Highlights
Indian Idol

Indian Idol - Season 16 (2025)

Audience Score
61

Season 16 Episodes

1. Yaadon Ki Playlist

October 18th, 20251 hr 16 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

October 19th, 20251 hr 10 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

October 25th, 20251 hr 15 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

October 26th, 20251 hr 14 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

November 1st, 20251 hr 12 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

November 2nd, 20251 hr 11 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

November 8th, 20251 hr 21 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

November 9th, 20251 hr 17 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

November 15th, 20251 hr 14 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

November 16th, 20251 hr 12 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

November 22nd, 20251 hr 15 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

November 23rd, 20251 hr 18 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

November 29th, 20251 hr 20 min

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya lights up the Idol stage and motivates the contestants. Who will shine tonight?

14. Swag Vs Sanskaari

November 30th, 20251 hr 21 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

December 6th, 20251 hr 15 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

December 7th, 20251 hr 24 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

December 13th, 20251 hr 20 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

December 14th, 20251 hr 22 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

December 20th, 20251 hr 17 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

December 21st, 20251 hr 21 min

Zeenat Aman and Helen light up the stage, honouring a cinematic legacy that continues to inspire.

21. An Evening Of Melody

December 27th, 20251 hr 25 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

December 28th, 20251 hr 24 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

January 3rd, 20261 hr 25 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

January 4th, 20261 hr 6 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

January 10th, 20261 hr 21 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

January 11th, 20261 hr 19 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

January 17th, 20261 hr 25 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

January 18th, 20261 hr 17 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

January 24th, 20261 hr 25 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

January 25th, 20261 hr 24 min

The Indian Idol family pays tribute to and celebrates the nationwide spirit of India's Republic Day.

31. Gantantra Divas Special

January 26th, 20261 hr 48 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

January 31st, 20261 hr 22 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

February 1st, 20261 hr 19 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

February 7th, 20261 hr 19 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

February 8th, 20261 hr 23 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

February 14th, 20261 hr 24 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

February 15th, 20261 hr 12 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

February 21st, 20261 hr 7 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

February 22nd, 20261 hr 9 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. Episode 40

February 28th, 20261 hr 15 min

41. Episode 41

March 1st, 20261 hr 16 min

42. Episode 42

March 7th, 20261 hr 29 min

43. Episode 43

March 8th, 20261 hr 12 min

44. Episode 44

March 14th, 2026

45. Episode 45

March 15th, 2026

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Season 5
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Season 4
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Season 3
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Season 2
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Season 1
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