Abhijeet Bhattacharya Heated Moment
Abhijeet Bhattacharya, the famous singer, stirred up a debate on the Superstar Singer 3 show. He said singing at weddings for money makes singers seem less important. He said, “Koi bhi paisa diya or shaadi mein gaane lage, usme aukaat kam ho jaati hai. Meri aukaat hai, main bol deta hu, main nahi gaunga. Duniya ki koi taakat tumhe khareed nahi sakti. Aap meri baaton ko personally mat lijiye. Farak yehi hai. Mai yahi shiksha hi de raha hu ke 1 crore rupaye mein gaana or 1 crore rupaye ko thukrana, dono mein bohot farq hai, mai bas yehi sikhana chahta hu.” (“When you sing at weddings for money, people see you as less worthy. I have my self-respect, I won’t do it. No one can buy you. Don’t take my words personally. The difference is: singing for a crore or refusing a crore, there’s a big difference, and that’s the lesson I want to teach.”)
What did Neha Kakkar Say?
Neha Kakkar disagreed with Abhijeet. She thinks every gig is important. She said singing at weddings is okay and singers should feel proud to do it. She championed the cause of wedding performances, labelling them as legitimate avenues of income. She said, “There’s no such thing as a small job. If you have to sing at a wedding, do it with pride.” Her words started a big discussion.
Milind Gaba’s Reminder from the Past
Milind Gaba, a singer, added a twist to the debate. He shared old videos of Abhijeet singing at private parties. His comment was a bit sarcastic. Gaba’s caption, dripping with sarcasm, “Wo Kya Tha …… Jinke Ghar Sheeshe Ke Hon .. Wo Basement Mein Kapde Change Karte Hain ??? Yehi tha na #WhyDadaWhy,”( “Remember those….. who live in glass houses… change clothes in the basement?? Wasn’t that it, #WhyDadaWhy”) It made people think.
Abhijeet Bhattacharya: The Maestro of Melody
Born on October 30, 1958, Abhijeet Bhattacharya, popularly known as Abhijeet, is a stalwart of the Indian playback singing scene. With a repertoire spanning various languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and more, he has left his melodic imprint in over 1000 films, crooning a staggering 6034 songs. His prowess earned him a nomination for Forbes Popular 100 Indian Celebrity in 2014.
A Journey through Reality Shows
Abhijeet’s musical journey extends beyond the silver screen into the realm of reality television. From judging Ek Se Badhkar Ek alongside Ahmed Khan in 2008 to gracing the panel of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs with Bappi Lahiri and Alka Yagnik in 2009, his presence has been felt across various platforms. His foray into regional reality shows, like Saregamapa Lil Champs Bangla in 2010, further solidifies his status as a versatile musical icon.
People’s Reaction
People have criticized Abhijeet too much for this. Some compared it to when Asha Bhonsle said that Lata Ji didn’t sing at a wedding where someone rich offered a lot of money, but she rejected it by saying, “We don’t sing at weddings.” Some said Lata Ji’s statement was different, but making someone feel small by saying, “Wedding singers have no worth,” is not right. Almost everyone agreed that Neha is correct here and Abhijeet needs to let go of his arrogance. Some people criticized Milind, saying that although everyone knows Abhijeet is wrong, he didn’t need to disrespect him like this. But he replied saying the same thing, that the same senior artist can’t comment on anyone’s profession and talking about their worth is not right. He won’t stay quiet if someone disrespects music.