Taaruk Raina, the lead actor of Sony LIV's The Waking of a Nation, was recently on the sets of Indian Idol as part of the show’s promotional tour. Accompanied by National Award-winning and International Emmy-nominated director Ram Madhvani and music director Sameer Uddin, Taaruk took the audience by surprise by singing one of the show’s songs – Chala Chali ka Khela.

Taaruk Raina sings on Indian Idol stage

For Taaruk, stepping onto the Indian Idol stage was more than just a promotional appearance; it was the fulfilment of a lifelong dream. He had long aspired to perform in front of his musical idols, Vishal Dadlani, and Shreya Ghoshal who appreciated him for his soulful voice. Having begun his television journey alongside rapper Badshah they both shared their fondest memories of their time together.