Contestant No. 16 - Ryan Dias

Contestant No. 16

Ryan Dias

State: Andhra Pradesh , Age: 24 yrs

QUICK FACTS

Date of Birth - 8th September 1983

Star Sign - Virgo

Fav Songs - Aye Ajnabi, All Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Songs… too many to list!

Hobbies - Playing the piano, Dancing, Observing human behaviour, Singing, Fashion & Styling.

Academic Qualification & Profession: BA in Media Arts & Diploma in Mass Comm in Australia. I am a Singer, Dancer & Choreographer.

Family Background: Both my parents are into events and my sister is a nurse. My grandfather has passed on music to me. He is a jazz composer who can play the trumpet, saxophone and piano.

A few lines about yourself: I am an honest, sensitive sincere, dedicated guy passionate about life. I am hardheaded but soft hearted. A good leader too. I love animals. I am very selective about friends and love life. I love food, hate exercise. I am fiercely independent.

What inspired you to pursue music?
I come from a musical family which has always encouraged me to pursue this career. I express myself through music & want to make a difference in the world with this talent given to me by God.

Your Dream: Among many, one of my main dreams is to see the world rid of hunger and poverty; to see every child educated and to know that everyone has a friend by their side. For myself, I can't see myself do anything but sing, dance and act!

Your Idol & Why? My friend Kevin, who lives in Canada. He has been through a lot but he has never lost hope and continues to smile. He has a pure heart and tries to make a difference in everyone's life.

Favourite Singers: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Shaan, KK, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghoshal, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Kevin Burton, Beyonce! And a million others.

Favourite Music Director: Ismail Darbar, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Vishal-Shekhar, Salim-Suleiman.

Favourite Film: I am a movie buff and again, there are too many films that I love!

An Actor/Actress you dream of singing for: I would love to sing for Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapur, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar & all upcoming leading men.

Favourite Food: Indian, Chinese, Thai, Mughalai, Fast Food... anything yummy & spicy!

Your Fashion Icon: I believe in creating my own fashion statements, because everyone is unique & their style must reflect that.

Favourite Colour: All colours have their own charm.

What does Amul Star Voice of India mean to you?
To me ASVOI is a teacher who is guiding me to bring out the best in me, on and off stage. It will help me gain insight into my career as a singer & entertainer.