{
  "id": 13009992,
  "title": "Disillussioned by ‘fake Bollywood’, Amit Sana quit after Indian Idol: ‘Never earned money’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/disillussioned-by-fake-bollywood-amit-sana-quit-after-indian-idol",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T02:39:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/amit-sana-quit-fake-bollywood-after-indian-idol-fame-could-never-earn-money-10910741/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amit Sana, a contestant on Indian Idol, became disillusioned with the fame and glitz of the Bollywood industry after his participation in the reality show. He expressed his discomfort with the sudden attention he received and the fake nature of the people around him. Despite being predicted to have a long career by Sonu Nigam, Sana eventually stepped away from the spotlight and withdrew from acting. He struggled with financial difficulties, which led him to participate in another singing reality show, Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar, in 2008.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}