India's most iconic singing reality show, Indian Idol, has returned for a new season on Sony Entertainment Television, bringing a wave of nostalgia and melody under the heartfelt theme Yaadon Ki Playlist, reliving the songs from the '90s era.
The show features Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, and Badshah as judges. In a recent episode, contestant Shreenidhi Shastry's performance impressed the judges, particularly Shreya Ghoshal.
"Hariharan ji does improvisations in live performances and now Shreenidhi has done it too. Soulful and technical, what a deadly combination."
Shreya Ghoshal praised Shreenidhi not only for his technical brilliance but also for his musical sensitivity, drawing comparisons to Hariharan.
Author's summary: Indian Idol returns with a new season and nostalgic theme.