PXylem

NEW DELHI

He is tough cute. Adorable. Delectable. Prashant Tamang is a contestant of the Indian Idol III. He is unique not of his looks and singing but of his cuteness and something that we all don’t know. Really can you explain what magnetize you towards him? I suppose you will not be able to come out with any explanation. He is magical in nature; at least for me.

I find him sometimes odd-man-out like person. He doesn’t fit anywhere in the competition of the Indian Idol III. But the very moment I find him as competent as others are. I don’t know how he takes the competition. He came in this musical extravaganza not to win, but I suppose to express himself, his obsessive singing capability. And in this attempt he won brilliantly. And has been giving a tough fight to other contestants, making them run out for their money.

The very first moment I saw him, a voice echoed in my heart, “Hey!! He must be selected forthright.” He is the person who is passionate about his singing. He has not taken any training in the music; he is an uncut diamond that has to be polished. And if Indian Idol is the programme that gives a platform to singers than he must be selected.

The trailer shown on Prashant I found it was very funny, a policeman wearing a full dress competing for the show. It was hilarious in nature, and very much amusing in its tone. Do you agree with me? Just comment!

Yes, he has been singing since childhood. He sings in the police orchestra. He wants to become the Indian Idol to prove himself and make the Kolkata police proud. He was in the Special Armed Force and has been working with the Kolkata police since 2002.

That’s might be the reason I am so fond of him. He is from police background; one hardly finds policeman singing, dancing in any musical show. His background make me feel, conditions are never drastic just one has to be prepared to give a fight in an honest manner, in right attitude. And he exemplifies this.

Nevertheless, he thinks of himself as a simple person with simple thoughts and simple living. No doubt of it, people of hills are simple, not corrupted by the vanity of the world, they have their own way to see the world, which we people might not be able to share and understand. Of this fact, he has proved, they (hilly people) are talented.

One remembers Dainy Denzongpa, the Hindi film villain. Of his unusual looks, he had to fought bitter to establish in the Punjabi dominated bollywood. Same thing could be said about Prashant Tamang.

I remember the comments judges gave it to him in his journey from oblivion to star like status. Uday once said, “You sing well, but you need to be more original”. Alisha Chinai said, “I like your 'rough' voice. You are an uncut diamond”.

How did you find his songs: Main hoon na from Main Hoon Na; Yeh dosti from Sholay; Yeh hausla kaise juke from Dor; Aao twist kare (Bhoot Bangla); Aaj kal tere mere pyar ke (Film: Brahmachari); Do you want a partner (Film: Partner); Chain kuli ki main kuli (Film: Masti); Salaam e ishq (Film: Salaam e Ishq); Woh sikander hai (Film: Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar); Ya Ali (Film: Gangster/ SINGER ZUBEEN GARG); Aye kash mein hum (Film: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na); Yaar ko maine (Film: Sheesha); Kehna hai kehnai hai (Film: Padosan); Kasto mazza hai (Film: Parineeta); Aye ajnabi (Film: Dil se); Kaho na kaho (Film: Murder); Rind posh maal (Film: Mission Kashmir).

All these are classic and are very catchy. But he failed to create the magic like Nasha..ye Pyaaar …ka Nashaaa...He and Pehla Nasha …Pehla Nasha ….Pehla Pyar sung by Amit Paul. One could say about him is that the Indian Idol journey has been his one more journey for this hilly terrain boy; which is unfortunately is not going to be very easy. Not to forget the eye of the audience Mayang Chang is still in the fray who belongs the same state. Hehehehehheeheheh!!!!!

At last, what and where his fate takes turn in near future; one thing is sure he will be remembered, revered. Best of luck for him I wish him success in his life.