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Indian Idol 16 Premieres Oct 18; Judges Shreya, Vishal, Badshah Kick Off “Yaadon Ki Playlist”

Anamika Rajput | 3 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 20, 2025 10:30 am IST
Indian Idol 16 Premieres Oct 18; Judges Shreya, Vishal, Badshah Kick Off "Yaadon Ki Playlist"

Hey, are you ready for some serious music magic? Because Indian Idol 16 just dropped, and it’s promising “double the entertainment.” Yeah, that’s right, double! It premiered on October 18, 2025, and seriously, everyone’s talking about it.

This season, it’s all about “Yaadon Ki Playlist.” Can you imagine? Merging those amazing nostalgic melodies we all love with fresh, new talent. It’s a genius move, really. And the judges? They’re a powerhouse trio. You’ve got the incredible Shreya Ghoshal, the ever-energetic Vishal Dadlani, and the one and only Badshah. What a panel, right?

But wait, there’s more! A legend has joined the team. Veteran singer Udit Narayan is now on board as a special mentor-host. How cool is that? He’s bringing decades of experience, guiding these new voices. You know he’ll have some amazing insights for everyone.

Who’s Already Blazing?

Okay, so let’s talk contestants. A few names are already making waves. There’s Banashree Bishwas, Amritha Rajan, Vishwanath Haveri, Lakshya Mehta, and Manav. But honestly, a couple of folks really stood out from day one.

Remember Diwakar Chaubey? He totally rocked his audition and earned a Platinum Mic. That’s a huge deal, showing he absolutely nailed it. You gotta watch his performance if you haven’t already. It’s pure fire!

Then there’s Banashree Bishwas, all the way from West Bengal. She just wowed the judges with her incredible fusion of Bengali folk and Hindi singing. Like, wow. It was so unique, so captivating. People are saying her selection for the Top 15 is basically a given. You’d agree after hearing her!

Catch the Vibe, Check the Numbers

So, where can you actually watch all this incredible talent unfold? Good news! Indian Idol 16 is streaming online via the SonyLIV app. You can catch new episodes every weekend. It even took over the prime weekend slot, replacing “Super Dancer Chapter 5.” Talk about a big shoes to fill, and it’s doing it!

And how’s it doing on the viewership charts? Early TRP estimates for the opening episode on October 19, 2025, are already in. We’re looking at a range of 0.3 to 0.45 TVR. That’s a solid start, proving people are tuning in to see this “Yaadon Ki Playlist” come alive.

So, have you tuned in yet? Which contestant has blown you away so far? Share your thoughts! Who do you think will be the next Indian Idol?