Tullika Ganguly

Tullika will come back to struggle in Mumbai

2008-12-19T04:48:00.000-08:00

The peppy yet moody Tullika Ganguly had given several great performances on the Indian Idol stage. And then she made one false step and she was out of the competition. But then that’s what the galas are all about—fierce competition and even fiercer judgements.

However, Tulika is not despondent. She is very clear about what she wants to be—and that is a singer. She reveals her plans in this exclusive interview.

Did you see this elimination coming?

It would be untrue to say that I did not expect this at all. My last performance was really very bad. But still I had some hope. I’ve been giving good performances consistently and I’ve got a lot of praise from the judges. So far, Chamma chamma has been my one and only bad performance.

Do you feel the vote out was a result of the bad blood between you and Priyanka?

No, I don’t think so. The whole thing was a big shock for me. I didn’t know what was happening. Priyanka had never told me anything in person, and for all that to be shown on stage, I thought, was very unfair. But now we have sorted it out.

How do you feel now?

I am sad that I have been eliminated after just one bad performance when there are others here who have given several bad performances but still get votes. But then I don’t think the elimination was not justified either because my last performance was really bad.

On the other hand, I am also very happy that after five months I can meet my parents and my family. They are all waiting for me and I’ve missed them so much.

What do you think about the voting?

I feel the girls are discriminated against. There are so many boys here who get away with average or bad performances. My only plea to the audience is please don’t vote out deserving female singers. Boys have won the title thrice in a row; now it’s high time a girl became the Idol.

Do you think you will be missed?

I don’t know what they have in their hearts. Indian Idol is a competition and we are all competitors here. Nobody thinks so much of the others—they all think about themselves and how they will go forward in the show.

But I know they all love me a lot and that they will all miss me. As a friend they don’t want to see me go, but as a competitor I am sure they are happy that I am out.

What will you take back from this experience?

A lot of good memories, a lot of good friends, a lot of love, a lot of confidence and a lot of great experiences. The Tulika before the auditions is drastically different from the Tulika now. And I would like to credit the judges, my trainer and my friends for the change.

What are your plans now?

I was in the final year of college when I came for Indian Idol. Now I will go back and finish my education through correspondence. Meanwhile, I plan to do something with my singing—I’ll contact event managers and I will do shows.

Then, if my parents allow me, I plan to come back to Mumbai, rent a flat and work towards becoming a playback singer. Torsha and I have already discussed about living together in Mumbai, doing shows and struggling together. I plan to keep in touch with everyone and I’m sure many of them will also join us.

Time for Tullika Ganguly's break down on Indian Idol 4

2008-12-09T22:38:00.000-08:00

It is good to have a woman supporter … especially for the girls on Indian Idol. Sonali Bendre offers her unstinting support to the girl contestants and is always urging them on. She is particularly vocal in her support for Shini Kalvint the only married girl on the show. Perhaps, her own marital status helps her see Shini’s position in a different light. But her maternal instinct was also on display the other night when she promptly got up and walked to Tullika and put her arms around the sobbing girl. Tullika had a particularly trying evening when first her best friend Mohit Lalwani was in the danger zone and then later her friend Priyanka Negi said she had switched loyalties to others. Comforting words from Sonali and a warm hug from Priyanka and all was well with Tullika’s world. It takes a woman to understand a woman after all…

Catch this dramatic episode of Indian Idol 4 this Friday, December 12 at 9.00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

Tullika Ganguly in Indian Idol 4

2008-10-26T12:24:00.000-07:00

Indian Idol 4 Contestant - Tullika Ganguly

Fast Facts

Tulika means: The hair of a paint brush

Nickname: Talli

About myself: I am ordinary, sentimental and emotional. I take small things to heart. I left my final year studies to participate in Idol. I am spiritual and I wear a ring for luck

Family: I lost my mother and my nani at a young age. My uncle and aunt gave me the confidence to sing

Fear: I am scared of dogs and of rejection in a relationship

Inspiration: Asha Bhosle, Geeta Dutt

One thing I would like to change in myself: I would like to change my short-temper

Pals on Indian Idol 4: Priyanka, Purnima

Place: Delhi

Tulika is fun loving, active and full of life. She is not only a good singer but an equally good dancer. With no training in music, this young girl has accepted the challenge of being in Indian Idol and pursuing music as a career.

This is her second attempt at the show-last season she made it till the theatre round. For Tulika, Indian Idol is her biggest dream-she promises to leave no stone unturned in moving ahead and reaching the top.

Trivia

Tulika means: The hair of a paint brush

Nickname: Talli

About myself: I am ordinary, sentimental and emotional. I take small things to heart. I left my final year studies to participate in Idol. I am spiritual and I wear a ring for luck

Family: I lost my mother and my nani at a young age. My uncle and aunt gave me the confidence to sing

Fear: I am scared of dogs and of rejection in a relationship

Inspiration: Asha Bhosle, Geeta Dutt

One thing I would like to change in myself: I would like to change my short-temper

Pals on Indian Idol 4: Priyanka, Purnima

Favourites

Tulika means: The hair of a paint brush

Nickname: Talli

About myself: I am ordinary, sentimental and emotional. I take small things to heart. I left my final year studies to participate in Idol. I am spiritual and I wear a ring for luck

Family: I lost my mother and my nani at a young age. My uncle and aunt gave me the confidence to sing

Fear: I am scared of dogs and of rejection in a relationship

Inspiration: Asha Bhosle, Geeta Dutt

One thing I would like to change in myself: I would like to change my short-temper

Pals on Indian Idol 4: Priyanka, Purnima

Place: Delhi

Likes: Being with friends, doing masti, cricket, WWF, and movies

Colour: Black and white

Actor:Shah Rukh Khan

Actress: Rani Mukherji

Food:Chinese

Welcome to Fan Blog of Tullika Ganguly of Indian Idol 4 Fame

2008-10-26T12:21:00.000-07:00

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