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India’s Got Talent 11 Premieres Oct 4, 9:30 PM; Judges Tackle Drug Use, Inspire Youth

Anamika Rajput | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 18, 2025 01:53 pm IST
India's Got Talent 11 Premieres Oct 4, 9:30 PM; Judges Tackle Drug Use, Inspire Youth

You know that feeling when a new season of your favorite reality show drops? Well, get ready, because India’s Got Talent Season 11 just hit your screens!

It premiered October 4, 2025, at 9:30 PM IST. And where can you catch all the action? Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, of course. You don’t want to miss it.

This isn’t just another talent show, though. Oh no. This season’s got a powerful mission. Judges Navjot Singh Sidhu, Malaika Arora, and Shaan, alongside host Haarsh Limbachiyaa, are all about empowering youth. They’re showcasing over 7 diverse talent genres, aiming to channel positive energy and seriously combat drug use. Yeah, it’s a big deal.

And speaking of big deals, Navjot Singh Sidhu’s return is something else. This isn’t just a comeback from the commentator’s box. Remember how he served a one-year prison sentence in 2022? For a 1988 road rage incident. Well, he’s back on the big stage, and he’s bringing those life lessons with him. He even shared how he became a “Strokeless Wonder” after hitting 125 sixes daily for four years, just to make his 1987 World Cup debut. Talk about grit!

But honestly, the performances? They’re just incredible. You’ve probably seen the videos. Like, seriously, remember that foreign trio? Three women, not from India, utterly stunning everyone with a flawless Marathi Lavani. They sang ‘Vaajle Ki Bara’ in traditional Nauvari sarees. It went viral, earning a standing ovation! Talk about unexpected talent.

And then there’s Pariniti, the 11-year-old yoga prodigy. She literally left Malaika Arora speechless with her soulful act. Imagine, a kid teaching over 500 students since she was five years old, even her 76-year-old grandmother! That’s just amazing, isn’t it?

But wait, there’s more. Kolkata’s Rainbow Dance Troupe, an incredible collective of transgender artists, won the Golden Buzzer. Their performance, themed around Hindu goddesses, was truly something special. Pune’s Kineer Services backs them, and it’s a huge moment for inclusion and representation on a national stage. It’s a powerful message of resilience and transformation.

You know, even the judges have their moments. Malaika Arora, just hours after her ex-husband Arbaaz Khan welcomed a baby girl on October 5, 2025, shared a cryptic IGT clip. It was all about ‘true love’ and quoted Navjot Singh Sidhu. So, yeah, there’s always drama, even behind the scenes.

So, what’s the takeaway? India’s Got Talent Season 11 isn’t just about showing off skills. It’s about inspiration, resilience, and channeling youth energy in the best ways possible. It’s about powerful stories and moments that truly move you.

Have you been watching? What’s been your favorite act so far? Share your thoughts!