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indya: Hi welcome all of you to Indya.com chat. Your favourite contestant Ravi Shukla from Star Voice of India is here to chat with you all.

guest8 : Who is your all time favourite singer?
Ravi Shukla :I love Lata Mangeshkar, who is the diva of singing... I also love Sonu, Shaan, Britney and others.

guest19: Hi Ravi what kind of music do you like the most?
Ravi Shukla : As I had mentioned above about my favourite Singers... I really love their singing... There is no particular style which I like.

guest8: Hi Ravi, your voice is awesome... Whose voice do you like the best in the show? (Excluding yours)
Ravi Shukla : Thank you... I think Sapthaparna has the best voice in the show.

guest27: Who is your biggest competition in the Voice of India 2?
Ravi Shukla : Myself

guest20: If you get film offers will you be interested?
Ravi Shukla : I am open to that… But at present I am thinking about my singing.

guest19: Hi Ravi you always speak about the love of your life is she the girl who comes on every performance of yours?
Ravi Shukla : She is just a friend and a good supporter... There is nothing between us... My girlfriend has never come on the show.

guest27: Who is your role model?
Ravi Shukla: My father

guest20:What's your Diwali plans?
Ravi Shukla : I really want to go back home to celebrate Diwali... It's been 2yrs… Don't know what will happen.

guest19: Hey do you have fun while rehearsals?
Ravi Shukla : Aah yes! We enjoy a lot while rehearsing… It's so much fun.

guest19: Can you tell us one most craziest thing you have done?
Ravi Shukla : Its one of the most naughtiest thing I have done... I made my teacher fall in front of the whole class... I really regret it now.  

guest27: Who is your favourite music director?
Ravi Shukla : It's Shankar-Ehsaan- Loy, MM Kareeem and RD Burman.

guest19: What according to you is a perfect romantic date?
Ravi Shukla : I just want to go for a quiet date with her on the beach... Then go for a long drive.

guest4: With which Bollywood actress would you like to go on a date ?
Ravi Shukla: Madhuri Dixit and Rekha.

guest19: What is the one thing you don't like about yourself?
Ravi Shukla: The only problem is that... I let my emotions guide me... Sometimes it's really bad.

guest23: What do you think is your best qualification other than your singing skills?
Ravi Shukla: Its my sharp quality... Be it business or singing... I learn things fast.

guest4: Which is your favourite holiday destination ?
Ravi Shukla: It's Switzerland and Jammu & Kashmir.

guest23: How well do the contestants get along with the host Shaan? He seems to be too sweet.
Ravi Shukla: Shaan doesn't seem to be sweet but he is naturally sweet with us... He always guides us and gives us tips. 

guest4: Do you like Saaas Bahu serials ?
Ravi Shukla: It's a complete No NO.

madive_somya: Don't you miss your family? How is your experience of Voice of India? You have met so many celebrities. Had you ever thought of that your life will take such a beautiful turn?
Ravi Shukla : Yes I definitely miss my family... And my experience in Voice of India has been great. I never knew my life would also be like this.  

guest4: Are you superstitious ?
Ravi Shukla: Its not superstitions for me... But these are something's which I really want to believe in.

madive_somya: What other things you do apart from rehearsal in Mumbai?
Ravi Shukla: Most of the time I meet my special friends in Mumbai... They have become like my family here now... They mean a lot to me.

guest23: Hi Ravi, my name is Shamima and I just came to tell you that I am a huge fan of yours. You are a complete rock star package; you've got an awesome voice and you look stunning. I shall pray that you win the Voice of India title. I will be more than happy. All the best.
Ravi Shukla : Thanks a lot Shamima... Its because of you that I am here in Voice of India... Thanks a lot.

guest4: What do you value the most in a person ?
Ravi Shukla : I am an emotional person... So to like someone I have to be emotionally attached with them.

guest4: What is your favourite punch line ?
Ravi Shukla : Live and let live.

madive_somya: What all qualities do you like to see in your girl friend?
Ravi Shukla : I already have a girlfriend... So I don't want to look for more. 

madive_somya: When is the grand finale of Voice of India?
Ravi Shukla : 6th of Dec.

guest27: What do you like about reality shows?
Ravi Shukla : I love reality shows... It's because of them only that singers like me are able to survive in Mumbai.

madive_somya: How has been your experience at Aanand (Gujarat).
Ravi Shukla : That place has definitely changed my whole perspective about being a person.

madive_somya: Which is your favourite movie (English)?
Ravi Shukla: Shree 420 and DDLJ. Of late it's Jab We Met.

guest19: What is the thing that annoys you the most?
Ravi Shukla: Hypocrisy.

guest4: How do you see yourself a couple of years from now ?
Ravi Shukla:I will definitely be a better singer, a better performer and a good human being.

guest23: No one from your family comes to the sets of Voice of India to watch you live?
Ravi Shukla: They were there... My mom was on the sets for one and a half months... Now since there is Navratri and Diwali so they are busy there.

guest27: Because of Voice of India is your studies not getting affected?
Ravi Shukla: I finished my grad in 2005... Then was doing my MBA..... Now I had to leave it for music... But I am learning to do multitasking. 

guest4: What does love mean to you ?
Ravi Shukla: I can tell you 1000 things of what love isn't but cant tell what love is.

guest23:Ravi, it was an awesome experience to talk to someone like you. Will definitely pray that you win the Voice of India title.
Ravi Shukla: Thanks a lot... For your support. You will definitely see me as the next Voice of India.

guest19: Why do you feel you should become the Voice of India.
Ravi Shukla: Its because of my mom and dad that I want to be next Voice of India... I want to fulfill their dream.

guest27: Are you going to Delhi for Diwali?
Ravi Shukla: Given a chance I really want to go.

guest27: What are your plans for future ? Are you planning to settle in Mumbai itself?
Ravi Shukla: I want to settle in Mumbai… Because here I want to establish myself... As a singer and performer.

guest19: What is the first thing you notice about a person?
Ravi Shukla: Body language... Says it all

guest4: Are you a foodie ? Which is your favourite dish?
Ravi Shukla: Yes I am a total foodie.... I eat anything that comes my way!  

guest19: What is the one thing you love more than your life?
Ravi Shukla: It's definitely my mom!

guest4: Do you have something like a "lucky charm" thing ?
Ravi Shukla: I do have... Not one but two... I can't name them but I carry them everywhere.

guest4: Are you a Brand freak ? If yes which brand do you like the most ?
Ravi Shukla: No I am not a brand freak... What ever dress I am comfortable in I will wear.

guest23: How can your fans get in touch with you in future?
Ravi Shukla: At present you can contact me through indya.com

guest19: Which is your favourite sport and why?
Ravi Shukla: I love to watch WWE and love to play table tennis and cricket.

indya:Thanks Ravi for coming online. Any message for your fans.
Ravi Shukla: Thanks a lot for having me here... Love you all... Hope all you people have a happy Diwali.... May god be with you all. And guys please do vote for me... I really need you all's support... Love you all… Bye.  

indya: Bye

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