Who is Jetshen Lama? Know about 'Li'l Champs' 9 winner
Jetshen Dohna Lama, a nine-year-old singer from Sikkim, lifted the coveted trophy of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 9 on Sunday. Apart from the trophy, she also won prize money of Rs. 10 lakh. The music reality show has been a household name and has been entertaining people for years. Fans and several musicians congratulated her after the win.
Lama wishes to complete her education before continuing singing career
Lama spoke to The Indian Express after her win. She expressed her surprise at the win and spoke about how she got interested in music while watching cartoons. She thanked her fans for their love and best wishes. When asked about her musical career, she said, "First, I will go to Sikkim, complete my education and then I shall return and continue with singing."
She began learning music when she was three
Hailing from the Pakyong district in the foothills of the Himalayas, Lama started learning music from the tender age of three. In her stint with the reality show, she impressed many celebrities. Shankar Mahadevan nicknamed her "Mini Sunidhi Chauhan," whereas Sikkim's Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and boxing star MC Mary Kom took to Twitter to appreciate her singing prowess.
Check out one of Lama's performances here
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Marathon runners from Darjeeling-Sikkim came to support her in Mumbai
Lama's win is special because only a very few times, a singer impacts a huge section of society. She reportedly inspired a group of marathon runners from Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Sikkim to travel to Mumbai just to participate in a rally in support of her win. She expressed her love and respect for them for coming all the way to Mumbai.
Lama desires to collaborate with Sunidhi Chauhan one day
Lama wants to focus on her studies and then return to professional singing. She also expressed her wish to become a playback singer and sing for all top actors. Speaking to a portal, she expressed her interest to collaborate with Sunidhi Chauhan someday, too.
Harsh Sikandar and Dnyaneshwari Gadage became the runners-up
The finale episode of the music reality show was aired on Sunday. Lama emerged victorious with Harsh Sikandar hailing from Jalandhar becoming the first runner-up and Dnyaneshwari Gadage of Thane emerging as the second runner-up. Li'l Champs was judged by Mahadevan, noted singer Neeti Mohan, and veteran composer Anu Malik, and it was hosted by comedian-anchor Bharti Singh.
