Music lovers from across
the world will be in for a treat as the Grand Finale of the Indo-Pak Musical
Extravaganza – Sur-Kshetra reaches its epic climax on on Friday. The show which
entertained and united music lovers from across the border for 15 weeks has
brought together outstanding .singing talent and legends from the music industry on
one stage. The grand finale will see incredible performances from the finalists – Diljaan, Yash Raj, Nabeel and Mulazim. Mentors Himesh Reshammiya and Atif Aslam who were often at logger heads and aggressively driving their teams will also flex their musical strengths for the finale. Himesh Reshammiya sang a medley of 24 chartbuster songs including his latest sensation Hukka Bar while his counterpart from Pakistan - Atif Aslam charmed the audience with his unique vocal belting style on Pehli Nazar Ne.
Judging the musical flair of the contestants were popular celebrities from the Indian and Pakistani world of music like Ismail Darbar, Suresh Wadkar, Ghulam Ali, and Sajjad Ali along with the esteemed jury – the three legends – Asha Bhosle, Abida Parveen and Runa Laila. Host Ayesha Takia was seen keeping the spirit of the contestants high as the competition got fierce with a final face-off over a medley of songs between the contestants. The grand finale will also see a special performance from the ex-contestants showcasing the great talent line up that Sur Kshetra introduced.
Runa
Laila took to the stage and enchanted the crowds with her soulful voice in O
Mera Babu Chhen Chabila. Speaking on his experience on Sur Kshetra, Himesh
Reshammiya, mentor of the Indian team, said, “I know that I have been labelled
aggressive in the show but the intent for my aggression was only for the
betterment of the participants. I believe anything done for a good cause is
justified.” When asked if his aggression put a lot of pressure on the
participants Himesh replied, “ At such a large stage there is bound to be
pressure, but I believe that there is a lot more pressure on the jury than on
the contestants as now it is upto the jury to decide who is the most deserving
winner. I wish the jury as well as the contestants all the best”
His counterpart from
Pakistan, Atif Aslam said, “It makes me very happy when I hear that I am as
aggressive as Himesh is, I take it as a compliment. After being a part of the
show I now realize the reason behind Himesh’s aggression; I understand that it
is his sincerity and the effort that he takes for the show which makes him
aggressive. Although I have had a lot of fights in the show I still believe I
am the laadla on the sets.” When quizzed about his favourite contestant Atif
said, “Reaching the grand finale is a huge achievement in its own right;
according to me all four of them are winners.”
Talking on her
experience of judging the show Abida Parveen said, “I have been a celebrity
judge on numerous occasions in the past but this was the first time I
shouldered the responsibility of judging the entire series. The highlight of
the show for me was Aasha, Runa and I sharing the same stage. The most difficult
part for us has been to decide which contestant to give a 0 or 10 as the talent
was so competitive. I hope we have done justice to our job of finding the best
among the bests.”
Bangladeshi singing
sensation Runa Laila adds, “My experience of working for Sur Kshetra was great
and I enjoyed every minute of it. For me the highlight was observing the
contestants while they were off air. The way they gelled with each other,
shared tips and jokes made their coming from different nations irrelevant.”
Last but not the least
actor-anchor Ayesha Takia who kept the spirit of the show alive by always
encouraging the contestants said,” I am so emotionally attached to the
contestants that I think got more nervous than them before every episode. The
show has helped me portray myself, the real me, in the best way possible.”
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