The winner of Sony Entertainment Television’s Indian Idol Season 12 – Pawandeep Rajan, along with Arunita Kanjilal, Sayli Kamble, Shanmukha Priya, Nihal Tauro, Shanmukha Priya, Ashish Kulkarni and Nachiket Lele were invited by Mahesh Manjerekar to his residence for a birthday bash.

They enjoyed a scrumptious dinner with the actor and also got a chance to meet *Salman Khan* who was a part of the celebrations.

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The winner, Pawandeep was awarded with a cheque of Rs. 25 lakhs from Sony Entertainment Television and a Maruti Suzuki Swift car. From the Top 6 Finalists, Arunita Kanjilal and Sayli Kamble were declared as the first and second runners-up respectively and were awarded with a cheque of Rs. 5 lakhs respectively. The third and the fourth runners-up, Mohd. Danish and Nihal Tauro were awarded with a cheque of Rs. 3 lakhs respectively. All the Top 6 finalists received a cheque of Rs. 75,000 from Raj Superwhite Soap followed by gift hampers from Colgate and Denver respectively.

The versatile and effervescent Pawandeep Rajan who outdid himself each time with every performance constantly strived to learn and grow throughout the show. According to Pawandeep, an artist needs a platform through which he can showcase his talent to everyone and Indian Idol is one such great platform. With so much of love and adulation coming his way, Pawandeep has surpassed everyone’s expectations. From performing in front of music industry veterans to celebrities and regaling them with mesmerizing performances, Pawandeep now looks forward to a bright future ahead.

Indian Idol as a platform has given India some of its best playback singers and every season it gets bigger and grander. After weeks of grueling auditions, gala rounds, and entertaining performances, the Greatest Finale Ever set a benchmark in the industry with over 40 acts and over 200 songs for 12 straight hours! This stellar star-studded mega event kept the energies high.

Being a part of Indian Idol Season 12 was a dream come true and then being a part of Top 6 was just wonderous. Winning the title of Indian Idol Season 12 is just unbelievable for me. I still feel like I’m dreaming and cannot come to terms with reality. It’s still sinking in. This is such a big honor for me. I’d like to thank all my fans and the viewers who have voted for me and made me win this honorable title. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been a part of my journey on Indian Idol. From the makers to the musicians, our coaches and my fellow contestants, this trophy belongs to all of you. Thank you Indian Idol and the citizens of India. This feeling is the best and thank you so much.

Anu Malik : Indian Idol has been one of the longest running reality shows and I’m glad to be a part it. The Greatest Finale Ever has been the most appropriate way to culminate this amazing run and Pawandeep has won the title. Everyone from the Top 6 have been highly deserving. Pawandeep from day 1 has shown versatility and we have seen him grow. I personally cannot wait to see the success that will follow his way.

Sonu Kakkar : This season of Indian Idol has been epic, without any doubts. The anticipation of who will be the winner has kept us curious but as the Greatest Finale Ever culminated, we got this year’s winner in Pawandeep. I’m so happy for him. He is one of the most deserving contestant. His graph has been so good. All the Top 6 contestants have been great. I only wish a lot of success, love and happiness to all of them for their future endeavors.

Himesh Reshammiya : The pool of talent that Indian Idol has witnessed this season is mind-blowing. From the start of this season, the show has been setting records. All the contestants were gems in their own way. The race for the Top 6 has been a glorious journey to witness. I’d like to congratulate Pawandeep who’s been awarded this title of the winner of Indian Idol 12. He has shown diversity in his singing and it’s been amazing to watch his performances live. I wish him all the best for the future and hope to collaborate soon.

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Ex-Idol contestant Vaishali Made will be joining the stage with top 6 finalist Sayli Kamble and perform brilliantly on the songs, ‘Pinga.’ Not only this, as a present, Vaishali gifts Sayli an elegant Maharashtrian a Navaari saree.

Talking about her experience singing with Vaishali and receiving the thoughtful present, Sayli Kamble says, “Shooting for the grand extravagant called the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’ of Indian Idol Season 12 has been one of the most enriching experiences ever. With so many notable names being a part of the finale episode, I am feeling all kinds of happy. I feel blessed to have received an opportunity to perform with Vaishali on this huge platform. She is tremendous support and I really want to thank her for this beautiful Paithani saree. It is really special to me.”

Adding on this, Vaishali Made, “I am super excited to be part of the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’. It feels amazing performing with Sayli on stage of Indian Idol 12. She is a commendable singer and one of my favorite contestants too. It is a pleasure to perform and, it is my pleasure to give her a ‘Navaari’ saree as a token of love and wishes.”

Tune in to the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’ of Indian Idol – Season 12 on 15th August starting 12 P.M, on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Ready to give it their all during the Greatest Grand Finale of the show which is going to be a 12 hour marathon on 15th August, the nation will have it’s winner. With multiple acts and the presence of eminent Bollywood personalities and ex-idol contestants, the much loved singing reality show should be on your priority list this Sunday. Talking to the ex-idol contestants, here is how they feel about coming back on the coveted stage to perform and how excited are they for the ‘Greatest Finale Ever.

Anjali Gaikwad says, “I am super excited to be back on the sets and to have received the opportunity to perform in front of the audience again. I got emotional when I met my fellow contestants as it brought back a lot of good memories. I am rooting for each one of them with all my heart. For me, every one of these 6 contestants is a winner. I fully trust in the audiences choice and I am sure they will choose the most deserving candidate as the winner of Indian Idol 12.”

Ankona Banerjee says,“I feel honoured to be on the stage and perform songs for the ‘Fauji Ki Farmaaish’ segment with Sireesha Bhagatula. I feel it is one-of-a-kind opportunity for us to give a tribute to our soldiers who are the biggest inspiration for all of us. For Greatest Finale Ever, The Top 6 contestants are already stars in their own right and, there is a winner in all of them. I wish them all the very best!”

Sawai Bhat says, “I am very grateful to all the people who have loved and supported me. My friends, fans and family – Thank you so much for bestowing me with your blessings. I would even like to thank everyone from the Indian Idol family because of whom I am here. The Greatest Finale Ever will truly go down in history as the viewers will get to see a plethora of talent gracing the show. I am blessed to have the opportunity to not only witness it but be a part of it as well.”

Sreerama Chandra says, “Indian Idol has given me everything and it is my pleasure to be part of the show once again and that too to witness the Greatest Finale Ever which will be one of a kind historic event. I would like to wish all the very best to all the six finalists who are already a winner in my eyes. May the best talent win. God Bless them.”

Vibhor says, “I feel an immense pleasure to be back on the show which is my second home and would like to thank Sony Team and the Content Team to have me on board and allow me to perform on the ‘Greatest Finale Ever.’ The show will be brimmed with lots of fun, banter, love, music, entertainment and joy. Be sure to tune-in.”

Nachiket Lele says, “I will be seen in the look of Gandhiji and will perform on the beautiful songs requested by our Defense Forces. Our army makes us proud every day and this is our time to make them feel special on the sets of Indian Idol. I am super excited for the Greatest Finale Ever which will be the biggest event out country has ever seen and whosoever becomes the winner, we know for the fact that all the finalists have worked so hard and have sung so beautifully. For that, they have my tremendous respect. I pray to god for that they all flourish in their careers.”

Tune in to the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’ of Indian Idol – Season 12 on 15th August starting 12 P.M, on Sony Entertainment Television.

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During the 12-hour long finale, the Fauji Ki Farmaish segment will see soldiers from the Indian army cheer for the TOP 6 contestants Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal, Mohd Danish, Sayli Kamble, Nihal Tauro and Shanmukha Priya. The highlight of this segment is that the finalists will sing songs requested by the jawans present at the finale.

A proud moment for each contestant, every song that they sing will be a way of saying, ‘Thank you’ to the soldiers who continue to fight for the honor of our country and keep us safe. Adding in a flavor of exceptional words will be Manoj Muntashir and followed by this, ex-contestants Salman Ali, Sunny Hindustani, Sawai Bhat along with current finalist Mohd Danish give an energetic performance on the song, Lal Meri Pat which is appreciated by one and all.

Sharing his experience singing for the soldiers, Mohd Danish shares, “It is an honor to be performing in front of our Indian soldiers who possess invincible strength and vigor when it comes to protecting our nation. Joined by ex-contestants Salman Ali, Sunny Hindustani and Sawai Bhat, we hope to have made the soldiers proud with our performance. The greatest fine episode of Indian Idol is going to be an event I will never forget and I sincerely hope the viewers too enjoy what we have in store for them on the special day”

Apart from this, the 12 hour long finale will also see the presence of actors ‘Shershah’ actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani who along with cheering the contestants engage with Captain Vikram Batra’s family, the life-story of whom is being depicted in the film ‘Shershah’.

With a mixed bag of soulful music taking centre stage, host Aditya Narayan along with co-host Jay Bhanushali and judges Anu Malik, Himesh Reshammiya and Sonu Kakkar will be rooting for the contestants during the Greatest Finale Ever on August 15.

Tune in to the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’ of Indian Idol – Season 12 on 15th August starting 12noon, on Sony Entertainment Television.

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They highlight of the duo will be the fact that both Aditya and Udit Narayan will be seen wearing similar coloured outfits. Dedicating a song to his father, Aditya Narayan sings the song, ‘Tu Mera Dil, Tu Meri Jaan’ creating a very ‘aww’ moment on set.

Acknowledging his gesture, Udit Narayan hugs his son Aditya Narayan tight and thanks him for the sweet tribute.

Tune-in to watch the Greatest Finale Ever episode of Indian Idol 12, on 15th August, starting 12:00 noon only on Sony Entertainment Television.

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5 amazing segments to look out for in this finale.

As the nation celebrates the 75th Independence Day and Indian Idol 12 its 75 episodes, the finale kickstarts with ‘Azadi Ki Kahani’, a segment where the contestants will be seen commemorating the day by putting forth performances for the nation and the defense forces.

Adding a nostalgic element to the finale, singers Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu and Udit Narayan will be seen in ‘90’s finale special’ singing their chartbuster hits.

Not only this, Alka Yagnik will also be seen giving a befitting tribute to the ‘Queen of Melody’ Lata Mangeshkar and the Top 6 contestant along with ex contestant will be seen giving a commendable tribute to Anu Malik.

Engaging contestants and audience alike, Annu Kapoor will be seen leading the fun game ‘Idol Ki Antakshri’ where the team will be divided into three as Begaane, Anjaane and Chaukaane.

With ‘Finalist Sing Along’ the Top 6 contestants will be seen putting forward some mind-blowing performances.

‘Idol Ke Superstars’ will see various ex-contestants from this as well as previous seasons who will be seen entertaining the audience. Some of the names viewers will see are Sreerama Chandra, Vibhor Parashar, Ankona Mukherjee, Sawai Bhatt, amongst others.

5 Celebrities to look out for in the Greatest Finale Ever.

Adding a lot of glamour and glitz to this finale, the viewers will be in for a surprise as various celebrity guests will be seen on the Finale of the show.

Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani will be seen promoting their film ‘Shershah’. They will not only be seen speaking about their show but also indulge in a fun banter with the Top 6 contestants. Sidharth Malhotra will be seen shaking a leg with Arunita Kanjilal, Sayli Kamble and Shanmukha Priya while the boys Mohd Danish, Pawandeep Rajan and Nihal Tauro will be in awe of Kiara.

Not only this, the cast of Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2 – Disha Parmar and Nakul Mehta will also unveil the poster of their highly anticipated show.

Megastar Chiranjeevi will also be seen making an appearance on the show and support the Top 6.

Other names to watchout for Khali, and Vijay Devrakonda.

*5 Industry Stalwarts and their performance that you shouldn’t miss out on*

While the show will see Top 6 contestants putting their best foot forward, various ex-contestants from different seasons will also be seen adding their tadka to the Greatest Finale Ever.

It does not end here, and this finale will also witness Industry stalwarts who will be giving great performances, too. Singers such as Sadhna sargam, Javed Ali, Mika Singh, Kumar Sanu, Sukhwinder Singh, Stephan Devassy will be seen giving some power packed performances on stage.

Suzaane D’ Mello to swing along with Shanmukhapriya on the stage and Khali to grace the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’.

The Greatest Finale Ever will consist of all this and more. Now the only guess is who from the Top 6 – Pawandeep Rajan, Arunita Kanjilal, Mohd Danish, Sayli Kamble, Nihal Tauro and Shanmukha Priya will take the trophy home.

This and more is what will be happening in Indian Idol 12’s Greatest Finale Ever. First time ever a reality show will have a 12-hour long episode which will be aired on tomorrow starting at 12 pm.

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While singing and music take center stage during the segment, it is the entertainment factor presented by the teams that will surely leave an impact albeit, a hilarious one. The three teams will give it their all to ensure that they play the game with the ultimate aim to win. Actor and co-host of the finale, Jay Bhanushali will be responsible to pick a punishment for the losing team. To know who will be declared the winner and what punishment will the losing team have to perform, viewers will have to tune-in to the show.

Sharing his thoughts on the finale, Annu Kapoor says, “It really feels great to relive the antakshari days on the Greatest Finale Ever episode of Indian Idol Season 12. Seeing Anu Malik, Aditya Narayan and Himesh Reshammiya sing their heart out along with the contestants and encourage them is heart warming. I am glad to be a part of this finale and wish all the contestant good luck.”

Join the fun and much more on this 12-hour long ‘Greatest Finale Ever’ of Indian Idol Season 12 on August 15 starting 12:00 noon.

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Out of the many notable names gracing the show, the great wrestler Khali will also be seen in the show rooting for top 6 finalist, Mohd Danish. Khali will take the viewers by surprise as he showcases his signature wrestling moves along with Mohd Danish and co-host Jay Bhanushali.

Talking about meeting Khali, Danish Mohd says, “The current season of Indian Idol 12 is going down on history with the number of acts, artists and personalities that we have witnessed for the greatest finale ever episode. It is not short of a blessing and meeting Khali sir was almost like a dream come true and it was amazing how down to earth he was. He motivated us and engaged us with his positivity in the show. I am thankful to the show that I could meet him.”

Tune in to the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’ of Indian Idol – Season 12 on 15th August starting 12 P.M, on Sony Entertainment Television.

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Karan Johar : Donning multiple hats of a director, producer, film-maker, host and many more, Karan Johar is a living legend known for promoting new talent in the industry. Just as his nature goes by of uplifting good talent, he couldn’t resist himself from showing support to Indian Idol 12’s casket full of brimming talent. He took to his Twitter handle and shared, “blown away by the talent” on Indian Idol 12. He found the singers “incredible”, and also went on to say that he “can’t wait to work with these talented singers”. What more does one need than an irresistible offer like this from KJo himself? The cherry on the cake was when he appeared as a guest judge on the show and acknowledged the talents of all the 6 finalists. Not only this, he extended an invitation to contestants Pawandeep Rajan and Arunita Kanjilal and welcomed them with open arms to the Dharma family! What more would one want?

Virendra Sehwag – Pawandeep Rajan : Former Cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted a message of encouragement for Indian Idol 12 contestant Pawandeep Rajan, who hails from the city of Champawat in Uttarakhand. Sehwag shared a video of Pawandeep’s performance on his Twitter handle, and mentioned, “small towns have so much talent”. Kudos to Virender Sehwag for enjoying and acknowledging the talent chosen by Indian Idol.

Vinod Kambli – Danish Mohd : Danish Mohd has been the reigning king of alaaps & high pitch notes. And, who isn’t awestruck by his voice. In an episode on Indian Idol, he sang the pitch perfect rendition of Sukhwinder Singh’s “Lagan laagi”. As his voice touched the hearts of India, it also struck a chord with Vinod Kambli. Former Indian cricketer took to his social media and tweeted, “hit right in the feels.” He also said “…it seemed like it was Sukhwinder himself who was singing it”.

Manish Malhotra – Shanmukhapriya : We all know how Kishore Kumar relentlessly & effortlessly amazed the listeners with his Yodeling techniques. Reviving those yodeling notes, Indian Idol 12 presented a prospective candidate who ruled the listeners hearts with her yodeling tactics. As Himesh Reshammiya rightly calls her the ‘8th Wonder’, it seems as though India agrees with him. Fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s eyes & ears were caught by Shanmukhapriya’s power-packed performance, he couldn’t stop himself from taking to his Instagram page and appreciating her singing & performance.

Navya Naveli Nanda – Sawai Bhatt : Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda had been rooting for Indian Idol 12 contestant Sawai Bhatt. A singer with a powerful voice and a touch of Rajasthani folk. Navya did not only take to her Instagram to share a video grab of one of his performances, but had her own “fangirl moment” when Sawai reposted her Story. Saddened by his eviction, Navya continued to encourage him and said “keep singing and shining.”

Indian Idol 12 will celebrate the ‘Greatest Finale Ever’ on 15th August, one of the longest finales ever and will go on for 12 hours

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