Updated On: 20 October, 2025 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Indian Idol Season 16 has returned with the nostalgic theme “Yaadon Ki Playlist,” celebrating timeless melodies and heartfelt emotions. The season aims to blend musical memories with new talent, creating a soulful journey for viewers

Vishal Dadlani, Badshah, Shreya Ghoshal
Indian Idol Season 16 is back, and this time, it’s all about nostalgia and emotion with its heartfelt theme, “Yaadon Ki Playlist.” The show promises to blend timeless melodies with fresh, young talent, creating moments that tug at the heart while celebrating the joy of music. Each episode invites viewers to relive cherished memories through songs while discovering the next generation of soulful performers, making this season a true celebration of music, emotion, and storytelling.
One of the contestants, Vishwanath, walked onto the stage full of confidence. But as soon as he started singing, the judges felt something was missing. Vishal and Shreya agreed that while his technique was good, his performance lacked emotion, and that made it hard for them to connect with him. Shreya kindly but firmly told him, “Indian Idol isn’t about cracking a reality show; it’s about cracking the song.” She reminded him that real talent comes from understanding and expressing the heart of the music, not just singing it perfectly.