Abhijeet Sawant

NKOTB: Abhijeet Sawant

2009-02-16T21:53:00.000-08:00

Watch out Bollywood! After Himesh Reshamiyaa, the next singer to be bitten by the acting bug is Indian Idol Season 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant. He’s set to try his luck in debutant Hemant Prabhu’s film Lottery which is a romance and a thriller.Abhijeet says, “I always wanted to be singer and I never saw myself on the big-screen. I got offers after I won Indian Idol but I didn’t agree to them.

Abhijeet Sawant hits the Lottery

2009-02-06T22:15:00.000-08:00

This was one event singer Abhijeet Sawant wasn't going to be late for. Over the weekend the music for Abhijeet's debut film Lottery was released in Powai.At the do Abhijeet performed and sang all the songs from the film for the media and guests who came for the launch. Manisha Kelkar and Rucha Gujrati who are also debuting in the film were seen by Sawant's side. The film releases on Feb 20th.

Abhijeet's Lottery on Idol...

2009-02-02T22:09:00.000-08:00

Winner of Indian Idol Season 1, Abhijeet Sawant will be present on the sets of the show the coming week. He was here to promote his first movie Lottery. The singer turned actor grooved on the stage and also interacted with the contestants and the judges.“It was a good feeling to return to the stage of Indian Idol. I could see the same pressure on the face of contestants that I had gone through. I

Indian Idol, Abhijit Sawant Launches Music for 'Lottery' at Planet M, Powai

2009-01-09T22:12:00.000-08:00

Last Friday was a hectic scene in the now-shrunk Planet M at Haiko Mall, Hirnanadnai. The event was the launch of Music Video of the movie 'Lottery'. Indian Idol, Abhijit Sawant released the music in a packed hall. Lottery is the debut movie of Director Hemant Prabhu and produced by Govind Satnam.Speaking to 'Planet Powai' Abhijit Sawant told. “This is my first film and I enjoyed working with

No more television for Abhijeet Sawant

2008-11-21T20:41:00.000-08:00

One of the best jodi's of Nach Baliye 4, Abhijeet Sawant and wife Shilpa are having a gala time due to the ongoing strike. We talk to the singer, dancer cum actor on what is going on with no nach, Bollywood and television!!“We are just bored sitting at home. We do practice, but not as seriously because we have no idea when the strike will get over”, says Abhijeet.So are there any plans for a

Abhijeet and Shilpa richer by 2 lakhs

2008-11-17T22:27:00.000-08:00

Jodi No 12 Abhijeet Sawant and Shilpa got a perfect 30, thus winning the 2 lakhs cash prize from the EMI team in Nach Baliye. This week’s Nach Baliye has something special in store for the jodis, as the Anna of Bollywood, Suniel Shetty and the sexy Malaika Arora of EMI will give away a cash prize of 2 lakhs to the best performing Jodi…As all the Jodis geared up to impress the celebrity judges,

Abhijeet Sawant hits jackpot!

2008-11-12T22:27:00.000-08:00

Ticket to Bollywood...that’s what Abhijeet Sawant has bagged through Lottery. Come December and the singer, who had shown his Junoon as the first Indian Idol will now be seen in Hemant Prabhu’s romantic thriller.Says Sawant in his usual sing-song voice, “I’m playing an accountant, Rohit, who likes keeping to himself. But with a sudden turn of events, he finds himself trapped in a murder

Abhijeet Sawant: In Step

2008-11-07T22:20:00.000-08:00

Indian Idol 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant who’s put on his dancing shoes for Nach Baliye 4 talks about dance, music and competitionWhy this sudden transition from singing to dancing?Nach...is not something that will change my career. It will give me something different to do. It’s not about competition or about highest marks or about performing well. I took it up to just enjoy and it was once in a

Talking point with Abhijeet Sawant

2008-10-25T22:11:00.000-07:00

The one-time singing sensations says he wants to be a ‘swinging’ one as wellAt the end of the first week on Nach Baliye 4, you and your wife Shilpa have been rated as the?No, it has come as a complete surprise to both of us. Neither of us is a dancer. We’re still trying to perfect our steps. So yes, this has been completely unexpected.Who do you consider your toughest competitors on the show?We’

Abhijeet Sawant Albums

2008-08-27T00:44:00.000-07:00

Abhijeet Sawant has already sung two songs for Bollywood. The first being one for 'a big banner' under the able guidance of music director Himmesh Reshammiya.He sang second song named 'Dil Mein Sama Gayee Hain' to the tunes of Sanjeev Darshan. He sang two songs - 'Chand Jaisi Ladki' and a duet with Shreya Ghosal.As abhijeet Sawant is new singer, two albums are there :PalApaka Abhijeet

Abhijeet Sawant on All for a cause!

2008-08-13T01:04:00.000-07:00

Held in support of the cause to stop female foeticide, the show saw celebs who are proud parents of daughters walk on the ramp along with their daughters. Performances by Abhijeet Sawant and Roop Kumar Rathod kickstarted the do after which, the show choreographed by Achala Sachdevstarted. Shashi Ranjan came in with his daughters, Alka Yagnik made a rare appearance with her daughter Sysha and

Abhijeet vs Harshit: The final fight

2008-07-18T21:20:00.000-07:00

Who do you think can cut short your chances of winning the contest?Abhijeet: I believe Harshit may prove dangerous to my chances of winning the title. He has a fresh voice and a completely new way of singing the songs that he chooses. He had lost an earlier contest and hence, he would strive all the more to win this one.Harshit: Abhijeet is certainly the stronger contender. He has already won one

Abhijeet Sawant set for image change with film debut

2008-07-18T21:17:00.000-07:00

New Delhi, June 29 : Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant says he is set to change his 'romantic' image with his acting debut in "Lottery"."The movie is not at all a romantic flick. It is in total contradiction with what audiences must be expecting from me. It is basically a thriller," Abhijeet told IANS over phone from Mumbai.In the film, Sawant plays an accountant working in a fashion magazine,

Abhijeet Sawant: The Indian Idol Pop Singer

2008-01-02T00:29:00.000-08:00

After winning the Sony Entertainment Television's show Indian Idol, Abhijeet Sawant has become a superstar in India. He has also released his first album 'Aapka Abhjeet Sawant', which has become very popular. Even the video of the song "Mohabbetein Lutaunga" is creating sensations.Abhijeet Sawant has also started playback singing. He has already sang for two hindi movies. Abhijeet Sawant Quotes

Career

2007-12-15T21:56:00.001-08:00

His first solo album, Aapka Abhijeet Sawant, was released on April 7, 2005. The album contains songs sung by Abhijeet, Amit Sana and Prajakta Shukre. His second album, Junoon was released on 10th July, 2007 and proved to be a major success. The title song can be found here. His first major concert after winning Indian Idol was the Yaaron Concert in Delhi. The show was broadcast on television on

Likes and Dislikes

2007-12-15T21:55:00.001-08:00

Favorites Colour : Blue Number : 7 Animal : Dog Sport to play: Cricket Sport to watch : Cricket Celebrity?: Shahrukh Khan Cartoon character : Tom Sound: Sound coming from strings (guitar). Preference Pen or pencil: Pencil Day or night : Day Dogs or cats: Dog TV or radio : TV Brains or beauty : Brains Tea or coffee : Tea Scary or romantic movie :

Question And Answer

2007-12-15T21:50:00.001-08:00

Q & A Obsession? - Video games The most embarassing moment? - When I had to face the camera for the first time Bad habits? -I sleep a lot If you were granted 3 wishes, what would they be? - Make me the most successful singer, I want my parents to be always happy, that�s it What makes you happy? - Company of friends Ever been in love? - Yes What really irritates you? -

Abhijeet Sawant

2007-12-15T21:48:00.001-08:00

Born on October 7, 1981, Abhijeet Sawant was the winner of India's first Indian Idol. The song he sang on the final episode, Mohabbatein Lutaunga, also became his most famous one. His first solo album, Aapka Abhijeet Sawant, was released on April 7, 2005. After that, he was also used to promote shows and products related to Sony, and eventually released an album for another Sony show, Jassi

Opinions about Abhijeet Sawant

2007-11-27T00:55:00.000-08:00

Manisha Sawant (mother of Abhijeet Sawant ) : Sometimes I feel, I am dreaming that my son has become famous overnight! Since childhood, Abhijeet was our favourite during Antakshari. Now, he has become India's favourite! Girls, grandfathers, middle-aged men... they all want to meet Abhijeet and want him to win. Wherever I go, I am known as Abhijeet's mom.Tarun Katial: (Executive Vice President and

Abhijeet Sawant Shows

2007-11-02T00:51:00.000-07:00

Mtv - Show Those who thought that the journey for the finalists ended with the conclusion of Indian idol, here is some great news. On 20th May 2005, MTV hosted an exclusive music session with Indian Idol Abhijeet Sawant along with Prajakta Shukre, Amit Sana and Rahul Vaidya. This show was organised as part of their show MTV Sessions. All four singers belted a series of hit numbers. Abhijeet