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The Indian singing reality show seems to have lost its charm. The shows which once survived purely on musical excellence alone are now increasingly being shaped by market demands, believes playback singer Abhijeet Ghoshal.<\/p>\n

Ghoshal, who rose to success after winning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa season 11, reflected on how the format of singing reality shows in India changed dramatically over the years.<\/p>\n

Abhijeet Ghoshal Reflects on Musical Boot Camp<\/strong><\/p>\n

During an interview with The Tribune, Ghoshal recalled his days back in the reality show and revealed its music-first environment. \u201cWe had to shoot three episodes in a single day. That meant singing around 12 songs in one day, and hardly three of those were our own choice,” he revealed.<\/p>\n

According to him, what set the competition apart was the calibre of the judges. \u201cNaushad Saheb, Khayyam Saheb, Pt Shivkumar Sharma, Rashid Khan, Gopi Nayyar, even Vishal Bhardwaj\u2014their expectations were so high you had to give your absolute best,” he said. \u201cThat was the real test of a singer.”<\/p>\n

Abhijeet Ghoshal Believes \u2018Publicity and Popularity\u2019 Take Centre Stage Nowadays<\/strong><\/p>\n

Talking about the declining format of today\u2019s singing reality shows, Ghoshal shared, \u201cNow things are different. Amazing talent still comes, but contestants only have to sing one song a week. Publicity and popularity are much bigger.”<\/p>\n

Pointing out the growing emphasis on emotional backstories, he shared, \u201cIn every other episode, you will see a contestant saying, \u2018My mother works as a maid,\u2019 \u2018My father pulls a rickshaw,\u2019 \u2018My parents polish shoes,\u2019 and so on. The stories feel repetitive, and the audience can sense something is off,” he said, explaining that the balance has shifted away from music.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarlier music shows were actually about music. A good singer would advance on merit. Now it is about whose mother is sick, whose family is struggling, and whose tragedy is bigger. Earlier everything was music-driven. Now it is market-driven,” he said.<\/p>\n

Abhijeet Ghoshal Calls Unchecked Praises \u2018Extremely Dangerous\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apart from the declining format, Ghoshal also talked about the psychological risks posed to young contestants. \u201cAnother very dangerous trend is when people casually say, \u2018Arre, according to me, he sang very well,\u2019 That poor kid from a small town hears this and thinks, \u2018Wow, I am better than great singers.\u2019” Ghoshal described unchecked praise as \u201cextremely dangerous” and damaging to a performer\u2019s mental growth.<\/p>\n

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