Star TV 'Voice of India' Winner Ishmeet Drowns in Maldives


Voice of India winner Ishmeet drowns in Maldives

Rediff
 
 
New Delhi, Jul 30: Celebrity singer Ishmeet Singh from Punjab, who shot to fame by winning the Voice of India (on Star TV) contest in November last year, drowned in a swimming pool on Tuesday at a resort in the Maldives where he had gone to take part in a concert.

Gurprinder Singh Sodhi, father of 20-year-old Ishmeet, said at their home in Ludhiana that the event management company, which took his son to the Maldives, informed him at around 2000 hours that the singer had died due to drowning in the swimming pool of the hotel where he was staying.

The second year Bachelor of Commerce student of MNC College, Mumbai, had gone to the pool for frolicking, but fell into its deep end leading to his drowning, agencies reported, quoting a hotel official.

Sodhi told media persons that they were surprised that their son had died due to drowning in the swimming pool.

"He had never swam before us and we are not aware whether he could swim or not," an inconsolable father said.

"Television channels announced his death at around 2100 hours, the time when were expecting to see Ishmeet perform for the first time in the Maldives," Sodhi said.

He said Ishmeet had left Ludhiana on Monday for Chandigarh from where he went to Mumbai on way to the Maldives.

A pall of gloom descended on the house of the singer in Ludhiana immediately after the news of his death reached.

Ishmeet's mother Amritpal Kaur was in a state of shock and so was his sister.

A large number of people gathered at the small house of Ishmeet in Shastri Nagar locality of the industrial town. All roads leading to his house from various adjoining localities, including Model Town and Pakhowal Road were choked with vehicles and people trying to reach the singer's house.

Ishmeet was doing a course in Architecture in Amritsar before he shifted to Mumbai last year after he won the Voice of India singing contest.

Sodhi said the event management company had informed the family that the body was expected to be brought to India on Wednesday. The cremation would be performed in Ludhiana.

Ishmeet's death plunged the music world into mourning and leading playback singers Lata Mangeshkar and Abhijeet and Shaan expressed shock at the incident.

"I was very happy when he won the Voice of India contest. Such a fate to befall one at such a young age -- I have no words to express my feelings," said Lata.

She said Ishmeet had an original voice and did not imitate anyone.

Abhijeet, who was one of the jury members for Voice of India contest, said he was like a mentor for Ishmeet. Abhijeet said he recognised the talent in Ishmeet and other jury members used to accuse him of favouring him.

Shaan said he was shocked at learning the news of Ishmeet's death.

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said the country had lost a 'gem' and a 'void had been created in the music world that would be hard to fill'

  

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  • Rita Peters, Mumbai/USA

    Sun, Aug 03 2008

    It is very disturbing news to hear the sad demise of this Young talented singer who had a unique voice. May the Almighty GOD Bless his soul and give the strength to his family to bear this great loss.

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  • Manohar kamath, mangalore

    Fri, Aug 01 2008

    He was a upcoming super singer of recent days. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Shalet Castelino, Qatar\kanajar.

    Thu, Jul 31 2008

    I just cant believe that Ishmeet is no more.Kaash ye jhoot hota.may his soul rest in eternal peace.

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  • Anita Veigas, Bombay, Israel

    Fri, Aug 01 2008

    Oh God,what is happening? really very sad, really no one can console this parents, only God can help this fly to come out of this pain, I pray to god to give this fly the strength to accept the reality, this is God's will no one can change, may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Ninette D'Souza, Mangalore / Canada

    Thu, Jul 31 2008

    I agree with Harriet,there is something wrong here. 5/4 star Hotels must have security in pool areas at all times. Then how did this talented youngster die? condolences to his family.

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  • CYNTHIA, MANGLORE/DOHA QATAR

    Thu, Jul 31 2008

    SAD TO HEAR THE HEART BREAKING NEWS

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  • Naveen d costa ( CHINA ), Kirem/Aikala

    Thu, Jul 31 2008

    It is really sad to notice that such a talented singer is no more.May his soul rest in peace

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  • Abdul latheef, Vittal

    Thu, Jul 31 2008

    It is really sad to notice that such a talented singer is no more

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  • Harriet D'Souza, Bajpe/Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    I had read in the news today that Ishmeet's mother said he knew swimming very well and in some news i read his father is telling that he doesn't know swimming.if he knew swimming how could he drown, even if it did happen where is the security team? In such international hotels, isn't there any security system to take care of such incidents, I feel there is something fishy in his death. He was born talented singing and no one would beat him, such marvellous voice he had so.............???

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  • tara bantwal, Mumbai

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It's heart breaking news, no words, but only sadness, May God bliss his famliy, and his soul rest peace.

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  • Benedicta Fernandes, Mangalore/Abudhabi

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    Its really shocking news for all of us. May God give strength to his famaily and freinds to bear this great loss. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • valerian Dsilva , Manglore Taccode Muscat

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is realy sad to notice that Such talented singer is no more I am really shocked

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  • Henry W Castelino, Pangala/Kuwait Mangaf

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It was really shocking news to us that Ishmeet is no more. When my wife gave me the news we were not prepared to accept the fact. But who can stop destiny. May his soul rest in peace. May Almighty give strength to his loved ones to bear the loss with courage. Henry

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  • Kolnad Abdul Rahim, Healengady/Khurais KSA

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is really very bad news. I am One of the fan of Mr Ishmeet. May the God almighty provide strength & courage to his family friends & all his fans around the world. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Cheryl Leitch - Doha, Sri Lanka

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    To: Ishmeets Family members It was with deep shock that we heard about the sad demise of your lovely son Ishmeet, May God give you courage to over come this sad moment. Ishmeet you will always be remembered.May God give you eternal rest. From Cheryl/Andrea/Ryan/Melina/Fortune/Rasika/Trishane

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  • Maria Fernandes, MUMBAI

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is really sad to notice that such a talented singer is no more! maria fernandes and family

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  • JOYLINE D'SILVA, SANOOR/BAHRAIN

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is really sad to notice that such a talented singer is no more.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Cheryl Leitch - Doha , Sri Lanka

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    To: Ishmeet's dear Parents. Please accept our deepest sympathies for the very sad demise of Ishmeet from all his sri lankan fans residing in Doha, Ishmeet you will be always rememberd, your smile will never be forgotten by all of us, and your tears rolling down your cheeks. Now you have left those tears to roll down our cheeks. May God Bless Your loving soul and shine in heaven like a wonderful star. May God Strengthen your family during this terrible loss of a darling son. From Cheryl Leitch Andrea Marlon Melina Fortune Rasika Trishane

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  • saaz,

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    Its really shocking news for all of us. May God give strength to his famaily and freinds.

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  • Clitus Tauro, Bombay/Doha Qatar

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    Really shocking news......We were sitting and watching his songson tv  and supporting him ... He is a very cool and simple person. Let his soul rest in peace..

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  • JOYLINE D'SILVA, SANOOR/BAHRAIN

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is really sad to notice that such a talented singer is no more.May his soul rest in peace.

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  • preethi, mangalore/kuwait

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    i have no words to express about this news.ishmeet such a talent singer is no more. he is very kind and humble person. we always watch him in voice of india. we lost an original talentan original singer.may his soul rest in peace.great lose for the parents let god give them strenth to bear his tragic death. ishmeet god will create you a star in the sky. your name will shine like a star in the sky

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  • Jessy Pinto, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is really shocking news, I am being on of his admirer, during the voice of India, let me join to pray for the departed soul. May Almighty God grant him eternal peace. Amen

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  • Prem Colaco, Sakleshpur/Oman

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    Its very shocking to read this terrible news .May the lord almighty provide strength & courage to his family and all his fans around the world.

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  • Augustine Daniel DSouza, Udupi/Vasai Virar/State of KUWAIT

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    Very Very Sad news about Ishmeet Singh who died in Maldives. He was one of the best singer in Amul Voice of India.

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  • Blaze Crasta, Kuwait

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    May the Lord give enough strength to his family and friends to bear this great loss. I pray the almighty to keep his soul in peace.

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  • Nischal Ferrao, Belman/Muscat

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is a really  shocking news for all of us, specially the music lovers. We have seen him how he sung the songs in his own original voice, just can't believe that he is no more. May his soul rest in peace and pray to the Lord to give his family enough courage to bear his uncoverable loss.India really lost its very first Voice of India.

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  • Sammi, Doha

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    Very very sad news today, Young and talented singer we lost for ever, May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Molly Shivadas / Linda Crasto, Mumbai / Doha, Qatar

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    We were terribly shocked to hear Ishmeet death. We deeply feel sorrow for the loss of a great singer and personality. May God give courage and strength to his family, to overcome this tragic loss. May his soul rest in peace

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is really sad to notice that such a talented singer is no more!

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  • Nagesh D. Kamath, Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It is indeed a unrepairable loss to the music industry. We have lost a upcoming playback singer who had a unique voice. May the Lord give enough strength to his family and friends to bear this great loss. I pray the almighty to keep his soul in peace.

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  • precilla Richard Dsouza, Mangalore,Rosario/Kuwait,Mangaf

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    It was with deep regret that we learnt the heart-rending news of the passing away of Ishmeet. Dear family members may god grant u enough courage and forbearance to withstand this shock. may his soul rest in peace in heaven.

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  • Max Mangalore., Mangalore

    Wed, Jul 30 2008

    ‘ Oho ek hawa ka zoka aaya,tuta dali se phool,tuta dali se phool. hoo gaee...khushubuu hawa me,kuch na rah gayaaa... mera jeevan khora kagaz khora hi rah^ gaya`. Hye dosth, how can I forget you? You are a wonder in the world of music .When I saw your photo & and the sad news on our beloved Daiji, tears flowed down and without my knowledge I sang the song "mera jeevan". who can console your parents, fly members and friends !!!? Dear all, let's accept this hard reality as the will of God and pray for his soul. Dear fly members, I know no one can console you at this moment, I only pray to God that He may give you the courage & strength to accept the reality. May his soul rest in peace.-MaxMangalore.

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