Season 16 (2025)

Episodes: 70

Star Cast: Vishal Dadlani , Shreya Ghoshal , Aditya Narayan , Badshah ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 Yaadon Ki Playlist

Air Date: 2025-10-18

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?

Ep.2 Naya Season, Nayi Kahaniyan

Air Date: 2025-10-19

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?

Ep.3 Day 3 Of Auditions

Air Date: 2025-10-25

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.

Ep.4 Day 4 Of Auditions

Air Date: 2025-10-26

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?

Ep.5 Theatre Round - Day 1

Air Date: 2025-11-01

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

Ep.6 Theatre Round - Day 2

Air Date: 2025-11-02

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?

Ep.7 Premiere Party - Part 1

Air Date: 2025-11-08

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?

Ep.8 Premiere Party - Part 2

Air Date: 2025-11-09

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?

Ep.9 Gustaakh Ishq Special

Air Date: 2025-11-15

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

Ep.10 Rock On With Farhan

Air Date: 2025-11-16

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.

Ep.11 Badshah's Birthday Celebrations

Air Date: 2025-11-22

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.

Ep.12 Heroine No 1

Air Date: 2025-11-23

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

Ep.13 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hain

Air Date: 2025-11-29

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya lights up the Idol stage and motivates the contestants. Who will shine tonight?

Ep.14 Swag Vs Sanskaari

Air Date: 2025-11-30

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?

Ep.15 Celebrating Evergreen Dharmendra Ji

Air Date: 2025-12-06

Jeetendra graces the Indian Idol stage with charm and grace as he pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Dharmendra Ji and his glorious career.

Ep.16 Legendary Comedian Kapil Sharma

Air Date: 2025-12-07

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.

Ep.17 Superhit Duets Special

Air Date: 2025-12-13

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

Ep.18 Superhit Duets Special - Part 2

Air Date: 2025-12-14

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.

Ep.19 Celebrating The Lady Dons

Air Date: 2025-12-20

The Indian Idol stage lights up with the presence of Zeenat Aman and Helen, celebrating the fearless Lady Dons of Bollywood.

Ep.20 Celebrating The Lady Dons - Part 2

Air Date: 2025-12-21

Zeenat Aman and Helen light up the stage, honouring a cinematic legacy that continues to inspire.

Ep.21 An Evening Of Melody

Air Date: 2025-12-27

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

Ep.22 An Unforgettable Night Of Music

Air Date: 2025-12-28

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.

Ep.23 Happy New Year 2026 - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-01-03

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

Ep.24 Happy New Year 2026 - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-01-04

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

Ep.25 Filmy And Fabulous - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-01-10

Indian Idol celebrates the yesteryear beauty queens Jaya Prada and Reena Roy as the contestants put their singing talent to the test.

Ep.26 Filmy And Fabulous - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-01-11

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.

Ep.27 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-01-17

The legendary Mithun Chakraborty graces the show with his presence and motivates the contestants. Who will steal the spotlight tonight?

Ep.28 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-01-18

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.

Ep.29 Teen Din Lagataar

Air Date: 2026-01-24

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

Ep.30 Harr Ekk Sur Mein Desh Hoga

Air Date: 2026-01-25

The Indian Idol family pays tribute to and celebrates the nationwide spirit of India's Republic Day.

Ep.31 Gantantra Divas Special

Air Date: 2026-01-26

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.

Ep.32 Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-01-31

Actress Neelam Kothari graces the show as the contestants put their best foot forward. Who will shine tonight?

Ep.33 Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-02-01

Samir Soni joins Neelam Kothari and the judges on the show as the Indian Idol family celebrates the season of love.

Ep.34 Remembering Lata Ji

Air Date: 2026-02-07

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

Ep.35 Remembering Lata Ji - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-02-08

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

Ep.36 Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-02-14

Legendary director Subhash Ghai, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Rakesh Bakshi grace the stage as Indian Idol celebrates a special Guru Shishya themed episode.

Ep.37 Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-02-15

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.

Ep.38 Indian Idol Goes International - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-02-21

Indian Idol goes international with its first ever global episode, featuring Madhubanti Bagchi as the guest judge. Who will steal the spotlight tonight?

Ep.39 Indian Idol Goes International - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-02-22

Indian Idol continues its global journey with Madhubanti Bagchi as the guest judge. The contestants deliver unforgettable performances and share their unique experiences from the international trip.

Ep.40 Anil Kapoor Special

Air Date: 2026-02-28

Indian Idol welcomes the energetic and dashing Anil Kapoor to the show. With excitement in the air, which contestant will steal the spotlight tonight?

Ep.41 Holi Special

Air Date: 2026-03-01

The Indian Idol family celebrates the festival of colours. Which contestant will impress the judges the most in this Holi Special episode?

Ep.42 Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-03-07

The contestants get divided into teams as they compete against each other in Idol Ka Mohalla. Which team will emerge victorious?

Ep.43 Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-03-08

As Idol ka Mohalla continues, Bala-O-Bala team leads by 2 points while Param Pujya Papa Niwas team strives to catch up, setting up an exciting battle for victory. Which team will claim the win?

Ep.44 Laxmikant Pyarelal Ki Playlist With Mohd. Rafi & Mukesh Ji

Air Date: 2026-03-14

Indian Idol celebrates the legendary music duo Laxmikant Pyarelal in the presence of Pyarelal Sharma, his wife Sunila Ji, and playback singer Nitin Mukesh.

Ep.45 Tribute To Laxmikant Pyarelal's Legacy

Air Date: 2026-03-15

The contestants continue their heartfelt tribute to the legendary duo Laxmikant and Pyarelal, celebrating their timeless musical legacy by performing some of their most iconic and beloved songs.

Ep.46 Dream Duet - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-03-21

Legendary singers Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy grace the show with their presence as contestants get the special opportunity to perform a duet with these iconic voices.

Ep.47 Dream Duet - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-03-22

The celebration continues as legendary singers Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy grace the show, inspiring contestants to honour their timeless music with heartfelt performances.

Ep.48 Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-03-28

Veteran actors Farida Jalal and Aruna Irani take over the Idol stage and motivate the contestants with their presence. Which contestant will shine the brightest tonight?

Ep.49 Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-03-29

Bollywood's Sweet 16 celebration continues as Farida Jalal and Aruna Irani light up the Idol stage. Which contestant will take center stage tonight?

Ep.50 Golden Jubilee

Air Date: 2026-04-04

Indian Idol celebrates 50 glorious episodes with actor Karisma Kapoor and choreographer Geeta Kapur. Which contestant will shine tonight?

Ep.51 Indian Idol Reunion

Air Date: 2026-04-11

Karisma Kapoor graces the show and surprises everyone by bringing back former contestants to compete alongside the new lot. How will this exciting reunion change the game?

Ep.52 Indian Idol Reunion - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-04-12

As the reunion continues with Karisma Kapoor and Satinder Sartaaj as judges, Indian Idol contestants join former stars to deliver soulful performances.

Ep.53 Remembering Aadesh Shrivastava

Air Date: 2026-04-18

As Indian Idol dedicates the episode to remembering Aadesh Shrivastava, Vijayta Pandit joins as a special guest while contestants honor his music through heartfelt performances.

Ep.54 Toaster Meets Idol

Air Date: 2026-04-19

Indian Idol welcomes Bollywood superstars, Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, as they join the show to promote their film Toaster while the contestants deliver mesmerizing performances.

Ep.55 Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-04-25

The legendary Mahesh Bhatt lights up Indian Idol, presenting a rabab as the prize. Which contestants' talent will earn this honor?

Ep.56 Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-04-26

Mahesh Bhatt continues to grace Indian Idol as the remaining contestants perform. With the rabab still at stake, whose talent will win this special honour?

Ep.57 Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale

Air Date: 2026-05-02

Idol pays tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle, with Sudesh Bhosle joining as guest judge. Contestants honor her timeless legacy through heartfelt performances crafted in her memory.

Ep.58 Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-05-03

Idol continues its tribute to the legendary Asha Bhosle, with Sudesh Bhosle returning as guest judge as contestants celebrate her timeless legacy through soulful performances. Special guest Riteish Deshmukh adds his charm to the musical evening.

Ep.59 Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-05-09

In this special episode, Idol celebrates the legendary duo Shankar-Jaikishan, with guest Anandji Virji Shah joining in. Contestants deliver heartfelt performances to honor their timeless music and unforgettable legacy.

Ep.60 Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - part 2

Air Date: 2026-05-10

The Shankar-Jaikishan celebration continues as Idol returns with more performances honouring the duo's enduring musical legacy, alongside guest Anandji Virji Shah.

Ep.61 Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-05-16

Indian Idol pays tribute to Asha Bhosle with guest Padmini Kolhapure. What do the contestants have in store?

Ep.62 Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-05-17

Indian Idol's tribute to Asha Bhosle continues with special guest Helen, joined by the Pati Patni Aur Woh Do cast. What surprises do the contestants bring next?

Ep.63 Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar

Air Date: 2026-05-23

Idol celebrates the musical magic of R.D. Burman and Kishore Kumar with a special karaoke night. Contestants perform their iconic songs, bringing back timeless melodies and honoring their unforgettable legacy.

Ep.64 Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-05-24

Idol continues its tribute to R.D. Burman and Kishore Kumar as contestants perform more of their iconic songs, celebrating their timeless legacy with soulful and vibrant acts.

Ep.65 Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 1

Air Date: 2026-05-30

Idol celebrates the legacy of Rajesh Khanna as Asha Parekh and A. R. Rahman join in, with contestants reviving his timeless songs through soulful and vibrant performances.

Ep.66 Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 2

Air Date: 2026-05-31

Idol continues to celebrate the legacy of Rajesh Khanna, as Asha Parekh and A. R. Rahman join in, along with the cast of Main Vaapas Aaunga.

Ep.67 Celebrating Udit Narayan & Ismail Darbar

Air Date: 2026-06-06

In this special episode, Idol pays tribute to legendary music icons Udit Narayan and Ismail Darbar, joined by Zeenat Aman. What do the contestants have in store?