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Indian Idol

Indian Idol

2004Returning SeriesNext: Feb 22 8pm16 Seasons408 Episodes6.1TMDB
Sony Entertainment Television

The Indian version of the Pop Idol format.

Season 16 Episodes

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Episode 1: Yaadon Ki Playlist

Oct 18, 2025 · 1h 16m

India's biggest singing reality show kicks off its audition rounds as judges Vishal, Shreya, and Badshah take their seats alongside a brand new host. Who will win their hearts and move ahead?

Episode 2: Naya Season, Nayi Kahaniyan

Oct 19, 2025 · 1h 10m

The audition round continues and it brings in fresh voices and a whole lot of excitement as judges Vishal, Shreya and Badshah scour for the most talented of the talented singers for this season of Indian Idol. Who will make it to the next round?

Episode 3: Day 3 Of Auditions

Oct 25, 2025 · 1h 15m

The auditions continue with incredible singers arriving from all across the country and surprising the judges with their talent. Some make it through to the next round while others return home with memories and new hopes for the future.

Episode 4: Day 4 Of Auditions

Oct 26, 2025 · 1h 14m

Talented singers from all across the country arrive to audition as day four of the audition round for this season continues. Which singers will move on to the next round?

Episode 5: Theatre Round - Day 1

Nov 1, 2025 · 1h 12m

The contestants take the stage for the theatre round as Indian Idol reveals its top 15. Who will move forward in the competition?

Episode 6: Theatre Round - Day 2

Nov 2, 2025 · 1h 11m

The theatre round continues as the contestants vie to make their place in the top 15 of this season. Which singers will succeed in securing their spot?

Episode 7: Premiere Party - Part 1

Nov 8, 2025 · 1h 21m

Indian Idol gears up for the grand premiere of Season 16 as stars like Urmila Matondkar, Hansraj Hans, Sukhwinder Singh, Kavita Krishnamurthy, and Jaspinder Narula grace the stage with their presence. Who will shine the brightest tonight?

Episode 8: Premiere Party - Part 2

Nov 9, 2025 · 1h 17m

The Premiere Party continues as the talented contestants impress the judges and the guests with their striking performances. Which contestant will steal the spotlight tonight?

Episode 9: Gustaakh Ishq Special

Nov 15, 2025 · 1h 14m

Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Manish Malhotra grace the evening as special guests, joining the contestants for a memorable musical night.

Episode 10: Rock On With Farhan

Nov 16, 2025 · 1h 12m

Farhan Akhtar arrives on the show, bringing in his charisma and musical energy. Soon after, Zoya Akhtar, Honey Irani, and many other special guests join in, as the contestants deliver back-to-back, mesmerising performances.

Episode 11: Badshah's Birthday Celebrations

Nov 22, 2025 · 1h 15m

Badshah's birthday turns into a full-on festive affair as the contestants shower him with love, while Raveena Tandon elevates the celebration with her star presence.

Episode 12: Heroine No 1

Nov 23, 2025 · 1h 18m

The ever-charismatic Karisma Kapoor joins the judges as the contestants deliver back-to-back mesmerising performances. Who will get eliminated tonight?

Episode 14: Swag Vs Sanskaari

Nov 30, 2025 · 1h 21m

Celebrities Bhagyashree and Ayesha Jhulka grace the show with their presence as the contestants are divided into teams of two. Which contestant will shine the brightest?

Episode 16: Legendary Comedian Kapil Sharma

Dec 7, 2025 · 1h 24m

The legendary comedian and actor, Kapil Sharma, arrives on the show, as the contestants fight to stay in the competition. The tension rises as the season's second elimination is set to take place at the end of the episode.

Episode 17: Superhit Duets Special

Dec 13, 2025 · 1h 20m

Iconic playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Udit Narayan join the contestants for a memorable night, reminiscing some timeless superhit duets.

Episode 18: Superhit Duets Special - Part 2

Dec 14, 2025 · 1h 22m

The contestants deliver back-to-back melodious performances, witnessed by iconic playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Udit Narayan, who join the judges for a night full of foot-tapping music.

Episode 21: An Evening Of Melody

Dec 27, 2025 · 1h 25m

Madhubanti Bagchi graces the show and motivates the contestants, joined by Daler Mehndi and Manoj Tiwari. Who will shine tonight?

Episode 22: An Unforgettable Night Of Music

Dec 28, 2025 · 1h 24m

On the last Sunday of the year, the contestants deliver back-to-back mesmerising performances in the presence of Madhubanti Bagchi, Daler Mehndi, and Manoj Tiwari.

Episode 23: Happy New Year 2026 - Part 1

Jan 3, 2026 · 1h 25m

Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure grace the New Year 2026 celebrations, inspiring and motivating the contestants. Who will shine tonight?

Episode 24: Happy New Year 2026 - Part 2

Jan 4, 2026 · 1h 6m

Padma Shri awardee, Suresh Wadkar, joins the judges as the contestants light up the stage with a series of back-to-back soulful performances.

Episode 26: Filmy And Fabulous - Part 2

Jan 11, 2026 · 1h 19m

The contestants and the judges celebrate the harvest festival of Lohri with yesteryear queens Jaya Prada and Reena Roy, followed by a celebration of the top songs from the 1970s and 1980s.

Episode 28: 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 2

Jan 18, 2026 · 1h 17m

Mithun Chakraborty is joined by Bappi Lahiri's daughter and grandson, Rema Lahir and Rego (Swastik Bansal), as the contestants celebrate 75 years of Mithun Chakraborty and Bappi Lahiri.

Episode 29: Teen Din Lagataar

Jan 24, 2026 · 1h 25m

Sudesh Bhosle, Roop Kumar Rathod, and Sunali Rathod grace the show with their presence, setting the mood for a memorable evening.

Episode 31: Gantantra Divas Special

Jan 26, 2026 · 1h 48m

The Indian Idol family celebrates the 77th Republic Day of India with Shaan, Kargil Veteran Yashika Hatwal Tyagi, Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta and sub-inspector Mangesh Naik.

Episode 34: Remembering Lata Ji

Feb 7, 2026 · 1h 19m

Indian Idol celebrates and pays tribute to the legendary Lata Mangeshkar Ji in the presence of lyricist Manoj Muntashir and music director Anand Ji.

Episode 35: Remembering Lata Ji - Part 2

Feb 8, 2026 · 1h 23m

The contestants and judges, along with Anandji Virji Shah and Manoj Muntashir, pay tribute to the legendary and generous late Lata Mangeshkar.

Episode 37: Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 2

Feb 15, 2026 · 1h 12m

Subhash Ghai, Rakesh Bakshi, and Meenakshi Seshadri join the Indian Idol family to celebrate the spirit of music. Shortly after, Mrunal Thakur, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and India's first all-girl band, WiSH, grace the show with their presence.

Season 16 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Indian Idol Season 16 premiere?

Indian Idol Season 16 premiered on October 18, 2025.

How many episodes are in Indian Idol Season 16?

Indian Idol Season 16 has 39 episodes.

What is the first episode of Indian Idol Season 16?

The season opens with Season 16 Episode 1, "Yaadon Ki Playlist". It aired on October 18, 2025.

Go to Season 16 Episode 1

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