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# STRAINS IN THE VOICE OF FREEDOM: AADESH LASHES OUT AT ALKA YAGNIK

The differences between Aadesh Shrivastava and Alka Yagnik now threaten to escalate into an all-out war, with Aadesh scoffing at Alka's decision to quit the show Voice Of India which they judge together. "All the naatak of (Alka) quitting is just a hoax. In fact, let me throw this back at her. If Alka doesn't quit I'll leave the show. Enough is enough."

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Item songs are so boring, says Alka Yagnik

She may have sung one of the most successful item songs in Hindi cinema, but the voice behind Ek do teen number, Alka Yagnik, is not happy with current trend of husky and seductive item songs and she is reluctant to give her voice to Beedi kind of songs.
"In the initial stage of my career, I might have considered singing these type of item numbers. But, at this stage, I don't intend to. But, I have no problem with immense popularity of songs like re or Beedi says the veteran singer Alka.
"People still remember Ek do teen and start dancing when they hear it. Whereas item songs today are short-lived. In the same way we don't have actresses like Madhuri Dixit or Sridevi. Husky and seductive voices are sought for new generation of actresses," she says.
Alka started her journey of success with Mere Angne me, a super hit number from Amitabh Bachchan starer Lawaris released in 1981. She has two national, seven Filmfare and two IIFA awards in her kitty.
She was considered the voice of then numero uno actress Madhuri, and is an integral part of the super stardom of Dhak Dhak girl. Apart from Tezaab, Qayamat se Qayamat tak, Saajan, Beta, Hum Tum and Lagaan are some of her musical blockbusters.
Her latest releases include Aishwarya Rai starrer, Umrao Jaan, remake of yesteryears classic. She denies that she was influenced by legendary Asha Bhonsle during the recordings.

(Courtesy: PTI)