitely the best voices on the show.” On the voting system, Shaan avers that producers tried to be as foolproof as possible. “We limited the number of sms votes from one mobile number and only ten per cent of Internet votes are taken into consideration.”

After the show, Shaan wants to take a break from hosting and concentrate on his playback singing. “I am missing my riyaaz and find my voice strained because of long shoots. There is a kind of monotony that has set in.”

Recently heard in Om Shaanti Om and Saawariya, Shaan says his diary is full but can’t name what’s going to be his next release. One is Tare Zameen Par where after Fanaa he has lent his voice for Aamir Khan. “The days of monopoly are over. One singer can’t become the voice of a star.

As for the challenge from unique voices, which rule the charts for the novelty factor, Shaan says different voices work for a small time.

On the lack of classically-trained singers in the talent hunts, Shaan feels those who are classically trained look down upon light singing or film music. Basically it’s all about mindset. It is very difficult to find a Manna Dey today who can sing classical and the popular with equal ease.”

ANUJ KUMAR

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