Thursday, August 2, 2007

As an Army officer's son, I am a fighter` says Parleen

Parleen has been a favourite among the girls and his performances were almost always superb. So, naturally, his elimination came as a shock to his fans. We spoke to Parleen soon after the show. Quite surprisingly, he came across as balanced and in full control of his emotions.


We are very sorry. Did you expect this?

I didn't expect this at all. My performance was good, the judges had liked it, my manager and even the people on the sets had said it was good. This was totally unexpectedly, a total shock to me.

What went wrong?

At this moment, I am completely blank. I cannot think much. See, public voting has always been unpredictable, but the people around me said that in the last episode a lot of stress was laid on the public to vote for the girls. Maybe because of that a lot of votes went to the girls this time. As a result, one of the guys had to go and so I am the victim.

If not you, who could have been out today?

It is difficult to say anything. We thought it would surely be a girl even today. There were two girls in the bottom 3, but see what happened!

Did you expect to be among the Top 9?

Well, that is not something you can predict. I am a big fan of Abhijeet Sawant. I made up my mind to participate in Indian Idol 2 after I saw him win. In Indian Idol 2, I was among the top 50. After I was eliminated, I was even more determined to make it. I went for music training for a year in Ambala and this year, I made it to the Top 9. It is unbelievable; I think it is a great achievement for me.

Do you have any grudges against the janta?

From Top 28, the janta voted for me and got me into the Top 9. So how can I hold any grudges against them? Even if I was in the danger zone four times, it was because some people didn?t vote for me. But when I think of the loyal fans who voted and saved me until now, all I want to do is thank them from the bottom of my heart.

What are your future plans?

I would like to make a career in singing. But I would also like to keep my options open and take up whatever opportunity I get, whether it is in acting or modelling. Basically, I will struggle to make it big. My life starts now. It's not the end; it's just the beginning. I am from Ambala. I'll go home now and meet my parents. But I will definitely come back to Mumbai with a bang!

People say your looks helped you come this far. Do you agree?

I know what people are saying, but I have sung tough songs like Ramta jogi. These are not easy to sing because they need a classical base to sing them. Also, when the Galas started, I had got hurt while shooting for Roobaroo. A camera fell on my head and I had to get stitches. For 10 days I couldn't wash my hair and I looked awful with hair flowing like Jaadu! But I still sang and people voted for me.

Do you hold any grudges against the judges?

No, I want to thank each of the judges personally. Their comments were very encouraging. They've always inspired us to perform better`Anu Maliik and Javedji with their straightforward comments, Alisha with her smiling face, and Uditji with his sweet comments. I'll miss everything related to Indian Idol.

10 comments:

Prosun said...

You really are

Mystic Nepal said...

You were always the best among the best. Yes you are the son of an honorable army officer. Just keep up the winning spirit and don't forget there are still lots of admirers who are waiting to hear your sweet voice, I am quite sure you will not only rock India but the whole world. Best of luck for your successful bright future and will see you soon as a most famous Star of India.

Arslan Baig said...

Parleen was one of the best singer on Indian Idol 3 but lady-luck was not with him at the time of elimination. I also agree that Parleen was voted out 'coz people were under pressure to vote for girls as much as they had been doing forboys.

I also wanna add that this is not the end of a road for Parleen. He is an Army Officer's Son so he'll fight. He'll go very far if he takes singing as profession which i think Parleen too agrees with that he would be taking singing as profession. Hats off to him..........He'll always remain in my heart and his last ever performance on Indian Idol almost made me cry when he was singing Sukhwinder Singh's "Laayi Vi Na Gai Tai Nibhayi Vi Na Gai."

Unknown said...

its a shocking how parleen can be out? after a fabulous performance.......same things happend in case of smita and charu. Parleen is the glamour of Indian Idol. Now no interest

Unknown said...

hiiiiiiiii parleen,, ya its right that u were the most famous contender among the girls....coz u got so fabulous personality and voice.....when u hv came for the auditions and u had sung TERI DEEWANEE..was really fantastic and from then onwards i became ur biggest fan....... nothing happens if u r out but i know that u r going to be one of the best siger of india in future..... parleen i really liked u...i m missing u on the stage of INDIAN IDOL3...acc. to me u r indian idol3 parleen singh gill....... really parleen ..

Mishal Riaz Syeda said...

sign the petition if u want Parleen Gill back:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/bring-parleen-gill-back-on-indian-idol-3

tell ur friendz to do the same....we need to hit the target really soon! flood the link all over


*ps. itz is recommended to mention ur country as 'india' as most of the other countries cant take part in ii3's voting.

preity said...

parleen i love uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.plz give ur contact no. i want to talk with u.i miss u a lottttttttttttttttttttttttt
anu........

Unknown said...

The out of Parleen was really very shocking.........After him the indion idol3 becomes boring if Emon and Ankita are out thanthe viewers lists will reduce to half!!!!!!!!!
Shreya

Unknown said...

Dear Parleen,
You are a great singer and this is the blessing of this elder sis of your's that you will make a platinum record and that to self made. Many a times almighty does'nt give you what you want because you deserve much more. If ever desirous of getting in touch my mail id is d.divsdivs@gmail.com. All the best.
Divya

Unknown said...

Hi Parleen How Are You???????
Parleen You Are the superb Singer
Koi tum sa nahin ho koi tum sa nahin .Parleen We love You. May God Bless You I know You Are a winner ok nothing else only You Only YOU are the WINNER OK parleen You Are oasam We love You.And koi Tum sa nahin again Koi tum sa nahin.ok