Things are hotting up fast for the seven Indian Idol hopefuls.
After meeting the first four, here’s an introduction to their equally eager rivals.
Deepali, 18. Patna

She’s the smart one. Of all the youngsters lining up for the crown, Deepali impresses instantly with her confidence and verve, her conversation tinged with a touch of sass.
“I’ve been singing forever,” she smiles.
Evidently, her parents — her father’s in the CID, Special Branch, Bihar Police, and mother’s a housewife — told her that as soon as she started to talk, she started to sing. “In school, from KG to Class 12, I remember I’ve always been singing. If there’s any event at school, Deepali’s singing — that’s a given.”
Never having lived away from her parents, Deepali’s led a sheltered life, though she insists her parents never overpampered her. “Independence feels different,” she smiles before admitting that she’s never worked this hard. “Patna doesn’t really have places to hang out, but socially it’s a very warm place. You can always go to a neighbour’s house.”
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