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The theme for fifth Gala rounds of Indian Idol 3, telecast on SET Asia is Love. The contestants of Indian Idol 3 will be performing on slow and fast Romantic, love numbers. The show starts with an opening number "Signal, Pyar Ka Signal", all the contestants dances to this fast number. The tone of a romantic night is set with heart shaped balloons, misty smoke and bike rides on the stage. All the judges sang a line from their favourite song.

Emon sang "is pyar ko main kya naam doon..", Amit performed on "pehla Nasha", Parleen gave an outstanding performance with "Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika" and Abhishek was simply outstanding with his performance on "Roop Tera Mastana". The girls also performed well, which matched the boys. Ankita performed on "Suraj Hua Madham". SET Asia has done a sting operation on one of the Judges of Indian Idol ‘Annu Mallik' who has made innumerable Romantic Melodies. A beautiful lady revealed the love story which Annu Mallik has been hiding all these years.

The Judges were concerned about the voting pattern and Annu Mallik was of the view that the deserving contestants are being voted out while those who could have rightfully gone are still continuing on the show Indian Idol. Javed Akhtar asked all audience to rise above region, caste and creed and vote purely on merit while selecting a contestant. Indian Idol has reached its crucial phase in its run for finding that one voice who will become the next Indian Idol, so don't be biased, vote genuinely. Watch the melodious gala round of Indian Idol 3 on Sony Entertainment Television Asia.

To vote for your favourite contestant sms the contestants first name to 2525. A BSNL/MTNL fixed landline user can televote by calling 19024242525 followed by 01, 02,. or call on the IVR 1255525 to place your vote. Mobile and wireless consumers can call up 5052525 followed by 01, 02,..to cast your vote.  You can also vote Online at www.indianidol.sify.com/iwayvote/

Indian Idol 3 the hugely popular musical competition telecast on SET Asia will have Actor Ritesh Deshmukh as its star guest on July 26, 2007. The fourth Gala Result episode of Indian Idol 3 started off with mini saying that ‘one of the top 10 contestants have a bad news', after that she said that Puja's grandmother was ill still she performed on the show. Puja's visit to her grandmother's house and a mandir near her house were she offered her prayer's was shown.

Then Hussain asked the judges why is it difficult for the girl contestants to become the next Indian Idol, for that Annu answered that the people are voting against the girls and the women's vote for their favourite male contestant's. Javed said that in one saying in English, it is written that "for women to be as successful as men, they have to be three times better than men. Udit was of the view that the people are brilliant and will keep only those who sing well.     

Next Hussain said that whoever leaves's the show Indian Idol, telecast on SET Asia today will receive a Sony Ericsson Walkman phone W200i. Puja, Deepali, Charu and Abhishek were in the Danger Zone. Lastly the result was announced and the person who had to go was Charu, she was shocked to hear this and asked Mini that is she joking, as the stage of Indian Idol meant a lot to her. Charu sang her last song ‘tu ne o rangeeley kesa jaadu kia', every other contestants came on stage and hugged her with tears in their eyes. Watch Indian Idol 3 telecast on Sony Entertainment Television Asia every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 pm.

The competition is getting tougher with each coming week on Indian Idol 3, the music talent show aired on SET Asia. The contestants have to prove themselves by singing both slow and fast numbers, as it would show their voice range. Puja kick-started the show with a superb performance followed by every other contestants. Ankita made Govinda to dance to her tunes. The show on Friday ended by showing the performance of the Indian Idol 3 contestants on ‘you are my love' from the film Partner. The number of girls for the title of Indian Idol ‘Bharat Ki Shaan' seems to be deteriorating with yet another girl being eliminated.

On the Indian Idol 3 episode telecast on July 19, the third roobaroo the contestants were shown complaining that they were always singing and don't get to play games for that Mini tells them the format of a game. Abhishek was asked to pick one name who talks like basanti from the three options given and after seeing whom he would say haayee basanti. Deepali got the title. After that a lot of funny questions were asked to the contestants of Indian Idol 3.

Prashant got a lot of appreciation when he came in sepoy uniform and sang ‘Hum bolega toe bologe ki bolta hai'. Javed Akthar was to take special class for the contestant's of SET Asia's Indian Idol so as to improve their pronunciation. Next, clipping of Emon, Parleen and Deepali's visit to the India Gate was shown. The contestant's visit to Hyderabad and the performance that they showcased there was shown. While the Indian Idol 3 finalists were in Kolkata, Prashant took them to the Police Academy and they performed in the orchestra room.

A game was played with the contestants of Indian idol 3 in which whoever wins get to go out on a dinner with their favourite contestant, and the boys won the dinner with Deepali. Lastly the contestants were shown rehearsing with their trainee's Atul and Ajay. Watch your favourite reality talent hunt show Indian Idol 3 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television Asia.

SET Asia's Indian Idol will feature Govinda on the fourth Gala round which will be telecast on July 20^th. Govinda will be shown offering his advice to the top ten contestants of the show Indian Idol 3 and he would encourage them in chasing their dream of becoming the next Indian Idol. The Star guest of Indian Idol 3, Govinda danced on Ankita's song one song being "Babuji Zara Dheere Chalo Bijali Khadi Yahan Bijali Khadi".

Last Saturday at first the recap of the previous episode was shown. The show Indian Idol 3 started with a bang and ended with thunderous applause for Amit Paul who outdid himself with his performance Yeh Pyaar Ka Nasha Hai... from the Aamir Khan starrer, Mann. Javed Akhtar was back on the show, he told that that Annu Mallik has all the rights to scold Emon as there was a great expectation from him. Next Mini asked other contestant about Emon's over confidence for which Puja, Abhishek, Chang and Amit's answered that he is not at all over confident.

A clipping was shown about what the audience thought about Annu's remarks, all of them were of the view that Emon is one of the most talented participants in Indian Idol 3 and thought that Annu Mallik was wrong. Then came the result part Charu, Parleen and Smita were in the danger zone. Charu was declared safe. Judges were asked whom they thought should be out, for that three judges Annu Mallik, Alisha Chenoy and Javed Akhtar thought that Parleen must be out. Udit Narayan thought that it should be Smita.

The hosts of Indian Idol 3 aired on Sony Entertainment Television Asia announced that Smita is that unfortunate one who is out of Indian Idol 3. Smita was calm and collected when she heard her verdict. She sang a song which was composed by her father. Don't miss Indian Idol 3 telecast on Sony entertainment Television Asia every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00 pm.

Celebrity Performance is the theme of the third gala round of Indian Idol 3 which is telecast on SET Asia. The contestants of Indian Idol will have to look glamorous and should perform songs of their favourite stars. The Celebrity Shabana Azmi judged the contestant in the absence of Javed Akhtar on the 3^rd gala round of Indian Idol 3. Shabana pointed out the faults of the contestants as she has a keen sense of music. The show gets more exciting as Annu got the taste of his own medicine when Shabana Azmi told him to stop demoralizing the Kids. It was easy for Shabana to prove that she is as good a Judge as her husband Javed with her ear for music and even keener ear for correct pronunciation.

There are some moments that the viewers will surely cherish as the cute boy Meiyang Chang who looked stunning in a black suit and red bow surprised Deepali by presenting her a red rose. The next in line was none other than the most popular anchor of Indian Idol 3 Hussain. He had a great fall when he ran towards Deepali as he missed a footing on the ramp. Husain broke the silence on the sets as he took to his knees in great style and offered Deepali the beautiful rose. Catch the enthusiasm and excitement of the show Indian Idol 3 only on Sony Entertainment Television Asia telecast every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:00pm.

In the second episode of Roobaroo the contestants had a surprise visitor. The contestants were dancing and singing as usual and Parleen and Ankita were performing on the song ‘Awaaz de Kahaan Hai' in the middle of all the fun the first Indian Idol Abijeet Sawant made a visit to the sets. Abhijeet's new Album Ladakh was premiered on Roobaroo. Abhijeet pointed to Amit and told him that "You are progressing in the same pattern that I did, so work hard you just might be the next Indian Idol".

The reality show Indian Idol is a platform for people to express their ideas and opinions freely and honestly. The judges won't hesitate in expressing their views openly which might appear like clash of ideas as they are masters of their own trade. In a reality show like Indian Idol obviously their will be difference of opinion, arguments and even controversies which are the desired result of a Reality show. The fight or the differences between the judges of Indian Idol 3 aired on SET Asia are for finding a good voice who will become the next Indian Idol "Bharat Ki Shaan".

To vote for your favourite contestant sms the contestants first name to 2525. A BSNL/MTNL fixed landline user can televote by calling 19024242525 followed by 01, 02,....or call on the IVR 1255525 to place your vote. Mobile and wireless consumers can call up 5052525 followed by 01, 02,..to cast your vote.  You can also vote Online at www.indianidol.sify.com/iwayvote/