Sanjaya: Human Art Project

Click to return to TMZ.comIs Sanjaya Malakar really who he says he is ... or is he really an art school student pretending to be an "Idol" wannabe?

TMZ received a hilarious video of Sanjaya explaining that his "real" name is Bill Vendall, and that he is an art student at the Rhode Island School of Design. He "created" Sanjaya as part of his thesis, explaining, "The character was part of a larger art installation." That still doesn't justify the hair!

Sanjaya (or is it Bill?) also declares that you haven't seen the last of him, saying, "I might pop up on your favorite situation comedy. I might run for President. I might show up as you." Oooooooh, scary.



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46. Wow, you people amaze me sometimes. Sanjaya is just having some fun and knew he would get a rise out of you idiots. Stop taking it so seriously. Relax, you'll live longer.

Posted at 6:04PM on May 22nd 2007 by Are you all dumb?

47. Why is everyone so hateful toward this young man? Whoever he is he is a unique individual who has provided entertainment for us all through his not -so -bad singing and his ability to not take himself so seriously. People have made such nasty remarks but that has not dimmed his beautiful smile. I think it would be hilarious if he is Bill Vendall and if he isn't ...Sanjaya has proven how bright he really is! The video is great.

This site shouldn't allow such hateful, racist and homophobic remarks. Isn't TMZ trying to be the least bit legit ? Harvey I am so disappointed with you.

Posted at 6:07PM on May 22nd 2007 by I'm not mean you're just a sissy

48. his 15 minutes of fame are slowly running out. hes annoying and has no talent so he really doesnt deserve any publicity. people these days are just famous for being stupid no one cares about the talent anymore and its a shame.

Posted at 9:15PM on May 22nd 2007 by Monicaa

49. i will have his babies =-)

Posted at 6:20PM on May 22nd 2007 by paris

50. He looks like a young al sharpton with those sun glasses on, also a young james brown. LOL

Posted at 6:39PM on May 22nd 2007 by Zuuey wu wu

51. I go to Rhode Island S.D. I know Bill. He's brilliant. We all knew and just kept our mouthes shut. It's a brilliant performance piece!!!

Way to go Bill!!!

I can't believe the world fell for this.

Craig F
R.I.S.D.

Posted at 2:37PM on May 23rd 2007 by wiredone

52. Talk about trying to soak up more than his 15 minute of fame. GIVE IT UP, ALREADY, KID.
You can't get into the white house under an assumed name. People in Seattle know who you are AND who your sister is AND who your mother is. JEEEZ. GIVE it up and go away. You're really not that interesting ...no matter how hard you try. Go away.....you give me the creeps.

Posted at 6:45PM on May 22nd 2007 by Angie

53. I pray this is true!!!!!!!!! HA!! I'm sorry, but I just needed some closure on this season's
American Idol. Like I've said before.........AI has turned into a 3 month imformercial for the summer tour that pre-teens and their parents will buy tickets for!!!! I'm elated that someone might bring them (AI) out of the closet once and for all. Just goes to show how vulnerable we are to celebrity...be it on the local level, the Paris Hilton's of the globe, or just our own desire to experience (vicariously even) the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Love it when someone calls the ridiculousness of it to our attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 7:03PM on May 22nd 2007 by lynnz

54. ...........NEWS FLASH************SANJAYA IS AL QUEDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!hahaha,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,this dude, single handedly RUINED american idol,,,,,,,how funny!

Posted at 6:59PM on May 22nd 2007 by costa mesa boy.

55. Sorry for the mis-spells. Too many marqueritas at happy hour today.

Posted at 7:08PM on May 22nd 2007 by lynnz

56. Being from Rhode Island and knowing lots of people from RISD I am no the least surprised to hear this-if true-congradulations Billy Boy!!!

Posted at 10:40AM on May 23rd 2007 by Bill Gray

57. Sanjaya is sooooo awesome!!!!!! Luv it!

Screw the HATERS!!!!!

Posted at 8:59PM on May 24th 2007 by Sanjayalicious

58. is that a chick in the background? because if it is, she hot. if it's a dude, i might go straight! anyway, what is it?

Posted at 8:41PM on May 22nd 2007 by not a nutjob

59. That kid is brilliant. This video is extremely clever. It's satire, folks. He's making fun of his own celebrity and the public reaction to him. He wasn't the best vocalist this year, but once again he is proving to have the most creative ideas and the most agile mind.

Love. This. Kid.

And by the way, he was born in the United States. He IS home. Keep your homophobic and racist comments to yourself.

Posted at 9:34PM on May 22nd 2007 by Claire

60. ............al quedea,,,,,,,,,i mean sanjaya,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hahahaha..........

Posted at 9:37PM on May 22nd 2007 by costa mesa boy.

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