It seems there is no end to the troubles for season 12 of the popular singing reality show, Indian Idol. Of
late, the show has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Days after its host Aditya Narayan
defended the show, the winner of Season 1, Abhijeet Sawant, has slammed the Indian Idol makers for not
focusing on music. In an interview with  channel, Abhijeet took an indirect jibe at Indian Idol, saying that
Hindi reality shows are more focused on the poor and tragic background of a participant instead of their
talent. He also mentioned how regional reality shows are doing better, adding that viewers of the regional
shows barely have any idea about the contestants’ background and focus only on their singing abilities.
He said that during his stint on the singing reality show, he once forgot the lyrics to the song he was
singing. “The judges decided among themselves that I should be given another chance. But I can tell you
with confidence that had it happened today, it would have been served to the audience with full dramatic
effects of thunder and shock. But the viewers are also responsible. Hindi language public is always
hunting for more spice," he said. Abhijeet won the first season of Indian Idol in 2008. Abhijeet added that
the show is peddling fake love stories and drama but says that the public is also to be blamed. hen asked
about the recent controversial Kishore Kumar special episode, the singer was more generous and felt it
wasn’t fair to compare any singer with the legendary Kishore Da. He also added that everyone has their
own style and is free to pay tribute in their unique way.