 That year, Aneek Dhar and Abhijeet Kosambi, winners of the regional spinoffs, "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla" and "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Marathi", got direct entry as finalists.Their direct entry into the finals caused some controversy that Ismail Darbar had the courage point out.However, after Himesh Reshammiya pleaded with Ismail, the issue dissolved.