Over his so-called fued with Ila arun, the noted lyricist Javed Akhtar says, "Our so-called feud has been blown out of all proportion. Ila Arun became upset because one of the contests on Fame Gurukul, Shamit, was voted out. But judges aren't responsible for a contestant being ousted!

"Shamit was voted out by his fellow contestants. Ila's anger and angst should've been projected at Shamit's colleagues, not at the judges. Yes, I quite understand her being upset on Shamit's behalf since he sings very well.

And yes, it was unfortunate that this happened. But at the same time you can't admonish people for voting for or against a contestant. Because you've given them the right to do so.

If the arrangment doesn't suit you then please take away the right from viewers. Don't take it out on the judges. I've known Ila for years and years through her Shabana-Shyam Benegal connection. We share a very warm relationship. Her only daughter who got married recently is an ardent fan of my poetry. One of the walls in her house is filled with my poetry.

Having said this, I must admit we judges on Fame Gurukul conduct ourselves with a lot of dignity. Bilkul baddtameezi nahin hoti hai. I guess the occasional arguments, differences of opinion and opposed viewpoints do add to the excitement.

But all this should be done within the realm of civility. I must admit that Fame Gurukul will give the Hindi film industry some good singers who'll definitely be absorbed in playback singing. We've a couple of very talented singers. This platform will definitely give them a headstart...

Where do I find the time to do tv? Arrey kahan! On the contrary I feel I should do much more work. Recording for Fame Gurukul takes just one-and-a-half days: Thursdays and Monday evenings...that's it.

And the money paid to the judges is very good. Why else would anyone want to give so much time and attention? As a matter of fact television has become very lucrative these days."