The Economic Times

Please give us entry, give us work: Indian Idols Abhijeet Sawant recalls struggle after winning in 2004

Abhijeet Sawant has recalled how winning Indian Idol in 2004 did not guarantee a playback singing career. In an interview, he said reality show contestants struggled to enter an industry dominated by established singers and music directors. He also revealed that their popularity created insecurity and said he continues to face criticism after over two decades.