Pune-based Jasraj Joshi Sunday won Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2012 at a grand finale in Mumbai. He took home the trophy, a one-year contract with the channel and a bike.
The 29-year-old defeatedLudhiana-based ShenazAkhtar, Jaipur's MohammadAman, and Mumbai-basedVishwajeet Borwankar to win the title.
A favourite of the show's judges — Shankar Mahadevan, Rahul Ram and Sajid-Wajid Ali — Jasraj, a singer by profession, lifted the trophy after nine years of struggle. The grand finale saw Punjabi rapper, Yo Yo Honey Singh singing a medley of his hit tracks — Angrezi beat, High heels, Brown rangand Lonely.
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| Jasraj Joshi wth judge and co-contestants |
Singer Javed Ali, host of the show, too performed a medley of patriotic songs, while television actors Ankita Lokhande and Gurmeet Chowdhry presented solo dance acts.
The grand finale was co-hosted by Jay Bhanushali and comedian Kapil Sharma, who entertained the audience with their rib tickling humour "This show has opened a new door for me as a singer. I have been struggling for the past nine years to gain a foothold and have been composing and performing for local bands," Jasraj said.
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| Jas Raj Joshi with Wife |
He managed to create a solid fan base for his ability to mellifluously blend western music with classical and folk tunes. "My mentor Shankar has taken my knowledge of music to another level. His inputs and suggestions have helped me give good performances and garner maximum votes," added Jasraj.
"At the moment, I am enjoying my newly-acquired celebrity status," Jasraj said.
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