
After the annual day show, I knocked down several enthusiastic parents crowding to congratulate Mum and gave chase to Yogi, catching him just as he was about to mount his motorcycle. Yogi flashed me that big smile when I made introductions and so friendly was he that it felt I'd known him for a long time.
Tremendous insights about the competition and his mentor Himanshu emerged during the conversation, which unfortunately I cannot print because the entire thing was off the record. Lets just say, Yogi described it as a terrific crucible for learning about the mechanics and politics of music.
At one point I asked Yogi why he'd moved to Vadodara from London. Another big smile. "I've always been in Vadodara" he said. Apparently Yogi was on a 6-month work permit in London when he auditioned for SRGMP, which resulted in him "representing" the UK. Hmmm...
Besides grinding out the local music scene he is also getting additional taleem under Dwarkanath Bhonsle in Vadodara. After exchanging mobile numbers I called him a few days later and tried to get Yogi to come down and talk to me on record but he was busy commuting and doing shows in Nadiad through New Years.
Next time then, Yogi!
Also:
- anu g links to the post-show dramas with Toshi (VoI) and Rakhi (Nach Baliye)
16 comments:
Wow, first Mimoh and now Yogi ;-) Now only if you could see Himesh!
I did check out as many burkha clad women as I could at the risk of getting smacked. But no luck.
Aspi, you are depriving us of all the juicy gossip - about Rekha, Dimple, and now our all time favorite Himanshu. No fair...tut, tut!!!
lol! Can't wait to read in the news - Himesh fan gets smacked by local muslim woman.
wow! our in-house E! correspondent....:D
Aw man - I really want to know the backstage gupshup too!
Would love to share it - but later this year, if we can nail the Yog down, we can get a more expanded view.
well Aspi, you dont have to tell things as is....just hint indirectly...we'll get 'em! :D
Aspi, I didnt realise that u were such a great fan of Himesh, that u went chasing his chela, Yogi, praised him so much, kept tryign to call him and now are keeping all the info away from us poor drifters cos u think, one leak of info, and u will lose ur link to Hmanshu:). Well, I guess we understand:(.
I only vaguely remember this guy. From what he told you about his "made in London" label I am guessing that SRGMP must be an "un-reality" show.
???Reports say that there is speculation that Toshi;s attack was due to inter-competition rivalry?Has anyone heard details?
http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article§id=12&contentid=2008011120080111032405250f1297d0e
anu,
What happened to Toshi is unfortunate .However,acc to the link,it doesn't look like a case of jealousy-why would any one want to hurt him now ,weeks after the VoI Finale.And moreover,it's not like Toshi won the contest or anything,he left before the finals.
The contestants voted out after he came in-one has recorded a song for a bolly movie,one girl won a car,one seem to have won Rs.10 lakh(acc to you)-so,I guess they all are doing pretty well after the show.
You r right, Saritha. But since the article mentioned about inter-competition rivalry(?), I wondered whether there was any other news anyone had heard from some other source!
Nice to see u back here.I hope to see u more often:).
Hey, did u all watch Lil champs yday? Anamika sang 'Maiyya Maiyya' so well, she mesmerised people there. And Suresh said that she had sung it so well 'bina mooh bigadaaye'!!!Its obvious who he was referring to!Poor Mauli!!
Poor Rakhi....drama kuch bhaari pad gaya!http://www.mumbaimirror.com/net/mmpaper.aspx?page=article§id=12&contentid=200801122008011202495345320c113c5
Yaar, this sounds plain unfair what Star is doing to Rakhi. Humari behen ke saath nainsaafi!
Rakhi kidhar ho tum?
Post a Comment