5 Times Rising Star 2 Winner Hemant Brijwasi Was In News Even Before Winning The Show!

Rising Stars 2 had been a reality show that was watched by one and all. Yesterday the show came to an end and Hemant Brijwasi was crowned the winner of the contest. The contestant from Mathura swept everyone off their feet. But did you also feel that you have seen him before? Well, that's because you actually might have if you love to watch Indian reality contests.

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In fact, Hemant has been in the news a number of times for an array of reasons. In fact, he has participated in a number of other reality contests before and even won one. Check out the reasons why he made in to the news even before he participated in Rising stars 2:

1. He was the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs in 2009

He was a part of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs in 2009. While he was initially eliminated, he came back as a wildcard entrant only to win the show.

2. He was seen in India's Got Talent

He had also been a part of Sony's reality show, which he did not win though.

3. He was attacked in Vrindavan by his cousins

The singer was once attacked by his two cousins and their accomplishes. He was traveling with his father in a car when the men attacked them with sticks. He received minor injuries and lodged a FIR.

4. He was a part of Jo Jeeta Wahi Superstar 2

He was also a part of another singing reality show, Jo Jeeta Wahi Superstar.

5. He had sung under Vishal-Shekhar

Hemant had already collaborated with Vishal and Shekhar. Under their music direction, he had given his voice for the animated series Arjun the Warrior Prince.