"Music Katha Ha" "Music Pitae ha " Lover Boy Amit

 

 

 

 

 

Stage set for ‘Mr Big’ concert today

By Our Reporter (Shillong Times)

SHILLONG: The stage is all set for the much-awaited Eric Martin: Voice of Mr Big Concert at the Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex in the city on Saturday.

Local singing sensation and Indian Idol 3 finalist Amit Paul, popular Shillong-based band Snowhite and another band from Mizoram Magdalene will kick-start the concert with their performances.

Meanwhile, Eric did a rehearsal with Amit and another local singer Timmy Kharhujon on Friday.

Amit is expected to sing with Eric the band's popular number To Be With You. Timmy and Eric may also perform a duet on Wild World. Complete News Here:

Amit Paul responds to the crowd at Nongpoh on Monday. 

 

Amit arrives in city, felicitation on October 4

By Our Reporter (Shillong Times)

SHILLONG: Singing sensation and Indian Idol 3 finalist Amit Paul arrived at Shillong on Monday evening. He was greeted by a large number of people standing on the roadside during his journey from Nongpoh to Shillong.

Despite heavy rains in the city, hundreds of Amit fans waited outside his house to have a glimpse of their hero. They erupted in joy when Amit appeared on the terrace of his residence.

While interacting with his fans, Amit sang two popular numbers "Pehla Nasha" and "Nasha Yeh Pyar Ka Nasha," which he had brilliantly rendered during the Indian Idol 3.

The crowd that gathered outside his residence was somewhat disappointed when Amit entered his residence as he was supposed to leave for Guwahati early in the morning on Tuesday to participate in a programme there.

Despite repeated requests to the singer's family members, mediapersons could not interact with Amit. His family members cited various reasons for Amit's inability to meet the Press. Members of some political parties reportedly tried to prevent reporters from entering Amit's residence.

Felicitation programme

Meanwhile, the State Government on Monday said the official function to felicitate Amit would be held at Polo Ground on October 4 from 10 am onwards.

During the programme, Amit would meet his fans and well-wishers from 10 am to 12 noon. The official felicitation will be held from 3 pm to 3.30 pm. Amit will also perform at the venue of the function from 3.30 pm to 5 pm.

 

 

Meghalaya govt to felicitate Indian Idol finalist Amit Paul

 Shillong, Sep 28 : The Meghalaya government has decided to felicitate Indian Idol-3 finalist Amit Paul on October four for making it to the finals of the mega event and bringing name and fame to the state.

State Urban Affairs Minister Paul Lyngdoh told UNI here today, ''We have decided to welcome Amit in a befitting manner for placing Shillong on the musical map of the world.'' Amit Paul was edged out by Prashant Tamang from nearby Darjeeling in the grand finale of the popular reality show on Sony Entertainment Television.

Earlier, the State Government conferred on him the title of Meghalaya's Brand Ambassador to foster ''peace, communal harmony, and excellence''.

Meghalaya Governor Banwari Lal Joshi and Chief Minister D D Lapang had appealed to the people to vote for Amit and make him the Indian Idol-3.
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Amit’s family appeals to media

By Our Reporter

Shillong: The family members of Amit Paul, the Indian Idol 3 finalist, who lost the race to Prashant Tamang of Darjeeling, have urged the media not to publish reports based on mere speculations thereby misleading the general public.

The family members added that what was decided in the final of the show, telecast on Sony TV, was final and urged the supporter of Amit to accept the verdict as was declared.

In a separate statement, Mr AL Hek, MLA, who was recently in New Delhi, called on Amit Paul, the State's Brand Ambassador for Peace, Communal Harmony and Excellence, and Prashant Tamang.

While congratulating both the winners, Mr Hek said that Amit would always be cherished as an Indian Idol in the hearts of Meghalayans.

Amit Paul, meanwhile, conveyed his gratitude to each and every individual of Meghalaya for their overwhelming response and endeavour in making him reach the final of the Indian Idol contest.

Both Amit and Prashant appealed to the people of the State to maintain peace and unity.

 

Don't cry for me: Amit Paul
by Amit Roy

The hills of Meghalaya were on song until Sunday midnight, but it all went out of tune when local singing sensation Amit Paul was edged out by Darjeeling cop Prashant Tamang in the hugely popular television contest Indian Idol.

Thousands of people had been singing and dancing to the accompaniment of drums and guitars in the streets of Shillong and most parts of Meghalaya since dusk Sunday, eagerly waiting for Amit to win the Indian Idol title.

But when Bollywood macho star John Abraham raised the hand of Prashant declaring him the Indian Idol - based on 70 million votes received on SMS or over the phone lines - the music was abruptly stilled.

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New pilgrimage site in Shillong
- Idol aspirant Amit Paul’s home draws thousands of fans every week
ANUPAM BORDOLOI

Shillong, Sept. 21: A group of giggling schoolgirls rushes up the stairs, almost knocking down a couple of Khasi women going down the steps.
 

Fans vote at Amit’s residence in Shillong on Friday. Picture by Suraj Joshi

The staircase is chock-a-block with people of all ages — everyone headed for a modest three-bedroom apartment on the second floor of an equally modest-looking building on G.S. Road.

This is a new “pilgrimage” in this beautiful hilltown which has seen a passionate singer rise to become a demi god.

Welcome to the home of Amit Paul, a young singer who has brought down age-old barriers in Meghalaya and given the people an Idol to worship.

Amit is a hot favourite to win the musical reality show Indian Idol III on Sony TV, the finals of which will be telecast on Sunday. In contention for the crown is a young singer from Darjeeling, Prashant Tamang.

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Members of the Greater Polo Shop Owners’ Association perform Agni Puja for Indian Idol 3 finalist Amit Paul’s success, at Polo Parking lot in city on Thursday. 

 

BJP Leader Hek campaigns for Amit in Delhi, Bhopal

By Our Reporter
SHILLONG: State BJP leader AL Hek has taken the 'Vote for Amit' campaign to Delhi and Bhopal. Mr Hek, who is camping in Bhopal for the BJP National Executive Committee meeting, has urged all Madhya Pradesh BJP leaders to appeal to party supporters to vote for Amit Paul. During his recent visit to Delhi, Mr Hek also appealed to all the state BJP leaders to support Amit. He had written to all the state units of the BJP to campaign for Amit, according to BJP National Council member Arnab Das. Meanwhile, the state UDP has also urged the people of vote for Amit.

Airtel extends support for Indian Idol

 

John, Bipasha on Indian Idol finale

By Businessofcinema.com Team

13 September 2007, 05:57 PM

MUMBAI: The grand finale of Indian Idol is just a step away and special guests on the show will be actors John Abraham and Bipasha Basu.

The actors will be on opposite teams and will also be promoting their upcoming movie - Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal produced by UTV Motion Pictures.

The gala round of Indian Idol culminates this week and the two contestants Amit Paul and Prashant Tamang will be pitted against each other. While Basu along with her mother supports Amit, Abraham threw his weight behind Prashant.

Joshi’s heart goes out to Amit

By Our Reporter Shillong Times
Shillong: After political heavy weights like Chief Minister DD Lapang and a number of prominent legislators expressed their support for Amit Paul, the lone finalist from Meghalaya and North East at the Indian Idol 3 contest, Governor Banwari Lal Joshi also played his part by participating in a signature campaign, launched by Rilbong Sports and Cultural Club, at the Raj Bhavan on Friday morning.

In his signature campaign, the Governor wrote, "Yes…! Wholeheartedly for Amit..." in a huge banner on the mobile vehicle taken out by the club as part of its initiative to garner more support for Amit.

It may be mentioned that the Club general secretary, Manas Chaudhuri was also present on the occasion.

"We are proud of him. Let us pray and vote for his success," the Governor appealed.

Governor Banwari Lal Joshi signs a banner in support of Indian Idol favourite Amit Paul at Raj Bhavan on Friday. 

He said, "I have been voting for Amit continuously, so is my family". He further said, "Let us together celebrate when Amit returns home as the Indian Idol 3."

In another programme, thousands of supporters and fans thronged the city streets campaigning and appealing to vote for Amit and make him the next Indian Idol during a car rally organised by the Shillong Arts and Music Lovers Forum (SAMLF) in the evening.

Speaking to The Shillong Times here on Friday, W Nongspung of Lumshyiap said that Amit is more deserving to be the Indian Idol comparing to Prashant Tamang. She said that votes from all the music lovers of the region and the country would definitely make him a winner.

"If Amit really becomes the next Indian Idol, Shillong will rock," Ms Nongspung said.

Despite reports that a businessman from Sikkim sponsored phone booths in Sikkim amounting to Rs One 1 crore to enable the people to vote for Prashant Tamang, a contestant from Darjeeling, the people of Shillong are still confident that the music lovers of the country would make the right choice.

However, a young girl in the crowd at the car rally in the evening said that, "we know a person in the city who has promised to sponsor Rs 2 crore but wants to remain anonymous."

Even though voting is open for the whole week, many of Amit's fans have vowed not to sleep as they would not waste a second to ensure that Amit wins the Indian Idol title.

It may be mentioned that last week, the BSNL CellOne service alone recorded over 10.20 lakh votes.

Meanwhile, friends and family members of Amit will organise a rally at the State Central Library (Soso Tham auditorium) on Saturday at 1 pm. The rally will take the route - starting from the State Central Library via Khyndai Lad point,Raj Bhawan, Barik Point and back to where it began.

Our Correspondent from New Delhi adds: Union Cabinet Minister PR Kyndiah on Friday again lent his support to Amit Paul.

In a statement, Kyndiah as Chairman of the North East MPs Forum has appealed to all MPs from the north eastern states to patronise and vote for Amit. He described Amit as a talented singer, a singing sensation and pride of the North East.
 

Indian Idol star Amit bridges tribal, non-tribal divide

From Raju Das Assam Tribune
 SHILLONG, Sept 3 – Whether ‘Indian Idol 3’ contestant Amit Paul wins or not is irrelevant now for he has certainly succeeded in bringing the tribal and non-tribal communities in a small but significant way, in this hills State. Thousands today marched, chanted and danced when the Shillong lad landed here for a day’s performance at Mawlai Madan Heh and JN Sports Complex. The State Capital was totally thrown out of gear in a passionate outburst in support of the city boy.

This is perhaps the second time in the State’s history that such a huge crowd from all communities gathered for a city hero. The first time it was for Captain Clifford Nongrum - the Kargil War martyr. At that time thousands gathered at the city streets during Captain Nongrum’s funeral procession.

Today, thousands of people in a similar emotional outburst came down to the streets and thronged the venue where Amit performed. The schools had thin attendance, the office were open but with little or no attendance.

In one of the city suburb, Mawlai, an unprecedented number of Amit’s fan gathered and waited for hours for their idol at the field and at building tops. Once he reached the venue there was frenzy with teenagers and adults alike wallowing in mud, dancing and singing songs. The venue was packed with a 30 thousand capacity crowd.

Amit for the crowd donned a traditional Khasi outfit and danced with a troupe and performed songs, including Khasi numbers. Later he proceeded for JN Sports Complex. The venue witnessed not less than 50 thousand crowd.

Some of Amit’s teenage fans were heard saying: “U Amit u bhabriew bha (Amit is so handsome)”. So much so that the teenage girls broke the barricade and made a mockery of the security arrangements. Two children were lost and found in the confusion.

Seeing today’s response from both tribals and non-tribals coming together, Amit had certainly justified his being named the State brand ambassador for: “communal peace, harmony and excellence”.
http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=sep0407/at08
 

 

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