Indian Idol Is Scripted – Reality Show Exposed | ft. Amit Tandon

In this podcast episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we sit down with ‪@AmitTandonMusic11‬ , singer, performer, and former Indian Idol finalist, as he shares a candid take on the reality behind reality shows. From chasing fame to finding purpose, Amit opens up about how the music industry really works, the role TRPs play in shaping shows, and whether what we see on screen is truly unscripted. He reflects on his journey from the spotlight of television to building a meaningful music career, and what his ultimate goal is as an artist. Tune in! 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content. ✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes. This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷 Connect with us: [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 - what's coming up? 01:11 - Introduction: Bhavya welcomes Amit 03:41 - Amit’s Musical Journey: Any formal training? 04:41 - His experience with coaching during Indian Idol 05:51 - Breaking down the Indian Idol format 08:21 - When and how Indian Idol evolved over time 10:11 - The reality behind getting into reality shows 13:00 - Are reality shows actually scripted? 15:01 - Is excessive drama affecting the quality of music shows? 17:11 - Amit on preparation: Then vs Now 18:31 - Why live bands are better than backing tracks 19:31 - Key focus areas post Indian Idol 21:56 - His personal favorite song to perform 23:31 - Amit’s core strength as an artist 28:11 - The competitiveness of the Indian music industry 29:41 - How aspiring singers can get a break 32:21 - Inspiring story: Rahul Vaidya’s journey 35:56 - Amit’s advice for upcoming singers 38:01 - What is the true end goal of a singer’s career? 39:46 - Is having industry connections necessary? 40:56 - Meeting Arijit Singh after 15 years 43:11 - Staying grounded despite fame 45:41 - The story of Arijit Singh and Salman Khan 47:36 - Did Amit ever pursue Bollywood playback singing? 48:31 - Amit’s top 5 favorite singers 51:06 - His go-to songs for happy and sad moods 55:35 - Do singers of this generation can't sing without auto tune? 01:01:30 - Youtube and other music platforms are enough for income? 01:07:40 - Why produce your own music? 01:10:30 - Process of producing music 01:12:40 - Producing the Music Video 01:15:15 - Cost of producing music 01:17:20 - Can an Artist go against a music label? 01:20:20 - How do labels work? 01:23:00 - Revenue sharing structure 01:27:00 - Concert prices, Diljit 01:30:30 - Final words 📢Follow us on Social Media: Instagram:   / experttalkwithbhavyadesai   X:   / etwithbhavyad   Facebook:   / experttalkwithbhavyadesai   LinkedIn:   / experttalkwithbhavyadesai   📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram:   / bhavya_desai   X:   / bhavya_desai   Facebook:   / bhavya.desai.520   LinkedIn:   / bhavya-desai-058652149   📢 Follow Amit Tandon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amit_tandon... Facebook:   / amittandon.me   X: https://x.com/amit_tandon041 YouTube:    / @amittandonmusic11   ▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.