'Indian Idol 16' promo: Find out premiere date, theme, more
What's the story
Sony Entertainment Television has unveiled the first promo for the upcoming season of Indian Idol, which will have the theme, Yaadon Ki Playlist. The show is set to premiere on October 18, 2025, at 8:00pm on SET TV and Sony LIV. This season seeks to fuse nostalgia with new talent by presenting timeless classics reimagined with modern interpretations.
Judges
Meet the judges of 'Indian Idol 16'
The judging panel for Indian Idol 16 will feature three renowned music personalities, Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal, and Badshah. Their diverse expertise will help mentor contestants as they reinvent classic hits with a modern touch. Dadhlani is known for his contemporary style, Ghoshal for her mellow classical music, and Badshah is the rap king of Indian music.
Twitter Post
See the promo here
Dekhiye Indian Idol,
— sonytv (@SonyTV) September 26, 2025baje #SonyEntertainmentTelevision aur SonyLIV par@shreyaghoshal@VishalDadlani@Its_Badshah@fremantle_india#YaadonKiPlaylist #IndianIdolpic.twitter.com/zRCZt2PIcd 18 October se, raat 8
Legacy
More about the show
Since its launch in 2004, Indian Idol has become one of India's most cherished singing reality shows. The show has paved the way for the careers of artists like Abhijeet Sawant, Neha Kakkar, Meiyang Chang, and Rahul Vaidya. Last season was won by Manasi Ghosh, who took home a trophy and a cash prize of ₹25 lakh.