About this season
The Indian version of the Pop Idol format.
Episodes (70)
1. Yaadon Ki Playlist
Aired 18 October 2025 • 76 min
India's biggest singing reality show kicks off its audition rounds as judges Vishal, Shreya, and Badshah take their seats alongside a brand new host. Who will win their hearts and move ahead?
2. Naya Season, Nayi Kahaniyan
Aired 19 October 2025 • 70 min
The audition round continues and it brings in fresh voices and a whole lot of excitement as judges Vishal, Shreya and Badshah scour for the most talented of the talented singers for this season of Indian Idol. Who will make it to the next round?
3. Day 3 Of Auditions
Aired 25 October 2025 • 75 min
The auditions continue with incredible singers arriving from all across the country and surprising the judges with their talent. Some make it through to the next round while others return home with memories and new hopes for the future.
4. Day 4 Of Auditions
Aired 26 October 2025 • 74 min
Talented singers from all across the country arrive to audition as day four of the audition round for this season continues. Which singers will move on to the next round?
5. Theatre Round - Day 1
Aired 1 November 2025 • 72 min
The contestants take the stage for the theatre round as Indian Idol reveals its top 15. Who will move forward in the competition?
6. Theatre Round - Day 2
Aired 2 November 2025 • 71 min
The theatre round continues as the contestants vie to make their place in the top 15 of this season. Which singers will succeed in securing their spot?
7. Premiere Party - Part 1
Aired 8 November 2025 • 81 min
Indian Idol gears up for the grand premiere of Season 16 as stars like Urmila Matondkar, Hansraj Hans, Sukhwinder Singh, Kavita Krishnamurthy, and Jaspinder Narula grace the stage with their presence. Who will shine the brightest tonight?
8. Premiere Party - Part 2
Aired 9 November 2025 • 77 min
The Premiere Party continues as the talented contestants impress the judges and the guests with their striking performances. Which contestant will steal the spotlight tonight?
9. Gustaakh Ishq Special
Aired 15 November 2025 • 74 min
Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Manish Malhotra grace the evening as special guests, joining the contestants for a memorable musical night.
10. Rock On With Farhan
Aired 16 November 2025 • 72 min
Farhan Akhtar arrives on the show, bringing in his charisma and musical energy. Soon after, Zoya Akhtar, Honey Irani, and many other special guests join in, as the contestants deliver back-to-back, mesmerising performances.
11. Badshah's Birthday Celebrations
Aired 22 November 2025 • 75 min
Badshah's birthday turns into a full-on festive affair as the contestants shower him with love, while Raveena Tandon elevates the celebration with her star presence.
12. Heroine No 1
Aired 23 November 2025 • 78 min
The ever-charismatic Karisma Kapoor joins the judges as the contestants deliver back-to-back mesmerising performances. Who will get eliminated tonight?
13. Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hain
Aired 29 November 2025 • 80 min
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya lights up the Idol stage and motivates the contestants. Who will shine tonight?
14. Swag Vs Sanskaari
Aired 30 November 2025 • 81 min
Celebrities Bhagyashree and Ayesha Jhulka grace the show with their presence as the contestants are divided into teams of two. Which contestant will shine the brightest?
15. Celebrating Evergreen Dharmendra Ji
Aired 6 December 2025 • 75 min
Jeetendra graces the Indian Idol stage with charm and grace as he pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Dharmendra Ji and his glorious career.
16. Legendary Comedian Kapil Sharma
Aired 7 December 2025 • 84 min
The legendary comedian and actor, Kapil Sharma, arrives on the show, as the contestants fight to stay in the competition. The tension rises as the season's second elimination is set to take place at the end of the episode.
17. Superhit Duets Special
Aired 13 December 2025 • 80 min
Iconic playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Udit Narayan join the contestants for a memorable night, reminiscing some timeless superhit duets.
18. Superhit Duets Special - Part 2
Aired 14 December 2025 • 82 min
The contestants deliver back-to-back melodious performances, witnessed by iconic playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Udit Narayan, who join the judges for a night full of foot-tapping music.
19. Celebrating The Lady Dons
Aired 20 December 2025 • 77 min
The Indian Idol stage lights up with the presence of Zeenat Aman and Helen, celebrating the fearless Lady Dons of Bollywood.
20. Celebrating The Lady Dons - Part 2
Aired 21 December 2025 • 81 min
Zeenat Aman and Helen light up the stage, honouring a cinematic legacy that continues to inspire.
21. An Evening Of Melody
Aired 27 December 2025 • 85 min
Madhubanti Bagchi graces the show and motivates the contestants, joined by Daler Mehndi and Manoj Tiwari. Who will shine tonight?
22. An Unforgettable Night Of Music
Aired 28 December 2025 • 84 min
On the last Sunday of the year, the contestants deliver back-to-back mesmerising performances in the presence of Madhubanti Bagchi, Daler Mehndi, and Manoj Tiwari.
23. Happy New Year 2026 - Part 1
Aired 3 January 2026 • 85 min
Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure grace the New Year 2026 celebrations, inspiring and motivating the contestants. Who will shine tonight?
24. Happy New Year 2026 - Part 2
Aired 4 January 2026 • 66 min
Padma Shri awardee, Suresh Wadkar, joins the judges as the contestants light up the stage with a series of back-to-back soulful performances.
25. Filmy And Fabulous - Part 1
Aired 10 January 2026 • 81 min
Indian Idol celebrates the yesteryear beauty queens Jaya Prada and Reena Roy as the contestants put their singing talent to the test.
26. Filmy And Fabulous - Part 2
Aired 11 January 2026 • 79 min
The contestants and the judges celebrate the harvest festival of Lohri with yesteryear queens Jaya Prada and Reena Roy, followed by a celebration of the top songs from the 1970s and 1980s.
27. 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 1
Aired 17 January 2026 • 85 min
The legendary Mithun Chakraborty graces the show with his presence and motivates the contestants. Who will steal the spotlight tonight?
28. 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 2
Aired 18 January 2026 • 77 min
Mithun Chakraborty is joined by Bappi Lahiri's daughter and grandson, Rema Lahir and Rego (Swastik Bansal), as the contestants celebrate 75 years of Mithun Chakraborty and Bappi Lahiri.
29. Teen Din Lagataar
Aired 24 January 2026 • 85 min
Sudesh Bhosle, Roop Kumar Rathod, and Sunali Rathod grace the show with their presence, setting the mood for a memorable evening.
30. Harr Ekk Sur Mein Desh Hoga
Aired 25 January 2026 • 84 min
The Indian Idol family pays tribute to and celebrates the nationwide spirit of India's Republic Day.
31. Gantantra Divas Special
Aired 26 January 2026 • 108 min
The Indian Idol family celebrates the 77th Republic Day of India with Shaan, Kargil Veteran Yashika Hatwal Tyagi, Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta and sub-inspector Mangesh Naik.
32. Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 1
Aired 31 January 2026 • 82 min
Actress Neelam Kothari graces the show as the contestants put their best foot forward. Who will shine tonight?
33. Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 2
Aired 1 February 2026 • 79 min
Samir Soni joins Neelam Kothari and the judges on the show as the Indian Idol family celebrates the season of love.
34. Remembering Lata Ji
Aired 7 February 2026 • 79 min
Indian Idol celebrates and pays tribute to the legendary Lata Mangeshkar Ji in the presence of lyricist Manoj Muntashir and music director Anand Ji.
35. Remembering Lata Ji - Part 2
Aired 8 February 2026 • 83 min
The contestants and judges, along with Anandji Virji Shah and Manoj Muntashir, pay tribute to the legendary and generous late Lata Mangeshkar.
36. Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 1
Aired 14 February 2026 • 84 min
Legendary director Subhash Ghai, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Rakesh Bakshi grace the stage as Indian Idol celebrates a special Guru Shishya themed episode.
37. Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 2
Aired 15 February 2026 • 72 min
Subhash Ghai, Rakesh Bakshi, and Meenakshi Seshadri join the Indian Idol family to celebrate the spirit of music. Shortly after, Mrunal Thakur, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and India's first all-girl band, WiSH, grace the show with their presence.
38. Indian Idol Goes International - Part 1
Aired 21 February 2026 • 67 min
Indian Idol goes international with its first ever global episode, featuring Madhubanti Bagchi as the guest judge. Who will steal the spotlight tonight?
39. Indian Idol Goes International - Part 2
Aired 22 February 2026 • 69 min
Indian Idol continues its global journey with Madhubanti Bagchi as the guest judge. The contestants deliver unforgettable performances and share their unique experiences from the international trip.
40. Anil Kapoor Special
Aired 28 February 2026 • 75 min
Indian Idol welcomes the energetic and dashing Anil Kapoor to the show. With excitement in the air, which contestant will steal the spotlight tonight?
41. Holi Special
Aired 1 March 2026 • 76 min
The Indian Idol family celebrates the festival of colours. Which contestant will impress the judges the most in this Holi Special episode?
42. Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 1
Aired 7 March 2026 • 89 min
The contestants get divided into teams as they compete against each other in Idol Ka Mohalla. Which team will emerge victorious?
43. Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 2
Aired 8 March 2026 • 72 min
As Idol ka Mohalla continues, Bala-O-Bala team leads by 2 points while Param Pujya Papa Niwas team strives to catch up, setting up an exciting battle for victory. Which team will claim the win?
44. Laxmikant Pyarelal Ki Playlist With Mohd. Rafi & Mukesh Ji
Aired 14 March 2026 • 88 min
Indian Idol celebrates the legendary music duo Laxmikant Pyarelal in the presence of Pyarelal Sharma, his wife Sunila Ji, and playback singer Nitin Mukesh.
45. Tribute To Laxmikant Pyarelal's Legacy
Aired 15 March 2026 • 88 min
The contestants continue their heartfelt tribute to the legendary duo Laxmikant and Pyarelal, celebrating their timeless musical legacy by performing some of their most iconic and beloved songs.
46. Dream Duet - Part 1
Aired 21 March 2026 • 80 min
Legendary singers Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy grace the show with their presence as contestants get the special opportunity to perform a duet with these iconic voices.
47. Dream Duet - Part 2
Aired 22 March 2026 • 79 min
The celebration continues as legendary singers Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy grace the show, inspiring contestants to honour their timeless music with heartfelt performances.
48. Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 1
Aired 28 March 2026 • 81 min
Veteran actors Farida Jalal and Aruna Irani take over the Idol stage and motivate the contestants with their presence. Which contestant will shine the brightest tonight?
49. Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 2
Aired 29 March 2026 • 81 min
Bollywood's Sweet 16 celebration continues as Farida Jalal and Aruna Irani light up the Idol stage. Which contestant will take center stage tonight?
50. Golden Jubilee
Aired 4 April 2026 • 78 min
Indian Idol celebrates 50 glorious episodes with actor Karisma Kapoor and choreographer Geeta Kapur. Which contestant will shine tonight?
51. Indian Idol Reunion
Aired 11 April 2026 • 89 min
Karisma Kapoor graces the show and surprises everyone by bringing back former contestants to compete alongside the new lot. How will this exciting reunion change the game?
52. Indian Idol Reunion - Part 2
Aired 12 April 2026 • 75 min
As the reunion continues with Karisma Kapoor and Satinder Sartaaj as judges, Indian Idol contestants join former stars to deliver soulful performances.
53. Remembering Aadesh Shrivastava
Aired 18 April 2026 • 52 min
As Indian Idol dedicates the episode to remembering Aadesh Shrivastava, Vijayta Pandit joins as a special guest while contestants honor his music through heartfelt performances.
54. Toaster Meets Idol
Aired 19 April 2026 • 50 min
Indian Idol welcomes Bollywood superstars, Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, as they join the show to promote their film Toaster while the contestants deliver mesmerizing performances.
55. Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 1
Aired 25 April 2026 • 69 min
The legendary Mahesh Bhatt lights up Indian Idol, presenting a rabab as the prize. Which contestants' talent will earn this honor?
56. Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 2
Aired 26 April 2026 • 72 min
Mahesh Bhatt continues to grace Indian Idol as the remaining contestants perform. With the rabab still at stake, whose talent will win this special honour?
57. Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale
Aired 2 May 2026 • 84 min
Idol pays tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle, with Sudesh Bhosle joining as guest judge. Contestants honor her timeless legacy through heartfelt performances crafted in her memory.
58. Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale - Part 2
Aired 3 May 2026 • 85 min
Idol continues its tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle, with Sudesh Bhosle returning as guest judge as contestants celebrate her timeless legacy through soulful performances. Special guest Riteish Deshmukh adds his charm to the musical evening.
59. Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - Part 1
Aired 9 May 2026 • 80 min
In this special episode, Idol celebrates the legendary duo Shankar-Jaikishan, with guest Anandji Virji Shah joining in. Contestants deliver heartfelt performances to honor their timeless music and unforgettable legacy.
60. Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - part 2
Aired 10 May 2026 • 81 min
The Shankar-Jaikishan celebration continues as Idol returns with more performances honouring the duo's enduring musical legacy, alongside guest Anandji Virji Shah.
61. Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 1
Aired 16 May 2026 • 80 min
Indian Idol pays tribute to Asha Bhosle with guest Padmini Kolhapure. What do the contestants have in store?
62. Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 2
Aired 17 May 2026 • 80 min
Indian Idol's tribute to Asha Bhosle continues with special guest Helen, joined by the Pati Patni Aur Woh Do cast. What surprises do the contestants bring next?
63. Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar
Aired 23 May 2026 • 85 min
Idol celebrates the musical magic of R.D. Burman and Kishore Kumar with a special karaoke night. Contestants perform their iconic songs, bringing back timeless melodies and honoring their unforgettable legacy.
64. Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar - Part 2
Aired 24 May 2026 • 79 min
Idol continues its tribute to R.D. Burman and Kishore Kumar as contestants perform more of their iconic songs, celebrating their timeless legacy with soulful and vibrant acts.
65. Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 1
Aired 30 May 2026 • 83 min
Idol celebrates the legacy of Rajesh Khanna as Asha Parekh and A. R. Rahman join in, with contestants reviving his timeless songs through soulful and vibrant performances.
66. Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 2
Aired 31 May 2026 • 75 min
Idol continues to celebrate the legacy of Rajesh Khanna, as Asha Parekh and A. R. Rahman join in, along with the cast of Main Vaapas Aaunga.
67. Celebrating Udit Narayan & Ismail Darbar
Aired 6 June 2026 • 70 min
In this special episode, Idol pays tribute to legendary music icons Udit Narayan and Ismail Darbar, joined by Zeenat Aman. What do the contestants have in store?
68. Celebrating Udit Narayan & Ismail Darbar - Part 2
Aired 7 June 2026 • 69 min
Idol continues to celebrate the legendary music icons Udit Narayan and Ismail Darbar, joined by Zeenat Aman. Which contestant will shine tonight?
69. Episode 69
Aired 13 June 2026
70. Episode 70
Aired 14 June 2026