He cites American Idol cast-off Sanjaya Malakar, who comes in at No. 11 on our list, as example.

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But for others, like Malakar, that overexposure may not be a bad thing, opines Jake Halpern, author of Fame Junkies: The Hidden Truth Behind America's Favorite Addiction.

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"This is a great day in the history of animal conservation throughout the world and we are proud of the achievement, " Assam's chief wildlife warden MC Malakar said.

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Another singer with Asian roots to achieve fame through American Idol is Sanjaya Malakar, who made it to the top seven contestants in the sixth season, despite Simon Cowell's disgust.

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