She has been, by far, the one that the viewers and judges have been most sympathetic with. Her depressing background has been highlighted enough number of times, and a few tears have been shed over her as well.

Poonam, one of the better singers in the 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007' on Zee, has come a long way since then.

In a no-holds-barred conversation with Shraddha Nigam, Poonam talks about her rags-to-riches story, and her perspective on life, post the contest.

Apparently, she is still in touch with Laloo Prasad Yadav, who was one of the guests on the show. Poonam may not attend the world tour that all the finalists are so excited about, because her mother is unwell.

She also reveals that there is a fan, who is visually and vocally impaired, who is madly in love with her. Catch more of her on 'The Best of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007', at 8 pm, on Zee Music.