Ameya himself refuses to see the defeat on "Indian Idol" as anything but a challenge.
"As far as 'Indian Idol' is concerned I've come as far as destiny had to bring me. That Sonuji, Anuji and Farahji actually protested on my behalf moved me deeply. I want to apologise to them for not having lived up to their expectations.
"At the same time I feel happy to have got as far as I have. I feel I've received more love and attention from people than I ever dreamt I would. Sonuji has been especially supportive. I don't know how to thank him. It's just my bad luck that I got eliminated.
"Every day can't be the same. And maybe on Tuesday my performance wasn't up to the mark. I was eliminated as per the rules and regulations of 'Indian Idol'. So I've no reason to complain. I know people had a lot of hopes pinned on me. I hope I can fulfil their expectations from outside 'Indian Idol'...
"I haven't thought of what to do now. But whatever I do will have to do with music. I owe my entire life and career to Suresh Wadkar. He's my guru and god.
"I want to sing in films. After I was eliminated Tuesday Anuji promised he would look out for me. Thank god I reached the Top 4 in 'Indian Idol'. I feel I've gained in ways that this immediate defeat of elimination can't take away from me. Seeing people's reactions, my eyes my filled up with tears. I'm not the Indian Idol. But I'm the people's favourite."
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