Indian idle

Here's a look at all those who won the Indian Idol show and others who actually stole their thunder..

They came, they sang and they conquered. Abhijeet Sawant was a household name, and Meiyang Chang the heartthrob of millions, thanks to Indian Idol. Cut to present. While the Indian Idol winners have become idle, other contestants are more famous and making a killing.

We take a look at those who won the show and others who actually stole their thunder.

1) Reel winner: Abhijeet Sawant

The typical middle class Maharashtrian boy next door shot into the limelight when he won Indian Idol season 1. His debut album Aapka Abhijeet topped several music charts. He was also seen with his wife Shilpa in Nach Baliye 4.
He'll be seen in a film called Lottery soon, where he's playing the role of an accountant. Our advice, Abhijeet, please focus more on your singing!

2) Real winner: Rahul Vaidya

He's known for his boyish charm and cute dimples. Rahul Vaidya lost to Abhijeet Sawant. But today he has lent his voice to more Hindi films than Abhijeet.
He won Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar by defeating, no prizes for guessing who - Abhijeet Sawant. He has also hosted the popular dance show on television, Aaja Maahi Ve.

3) Reel winner: Sandip Acharya

He came, he sang, he won and then just disappeared. A simple middle-class Bikaneri boy, Sandip Acharya won Indian Idol 2. But rather than cutting out best-selling albums and lending the voice for Bollywood films, Sandip just sank into oblivion.
Last heard, he was making an appearance in Jalwa Four 2 Ka 1 along with several other not so happening 'stars'. Tsk, tsk so much for being an Indian Idol winner.

4) Real winner: N C Karunya

He was the hot favourite who had every chances of winning the show. But he lost out to Sandip Acharya. After cutting out a self-titled album, he made his debut as a Bollywood singer with the foot-tapping Aane chaar aane bache hain in Lage Raho Munnabhai. He has also sung for several Tamil and Telugu films.
Not exactly a perfect life, but he's definitely doing better?much much better than Sandip Acharya.

5) Reel winner: Prashant Tamang

This police constable won our hearts with his melodious voice in Indian Idol season 3. His win actually sparked off riots in the North East after supporters of runner Amit Paul clashed with Tamang's supporters. After cutting out an album with Sony, we never heard about him.
Missing, missing, missing that's the best way to define the constable's success story.

6) Real winner: Meiyang Chang

This handsome dentist floored us with his pleasing personality in Indian Idol season But Meiyang Chang was the lucky one to be a part of a boy band and cut out an album with three other contestants.

He now entertains us as a host in season 4. We are glad to say he's the only person worth watching in Indian Idol's latest season.