News Edition 24 Desk: Indian Idol 13 got its winner in Ayodhya’s Rishi Singh and he took home a cheque of Rs 25 lakh and a car on Sunday . Rishi, who is a fan of note singer Arijit Singh, defeated Debasmita Roy and Chirag Kotwal.
Debasmita Roy and Chirag Kotwal were adjudged the first and second runners up.
Indian Idol’s top 6 included Sonakshi Kar, Shivam Singh, and Bidipta Chakravarty. From the Top 6 finalists, Debosmita Roy and Chirag Kotwal were declared as the first and second runners-up respectively and were bestowed with a trophy and a cheque of INR 5 lakhs each. The third and fourth runners- up, Bidipta Chakraborty and Shivam Singh were given a cheque of INR 3 Lakhs each. All the 6 finalists also received a cheque of INR 1 Lakh from Elois Hair Removal Cream, followed by gift hampers from Colgate, Denver Deodorants and Patanjali Kesh Kanti respectively.
The singing reality show was judged by Himesh Reshammiya, Vishal Dadlani, and Neha Kakkar.
During his journey, Rishi had revealed to the judges that he was adoped by his parents or else “Main kahin sadh raha hota.” He wasn’t aware of his life’s biggest truth until the time he entered the show. Right from the on-ground auditions in Ayodhya to reaching Mumbai, Rishi Singh outshined himself with every performance.
Rishi was also offered a playback opportunity by director-producer Rakesh Roshan for his son Hrithik Roshan’s upcoming project. Be it performing in front of music industry veterans to serenading India’s biggest celebrities, Rishi Singh is looking forward to a bright future.
Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli also follows Rishi Singh on social media. After winning the trophy, Rishi Singh, said: “I still can’t believe that I won the trophy of Indian Idol 13. The feeling is surreal! It was a dream come true moment for me when my name was announced as the winner of this season. It is a huge honour to be taking ahead the legacy of such a well-loved and prestigious show. I am grateful to the channel, the Judges, and the entire team of Indian Idol for giving us such a wonderful platform to showcase our talent. I would also like to extend my gratitude to all my fans and viewers who have always supported me and voted for me to win this coveted title. Thank you for making my dream turn into reality.”
Rishi said he wants to travel abroad and learn more about singing.
Talking about his family’s reaction, Rishi said: “When my family came to know that I am going to participate in a reality show like Indian Idol, they just told me one thing, the show comes almost every year but if I am going to participate in such a show, I should give my 100 percent and should reach till the end.
Himesh Reshammiya said: “One of the longest-running reality shows on Indian television, Indian Idol has produced some of the finest vocalists for the nation. This season was exciting; we discovered talent from all over the nation, and they were all excellent. I’m so happy to be a part of this journey with them. Each of these 6 competitors deserved to be there. However, I’m glad to see Rishi Singh win the competition because I think he has a lot of promise and versatility.
Vishal Dadlani, who was one of the judges this season said: “India is home to a wealth of talent and Indian Idol offers aspiring singers a stage to bring alive their singing talent. I was overjoyed to witness these young boys and girls perform so extraordinarily and win our hearts with their music. I’m overjoyed to be a part of Indian Idol 13 and to play a small role in each contestant’s journey. Seeing Rishi Singh hoist the trophy makes me feel incredibly proud. Since I first saw him perform, I saw a lot of potential in him. I also believe that each and every one of these competitors will succeed in the future and here’s wishing them all the very best.”
Neha Kakkar also said: “Without a doubt, this season of Indian Idol has been spectacular. All of the Top 6 finalists were incredible, and choosing our Indian Idol was a difficult decision for our viewers. I’m ecstatic for Rishi Singh. Throughout the season, his graph has been outstanding. I can only wish him and rest of the contestants the best of luck, love, and happiness in their future endeavours.”