Grand finale of DRockstars held
Khalid-Bin-Habib
The much-awaited grand finale of DRockstars featured a live performance at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Centre. The outcome of the neck to neck competition, based on the public and judges' votes, was also revealed during the three -and- a- half- hour finale on March 24. After over seven months of tireless scouting, Shuvo from Dhaka became Bangladesh's first DRockstar, a winner all the way. Managing Director of Grameen Phone Limited (GP), Erik Ass delivered a speech through a video clip on the giant screen. He said, "Djuice is not only the name of a GP's mobile brand, it also the brand name of the Bangladeshi youngsters. The DRockstars show by Djuice on Channel i gave viewers a glimpse of the life, struggle, hopes and aspirations of young rock singers. I hope, the finalists will capture the hearts of millions of Bangladeshis by their spectacular performance and stardom success." The colourful prize giving ceremony featured a rock show by the DRockstars 10 finalists. Ayub Bachchu, Azam Khan, Partho and Agun also rocked with the finalists in a medley of Bangladesh's favourite songs. Eminent media personality, Faridur Reza Shagor, acting head of marketing of GP, Rubaba Dowla Matin, rock icon Ayub Bachchu and singer Hasan Habibur Rahman Reza Jewel attended the prize giving ceremony. In the course of the show, Ayub Bachchu sought to encourage the participants and put them at ease. Talking about Shuvo, Ayub Bachchu said, "I think there is no difference in the performance of the 10 finalists. DRockstars fans had absolutely loved their performance and I am sure that they will make waves in rock music across the nation." The DRockstar Shuvo was handed over a cheque of Taka 3 lakhs along with contracts for music shows and albums and many other prizes. The nine other finalists won Taka 50, 000 as prize money as well as a music contract from Djuice. In addition, there were special awards: Amin won the prestigious DRockstars best Critics Award. One of the invitee, Jahidur Rahman commented on the positive feature of this show and termed it as a platform for laypersons to exhibit their talents."The show is also well hosted. No doubt the judges need to be more decisive," he said. One viewer went so far as to say, "I seriously feel that the programme was not up to the mark; the participants still have a long way to go." The show will be aired on March 27on Channel-i at 7:50pm.
|
Finalist Shuvo receives the award from Faridur Reza Shagor |