'Sensational 70s'
Whoa.
Start with 'Ha.' Srijan.
Your turn, start with 'N.'
[singing]
Judges, sing with 'R.'
[singing]
Ah-ha. Today we are going to take you to that incredible era
where cinema tickets were available in black.
But where the love for cinema was colourful
Where 'Akashvani' on the radio
was everyone's way of living.
That era was 100 per cent
the happy 70s.
And in memory of that era
we are going to celebrate the memories of the 70s
with the songs from the 70s on Indian Idol.
Oh, my God.
If we're talking about the 70s
and if we don't mention the Emergency,
- how is that possible? - Oh.
[epic music playing]
Wow.
Please welcome Kangana Ranaut.
[music playing]
- The movie is very good. - Wow. - Thank you very much.
Your show is very popular.
I'm very happy to be here with all of you.
Coming up, to make a grand start to 2025
is the one who is still caught in his wife's emergency. The poor
lovestruck husband, Biswarup Banerjee.
[music playing]
[guitar strumming]
[singing]
[keyboard playing]
Open your eyes.
We're not there for him.
[singing]
That's great.
[singing]
[orchestra playing]
Ooh! Come on.
[harmonizing]
Whoa.
Whoo.
Wow.
Too good.
[drumbeats]
Whoa.
- Wow. - Thank you, sir.
Yeah!
Wow.
- Oh, God. - Great.
What is happening?
Too good.
- Very good. - Spectacular.
Uh... I think you're made for these kinds of songs.
What throw. What control you have.
What projection. Amazing.
Brother, I cannot explain
the way you have smashed this performance.
I only felt one thing was missing.
Because I think
looking at me, you must be feeling...
But whatever it is, you keep your eyes closed too much.
It's very important to connect with the audience.
But apart from that, I cannot find any flaw in your performance.
Outstanding.
Biswarup.
You are amazing this season. You are fantastic.
- Whoa. - You're singing so well.
Each of your performance is better than the one before.
You sang melodiously, very energetic. And what I liked is,
when you shifted to Pancham Da's voice...
[singing]
'What?'
Oh, God. It's not easy to sing like that.
Then you shifted back to Kishore Da's voice.
'Too good.'
The transition was so smooth.
You're too good.
- Fantastic. - Thank you so much, ma'am.
Biswarup, I wait these days and let Mr Vishal talk first.
I've always liked you.
Sir started liking you a little later.
[laughing]
Sometimes it takes time.
Jokes aside, that part was magnificent.
When you sang in Pancham Da's voice
with a little growl. It stood out for me.
Thank you so much, sir.
Biswarup, you were amazing.
You totally rocked it.
And I'm very fond of Kishore Da.
There is a sweetness in his voice.
It doesn't matter what
expression he has, the sweetness is always there.
That's why he had the ability
to do whatever he wanted.
Similarly, there is a softness
in Mr Sonu's voice.
And that quality is in you too.
Mr Sonu has sung a song in my film too.
It's called 'Soniyo.'
And Mrs Shreya sang that song for me.
If Mrs Shreya can, it would be great
if you and she
- can sing a few lines from that song. - Yes, absolutely.
I will honour your request.
I'll begin with the 'antara.'
- Then you can take over Mr Sonu's part. Okay? - Okay.
[singing]
[applauding and cheering]
- That was great. Thanks to both of you. - Thank you.
Judges, please mark your scores for Biswarup's performance.
SG.
- Tell me. - The leading lady of the film 'Emergency' is with us.
Now, please welcome the actor
who has played the role of Mr J.P. Narayan,
the veteran, the legend, Mr Anupam Kher.
And the actor who has
played the role of Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Shreyas Talpade.
[music playing]
[cheering and applauding]
I'd like to first say, I've grown up watching you.
I've been watching him since childhood.
I mean from his childhood and from my childhood.
- Nice to see you, my friend. - Thank you, sir.
I'm very happy to be on this show with Shreyas.
This is my mother's favourite show.
Oh wow.
My mother's has specially given her blessings to all the singers.
Your show is superhit.
You know, all of your singers are superhit,
be it Shubhajit,
or Anirudh.
Ragini, you are from Aurangabad, right?
Shinde.
Don't bow down.
Woah!
Thank you for having us in the show.
I'm really looking forward to this one.
The whole 70s era.
[cheering]
- Vishu sir. - Yes, sir.
Today, I want to make you listen
- to the childhood story of a magnum opus person. - Yes, sir.
He is none other than...
Oh my god.
Mr Sursuri.
'Get the men with the blend right here.'
During his birth,
Mr Sursuri had filled everyone's life with joy.
When he turned one,
Mr Sursuri taught his father to walk.
[laughing]
It's Mr Sursuri's wish
that Shreyas should address him.
Do you think Mr Sursuri is any less?
Yeah.
He is fire.
Oh.
He won't bow down.
[cheering]
Mr Sursuri is mind-blowing.
Wow.
That's amazing. Please welcome Anirudh Suswaram.
[music playing]
[singing]
Yeah!
Wow.
Amazing.
Wow. Amazing.
[singing]
Wow.
Amazing.
Wow.
This is amazing.
Wow.
Oh.
Wow.
[cheering]
Thank you, sir.
How can it be so good? Right?
It's wrong.
Anirudh Suswaram. Mr Sursuri.
What did you do?
- It's over. - I mean
you sang it so elegantly.
These are Rafi sir's wonderful songs.
There's so much style and romance in them.
There is so much expression
and you killed it. You rocked it and how.
- Fabulous. - Thanks, ma'am.
The antara that you sang...
Just remind me what the antara was.
[singing]
This song is definitely going to make a girl blush.
It's not possible for her to not blush.
Anirudh, you have worked so much on your Hindi diction.
You understood and sang it.
- It's a big thing. - Thanks, ma'am.
He is from Andhra.
He sings in Telugu. That is his first language.
He has worked a lot on his diction this season.
I could not tell. Be it the accent
or anything else, I could not tell.
I thought you were Hindi-speaking.
- Congratulations. - Thanks a lot, ma'am.
Come on.
Well done.
The music part that you sang along during the transition,
- it was so brilliant. - Mad.
- That song is very difficult. - The notes were perfect.
[singing]
Anirudh, you have become my favourite contestant.
I swear. I am not kidding.
- Only because of your hard work. - Thank you, sir.
In the middle of the song,
I said that the work he has done on his diction,
- it is amazing. - Thank you, sir.
The elegance with which you sang the Urdu words,
you seemed like you were from Lucknow.
Amazing.
- I swear it was amazing. - Mind-blowing.
Thank you, sir.
[clapping]
Really, Mr Sursuri.
Full on fire.
Thank you, sir.
See, I'll tell you one thing. Everybody is wearing shiny clothes.
You are different from the world
where everyone needs to shine.
It's not that you are not trying,
but you are different from that world.
You are quite dedicated. You are a student.
You're a gem, bro.
Thank you, sir.
The singers during the olden times,
be it Miss Lata or Rafi sir,
they used to practise a lot.
Their voices were a certain way, but if you look at their photos,
one would not imagine that they would have a voice like that.
The glamour was only in the voice.
Their concept of simple living, high-thinking
was valued a lot during that time.
If the people of the young generation
will stay that way and keep high standards,
it is worth the appreciation.
- Amazing. - Thank you, ma'am.
These are the songs of my college days.
We used to play Antakshari a bit differently.
We used to see who could sing the most songs
and which team will get exhausted first.
There was a song called...
[singing]
When did that happen?
It reminded me of those songs.
When did that happen?
- Wow. - Sir, you used to play Antakshari in college.
- Whom do you use to play it with? - The girls.
Do you remember the names?
I see a bit of an angle behind your question.
- Well, you are not saying it. - Mrs Kirron cannot sing.
I'll tell you something about Mrs Kirron.
She'll hit me if I say this to you.
When our son Sikandar was a kid,
I think he was around 8-9 months old.
One day Kirron felt like singing him a lullaby.
While putting him on a swing, she started singing a lullaby.
Then the nine-month baby told her not to.
This is a fact.
Anupam sir, I have a request.
Sir, in the 70s...
I mean you are still young. But you were young in the 70s.
Of course, these are the songs of those years.
Mr Shammi Kapoor and his dance steps were quite iconic.
Mr Anupam, you are a wonderful actor.
I think you have the most underrated talent for dancing.
I dance in a similarly bad way as Kirron sings.
Sir, I request you.
If you could do a few dance steps on Shammi Kapoor's songs on this stage,
it would be fun.
Only on one condition,
if I have the privilege of dancing with the judges.
- Yes, sir. - Oh, wow.
They agreed so quickly.
- Come on. Let's go. - Give them a big hand.
[song playing]
[laughing]
Oh, man.
Amazing. Give them a big hand.
Thank you. You have a lot of guts to see me dancing.
[laughing]
Judges, please give scores to Anirudh's performance.
[mellow music playing]
Greetings.
This is Sony TV's Indian Idol centre.
Here I present today's news.
The hens have thrown all the roosters out of the cage in Malad.
They say that if the lock will remain in the cage,
how will the hen and the eggs go to Manasi's plate?
[laughing]
The other news is
from Pandit Lalit's studio situated in Andheri.
Manasi has recorded her Bollywood debut from there.
Let's go to our reporter, Pakhya Pakode.
[laughing]
Manasi has recorded a wonderful song
for a film called 'Mannu Kya Karega'.
This film is going to be great.
She has sung this title song with Shaan.
So, as I promised in Indian Idol,
Manu has sung her song and I wish her all the best.
[cheering]
Amazing.
After entering Bollywood,
to save herself from the exit of elimination
and start the superhit of 2025,
here comes the crazy girl of Idol,
Bollywood singer, Manasi Ghosh.
News over.
[cheering]
Manasi, how was your experience?
I got to learn a lot.
Lalit sir was very sweet.
He explained everything very well.
The song was quite energetic.
I had great fun while singing as well.
Overall, I'm very grateful.
Thank you so much, god.
Thank you so much to my parents and Lalit sir.
Sir, ma'am and everybody.
Thank you, Manasi. All the best.
Thank you so much.
[singing]
What?
Listen to the song.
[singing]
[music playing]
[singing]
Wow.
[singing]
[cheering]
Thank you. Thank you so much.
- Thank you. - Wow.
- Fab. - Bravo!
Wow! This lady is a star.
You brought your unique vibe to such an iconic song.
I thought it was outstanding.
This is what life's about. Go up there,
enjoy yourself. Own the song.
And show everyone what you're made of.
You're absolutely mad and I truly appreciate that.
- Congratulations. - Thank you so much, sir.
Thank you very much.
- Thank you, sir. - She's a goddess, right?
A goddess and a diva.
Yeah!
You've added so much of yourself to the song.
You were playing with the beat.
Not a single note is out of place.
You are just exceptional.
You sang beautifully. God bless you.
Thank you so much, ma'am. Thank you.
Manushi, you're a rebel,
and then you deliver.
Make people uncomfortable,
and then own it. That's who you are.
Thank you so much, sir.
And you own it like a boss.
Thank you so much, sir. Thank you.
Manushi, such a fantastic performance.
Thank you, ma'am.
You are completely wild on the stage.
And the way you behave
in a world where people are people pleasers.
In a competition like this,
you're rebellious,
and you don't care about anyone else.
And then you perform and deliver like this.
This is amazing. I really enjoyed your performance.
Thank you so much, ma'am. Thank you.
Listen, I've seen two girls in my life.
Girls who are
courageous
to make something happen. To do something different.
One is you, and the other is
our...
I won't give up!
So, I think if
you two face each other,
I can't even imagine the fireworks.
Well, I'm not here to do a face-off with songs.
But I've heard you've got plenty of questions.
So, if you want to go head-to-head that way, let's do it.
Yes, ma'am.
- Let's do it. - Amazing!
- Wow, wow!
- Wow! - Chairs, please!
Amna and Samna are actually here.
Right, first question...
Loads of film directors say
you interfere too much
with their scripts and direction.
[intense music]
They don't want you to work in their films.
So, is that the reason that you have started
directing your own films?
Yes.
Put an end to this issue. Do you understand what that means?
[laughter]
Neither the bass will resonate, nor the flute will hum.
[laughter]
No, no. That is not true.
In fact, I have so much admiration
for everybody that I have worked along the way.
They've inspired me so much
that I wanted to become a film-maker too.
And when you work with people,
You don't get the same vibe with just one or two people.
So, that's okay.
You don't have to mould yourself to be liked by everybody.
And after having 20 years of experience
in the film industry,
which is not very welcoming for a lot of new talent.
I started in 2005.
And it's 2025 now.
So, there are only a handful of...
Five or six directors,
in total,
five or six actresses,
and four leading men.
So you end up going in circles.
you keep doing that. 'You keep grinding and grinding...'
So....
Manushi is enjoying...
So aunt decided,
if I can't find good talent,
I'd rather cultivate good talent.
[applause]
We keep seeing these controversies
between
you and Karan Johar sir,
that are everywhere...
But my question is,
if Karan sir offers you a movie
in the future, would you take it?
Karan sir should make a movie with me.
I'll give him a very good role.
And I'll make a very good film.
Which will not be outdated.
Which will not be soap opera.
Which will not be a play on the gossip
between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.
Which will not be just
a PR exercise. It will be a
proper film and he'll get a proper role.
Whoo!
- Thank you. - Thank you. Thank you so much.
[applause]
And now, from the super hit songs of the 70s,
comes the super hit track of 2025.
Presenting the face of blessings, Ragini Shinde.
[applause]
[music playing]
[singing]
- Wow! Wow! Wow! - Amazing! - Wow! - Wow!
Wow!
Amazing! Wow!
I can't... I...
I've become Badshah.
I don't...
- Hmm... - How do you...
How do I tell a 15-year-old girl
I feel like I'm in the presence of greatness right now.
Thank you, sir.
It's a big deal for me that you're here.
- You don't understand. - Yes.
You don't understand what you are.
This was unbelievable.
Who evolves so much in a week?
I don't know what to say. You...
- Thank you, sir. - You are absolutely right.
This girl's blessed by the Almighty.
You're so little,
you have some divine blessings. There is something.
Who sings like that at just 15? Really...
- It's unbelievable. - You are right.
Unbelievable.
You sang so beautifully, my dear. Truly amazing.
Thank you, ma'am.
The quality of your voice,
your singing,
your expressions, everything's spot on.
You play with dynamics and technique so well.
You listen to Lata ji's songs in a way...
You take in every detail. How do you replicate it all?
You remember everything.
Even the tiniest things.
It's so impressive. God bless you.
Thank you so much, ma'am.
Was that a comment?
[laughter]
It's what happens when someone blows your mind.
- Yes... - Isn't it?
No...
This is what you end up saying.
This girl loves K-pop.
She wants to be a K-pop star. And she's a fan of CID too.
She sings Lata ma'am's songs. And then,
stands in one place and sings.
She doesn't flinch.
When I see you,
it's like watching a candle wick moving.
- It's like a dance of light when you sing. - Wow.
- Wow. - Thank you, sir.
Ragini, you were phenomenal.
- Thank you, sir. - You were incredible.
I think this song is quite challenging.
- Isn't it? Correct me if I'm wrong. - It's a very difficult song to sing.
But the ease and joy you bring to it,
when you were singing,
I enjoyed it. All the best, darling.
- You did very well. - Thank you, sir. - Very nice.
Sir, what you just said...
Look at the Badshah's reaction.
What were you saying, Badshah?
Fantastic.
[cheering]
Wow! Wow, wow.
Your smile is absolutely radiant.
You have the most infectious smile in the world.
Thank you, sir.
And you bring that smile into your voice too.
If I close my eyes,
I can tell you're singing with a smile.
That's so beautiful.
And you were
outstanding. And I want to give you a hug.
[music playing]
Ragini, dear, your voice has
grounded quality.
Your voice is very pious.
It's incredibly pure.
Never lose that essence.
- Yes. - And in this way...
And sing with a very pious voice. That's what made Lata ji so special.
[song playing]
Thank you, ma'am.
Judges, could you please share the scores for Ragini's performance?
To mark the super hit beginning of 2025,
the one with a vice that stands out, the ideal beetle leaf vendor,
Subhajit Chakraborty from Kharagpur.
[applause]
Where's Subhajit?
- Subhajit! - You lot are looking for me.
And here I am, waiting for you.
Woohoo!
[song playing]
- Hey! But... Hey! - Hey! - This is a 'dosa.'
- What's this? - Seems like a buffet.
Sir, I've named it 'Kadak Paan.'
- This 'paan' is crafted for folks... - Yes...
...who have strong personalities...
- Just like you three. - I see.
That's just how this 'paan' is.
It's tough on the outside,
but soft and sweet on the inside.
We've got to break through the shell with the hammers here,
to reveal the 'paan' within.
Hey, hey!
Wow!
- Press it hard. - Oh! I see.
Oh, wow! It really is a 'paan.'
- Hey! - Oh, wow!
- Oh, my God!
Amazing!
Can we eat this 'paan'?
Is this some sort of joke?
- No, no. - No, no, please, do try it.
Honestly, I feel bad we didn't get it.
What is it, Shubhu?
Let me taste it first.
Then, you can have it.
"Have the 'paan' from Banaras."
It's absolutely delicious.
I should not, right?
It's really tasty. Sweet.
Sweet and sweet.
- You got it right. - It's just like you, sir.
I thought it'd be tough.
You said all three of us are tough.
Tough on the outside. Sweet and soft on the inside.
Like a coconut.
[music playing]
Shall we move on now?
Tough on the outside. Like a coconut.
You had a 'paan'?
Such self-control! Wow!
I'm not eating it. I'm not going to... I'm not going to have it.
Missing!
Half the 'paan's' gone, when you turn your face.
Vanished!
I've been dieting for two hours.
[singing]
Hey!
[music playing]
Yeah!
Woah!
Wow!
[singing]
Woohoo! Fab!
[music playing]
[singing]
[cheering]
That Bengali part, right?
Isn't that the part of the song you go watch a film for?
- Wow, that's brilliant. - That's the part. - Well said.
[applause]
It was a blessing to watch you
- feel that, sing that. - Thank you so much, sir.
Subho, I was longing
for that earthy voice.
Every time you come on stage, I sincerely hope
- you sing something like that today. - Thank you.
That one line...
[singing]
Those high notes... I was delighted.
Rightly said. It's that one song for which you go to the theatre.
It's that kind of a film.
Thank you.
God bless you. You sang beautifully.
Amazing, amazing. I think
you sang it really well.
- Thank you so much. - This song has truly touched the soul.
Very nice. Thank you so much. God bless you.
Thank you so much, sir.
Our cultural representation
is more than just folk and food.
You have such a wonderful heritage.
You should be incredibly proud of it.
And the way you sang it,
I'm sure the whole country
must have felt
that our country has such a rich culture.
Judges, please give your scores for this performance.
ap
[singing]
Oh wow.
What did I eat to crash like this?
Paan,
- chocolate. - I didn't eat chocolate.
- You ate paan, didn't you? - I ate just a bit.
There were three layers of sugar in that 'paan.'
Disgusting! I'm crashing, bro.
[laughing]
I've seen a lot in my life.
- What are you seeing? - He's seen a lot.
- I... - He hasn't seen anything yet.
It's starting now.
More food! More food has come.
Who's this for?
[laughing]
- Vishu Sir! - Yeah?
- Get out of your phone! I was saying... - Oh, man!
That nowadays, our phone has become our best friend.
But in the 70s, everyone's best friend
- was the gramophone. - Amazing!
When people used to put on vinyl records,
wind the keys and listen
to the songs of Shankarji and Shambhuji all day long.
And now after 55 years, people listen to Shankarji's
granddaughter Sneha Shankar's songs
on their computers, TVs and mobiles day and night.
Sneha Shankar, the new legend of the old legacy
is coming for a superhit start to 2025.
[applause]
[singing song]
[drums playing]
[singing song]
[applause]
I don't know, but was it me or did I not feel it?
- SG. - Today, I felt like a little more pain
was needed from the first line itself.
- You sang with a lot of thought. - Very well said.
You just needed to feel it.
[Shreya singing]
There is so much emotion in the first word itself.
It's all done there only.
In fact, the word 'Toot' comes in one place.
Tootne Wale Dil Hote Hain...
- She herself sang... - You sang that amazingly well.
- I wanted this feeling throughout the starting line. - Correct.
So don't think too much, just sing with feeling.
- Okay? - Thank you.
Because you're so good,
you're not even allowed a single mistake.
In your case, we want more. Okay? So, just do that.
You took a breath before 'Khaas' because it joins to the next line.
I found that very smart.
- Mind-blowing. So I just wanted you to know that. - Thank you so much.
This song is such a lovely song.
Its Punjabi lyrics are 'Ankhiyan Nu Raen De Ankhiyan De Kol Kol'.
'Chan Pardesiya Bol Pave Na Bol.'
There is so much love and heaviness in this song.
I mean, this song is the epitome of emotions.
So what happened to me was I was listening to you.
I confess how biased I am towards you.
And as soon as the performance ended,
Vishal Sir said that he did not feel it.
I was like, 'Why did he say that?'
I felt a little bad.
And then, I was like, 'Yes'.
It was not the same. Because when you sing,
the indicator of my feelings turns on and I start crying.
Or something happens to me but that didn't happen today.
You were just singing well today.
But if you do this also, then you will become God.
She has always done this.
- It's always the same... - Not everyone can be Shreya Ghoshal.
Whoa!
[applause]
[laughing]
Judges, please give scores on this performance.
Sir, I missed you guys so much. I feel like crying.
What a man!
- Come on! - Look how it is!
- Come here... Come here, you! - Oh God!
- Thank you. - This is what music is, you know.
Maestro Mayuri Saha is coming for a superhit start to 2025.
[song playing]
What a song!
[singing song]
[applause]
Mayuri, you know these songs... They carry light within them.
In every note of every place.
And it is etched in the minds of those who have heard it.
And even if a bit... if it is not delivered completely,
then it feels incomplete.
When you started the song,
you were walking on a fine rope.
And when it came to the first stanza, it became uncomfortable.
You were not 100% there.
But you are a very capable singer.
We have great expectations from you.
- So don't give up. Okay? Good luck. - Thank you, sir.
Mayuri, I am glad you are growing in one department.
- Your higher voice is opening up day by day. - Beautiful!
It feels so good when you hit the higher notes.
It sounds so beautiful. I can hear the sound of your voice.
Such a sweet voice. You can hear the echo.
I think you should focus a little more on your low notes.
Keep it in mind but you were getting lost. That shouldn't happen.
'Naam' should have a little more shape.
'Naam Ghum Jayega.'
'Naam' also has an echo. The first line and first word
just have to resonate. I mean, the audience
should just fall flat right there.
If you work a little more on these things,
you'll become a complete singer. What can I say?
You're beautiful! Your voice is sounding like gold.
- God bless. - Thank you, ma'am.
It's a very pure song. It's like a chandelier.
In this song, light emanates from each crystal.
It's that lovely! Every musician can relate to that.
But I felt your performance. I don't know why.
Maybe because I love this song a lot.
And I may have missed the minor details.
I was lost in the song
- but I loved it. - Thank you, sir.
Judges, please give scores on this performance.
[singing]
Come on. You don't... Stop it.
[laughing]
- This is fine. - This is right.
- We can handle this. - This is normal.
Huh?
- Raag Yawnwanti. - Yawnwanti.
And now it's turn for the fourth elimination on
Indian Idol Season 15.
[suspenseful music playing]
According to the judge's scores this week,
our bottom three contestants are
Srijan.
The second name is Shubhajit.
The third and final name is
Ritika.
their name is
Srijan.
[tense music playing]
I'm sorry, Srijan. Your journey on Indian Idol
ends here.
[sombre music playing]
Shubhajit, Ritika, congratulations, both of you are safe.
You can go back to your seats.
[sombre music playing]