Patiala boy Kamal Khan couldn't have asked for more from Santa Claus this festive season - he was crowned Zee TV's "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstar" on Christmas Day. The 22-year old, however, has his feet grounded and says he still has a long way to go.

"My struggle has started now. I still have to go a long way. Reality shows help us showcase our talent and teach us how to face the world. The rest is up to us how well we use this platform, " Kamal told after winning the crown Saturday evening.

Kamal won the crown by beating finalists Abhilash Chellum of Mumbai and Baisakh Jyoti of Kolkata.

"I may have been declared a winner today but I know I will have to stand in the same line as Abhilasha and Baisakh. I am not letting this success get to my head because today you may be star and tomorrow you are no one. I have tough competition to face, " he said.

One can attribute his practical approach towards life to his humble background - Kamal's father works as messenger in a government office and his mother, who is his mentor, is a homemaker. He has been learning music from his mom and is also pursuing honors in music from a government college in his home town.

"I credit my success to my mother and father - because of them I am what am I am today. I have never had formal training in music it's my mother who has taught me. I was never tense whether I would win or lose because my mother used to tell me if you lose first time, you would definitely win later, " he said.

But Kamal surely is is on cloud nine as he bagged a Bollywood project, thanks to his mentors Vishal and Shekha, who gave him an opportunity to sing a song in their new film "Tees Maar Khan". His song "Wallah re wallah" picturised on Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan.

"I feel very proud that I got an opportunity to sing in 'Tees Maar Khan'. I am a huge admirer of Akshay Kumar and it's a proud moment for me that I got a chance to sing for him. Lending my voice for him is like a dream come true, " he said.

Kamal also feels a special connect with singer Raja Hassan, who has sung "Wallah re Wallah" with him.

"I never watched 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' until 2007 when Raja Hassan was a contestant. I was quite impressed by him and I felt that there is a special connect with him and when I met him we instantly got along with each other, " he said.

Kamal admits he's yet to carve a niche for himself and is set to start his journey with full dedication and hard work. Until then, he will be celebrating his victory with his family and friends.