Shantanu

Age: 22 Place: Madhya Pradesh (Gwalior) Occupation: Student/musician.

A student of music from Trinity College. He is a western classical guitarist, but can adapt the flamenco style to Hindi music. He has been a professional musician for the last five years and believes he can do justice to his craft. He turned to music after faring badly in his class X exams. Though he made up in class XII (with 82%), he decided to forgo his studies and make a career in music. He did not realise he could sing until he began to accompany Nilima Sharmaji, a ghazal singer from All India Radio. His dream is to sing Hindi songs with a western arrangement. He also wants to play his own composition at the Royal Albert Hall. Judges' Comments Alisha: Your voice has good texture. Udit: You have all the qualities of a good singer. Anu: Your singing is perfect and flawless. You are the mega gem of Indian Idol.