Having treated audiences to some amazing performances by its talented contestants’ week on week, singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa saw a spectacular grand finale on Sunday (January 27). The show crowned
Ishita Vishwakarma
as its winner amidst huge fanfare and celebration. Ishita was presented with the coveted trophy and a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees.
Ishita's journey on the show has been an interesting one. She has been a consistent and fabulous performer throughout the season and much loved by the judges and viewers of the show. Finalists Tanmay Chaturvedi and Sonu Gill were announced first and second runners-up respectively.
Speaking about her victory, a super excited Ishita said, "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa has been a great learning experience for me. I feel blessed to have been trained under such fabulous and learned mentors and judges. During the course of the show, I have explored many singing styles that have helped me to enhance my craft. Everyone who was a part of the show, be it the judges, jury, hosts or my fellow contestants have been very encouraging and motivating. I am extremely happy to have received this opportunity to showcase my talent on such a great platform like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. I am glad to have made some special bonds whilst on the show which I am going to cherish for life."
Elated to see the contestant from his gharana win, mentor
Shekhar Ravjiani said, "I am very proud of Ishita and I would like to congratulate her on the win. Ishita has shown consistent progress and impressed everyone with her singing abilities. What stands out about her is that Ishita has always taken feedback in the right spirit and worked towards bettering her performance. She has a long way to go and I feel fortunate to have got an opportunity to mentor and guide her."