Mumbai Sep 7 (IANS) Singer-composer Anu Malik gave Rs 100 to actor-host Maniesh Paul as token of love for "beautifully" singing on the set of "Indian Idol".
The host of "Indian Idol" impressed the show s judges including Anu and the contestants with his singing. Overwhelmed Anu gave Rs 100 as shagun (token) to Maniesh. The guest of the day -- singer Kumar Sanu -- also gifted Rs 2000 to him.
"Maniesh is a very talented boy. He is extraordinary in hosting but I got to see his singing talent for the first time in the show. Whenever any singer sings beautifully in my studio I like to gift them something as shagun " Anu said in a statement.
"When Maniesh left us speechless with his performance I couldn t resist myself and the first thing I reached out too was a Rs 100 note which I immediately gifted to him " he added.

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