Archive for the 'Indian Idol' Category

Prashant Tamang is the new Indian Idol

Sunday, September 23rd, 2007

NEW DELHI: Prashant Tamang, a constable in the West Bengal Police, was on Sunday crowned Indian Idol after vanquishing his rival Amit Paul in a grand finale of the over-two month long talent hunt.
Tamang, 24, who hails from Darjeeling, has undergone a journey from being a member in the police band in Kolkata to becoming [...]

No booze for Darjeeling during Indian Idol finals

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Darjeeling/Kolkata: Indian Idol contestant Prashat Tamang surely enjoys a huge fan base in his hometown, Darjeeling, but the frenzy over his selection to the finals, has the district administration worried.
Fearing raucous parties, it has ordered all liquor shops to remain closed from September 22 to September 24 from 5:00 pm onwards. The finals for Indian [...]

Indian Idol

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Indian Idol is a popular television show on Indian television, a singing talent contest to determine the best undiscovered young singer in the country. It is based on the international Idol series format, launched by UK show Pop Idol.
The program airs two back-to-back prime-time shows a week: the first night features an hour of performances [...]