Sanjaya Malakar Profile
| Full Name: | Sanjaya Malakar - Contact Sanjaya Malakar |
| Birth Name: | Sanjaya Shekar Malakar |
| Famous As: | Singer |
| Date of Birth: | September 10th, 1989 |
| Place of Birth: | Seattle, WA |
| Nationality: | Bengali Indian / American |
| Hair Color: | Multiple |
| Father: | Vasudeva Malakar |
| Mother: | Jillian Recchi |
| Sister(s): | Shyamali Malakar |
| Education: | Attended Shorecrest High School for freshman year before transferring to Todd Beamer High School. He left high school early and opted for a GED. |
| Claim to Fame: | He is an American singer who was a Top 7 finalist on the sixth season of American Idol. Malakar gained notoriety during his tenure as an American Idol finalist for being received badly by critics including Simon Cowell, yet remaining and advancing in the contest. He was eliminated from the show on April 18, 2007. |
Sanjaya Malakar News
- Of the few auditions we have seen, is one of them the next 'American Idol'?
Seattle Times
... Chris Daughtry (I still can't believe he did not win), Kellie Pickler, Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis, Sanjaya Malakar (how I wish I could forget! ...and more » 
Madison County EagleMadison-Greene ?America Idol?-like fun set
Madison County Eagle
Sanjaya Malakar skyrocketed to fame on TV's ?American Idol? show. A non-televised Madison-Greene version is coming up this weekend. ...- Ashley Ferl, aka the crying girl, talks about her 'Idol' audition
Entertainment Weekly
As we all remember, Ferl became famous back in 2007 after perceptive Idol cameramen caught her uncontrollably crying during Sanjaya Malakar's season six ... 
The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)Who's tough enough to be the next Simon Cowell?
The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)
Sanjaya Malakar. "His early exit from season six might make his presence on the judges' panel somewhat controversial. But no matter how much flack he'd have ...
9 reasons why 'American Idol' is still No. 1Ocala all 4,241 news articles » 
BuddyTV'American Idol' Roundup: Simon and Ellen's Feud, Another Possible Replacement ...
BuddyTV
She who wept uncontrollably after watching Sanjaya Malakar perform is now old enough to audition, but things didn't really go well. ...and more » 
Examiner.comAmerican Idol LA Auditions: Katy Perry & Lavigne get snarky; Joe Jonas & Neil ...
Examiner.com
The young Sanjaya Malakar fan who burst into tears every time he sang. Having just turned 16 this past summer, Ferl was finally old enough to audition ...and more » - Danny Gokey, the Glasses Guy, talks Adam Lambert and 'American Idol'
Tampabay.com
Sanjaya Malakar was the Kid with the Hair. Blake Lewis was the Beatboxer. Last season's Danny Gokey probably would've been Glasses Guy, except that his wife ...and more » - Lessons continue after 'American Idol' for Elliott Yamin
California Chronicle
Justin Guarini and Sanjaya Malakar are more remembered for their hair. Yamin wants to establish his own persona, but has no regrets about participating. ...and more »
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