Captains of Superstar Singer 2 talk about their guru-shishya bond on Guru Purnima

The guru-shishya bond is showcased on Sony TV’s kid’s singing reality show Superstar Singer 2, where contestants are divided into teams mentored by their gurus aka captains.

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima (July 13), captains Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal and Sayli Kamble spoke about their bonds with their contestants.

Pawandeep said, “I never knew how it felt to be a mentor to someone until I stepped into the shoes of a captain. You feel this strange connection with your mentees, their victory or failure affects you deeply.”

Sayli says, “In our tradition, guru is equivalent to the Almighty. The day when my kids touched my feet, I felt a sense of responsibility and duty towards them. I have immense love for them and every time they get on stage, I am equally nervous before they perform, at the same time I take a lot of pride when their performances are appreciated and praised by the judges and audience.”

Arunita adds, “Being a guru is not less than a blessing. I have the privilege of mentoring a bunch of highly talented kids. I found my little family in them and I would not trade the world for it.”