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Indian Idol contestants who are popular than the winners

Updated On: 16 November, 2024 07:06 AM IST | Oshin Fernandes

As Indian Idol 15 is set to enthrall the audience in the coming months with melodious singers taking over the stage, we look at the show’s alumni, who may have not become winners but garnered immense fame

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As Indian Idol 15 is set to enthrall the audience in the coming months with melodious singers taking over the stage, we look at the show’s alumni, who may have not become winners but garnered immense fame

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As Indian Idol 15 is set to enthrall the audience in the coming months with melodious singers taking over the stage, we look at the show’s alumni, who may have not become winners but garnered immense fame
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Neha Kakkar is one of the biggest examples of how a contestant went on to judge the same reality show.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Neha Kakkar is one of the biggest examples of how a contestant went on to judge the same reality show. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She participated in season 2 but was rejected. She&rsquo;s known for delivering hits like &ldquo;Dilbar&rdquo; and &ldquo;Kala Chashma&rdquo;.&nbsp;</span></p>

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She participated in season 2 but was rejected. She’s known for delivering hits like “Dilbar” and “Kala Chashma”. 

<p>Monali Thakur, who sang songs such as &ldquo;Sawaar Loon&rdquo; in Lootera and &ldquo;Moh Moh Ke Dhaage&rdquo; in Dum Laga Ke Haisha was a contestant on Indian Idol season 2.&nbsp;</p>

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Monali Thakur, who sang songs such as “Sawaar Loon” in Lootera and “Moh Moh Ke Dhaage” in Dum Laga Ke Haisha was a contestant on Indian Idol season 2. 

<p>Monali also won a National Award.</p>

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Monali also won a National Award.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rahul Vaidya, who was a runner-up in Indian Idol season 1, went on to garner fame with Bigg Boss 14.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Rahul Vaidya, who was a runner-up in Indian Idol season 1, went on to garner fame with Bigg Boss 14. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bigg Boss 14 is also where he proposed to his now wife Disha Parmar.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Bigg Boss 14 is also where he proposed to his now wife Disha Parmar. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bhoomi Trivedi, who was a contestant on Indian Idol season 5 got her big Bollywood break with &ldquo;Ram Chahe Leela&rdquo; in Sanjay Leela Bhansali&rsquo;s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Bhoomi Trivedi, who was a contestant on Indian Idol season 5 got her big Bollywood break with “Ram Chahe Leela” in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She is more popular on the Gujarati singing front as of now.&nbsp;</span></p>

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She is more popular on the Gujarati singing front as of now. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meiyang Chang was a contestant in season 3. While his singing career took a backseat, he rose to fame as an actor and television host.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Meiyang Chang was a contestant in season 3. While his singing career took a backseat, he rose to fame as an actor and television host. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He was recently seen in the film &lsquo;Ulajh&rsquo; starring Janhvi Kapoor.&nbsp;</span></p>

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He was recently seen in the film ‘Ulajh’ starring Janhvi Kapoor. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salman Ali shot to fame after winning the 10th season of Indian Idol. An exception in this list given his popularity.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Salman Ali shot to fame after winning the 10th season of Indian Idol. An exception in this list given his popularity. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He was also the first runner-up of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L`il Champs 2011.</span></p>

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He was also the first runner-up of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L`il Champs 2011.

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Indian Idol 5 winner Sreerama Chandra is also known for delivering Bollywood hit songs like "Subhanallah" in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, "Balma" in Khiladi 786, and "Fikar not" in Chhichhore.&nbsp;</span></p>

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Indian Idol 5 winner Sreerama Chandra is also known for delivering Bollywood hit songs like "Subhanallah" in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, "Balma" in Khiladi 786, and "Fikar not" in Chhichhore. 

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 and Bigg Boss Telugu.&nbsp;</span></p>

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He also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 and Bigg Boss Telugu. 

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