Idols entertain fans on SDF Day

NIRMAL MANGER
GANGTOK, March 05: Thousands gathered here yesterday evening to hear the third Indian Idol Prashant Tamang perform live at Jorethang Ground on the occasion of the 16th Foundation day of Sikkim Democratic Front.
Accompanying him on the stage were the other two top ten finalists Charu Semiwal and Deepali Kishore.
Tamang’s fans from neighbouring regions like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kuersong and Mirik came in hordes to get a glimpse of their favourite singer, referred to as the ‘pahar ko gaurav.
With his melodious rendition of ‘Zindagi Pheley Kabhi’, Prashant set the stage go crazy with shouts of once more. This was followed by Prashant’s own all time favourites, Bhegey Hoonth Tere, Pyar Ko Maine and Asharaey Maina ma from his debut album Dhanyabad.
To set the mood rolling, Charu and Deepali too enthralled the crowd with punching dancing numbers like Beedi Jalailey, Its Rocking, You are a mind blowing Soniya and many more. The late evening rains did not deter the mood of the audience.
When SIKKIM EXPRESS managed to have a tête-à-tête with Prashant and asked how he felt coming to Sikkim for the second time, he said, “I am emotionally attached with Sikkim as Sikkim has played an instrument role in me to win the most coveted Indian Idol title.”
“I would love coming to Sikkim again and again and would love to entertain the people through my singing’ adds Prashant with a smile.
Talking more on his singing ventures, he said, “Although there have been several proposals for playback singing coming in from around the world including Nepali Cinema, I am yet to respond as I am presently busy with Sony Television’s contract.
The young singing sensation said, “To go to abroad within a short period of time in my life and perform there was one of my dreams.”
Deepali Kishore, who visited the State for the first time has this to share, “Although the trip was tiresome, I was carried away by the sheer beauty of Sikkim the moment I entered. For me the mountains, flowing rivers, pleasant weather had always been a dream as I have never visited hills before.”
On being questioned as how she feels about the hill people in terms of singing, she expressed, “Prashant has already proved that hill people too can do anything if there is dedication and commitment.”
Charu on the other hand is here for the second time. This singer from Dehradun was here few months back to perform with Prashant in Gangtok and Namchi.
The singers left for Kolkata at ten last night, organizers informed.
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