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Bhilai-boy Amit Sana was the critical favourite during the first season of Indian Idol, judged by Farah Khan, Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam.
But that was a time when being from Mumbai meant a significant advantage in any audience-voted show. Abhijeet Sawant, a likeable yet unimpressive vocalist, took the title during the final round while Sana was relegated to a few editorial eulogies.

Image: Amit Sana on Indian Idol, season 1