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Indian Idol 16 Judge Vishal Dadlani’s Big Secret: His Music Career Began With His Mom’s Lullaby

Anamika Rajput | 2 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 08, 2025 10:26 am IST
Indian Idol 16 Judge Vishal Dadlani's Big Secret: His Music Career Began With His Mom's Lullaby

Ever wonder where a huge music star gets their start? You might picture some legendary concert or a famous mentor. But for Indian Idol 16 judge Vishal Dadlani, it all began somewhere much closer to home. And honestly, it’s not what you’d expect.

Turns out, his very first musical inspiration was his mother’s voice. Yeah, really. Ahead of the new season premiere, Dadlani opened up and shared that his parents’ love for music was what subtly guided him down his career path.

A Song Just For Him

He shared this one incredibly personal memory from his childhood. Picture this: his mother singing “Phoolon Ka Taron Ka” to him. But here’s the thing – she would replace the word “behna” (sister) with his name. That simple change made the music personal, connecting it directly to his life and his memories from a very young age.

It’s moments like these that often shape us, right? For him, it intertwined music with love and family right from the beginning. It wasn’t about fame or charts. It was just pure emotion.

What’s New in Indian Idol 16?

So, this season of Indian Idol is tapping right into that feeling of nostalgia and personal connection. The show is returning with a really soulful theme: “Yaadon Ki Playlist: Jahaan Awazein Aaj Wali Aur Gaane Aap Wale.”

The whole idea is to bridge the past and the present. You’ll get to hear today’s most promising new voices singing the classic melodies that you grew up with. It promises to be a journey filled with emotions, memories, and some seriously extraordinary performances.

Look, you don’t want to miss this. The brand new season of Indian Idol is all set to premiere on October 18, 2025. You can catch it every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and also on Sony LIV. So, whose memory will a song bring back for you?