Where to watch Indian Idol (2004)

Name: Indian Idol
Genre: Reality
Cast: Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal, Aditya Narayan, Badshah

Web series
Hindi
U
16 seasons, 489 episodes

Genre: Reality
First aired: 28 Oct 2004

Where to watch in India

Last day on SonyLIV: 17 Feb 2027 — watch it before then.

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Language	Type	Platform
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Story

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Indian Idol brings aspiring singers from across India to compete for recognition and a recording contract. Contestants audition in cities nationwide, then advance through theatre rounds before competing in live weekly performances. A panel of celebrity judges evaluates their vocal abilities and stage presence, while viewers vote via SMS and online platforms to determine who stays and who leaves. The competition features themed rounds based on Bollywood music, classical traditions, and other genres, challenging performers to showcase versatility and emotional depth in their interpretations.

Why watch

Discover raw singing talent competing for their dreams across India's diverse regions.
Watch celebrity judges provide critiques and mentorship to aspiring professional singers.
Experience live performances with themed rounds celebrating Bollywood and Indian music traditions.

Good for: Music and reality TV enthusiasts of all ages who enjoy talent competitions and want to support emerging singers in their journey to stardom.

About the series

Created by Simon Fuller and based on the Pop Idol format, Indian Idol premiered on Sony Entertainment Television on 28 October 2004. Produced by FremantleMedia India in association with Sony Pictures Networks India, with early seasons handled by Miditech Studios and Optimystix Entertainment. The show is hosted by Aditya Narayan with judges Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal, and Badshah evaluating contestants. The series has run for 16 seasons with 489 episodes, filmed primarily in Mumbai.