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Indian Idol 16 Judges Call SRK ‘Magic’; Vishal Dadlani Says No One Carries Songs Like Him

Anamika Rajput | 2 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 10, 2025 06:43 pm IST
Indian Idol 16 Judges Call SRK 'Magic'; Vishal Dadlani Says No One Carries Songs Like Him

Who do you think of when you hear the words “Bollywood nostalgia”? One name just got a huge shout-out from the judges of the biggest singing show in the country.

Look, Indian Idol is back for its 16th season. This time, it’s all about “Yaadon Ki Playlist” – a playlist of memories. The whole idea is to mix today’s amazing talent with those classic songs from back in the day. So, when the judges were asked which actor truly represents this theme, they had a quick and unanimous answer: Shah Rukh Khan.

The SRK Effect

Yeah, you heard that right. Judge Vishal Dadlani didn’t hold back. He flat-out said, “Nobody carries songs like Shah Rukh Khan.” He even called the superstar “magic,” explaining there’s a huge difference between his on-screen persona and who he is in real life. It’s something special.

And he wasn’t alone. Fellow judge Shreya Ghoshal jumped right in, agreeing completely. “All his albums are really good,” she said. “SRK is magic.” It seems the King of Bollywood is also the king of their nostalgic playlist.

But here’s the thing. It goes deeper than just praise. Dadlani explained that when he and Shekhar are composing for an SRK film, they know they have to bring their A-game. They craft the songs knowing that Khan is going to absolutely “smash it on-screen.” That’s some serious respect from a top composer.

So, Who’s Judging This Year?

The panel for Indian Idol 16 is looking pretty stacked. You’ve got the duo who can’t stop praising SRK, of course. Here’s the full lineup we know so far:

  • Vishal Dadlani
  • Shreya Ghoshal
  • Badshah

But wait, there’s more. There are strong reports that the legendary singer Udit Narayan might be joining them as a fourth judge. Can you imagine the experience on that panel?

You won’t have to wait long to see them in action. Indian Idol 16 is set to premiere on October 18, 2025. You can catch it on Sony Entertainment Television and stream it on Sony LIV.

So, what do you think? Do you agree with the judges that Shah Rukh Khan is the ultimate face of Bollywood nostalgia? Let us know who’s on your “Yaadon Ki Playlist”!