Sugandha Date: I love Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, in future I would like to sing for them

Maharashtra’s 14-year-old Sugandha Date emerged as the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs on Sunday (June 9). Other than winning the title, the girl took home a trophy and prize money of Rs 5 lakhs. While Sugandha has been very happy about it, she said in an exclusive interview with CineBlitz that, “It’s a great feeling; I cannot express it in words.” Other than this she revealed what will be her future plans with singing as well as studies, she also spoke about which Bollywood actresses she would like to sing for and lots more…

Did you ever imagine winning the show?

No, I never thought so, but now it’s happened so I feel nice.  I have made many people proud including my guruji. I had also participated in Indian Idol Junior when I was 8-years-old. After that, my father took a transfer for my career, and we moved to Mumbai. Then my mother requested my Indian Idol’s music coach Anand Sharma to train me, now it’s been 5 years that I am learning classical music from him. He doesn’t take any classes or fees, he only teaches me.”

What is your plan now as far as music is concerned? Any plans for playback singing?

I haven’t thought anything as of now, the journey has just begun so I have to continue learning. I also have my 10^th standard, so I have to focus on studies, at the same time I want to continue with my practice. I plan to keep learning music for a few more years, and if an opportunity comes up I will take it up.

In future, if you get a chance to sing which actress would you like to croon for?

I love Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, in future if I get a chance I would like to sing for them. But there is a lot of time and hard work left for it.

On Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs, which judge was your personal favourite from Amaal Malik, Richa Sharma and Shaan?

My favourite judge was Richa (Sharma) mam, all of them were very good and we got to learn a lot from them throughout the journey.

What do you plan to do with the prize money?

I will use this Rs 5 lakh prize money for my career in the future. But I also wish to take my parents on a world tour.

When you participate in shows like these, how do you manage your studies? Do you like studying?

I manage my studies somehow. I study because I have exams to write, I like it also and it’s important too, but I like singing more. It is my passion and I want to make a career in singing.

From the entire journey, which one has been your favourite performance?

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam that I sang in the grand premiere, right after my auditions was my favourite performance from the show.

We wish Sugandha Date many congratulations and all the best for the future. Stay tuned to CineBlitz for more updates.