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Indian idol aspirant Amit arrives in city

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Guwahati: Indian Idol finalist Amit Paul is arriving in the cirty on Monday seeking more support that could help him to steal the show.

According to information, Paul is all set to call on Zubin Garg in Guwahati to finetune a number of concerts and roadshows in both the city and Shillong.

Before being wrapped up his trip, the budding talent is schedule to call on Meghalaya Chief Minister D D Lapang who has already announced him to be the Mehgalaya’s ambassador for peace and communal harmony.

Preparations are afoot to receive Paul at the LGB International Airport in Borjhar at around 7.30 in the morning with tribal songs and bihu dances.

He will attend rally at Barapani lake on his way to Shillong, his birth place. He will be accompanied to Shillong with over 50 cars and motorcycles.

A number of musical shows are getting ready for Amit at various places including Hotel Embassy and Bombay Bites restaurant.

Paul has successfully crossed several rounds and emerges as the frontrunner in the Indian Idol contest. He will have to face a tough challenge in the next fortnight.

Photo: Artists of Assamese film and music industry appeal to the people of Northeastern state to vote for Amit Paul who is one of the finalist of Sony TV's music reality show Indian Idol in Guwahati Press Club on 29-08-07 organized by Shillong Art and music Lovers Forum. Amit Paul is from Shillong and the only finalist of the show representing northeastern state. Pix by UB Photos.

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Submitted by Ugyen Dema on Sat, 15/09/2007 - 00:45
Hi! Amit, I am one of your biggest fans from Bhutan. I love your voice and when you sang ''Nasha ya pyar ka nasha hai'', I was lost. I waned to vote for you but couldnot reach you since I am from Bhutan. I can feel the magic of your voice and I want you to be the indian idol. You are simply outstanding and owesome. You are superb and I vote for you to be the one and only. My love and wishes to Prashant Tamang.
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Submitted by papu moni bora on Mon, 27/02/2012 - 23:24
amit paul i m frm jorhat .muje aapka gaana bahoot atchha lagta hai jaise pehla nasa .amit j guwahati par kav indian idol addition hoga plz rply mee

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