Thursday,
September
20,
2007
He
came,
he
spoke,
and
he
conquered,
against
all
odds.
Aditya
Narayan
has
become
a
favourite
with
the
audience
of
'Sa
Re
Ga
Ma
Pa
Challenge
2007',
and
he
has
hung
on,
despite
all
criticism.
We
ask
him
how
it
feels,
now
that
the
show
is
coming
to
an
end.
What
was
it
like,
growing
up
as
a
famous
singer's
son?
It
was
great.
Both
my
parents
are
singers,
and
my
understanding
of
music
began
when
I
was
a
year
old.
I
ate
music,
I
slept
music,
and
I
am
proud
of
that.
'Sa
Re
Ga
Ma
Pa'
is
a
very
successful
show,
and
this
is
your
first
time
as
an
anchor.
How
do
you
feel
about
it?
I
had
to
fit
into
Shaan's
shoes,
and
that
was
a
challenge.
There
were
a
lot
of
expectations.
I
worked
hard,
so
that
nobody
got
a
chance
to
complain.
Before
hosting
the
show,
I
knew
that
I
would
not
become
an
extraordinary
anchor,
but
I
also
knew
that
I
could
be
good.
Was
it
your
own
decision
to
become
a
singer?
Or
did
your
parents
want
you
to
become
one?
I
was
never
forced
into
singing.
It
came
to
me
naturally.
Singing
is
in
my
genes.
You
have
a
diploma
in
contemporary
English
music.
You
seem
to
have
more
on
your
mind?
Yes,
I
do.
You
just
wait
and
watch.
Have
you
noticed
any
changes
in
yourself
since
you
began
anchoring
this
show?
Do
you
still
get
nervous?
I
was
never
nervous.
I
think
hosting
is
my
biggest
strength.
I
used
to
fumble
and
forget
lines
earlier,
but
I
have
become
very
confident
now.
What
do
you
think
contributes
to
the
success
of
the
show?
There
is
more
than
one
reason.
Each
and
every
person
involved
in
the
show
has
given
it
their
best
–
from
the
director
to
the
producer,
to
each
member
of
the
unit.
What
is
your
equation
with
the
judges
and
the
contestants?
Great.
They
have
been
a
constant
source
of
encouragement
for
me,
and
I
would
really
like
to
thank
everyone
related
to
the
show
–
they
were
with
me
every
time
I
needed
them.
You
have
received
proposals,
and
contestants
have
even
kissed
you.
Are
you
considering
any?
No,
no,
no!
It
is
my
work
that
gets
the
appreciation
and
love,
not
me.
You
have
worked
hard
to
maintain
a
certain
look
on
the
show
as
well.
Any
inspiration?
I
am
inspired
by
hard
work.
I
work
out,
I
eat
healthy,
and
I
even
go
for
facials,
manicures
and
pedicures.
I
am
a
complete
foodie,
but
every
time
I
overeat,
I
work
out
extra.
Looking
good
has
become
part
of
my
lifestyle.
How
have
your
friends
reacted
to
the
new
you?
Do
you
give
them
tips?
My
friends
are
with
me
whenever
I
have
some
free
time.
They
are
all
aware
of
my
style
funda.
I
experiment
a
lot
with
my
clothes,
from
suits
to
jeans,
etc.
Your
father
is
a
judge
on
'Indian
Idol
3'
and
you
host
a
similar
show
on
a
rival
channel.
Do
you
discuss
things
related
to
the
two
shows,
when
you
are
at
home?
I
know
my
show
is
the
best,
although
I
do
not
say
this
to
him.
Jokes
apart,
we
discuss
the
shows
at
home,
in
detail.
Who
is
your
favourite
contestant,
and
who
do
you
think
should
win
the
show?
All
of
them
are
fantastic.
The
person
who
deserves
to
win,
will
be
the
winner.
After
this
show,
will
we
see
you
as
a
singer
or
as
an
actor?
Or
do
you
want
to
be
successful
at
both?
I
wanted
to
be
a
wrestler,
but
things
did
not
work
out.
Now
I
want
to
be
not
only
a
successful
singer,
musician
and
actor,
but
anything
that
is
related
to
the
entertainment
industry.
You
had
played
Salman
Khan's
son
in
a
movie.
What
was
it
like,
sharing
the
stage
with
him
as
a
host?
He
was
very
surprised
to
see
me,
as
I
am
now
all
grown
up.
We
relived
some
moments
of
those
days.
Your
best
friend,
Mauli
Dave,
is
out
of
the
show.
Are
you
still
in
touch
with
her?
I
am,
since
she
is
in
Mumbai,
and
plans
to
be
here
for
some
time.
I
never
understood
why
all
those
rumours
floated
around.
Any
messages
for
your
fans?
Especially
your
female
fans?
I
would
want
to
thank
everyone
for
all
the
love
and
support
that
they
have
given
me.
They
have
accepted
me
as
I
am,
and
for
that,
I
am
really
thankful.