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  • World Athletics U20: Coach needs silver-medallist Amit Khatri to be included in TOPS

    Eyes firmly set on 2024 Olympics, race walker Amit Khatri’s coach Chandan Singh has requested the federal government to incorporate his ward within the Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS) after the teen received a silver medal within the World U-20 Athletics Championships in Nairobi on Saturday.
    Khatri, who clocked 42 minutes 17.94 seconds, was main until the ultimate two laps of males’s 10000m race stroll in Nairobi however the host nation’s Heristone Wanyoni pulled forward of the 17-year-old Indian to win the gold with a private greatest time of 42:10.84s.

    Heristone Wanyonyi 🇰🇪 wins Kenya’s first ever world race stroll title 🥇
    He is the #WorldAthleticsU20 10,000m race stroll champion in a PB 42:10.84.
    Amit 🇮🇳 wins 🥈 for India and @PaulMcGrathinho 🇪🇸 continues Spain’s historical past of race strolling success with a 🥉 pic.twitter.com/zhu4iSDvcO
    — World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) August 21, 2021
    Chandan mentioned Khatri, from Rohtak district in Haryana, has the potential to change into a top-class race walker within the subsequent few years and the purpose is to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    “His walking technique is very good and he is a fast learner. He can become a top race walker in the country in the next few years but he will need funds going ahead. So, I request SAI to include him in the TOPS Scheme,” Chandan advised PTI from Army Sports Institute in Pune the place is he’s working.
    “The aim is to prepare him for the 2024 Olympics. But he has no sponsor, nobody to back him financially. His father works in the BSF (non officer rank) and his mother is a housewife. So, it is difficult for Amit financially.”
    The Sports Authority of India (SAI) TOPS initiative started in 2014, the place the federal government funds high athletes (core group) for his or her coaching and competitions. It was expanded final yr to incorporate junior athletes (developmental group) who will get Rs 25,000 out of pocket allowance per 30 days.

    Had the honour of serving the medal ceremony right now and I couldn’t be extra proud to see Amit on the rostrum with the silver 🥈.@afiindia @WorldAthletics @Media_SAI @WeAreTeamIndia @WAU20Nairobi21 pic.twitter.com/sXgy46T55z
    — Adille Sumariwalla OLY (@Adille1) August 21, 2021
    “Amit’s family is doing whatever they can but I know it is difficult for them. Whenever he trains in Uttarakhand, I take care of his accommodation and food,” mentioned Chandan, who belongs to Uttarakhand.
    “But sometimes we have to go to Ooty (for high altitude training) and then sometimes at SAI Bengaluru, so he needs financial support. His diet is also important,” mentioned Chandan, himself a former race walker who represented the nation in 2013 and 2015 world championships.
    “When I first met him at NIS Patiala, he was very lean and thin but I found out that he can be groomed to become a top walker. Now he is in a better shape physically and fitness-wise.”
    He mentioned Khatri could be put by way of gentle coaching for 20km race stroll within the coming months and put together him for subsequent yr’s Senior National Race Race Walk Championships which is generally held in February.
    “I’ve to arrange him for 20km slowly and regularly. 10km occasion is just not there within the Olympics. We will begin 20km coaching within the subsequent couple of months. I’ve to do it slowly.
    “He can take part in the National Senior Race Walk event next year so that he can qualify for the 2024 Olympics.”

  • Sonu Nigam Says ‘Sob Stories’ On Reality Shows Are Marketing Gimmick, Contestants Are ‘Dhurandhars’

    Mumbai: Singer Sonu Nigam, who is thought for his outspoken nature and explosive statements, has now made a controversial assertion concerning the actuality of sob tales on actuality exhibits. He stated that the ‘sob stories’ are being utilized in actuality exhibits as a advertising gimmick. The ace singer, who himself judged exhibits similar to Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Indian Idol, stated that ‘sob stories’ are clearly working or else they might not be highlighted so typically within the present. He, nevertheless defended his assertion, that the contestants are ‘extremely talented’ in their very own proper. He additionally talked concerning the development of calling the eye to the contestants’ backstories on actuality exhibits. Also Read – Indian Idol 12: Shanmukhapriya Gets Trolled Again For Ruining Priyanka Chopra’s Song ‘Darling’ -Watch Speaking with TOI, he expressed,”If they weren’t working (sob tales), it might not be occurring so typically on actuality exhibits. In the deepest nook of my coronary heart, I really feel sob tales are working. It is a advertising factor, and individuals are not fools. Their hearts are in the correct place. I additionally really feel that the contestants in actuality exhibits are extraordinarily gifted. They are ‘dhurandhars’. Also Read – Neha Kakkar in Rs 36,000 Black Hand Embroidered Lehenga Makes Our Heart Skip a Beat Saying he’s nobody to touch upon music actuality exhibits, he additional added “They are doing well, getting good viewership and the singers are phenomenal,” he expressed. When questioned if he’s prepared to be again as a choose of a actuality present, the singer stated, “If I feel I can contribute to a show and they come with an offer, why not? If I feel I am a misfit, I won’t do it.” Also Read – Indian Idol 12: Rakhi Sawant Dances Her Heart Out on Lavani Song, Sonu Kakkar Cheers For Her | Watch Video

    Earlier this month, Sonu Nigam grabbed eyeballs after he reacted to the notorious Indian Idol 12 controversy.  He had posted a video on his Instagram account during which he stated, “Nobody can do justice to the legendary Kishore Kumar songs. His son Amit Kumar is a great man and he has seen this industry much more than us. He is a very quiet and dignified person. He is not saying anything and you are taking undue advantage of this. I want to tell the Indian Idol team to end this controversy. There’s no fault of Amit ji and Indian Idol as well.” The Kal Ho Na Ho singer had even opposed Aditya Narayan and Manoj Muntashir and stepped ahead in help of Amit Kumar saying, “I want to even tell Manoj Muntashir and Aditya Narayan to not say anything about Amit Kumar. He is a senior and we should maintain that respect for a senior. if a senior criticise you, you don’t take offence, you think about where you went wrong and you improve yourself,”. Currently, Indian Idol 12 is hosted by Aditya Narayan. The shoot setup has been shifted to Daman amid the outbreak of novel Coronavirus pandemic because the taking pictures of movies and TV exhibits have been put to halt in Mumbai on this state of affairs.

    (Written By Apoorva Girdhar)

  • Indian Idol 12 Row: Abhijeet Bhattacharya Spoke to Amit Kumar, Says ‘Controversy Blown Out of Proportion’

    Mumbai: The controversy across the Indian Idol 12 is getting greater. Popular 90s singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya who just lately appeared on the present as a particular visitor has now mentioned that Amit Kumar’s assertion has been misrepresented. Also Read – Indian Idol 12: Anjali Gaikwad Opens Up on Her Elimination | Exclusive Interview In a latest interview with PeepingMoon, Abhijeet Bhattacharya mentioned that the controversy has been blown out of proportion. “There is no controversy. I spoke to Amit Kumar ji after the incident. Firstly, he didn’t say the statement on camera. It was neither a video nor audio. People trusted what print media told them. It was blown out of proportion unnecessarily.” Also Read – Indian Idol 12: Anjali Gaikwad Breaks Silence on Her Elimination, Calls it ‘Shocking’ Indian Idol 12 confronted main flak since Kishore Kumar’s son Amit Kumar claimed that he was requested to paise the contestants by the makers and that he didn’t prefer it. This triggered an enormous controversy with a number of folks together with present’s host Aditya Narayan, Indian Idol 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Anuradha Paudwal amongst others leaping in. While Aditya Narayan mentioned that they ‘have the best contestants’, Abhijeet Sawant mentioned that there was no level in elevating the problem after the episode went on air. Recently, the present’s former choose Sunidhi Chauhan additionally commented in regards to the controversy and mentioned, “Not exactly this ki sabko karna hai but yes, we all were told (to praise). That was the basic thing. And so, I couldn’t go on. I couldn’t do what they wanted and I had to part ways. Hence, today, I am not judging any reality show.” Also Read – Indian Idol 12: Rakhi Sawant Shares Picture With Sonu Kakkar, Anu Malik, Aditya Narayan, Fans Are ‘Super Excited’

    However, the present’s judges – Himesh Reshammiya, Neha Kakkar and Anu Mallik haven’t commented on the problem thus far.

  • Sunidhi Chauhan on Indian Idol: ‘We were all told to praise contestants, and so I couldn’t go on’

    After Kishore Kumar’s son Amit Kumar revealed that he was pressured into praising the contestants throughout a particular episode that honoured his late father, now singer Sunidhi Chauhan has come ahead along with her personal revelations relating to Indian Idol and the idea of singing actuality exhibits.
    While talking to ETimes TV, Sunidhi stated throughout her days, even she was requested to say good issues to the contestants. The singer stated she couldn’t put up the act for a very long time. “Not exactly this that everyone had to do this, but yes, we all were told (to praise). That was the basic thing. And so, I couldn’t go on. I couldn’t do what they wanted and I had to part ways. Hence, today, I am not judging any reality show,” said Sunidhi.

    When requested why are the makers hell-bent upon giving the impression that each contestant is doing a high-quality job on the present, Sunidhi stated, “I think it is done to seek attention. I think it is required to be done to hold your audience. Guess it works.”
    For those that don’t know or have forgotten, Sunidhi Chuahan was a choose on Indian Idol Season 5 and 6. Apart from this, the acclaimed singer has additionally been a choose on exhibits akin to The Voice and Dil Hai Hindustani.

  • Indian Idol 12 Controversy: Sunidhi Chauhan Says Performances Are ‘Sometimes Doctored’ And She Too ‘Was Asked To Praise Contestants’

    Indian Idol 12 is going through flak ever for the reason that Kishore Kumar episode aired on tv. After the episode, Amit Kumar, son of the legendary singer, claimed that he was requested to reward all of the contestants by the makers and he didn’t prefer it. Now, famous singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who herself judged Indian Idol Season 5 and 6, additionally has the same story to share. Also Read – ‘Pawandeep Rajan’s Singing Style Is Amazing, I like Him’: Indian Idol 1 Winner Abhijeet Sawant | Exclusive Speaking with Times of India, the famend singer gave a surprising assertion and claimed that even she was requested to reward the contestants. Calling it a ‘basic thing’, she went on so as to add that that is the rationale why she couldn’t go on with the truth present and needed to half methods. She additionally mentioned that it’s the foremost cause why she is just not judging any actuality present as of now. Also Read – Indian Idol 12: Here’s What Meiyang Chang Has to Say on Controversies Related to Singing Show She was quoted as saying, “Not exactly this ki sabko karna hai but yes, we all were told (to praise). That was the basic thing. And so, I couldn’t go on. I couldn’t do what they wanted and I had to part ways. Hence, today, I am not judging any reality show.” Also Read – Indian Idol 12 Romantic Moment: Arunita Kanjilal Credits Her Mesmerising Performance to Pawandeep Rajan After he Teaches Her Harmonium

    When requested concerning the cause behind Amit Kumar’s outrage, she merely mentioned that ‘it is done to seek the audience’s consideration. She mentioned, “I think it is done to seek attention. I think it is required to be done to hold your audience. Guess it works.” Sunidhi identified that when a contestant hears solely reward about him or herself, it will get complicated for that individual. She added, “But the audience understands.” She additionally mentioned that her coronary heart bleeds for the real expertise because it suffers. Calling contestants’ songs ‘doctored’, she mentioned, “They sing. But the songs/recordings of certain singers do experience a glitch sometimes which is then corrected before the show is telecast on national television.” She additional added, “Lekin ismein artiste ka hi nuksaan hota hai. He/she gets praise and recognition almost overnight due to his/her stories which are put out via AV and their hunger to strive for excellence diminishes. Yes, some of them still do work hard but instant fame affects them psychologically. It’s a simple case of acquiring too much too soon. Not the contestants’ fault, it’s simply because the name of the game is TRPs. “I did ‘Dil Hai Hindustani’, ‘The Voice’ and ‘Indian Idol’. I could speak the truth then. Even today i would like to say what I genuinely feel. It’s up to them whether they want to have me or not.”

  • Manoj Muntashir defends Indian Idol 12: ‘Amit Kumar took money, then criticised the show’

    Indian Idol 12 has remained in information nearly always after the Kishore Kumar tribute episode was telecast a couple of weeks again. Singer Amit Kumar had criticised the standard of singing on the present in an interview, after praising the contestants on the present. He had mentioned that he was requested to understand everybody no matter the standard of the present, including that he didn’t take pleasure in it in any respect.
    After Indian Idol host Aditya Narayan jumped to defend the present, visitor decide Manoj Muntashir has additionally spoken up. “If Amit Kumar came out and lashed out at the show, he shouldn’t have agreed to be a part of it in the first place. He took money for being a part of the show and then criticised it,” Manoj informed ETimes, including, “I wouldn’t have done what Amit Kumar did. If I was in his place and not comfortable with the proceedings, I would have told the makers that I don’t want to be a part of the show.”

    He additionally mentioned that it’s incorrect of the visitor judges to always criticise the contestants. “The guest judges who’ve come on Indian Idol 12 have no clue about what’s happening on the show and they go on to criticise every little thing about the contestants. They criticise them beyond belief- ye galat ho gaya, woh galat ho gaya, you are nobody, you cannot do this, how will you sing in front of a crowd or a filmmaker.”

    He mentioned individuals must be extra understanding. “The harsh criticism by the guest judges demotivates the contestants. So, the guest judges are told that they need to look at and talk about the singer’s positives too. This instruction has been given to me too. Of course, we as professional musicians have high benchmarks but we cannot weigh the kids on the same scale.”
    However, he added that Amit Kumar took it the ‘wrong way’ and felt he was solely presupposed to bathe reward. “See my episode this Saturday and Sunday and I have pointed out the contestants’ errors.”

  • Indian Idol 12: Here’s What Meiyang Chang Has to Say on Controversies Related to Singing Show

    Mumbai: Indian Idol 12 has been making a number of controversies after Kishore Kumar particular episode when his son legendary Amit Kumar had come because the visitor on the present. Amit didn’t benefit from the performances and he gave a press release in media that created controversy. Post that, Abhijeet Sawant blasted the makers and the present for focussing extra on the tragic tales of the contestants reasonably than their singing expertise. Abhijeet was the winner of season 1. Now, Meiyang Chang, who took half in Indian Idol 5, addressed the controversy and stated that he has not been part of the Indian Idol crew for a very long time. Also Read – Indian Idol 12 Romantic Moment: Arunita Kanjilal Credits Her Mesmerising Performance to Pawandeep Rajan After he Teaches Her Harmonium While digging extra on the controversies, Meiyang revealed: ‘I have heard that this season’s singers are very skilled. These singers are very highly effective. Our season was easy as none of us had been from the world of glamour. There was no publicity on social media. At that point, work was achieved with nice innocence.” Also Read – Indian Idol 12 Controversy: Aditya Narayan Reacts To His Father Calling Him ‘Childish’ Chang additional added, “Everyone knows about reality shows, that a little drama goes on. It was very simple in our time because none of us were from the glamour world.” Also Read – Indian Idol 12: Shanmukha Priya Breaks Silence on People Demanding Her Eviction

    It all began with Amit Kumar’s assertion with ETimes. He stated, “I did what I was told. I was told sabko praise karna hai. I was told jo jaisa bhi gaaye usko uplift karna hai because it’s a tribute to Kishore da. I thought it will be a homage to my father. But once there, I just followed what I was asked to do. I had told them to give me portions of the script in advance, but nothing of that sort happened.” Amit Kumar had additional stated that at one level he even needed to cease the Indian Idol 12 Kishore Kumar Special episode. He stated that the subsequent time the truth present desires to pay a tribute to his father, ‘they shouldn’t do it this manner.’

  • Indian Idol 12: Abhijeet Sawant, Anuradha Paudwal defend contestants after Amit Kumar’s criticism

    Indian Idol 12 host Aditya Narayan could consider that the criticism that the present is receiving is unfair nevertheless it appears there isn’t any stemming the tide of censure. However, the Indian Idol contestants and makers can heave a sigh of reduction as Anuradha Paudwal and Abhijeet Sawant got here to the present’s defence after Kumar Sanu and Roop Kumar Rathod appreciated its high quality.
    Indian Idol 12 has been in sizzling water after the Kishore Kumar particular was aired. As individuals on-line criticised the standard of singing by each the contestants and judges Neha Kakkar and Himesh Reshammiya, Amit Kumar – a visitor on the episode – additionally stated that he didn’t benefit from the high quality of singing and needed to ‘stop the show’. However, Indian Idol 12 winner Abhijeet Sawant feels the viewers and Amit Kumar should be extra lenient.

    Addressing Amit Kumar’s feedback, he stated, “I feel if Amit Kumar ji would have even once mentioned that he is not liking the content, singing or the show can be done in a better way, I am sure the creative team of Indian Idol 12 would have definitely listened to him. He is such a renowned singer of our country and he is in that position where he can communicate to the makers what he is feeling. I don’t think it is right to speak after the episode has aired.”
    He additionally informed ETimes, “The audience needs to understand that Kishore Kumar was a legendary singer and it is impossible for a newcomer to match his talent. We can’t compare the new singers with him and there shouldn’t be a comparison. These kids are talented and they are doing a fabulous job but it’s not right for a beginner to be a legendary singer. They have just started their careers. It is unfair to make such comments and ridicule them.”

    Anuradha Paudwal, who got here as a visitor on a current episode, agreed with Sawant. “I found the contestants very talented and there was nothing controversial about it. If people are questioning their (Indian Idol 12 contestants’) talent, I am surprised,” Anuradha stated, including, “I have no idea about the controversy around Amit ji but when I went, the kids sang really well. I was surprised watching their performance.”

    Amit Kumar had earlier stated in an interview that he needed to cease the Indian Idol 12 episode, “I did what I was told. I was told sabko praise kamana hai. I was told jo jaisa bhi gaaye usko uplift karna hai because it’s a tribute to Kishore da. I thought it will be a homage to my father. But once there, I just followed what I was asked to do. I had told them to give me portions of the script in advance, but nothing of that sort happened.” Aditya had taken a jibe on the remark when he requested visitor Kumar Sanu of he was appreciating the contestants from his coronary heart or as a result of the ‘team told him to’.

  • Aditya Narayan takes a dig at Amit Kumar, asks Kumar Sanu if he’s praising Indian Idol contestants as a result of ‘team asked him to’

    Seems like Indian Idol 12 host Aditya Narayan has not taken singer Amit Kumar’s feedback after the Kishore Kumar tribute episode frivolously. After his current go to to the fact present, Amit had criticised the expertise and even accused makers of forcing him to reward each contestant. In the upcoming episode, Aditya can be seen asking friends on the present, Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal and Roop Kumar Rathod, if the phrases of encouragement they shared for Indian Idol contestants had been from the center or did the workforce ask them for it.
    In a video posted by Sony TV giving a glimpse of the weekend episode, Aditya is seen interacting with the friends. He says that earlier than the present ends, he needs to ask one thing: “Aapne humare contestants ki jo itni taarif ki hai, dil se ki hai ya humare team se kisi ne bola hai karne ko (Was it honest praise or did the Indian Idol team asked you to do it)?”
    Taking the mike, Kumar Sanu replies to Aditya Narayan saying that it’s greatest that he requested, as he doesn’t desire a controversy to fire up later. Sharing that no matter he stated was ‘ekdum dil se’, the favored singer stated, “They are really great singers and performed amazingly. All of them could pass off as playback singers right now. I have never seen so many talented people on one reality show. Each one of them is a heera (diamond).”

     
    Taking a jibe at Amit Kumar’s phrases, choose Himesh Reshammiya additionally pitched in and stated that the pandemic has taught everybody rather a lot. And one lesson that we should always observe is to unfold love, respect and encourage folks.

    Two weeks again Indian Idol 12 devoted its episode to Kishore Kumar and welcomed Amit Kumar as a particular visitor. In an interview to ETimes, Amit stated that he didn’t get pleasure from and wished to cease the episode. The singer added that he was requested to reward each contestant no matter how they carry out. “I did what I was told. I was told sabko praise kamana hai. I was told jo jaisa bhi gaaye usko uplift karna hai because it’s a tribute to Kishore da. I thought it will be a homage to my father. But once there, I just followed what I was asked to do. I had told them to give me portions of the script in advance, but nothing of that sort happened,” Kumar stated.

    Responding to the criticism, Aditya Narayan earlier stated that since Amit Kumar is a senior member of the fraternity, they respect his views. He additionally stated that Amit has all the time loved being on Indian Idol and doesn’t know what occurred this time. Aditya additionally talked about that not like Amit, he and his dad and mom loved the episode, and so did the followers of the present. Amit’s response got here after social media assault on the present for specializing in hard-luck tales and pretend romances reasonably than expertise.
    Judged by Himesh Reshammiya, Neha Kakkar and Vishal Dadlani, Indian Idol 12 airs on Sony TV.

  • Indian Idol 12 Host Aditya Narayan Takes a Dig at Amit Kumar, Asks Kumar Sanu About Praising The Contestants

    Indian Idol 12 has instantly discovered itself in the course of many controversies. After late singer Kishore Kumar’s son Amit Kumar stated that he was requested to reward all of the contestants no matter their performances, a pandora field of criticism for the present opened up with any individuals questioning the ‘reality’ of the truth present. In its newest episode, host Aditya Narayan took a dig on the similar assertion by Kumar and requested chief visitor Kumar Sanu if he was ‘asked’ to reward the contestants on the present. Also Read – Indian Idol: Pawandeep Rajan-Arunita Kanjilal Leave Anuradha Paudwal-Kumar Sanu Mesmerised With Their Romantic Performance Earlier, when Amit Kumar made the startling revelation, Aditya reacted by saying that if he had any points with the makers, he ought to have advised them earlier than talking within the media. The host now requested Kumar Sanu, “Sir, you have praised the contestants on the show today. I want to ask if you have done it from your heart or someone from our team asked you to.” Also Read – Indian Idol 12 is Fake: Pawandeep Rajan-Arunita Kanjilal’s Romance is ‘Dhong’, Says Aditya Narayan The fashionable ’90s singer replied saying that he was there to inspire the contestants and applaud them for his or her expertise and no matter he stated whereas appreciating them was all real and never pretend. The dialog was taken forward by Himesh Reshammiya who is likely one of the judges on the present. He stated that these are powerful instances which have made them realised that it’s necessary to unfold happiness and positivity. “Pandemic ne bahut kuch seekha diya hai. Pyaar karo, pyaar banto, appreciate karo, logon ki honsla afzai karo, logon ko aage leke jao yaar. Jai Mata Di. Let’s rock,” he stated. Also Read – Indian Idol 1 Winner Abhijeet Sawant Lashes Out At Singing Reality Show: Focus Isn’t On Singing Anymore

    In one other interview, Aditya talked in regards to the makers making a pretend relationship angle between Pawandeep Rajan and Arunita Kanjilal to entertain the viewers. He referred to as it a ‘dhong’ in an interview with Bollywood Spy and stated, “Hum masti karte hai (We are just having some fun). People say that we cook up make-believe affairs on reality shows. So what? Did we ever say no? We do it. Ye dhong hai (This is all a lie). But you enjoy it no? Because we love to do it.” Watch out this area for all the newest updates on Indian Idol 12!