Topic started by jeyshri mahadhev (@ 219.93.218.29) on Sat May 3 01:54:19 .
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I know that with comments flying around about the finals of the VTQ, many studio audience like myself would have expected it as the the discrepancy begin even in quarters and semis already.

Those of us present at earlier stages already notice that some of the contestant were given more priority in songs, attire etc., and help behind the scenes. As members of audience I felt disgusted at the way Vanavil manipulated to put its "preferred" artises to pass through quarters to semis, and then semis to final.

So, the point is even those who made to final - I am not sure if EVERYONE there deserves to be in the final. Maybe Saravana Kumar, Valarmathi, Ravidas and Madhanraj. Okaylah - maybe the boys who were in final deserved to be there. The girls....no comments...except that some of these people already got special privilege in earlier stages. I was there.

Anyway, I know now what actually goes on and I have not much respect for Vanavil or its local judges. Judges must not be influenced by vanavil's management. If they are forced to judge under influence, then back out! Dont lower your maruah!

I think we Malaysian Indians have to stop using our clout and influence for once and just use our talent and hard works to get to the top. If you dont get to the top, your talent will still wins you respect. Now, with this scandal, who will respect next year's winners - even if they won based on their pure talent?

Responses:

• From: k.akash (@ 219.93.218.78) on: Sun May 4 12:57:11 EDT 2003
  
  I agree. Additionally, what if we simplify matters by having the participants sing 3 different types of songs, like the saptaswangal programme. Then these participants will have to demonstrate their ability in Carnatic as well as light music areas. Less chance for psople accusing participants of "foul-play" and the show will be more entertaining. It is a better QC to ensure only the best participants get chosen from early rounds to later rounds.
  
  
• From: Renuka (@ 210.186.224.201) on: Fri May 9 05:34:21 EDT 2003
  
  I cant stop thinking about the VTQ, The past two years of results looked promising, but this year, beyond my imagination.
  
  The winner should have been knocked out in the first round itself but for her to come up to last 4 finalist and emerge as winner- something is wrong.
  
  As vanavil was transperant in their marks from the beginning, why suddenly at the end, there was no marks shown .
  How can they justify that the winner was selected based on viewers choice and the overall judgement by judges- to jump from 4th ranking to 1 st rank- something fishy.
  
  after so many comments, vanavil has been silent- does this mean that they think the viewers have no right to comment. You just watch whatever rubbish we present to you. There should be a competitor- then they will buck up.
  
  
• From: madhumita (@ 202.190.210.137) on: Fri May 16 01:53:39 EDT 2003
  
  I think kavitha deserves to win! Even the young guy Saravanan was good..Not that lousy Anuradha... she has no talent! If u wan peace why take an AK 47 ??? Hah???
  
  
• From: dhanya (@ 210.186.46.87) on: Mon May 26 00:30:49 EDT 2003
  
  yeah i felt more dreaded than hearing the iraq-america war
  
  
• From: anti kavitha (@ 219.92.215.67) on: Wed Jun 4 06:13:11 EDT 2003
  
  I personally agree with you guys but I think kavitha was over acting.She has no REAL talent too
  
  
• From: anjali (@ j14.crc20.jaring.my) on: Tue Jun 10 12:21:05 EDT 2003
  
  I fill that saravanan kumar or sharmini who has all the talent should have got the first price. But it is raelly unfair and unexpectable that a person who is unaspected without any talent turn out to be the winner of the TQV'S 2003.
  
  

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