[firecrackers bursting]
Friends, today is Indian Idol's Finale.
Before the most beautiful era of dreams,
music and entertainment comes to an end,
let me take you to the golden era
that gave us the greatest musical legends.
And that era was the 90s.
[whooping and applause]
It was the 90s era
when a little girl participated in a reality show
and became the greatest example of musical excellence,
whose name is Shreya Ghoshal.
[applause]
[mouthing words]
It was the 90s
when swagger entered the music industry.
[vocalisation]
And changed the world of music in the movies.
And the one to do that was none other than
our very own, the rockstar Vishal Dadlani.
[whooping and applause]
And without this era,
we wouldn't have had this 'badshah' (king)!
[song playing]
I got my name from this era.
[whooping and applause]
Today, we'll celebrate that era
and give you your next Indian Idol.
[whooping and applause]
Let's delve into the "Mast Mast" era of the 90s
with my favourite.
People know what a diehard fan I am of her from Delhi to London.
Alia was in the song,
but I dedicated the lyrics to Raveena Tandon.
[whooping and applause]
[thunder rumbling, lightning crackling]
[music playing]
[whooping]
[whistling]
[vocalisation]
'Raveena Tandon, Actress'
[peppy song playing]
[whooping]
[music fades out]
[applause]
[whooping]
Welcome.
Badshah!
I wish to thank all of you,
the audience,
Shreya and of course, our finalists.
My small baby Adi.
[laughs]
[applause]
When we'd do a show in the 90s,
he'd always come along with Udit and his mother.
He was a little boy.
So, when I call him "baby" fondly,
please don't misunderstand.
I actually mean a little baby, okay?
Baby!
And Badshah!
He gave a new lease on life to my career
with that beautiful song.
So, I really thank him.
[applause]
I want to say one thing to all of you.
You stand here today.
I pray that you may become Shreya Ghoshal one day.
Whoa!
What a prayer!
I'm truly elated
that Raveena Tandon is here with us to make the Grand Finale
even more special.
[applause]
- Thank you, Raveena. - Thank you.
Thank you, Badshah.
[peppy song playing]
To win the Indian Idol title,
our finalists will be faced with tough challenges.
Starting with the play-front round,
the judges will select our Top 5 finalists.
[unsettling whistling]
And based on the judges' scores,
we will get our Top 3 finalists.
Will our next Indian Idol be the one-sided lover Priyangshu?
[laughter]
Will it be Manasi's hen thief of a brother Subhajit?
[laughter]
Will it be Idol's crazy girl Manasi?
[applause]
Will it be the destroyer Chaitanya?
[applause]
Will it be the legendary Sneha?
[applause]
Or will it be the legend ultra pro max,
the swordsman of musical notes Anirudh?
[applause]
In truth, the fifteenth Indian Idol
will be the one for whom India votes.
So, on that note, let's begin the Indian Idol Finale.
The grandest 90s night!
[applause]
[whooping]
My, oh, my!
[romantic song playing]
My, oh, my!
I heard you were hitting on Raveena. So, I've come here.
[laughs]
He wasn't.
- He wasn't? - No.
Have some shame!
[laughter]
- It's Raveena Tandon, bro. - Raveena!
[laughter]
If you want to make him blush,
- just say the name Raveena Tandon. - True.
Are you serious?
- I think Vishal Dadlani blushes only for one name! - How do you kn...
[applause]
She's saying she doesn't know this!
You never told me!
- Hey! - What!
We met so many times. He never...
Haven't you heard my song?
"Sway those hips like Raveena..."
Oh, sorry, That was him.
Sir, hang on.
- Vishal, please change and come. - Sure.
- Please... We're praising you. - Change, please.
- Got it. - I'm helping you get the girl.
- Go and get changed. - She's not! Just change.
[laughter]
Listen to me.
Listen, don't come back.
- Hey! - [laughter]
We're about to be joined by a very special guest
who was one of India's very first play-front singers.
His 90s hit 'Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag'
is cherished by every heart to this day.
Please welcome the embodiment of pop music,
Indian music's splendour,
the one and only,
the party king Mika Singh!
- [whooping] - [applause]
[music playing]
[Vishal] Yes!
[whistling]
[Mika performing]
Whoa!
Yes!
[Mika performing]
[Vishal] Whoa!
[Raveena singing along and whooping]
[whistling]
[performance concludes]
[whooping]
[Vishal] Yes!
Wow!
[applause]
Fabulous.
A big hand for Mika!
Whoa!
[applause]
The kids sing way better than me.
I have some lovely friends here.
The five-year-old cutie boy...
Vishal!
[laughs]
Two-year-old Shreya Ghoshal.
The last one isn't born yet, Badshah.
[laughter]
I tweaked the lyrics of this song.
It actually was,
- "Listen, Raveena, you crazy girl." - Whoa!
[whooping]
Whoa!
Lovely, Mika. A big hand for Mika.
Thank you.
[sings along]
With a huge round of applause,
please welcome the actors of 'Chamak',
Paramvir Cheema, Mukesh Chhabra,
Mohit Malik, Isha Talwar
and director Rohit Jugraj.
[applause]
SG, it's time to find out
who are going to be our Top 5 finalists.
All our finalists will be attempting the play-front challenge.
In this challenge, all the finalists will sing one by one.
There will be a podium with the finalists' name
in front of the judges.
The judges will place their mics on the podium of the singers
whose performance they like the most.
[buzzers sound]
Oh!
The moment the mic is placed,
that finalist will enter the Top 5.
[applause]
At the end of the challenge,
one finalist who does not get a mic from the judges
will be out of the finale race.
The play-front round will be judged by our lovely judges.
[applause]
Because we wanted to go from Top 6 to 5
and you're such a talented singer yourself,
we want you to join our panel.
- Yes! - To be one of the judges.
Your wish is my command.
Let the play-front challenge begin!
Ooh!
[music playing]
Oh, come on.
[Manasi performing]
Oh, my!
Whoa!
[performance continues]
Hey! Wait!
Hey, wait.
Let the others perform.
[vocalisation]
Hey, buddy!
Okay!
[performance concludes]
[applause]
Hang on, let's listen to everybody. What's the rush?
[Subhajit performing]
Whoa!
Ah!
- I love this guy. - Yes.
[Raveena] I love this guy.
- [buzzer sounds] - Hey!
What a performance!
Voice!
Voice...
My, oh, my!
[vocalisation]
- What is this guy, man? - Amazing.
So good.
Fantastic!
[buzzer sounds]
He's terrific!
[performance concludes]
[applause]
Anirudh!
Come on, Anirudh!
- Come on, Anirudh! - Go for it!
Come on.
[Anirudh performing]
Ah!
[vocalisation]
Ah!
[performance concludes]
Whoa!
[whooping]
[applause]
[Sneha vocalising]
[applause]
[Badshah] Whoa!
- [buzzers sound] - Whoa!
[Sneha performing]
Oh, my!
[performance concludes]
[music playing]
[Chaitanya performing]
[buzzer sounds]
Done?
Whoa!
Oh, my!
Whoa!
[performance concludes]
[whooping and applause]
[Vishal] Come on.
- [Priyangshu performing] - [Badshah] Whoa!
[performance continues]
He's sounding good!
[performance concludes]
[applause]
Anirudh, we're sorry, brother.
Your Indian Idol journey now comes to an end.
- All the best to you. - Thank you.
You're a great musician,
and I wish you all the best for your bright musical journey.
- Please give it up... - Thank you so much.
For Anirudh.
I want to add that competitions are a part of our lives.
However, I'd like to try your voice for a song this week.
Woo-hoo!
It means a lot.
Oh my God!
It means a lot.
Good luck, brother.
The thing is, Anirudh, the so-called 'loser' often wins in the long term.
He offered you a song.
I'd like you to do the opening for my next concert.
All the successful singers, like Arijit,
- had lost in the competition. - Undoubtedly.
My brother, you have a long journey.
I'm a successful singer but I haven't won a single award.
I don't care about awards, I just want money.
All the best!
Please give a big hand to Anirudh.
[audience cheering, applauding]
Friends, these are the top five finalists of Indian Idol Season 15!
[audience cheering, applauding]
[song playing]
Badshah, I'm on this platform because of you.
You aren't just a judge,
but my big brother and friend.
You didn't just give me the Platinum Mic,
you've given me immense love, because you have a golden heart.
'Sneha, I want to give you this Platinum Mic.'
[audience cheering, applauding]
'Wow!'
I'm truly thankful. Thank you so much.
Shreya, you told me during the audition
that you see a winner in me.
'He will be a finalist and might even be the winner. He is that guy.'
[song playing]
Since then, I've started seeing a winner in myself.
I want to make amends.
Ma'am, you're the most beautiful girl in Indian Idol.
All of us believe this.
Vishal, when you heard me sing
during the audition, you became emotional
and hugged me.
'Come here.'
'Oh, my!'
Later on, you even danced during my performance.
[Chaitanya singing a song]
'You even carried me on your shoulders.'
'Goodness!'
Sir, I want to say just one thing. All of us are grateful to you!
Whoa!
Badshah, you once offered to help me
build my house.
'I want to have the walls of your house'
'repaired before the next monsoon.'
'I want to fit it with an AC. I'd like to do it for you.'
[poignant vocalising]
I'm so sorry to refuse your help.
But I feel it was a stroke of good luck for me.
Now, I'm building my own house.
Thank you so much for that.
Vishal, I'm sorry,
but I think my craziness
matches yours.
It's the finale today, and I'm not prepared for this, but...
- I feel you. - I'm really happy.
We're grateful that you're our judge.
Thank you so much for being with us
and for blessing us. Thank you so much.
- On that note... - On that note...
- India, we are presenting... - India, we are presenting...
- The OG superstars of Indian Idol. - The OG superstars of Indian Idol.
- Badshah, Shreya, and Vishal. - Badshah, Shreya, and Vishal.
- Woo-hoo! - Woo-hoo!
[audience cheering, applauding]
[Vishal singing a song]
[Vishal continues singing a song]
[Vishal singing a song]
[vocalising]
[audience cheering, applauding]
[Vishal singing a song]
"This is explosive!"
[Vishal singing a song]
[Shreya singing a song]
[choir singing a song]
[Shreya singing a song]
[musical instruments playing]
[Shreya singing a song]
[musical instruments playing]
[Shreya singing a song]
[Shreya continues singing a song]
[musical instruments playing]
[musical instruments continue playing]
[song playing]
[Badshah singing a song]
[Badshah continues singing a song]
[choir singing a song]
[musical instruments playing]
[Badshah singing a song]
[Badshah continues singing a song]
[song playing]
[background music]
[audience cheering, applauding]
[audience cheering]
Presenting the Idol Paan Seller
and finalist, Subhajit Chakraborty!
[audience cheering, applauding]
Subhajit, the judges' scores for your performance
could make you one of the top three finalists.
Give it your best.
Whoosh!
Subhajit looks like a magician today.
Subhajit, all the best.
[musical instruments playing]
[musical instruments continue playing]
[Subhajit singing a song]
Aha!
[Subhajit singing a song]
[Subhajit continues singing a song]
[Subhajit singing a song]
[Subhajit continues singing a song]
He is melodious.
[Subhajit singing a song]
Well done!
Wonderful!
Ooh!
[Subhajit singing a song]
Woo-hoo!
[musical instruments playing]
[choir vocalising]
[musical instruments playing]
[Subhajit singing a song]
[Subhajit continues singing a song]
[Subhajit singing a song]
[choir vocalising]
[musical instruments playing]
Woo-hoo!
[musical instruments playing]
[Subhajit singing a song]
Wow!
[Subhajit singing a song]
Yes!
[audience cheering, applauding]
Fab!
- Wonderful! - Fantastic!
Good!
- Wow! - Well done.
I never imagined I'd get goosebumps from hearing him sing.
[cackling]
I never imagined
that I could get goosebumps from hearing you sing this song.
I swear!
Subhajit, your arch was completed today.
You sang this song wonderfully.
It seemed you owned these songs.
If you were doing playback singing in that era,
you would have been the first choice.
I truly felt this.
This was beyond imagination.
- I'm so proud of you. You completed it. - Thank you, sir.
Complete!
Both of us are wearing the KKR theme colour.
I don't know why. I didn't want to twin.
I don't know the result,
but what if 'Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo' wins today?
You killed it. You rocked!
Thank you so much.
We're confused about the winner this time.
Ahem! You guys! I'll thrash all of you outside after the finale.
You've all made history today
with the performances you've given.
Thank you so much, ma'am.
I want to say
that the twist you introduced in 'Kahin Disco Mein Jaaen',
by transitioning fluently
and then seamlessly returning to the original track, was impressive.
- That was my favourite part. - Fab!
- Thank you so much. - Absolutely!
You honoured the song.
Some singers spoil the original track,
but you presented the songs with great honour.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
- Thank you so much. - You were too good.
Thank you so much.
Subhajit, your entire family is here. Greetings!
Why are you sitting there? Please come on stage.
Please give a big hand to Subhajit's family.
[audience cheering, applauding]
Sir and ma'am, please share your experience
of standing on this stage
with your finalist son.
I'm speechless.
I'm ecstatic.
I'm overwhelmed with happiness...
So sweet!
I can't find words.
[melancholic music playing]
However,
I'm even happier about my new house.
[audience applauding]
My son
is a finalist on Indian Idol.
I'm overjoyed.
Aw!
[melancholic song playing]
Ms. Shreya.
You gave my son
affection and love.
I'm grateful to you for that.
You supported and loved him
like an elder sister.
[mellow music playing]
I'll be with him for a lifetime.
- Thank you so much. - We have a close bond.
I'll maintain it.
You sang a folk song with my son in the previous episode.
[Shreya singing a song]
I felt ecstatic.
I truly enjoyed it.
I try my best.
I tried to stop myself, but I was compelled to sing with him.
Subha's father or guru
has taught him.
He isn't just a father, but also his guru.
You trained Subha to play this instrument.
I wanted to sing while he played it.
Honestly, I learnt a lot from Subha.
I'll always be his friend and elder sister.
He can come to me whenever he needs me.
- You'll come to me, right, Subha? - Of course, ma'am.
[mellow music playing]
Thanks a lot, ma'am.
[audience applauding]
- Judges, today we're celebrating the 90s era. - Yes.
So, I brought 90 'paans' for everyone.
- What? - For everyone.
Well done.
Hang on! You prepared 90 'paans' while preparing for the song.
- Wonderful! - He is a diligent boy.
- Bravo! - Ma'am, I have a request.
- There are countless iconic, evergreen songs from the 90s. - Yes.
I want all the participants
to do the hook steps.
- Wonderful! Lovely! - All of us.
Please come.
- You're also inviting the band members. - That's right.
- Everyone! - Bravo!
[song playing]
[song continues playing]
Woo-hoo!
[song playing]
[song continues playing]
[comical music playing]
[song playing]
Judges, please give your scores for Subhajit's performance.
[audience applauding]
SG, presenting
the new legend of an old legacy, Sneha Shankar.
Sneha, the judges' scores for your performance
could make you one of the top three finalists.
So, all the best!
[Sneha vocalising]
[Sneha singing a song]
[Sneha continues singing a song]
[Sneha singing a song]
[musical instruments playing]
[Sneha singing a song]
[Sneha continues singing a song]
Well done!
[musical instruments playing]
[Chaitanya singing a song]
[Sneha and Chaitanya singing a song]
[Sneha singing a song]
[musical instruments playing]
[Sneha singing a song]
Ah!
[musical instruments playing]
[Sneha singing a song]
Woo-hoo!
[Sneha singing a song]
[Sneha vocalising]
[Sneha singing a song]
Bravo!
[Sneha vocalising]
[musical instruments crescendo]
Woo-hoo!
[audience cheering, applauding]
Outstanding!
Well done!
My red angel!
This girl is a superstar.
'Aaja Ve Mahi' was made for you.
I had to hear this qawwali from you.
You chose to sing it today, and I loved it. You were unmatched.
- Fabulous. - Thank you so much.
You had command over the tone, the stress,
and your voice modulation was perfect.
You command the stage when you sing a song like that.
'Dilbar' was fabulous too.
- You look beautiful as well. - Thank you so much.
You've embodied the form of Goddess Saraswati today.
Well done.
- Ms. Sneha. - Yes.
I must talk to you respectfully.
- That's brilliant. - Yes.
Ms. Sneha, it's challenging when everyone in your family
are skilled singers.
Mr. Ram Shankar is here.
- He sings in tune. - Amazing, sir.
Hello!
It's not easy to sing at that level in front of your dad.
Ms. Sneha, you are awesome.
Thank you so much.
Mr. Ram, it's because of your hard work.
She is such a sweet girl and you taught her.
Thank you!
[applause and cheer]
What do I say? Sneha is showered with your love and blessings.
I am really touched.
[emotional music playing]
I always tell Sneha that winning or losing doesn't matter.
What matters is the effort.
- I agree. - Amazing!
Don't worry about what comes after.
God will decide the outcome.
- I have a few words for him. - Yes.
- In 1999, my song 'Sawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag' was released. - Yes.
That is when his song 'Yaro Sab Dua Karo' was released.
- Yes. - I was embarrassed. I regretted releasing the album.
There are such good singers in the market.
I request you to please sing one verse.
Sure.
[applause and cheer]
I am so happy because
Mr. Ram Shankar is finally on stage.
- Thank you. - We've heard of legacy,
today, we will see where Sneha learnt it from.
Shreya, I am happy
that after around 45 years,
people are remembering
- my late father and uncle through this stage. - Absolutely!
[singing]
Lovely!
- Same! - Absolutely!
- Absolutely the same. - Same.
[singing]
[applauding and cheering]
[singing]
Brilliant!
[singing]
Thank you!
[applause and cheer]
Brilliant!
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you
for sharing your voice
- on the Indian Idol platform. - Thank you.
- Thank you! - We are blessed.
Today I understood that the intricate murkis Sneha sings
come from dedicated practice
- she sings them exactly the way she has rehearsed. - Carbon copy.
- She is a carbon copy! - Carbon copy.
Shreya, when I used to practice in the morning,
she was just three years old.
She used to sit next to me and sing in tune.
- Hitting every note correctly. - Yes! Wow!
That's when I realised
- that my late father's soul has returned. - Lovely!
And she will become a renowned singer someday
and she will make her elders proud.
Nice!
All the best to all the contestants. My best wishes to you.
You too.
[applause and cheer]
- Thank you, Mr. Ram Shankar. - Thank you very much.
- Thank you, Sneha. - Thank you.
Judges, please score Sneha's performance.
[applauding]
- Badshah, do you think only you are Raveena's fan? - Yes.
I am too.
- I think every 90s kid is a huge fan... - Yes!
- Of Raveena. - Yes.
Raveena, you are a cult.
And I can't miss this golden opportunity.
I want Badshah and Raveena to join me on the stage.
We will all dance on 'Shahar Ki Ladki'.
[music playing]
[song starts]
[applause and cheer]
[song playing]
[applause and cheer]
Yes!
- Thank you, Indian Idol. - Yes!
- You helped me achieve the milestones in my life. - Genuinely!
Thank you, Badshah. Thank you, Raveena.
Mika, I've heard that your new song
'Lover Boy'
is going to be released soon.
So, why don't you give us
an exclusive sneak peek on this special occasion.
Let's do it, Mika. A big hand for him.
[applause and cheer]
This is my song, 'Lover Boy'.
It's a lovely song written and composed by me.
This song was written by my friend Marshall.
So, Badshah, I was in 1999 earlier.
Now, I am entering your generation in 2025.
This song is for you.
Nice!
It's your boy, Badshah!
Badshah, you are timeless, my love.
[music playing]
[singing]
[applauding]
I love it.
- Thank you! - This is brilliant!
Thank you so much.
Sir, blockbuster.
[applause and cheer]
Friends, the moment we've all been waiting for throughout the season
is finally approaching.
Who is the finalist
that Mr. Bhushan Kumar wants to sing for his album?
The secret will be revealed.
Let's hear the good news from the man himself.
Film producer and music director Mr. Bhushan Kumar.
Hello, I am Bhushan Kumar.
Greetings to all the judges and finalists.
Today is our finale.
And one of you will become the Indian Idol.
But all of you have already become stars.
Thank you for sharing
that Indian Idol is not just a show, but it's a promise
that our singers are ready to rock the whole world.
I have followed this season.
All of you performed so well
that I felt that all of you are ready for playback and playfront.
They are ready for both.
And a special mention to Sneha Shankar.
You sang with all your heart this season.
I remember all your performances.
For example, 'Aaj Ibadat.'
[singing]
Or 'Sajda'.
- 'Yes! - Lovely!'
[cheering]
And 'Aaoge Jab Tum Sajana'.
[singing]
You honoured the songs of our industry's legends
so beautifully, that those songs became even more legendary.
And a big thank you to Indian Idol.
Because of you, we found a singer like Sneha.
All the best and let's rock it.
[applauding]
Congratulations, Sneha.
- Wow! - Congratulations, Sneha.
It will be amazing. I am so happy for you.
[applause and cheer]
Mika is here to celebrate with us on this special occasion
of the Grand Finale.
To make this even more special,
will you sing that song from Chamak Series
- live in front of us? - That song is wonderful.
Mann is the music director.
Mann Singh is a really talented music director from Punjab.
I would like to sing a few lines.
[applause and cheer]
[singing]
Everybody!
Mukesh Chhabra in the house.
[indistinct]
[singing]
Come on!
Let's do it!
- Thank you! - Lovely!
Fab!
- I like the song. - Give a huge round of applause for him.
A big hand for the entire team of Chamak.
- Mika! - Yes?
That was fun.
You nailed it. That is how much I liked the song.
- Thank you! - I mean it.
This is the Mika Singh who is reinventing himself.
I am so happy.
- I loved the song. Believe me. I loved it. It's a vibe. - Thanks.
Badshah, praise me. Why are you quiet?
- No, I... - I want it! I do.
I need!
For Chamak team and my song.
I became emotional.
I thought of Sidhu when I heard this song.
Mika, we are here because of you.
You know that, don't you?
I love you, Badshah.
- Aww! So sweet. - So, everyone here
who is from Punjab,
no one would have even noticed us if it weren't for you.
This is all because of you.
[applause and cheer]
Chamak is a series
which is about violence
in the Punjabi music industry.
These two things don't go along.
Art and violence.
It shouldn't be together.
That is what this series is about.
[applause and cheer]
Thank you, Mika. Thank you, Team Chamak.
Best wishes to you
for Season 2.
For now, please stay with us
and enjoy our show.
A big hand for Team Chamak.
[applause]
[applause and cheer]