Updated On: 14 October, 2025 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vishal Dadlani shared a story about contestant Tabish, whose spontaneous singing had been so impressive that some viewers thought it was planned. Vishal also reflected on his musical beginnings, crediting his mother’s lullabies

Badshah and Vishal Dadlani
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Recently, judge Vishal shared a memorable story about Tabish, the brother of singer Danish, who is known for his incredible voice and also participated in Indian Idol said, “Last time, while leaving, he hummed something so incredible that we asked him to sing it, and it blew us away. People even questioned and trolled us if it was planned or scripted because it was so impressive."