Amit Sana’s Controversial Remarks on Abhijeet Sawant Gone Viral on Social Media

After 19 years since the iconic Indian Idol Season 1, attention has unexpectedly shifted from the winner Abhijeet Sawant to Amit Sana, the runner-up in the 2004 finale. His sudden reappearance in the limelight stirred controversy with remarks and accusations against Abhijeet Sawant, sparking curiosity and speculation. To know more about Indian Idol, Amit Sana, and his controversial remarks about Abhijeet Sawant, keep scrawling…

About Indian Idol

Indian Idol is one of the most popular singing talent completion shows on Indian television. Originally, it has adopted the format of an International series initiated by the UK’s Pop Idol. The main objective of this show is to identify hidden singing talent from across India. The very first Indian Idol show appeared on Sony TV in 2004 followed by subsequent seasons. Currently, the reality singing show is in the midst of its 14th season. It is worth mentioning that the winner of the first Indian Idol show was Abhijeet Sawant and Amit Sana secured a runner-up position in the finale.

Who is Amit Sana?

Amit Sana is an Indian pop artist, playback singer, composer, live performer, and, of course, the finalist of Indian Idol Season 1. Hailing from Chhattisgarh, Amit Sana began his singing career at the tender age of 8 when he performed for Bhilai Steel Plant. Following that, he actively participated in local and state-level singing competitions. However, his formal singing journey started when he auditioned for Channel V’s singing show, Pop Star. Unfortunately, he didn't make it through the audition. Nevertheless, in 2004, he seized the opportunity to be a part of the iconic Indian Idol Season 1 and successfully cleared the audition round in Kolkata.

Throughout the show, he consistently received praise from the judges—Sonu Nigam, Farah Khan, and Anu Malik. However, after failing to secure the trophy, many of his fans claimed that the judges didn't want him to win. After Indian Idol Season 1, Amit sang for Anu Malik and consistently worked on his own music. However, after 2007, he seemed to have disappeared from the music industry. Following his marriage to Manisha Sana, he made a comeback with songs like Mahi Ve and Yaadein. During this period, he collaborated with Sony Music and Times Music until 2014, but once again, he faced challenges in finding a break within the industry.

Amit Sana's Biography

Amit Sana Albums

After Indian Idol Season 1, Amit Sana released his first album, CHALDIYE, which was composed by VISHAL-SHEKHAR with Sony music in 2005. His second album named YAADEIN was released through Times Music in 2008. YAADEIN was composed by RAJIV BHATT.

Amit Sana’s Controversial Remarks

While talking to a media person, Amit Sana raised questions about the voting process in the Indian Idol Season 1 finale. He mentioned that he was one of the favorites of the Indian Idol judges. He further asserted that his chances of winning the finale were much greater than Abhijeet. However, he claimed that the channel had blocked his voting lines two days ahead of the finale to ensure Abhijeet's victory. Additionally, Amit Sana stated that Abhijeet Sawant's win was allegedly supported by political influence.

Abhijeet Sawant Responds to Amit Sana's Controversy

Abhijeet Sawant responded by saying that Amit Sana is naïve. He further said that he himself had participated in many singing competitions and there are several reasons involved in losing a contest. Besides, he said that it is not like that wer were only two contestants there in the show; other talented contestants were also there. Abhijeet further clarified that India Idol 1 was monitored by the international team as well. And he called the show authentic. Commenting on Sana’s claim of some political influence on the finale result, he concluded that such remarks after almost two decades of the show is baseless.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q. Who is Amit Sana’s Wife?

A. Amit Sana got married to Miss Manisha Bansal in the year 2011. However, their marriage couldn’t continue for a long time, and eventually, they got divorced in the year 2018.

Q. Besides Indian Idol, in which other reality show did Amit Sana participate?

A. He participated in a reality show, Jo Jeeta Wahi Super Star on Star Plus in the year 2008.

Q. What are some of the popular songs sung by Amit Sana?

A. Some of Amit Sana's popular songs include 'Who Kisna Hai,' 'Paaya Tujhe,' 'Thi Meri Dastan,' and 'Chal Diye,' among others.

Conclusion:

After almost two decades since Indian Idol Season 1, the spotlight has shifted from winner Abhijeet Sawant to the unexpected comeback of the runner-up, Amit Sana. Amit's return stirred controversy with bold accusations against Abhijeet, revealing a complex musical journey. The controversy surrounding Indian Idol Season 1 emerged as Amit questioned the voting process, alleging political influence in Abhijeet's victory. Abhijeet countered, dismissing Amit's claims and labeling him as naive, all while affirming the authenticity of the show. This narrative underscores the challenges within reality television and the enduring obstacles faced by artists in their pursuit of success in the music industry.