Episode guide
Indian Idol: Season 16
82 episodes · premiered Oct 18, 2025
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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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 13: Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hain Nov 29, 2025 · 1h 20m Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya lights up the Idol stage and motivates the contestants. Who will shine 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 15: Celebrating Evergreen Dharmendra Ji Dec 6, 2025 · 1h 15m 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- Episode 19: Celebrating The Lady Dons Dec 20, 2025 · 1h 17m The Indian Idol stage lights up with the presence of Zeenat Aman and Helen, celebrating the fearless Lady Dons of Bollywood.
- Episode 20: Celebrating The Lady Dons - Part 2 Dec 21, 2025 · 1h 21m Zeenat Aman and Helen light up the stage, honouring a cinematic legacy that continues to inspire.
- 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 25: Filmy And Fabulous - Part 1 Jan 10, 2026 · 1h 21m Indian Idol celebrates the yesteryear beauty queens Jaya Prada and Reena Roy as the contestants put their singing talent to the test.
- 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 27: 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 1 Jan 17, 2026 · 1h 25m The legendary Mithun Chakraborty graces the show with his presence and motivates the contestants. Who will steal the spotlight tonight?
- 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 30: Harr Ekk Sur Mein Desh Hoga Jan 25, 2026 · 1h 24m The Indian Idol family pays tribute to and celebrates the nationwide spirit of India's Republic Day.
- 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 32: Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 1 Jan 31, 2026 · 1h 22m Actress Neelam Kothari graces the show as the contestants put their best foot forward. Who will shine tonight?
- Episode 33: Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 2 Feb 1, 2026 · 1h 19m Samir Soni joins Neelam Kothari and the judges on the show as the Indian Idol family celebrates the season of love.
- 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 36: Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 1 Feb 14, 2026 · 1h 24m Legendary director Subhash Ghai, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Rakesh Bakshi grace the stage as Indian Idol celebrates a special Guru Shishya themed episode.
- 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…
- Episode 38: Indian Idol Goes International - Part 1 Feb 21, 2026 · 1h 7m Indian Idol goes international with its first ever global episode, featuring Madhubanti Bagchi as the guest judge. Who will steal the spotlight tonight?
- Episode 39: Indian Idol Goes International - Part 2 Feb 22, 2026 · 1h 9m 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…
- Episode 40: Anil Kapoor Special Feb 28, 2026 · 1h 15m Indian Idol welcomes the energetic and dashing Anil Kapoor to the show. With excitement in the air, which contestant will steal the spotlight tonight?
- Episode 41: Holi Special Mar 1, 2026 · 1h 16m The Indian Idol family celebrates the festival of colours. Which contestant will impress the judges the most in this Holi Special episode?
- Episode 42: Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 1 Mar 7, 2026 · 1h 29m The contestants get divided into teams as they compete against each other in Idol Ka Mohalla. Which team will emerge victorious?
- Episode 43: Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 2 Mar 8, 2026 · 1h 12m 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…
- Episode 44: Laxmikant Pyarelal Ki Playlist With Mohd. Rafi & Mukesh Ji Mar 14, 2026 · 1h 28m Indian Idol celebrates the legendary music duo Laxmikant Pyarelal in the presence of Pyarelal Sharma, his wife Sunila Ji, and playback singer Nitin Mukesh.
- Episode 45: Tribute To Laxmikant Pyarelal's Legacy Mar 15, 2026 · 1h 28m 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…
- Episode 46: Dream Duet - Part 1 Mar 21, 2026 · 1h 20m 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.
- Episode 47: Dream Duet - Part 2 Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 19m The celebration continues as legendary singers Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy grace the show, inspiring contestants to honour their timeless music with heartfelt…
- Episode 48: Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 1 Mar 28, 2026 · 1h 21m 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?
- Episode 49: Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 2 Mar 29, 2026 · 1h 21m Bollywood's Sweet 16 celebration continues as Farida Jalal and Aruna Irani light up the Idol stage. Which contestant will take center stage tonight?
- Episode 50: Golden Jubilee Apr 4, 2026 · 1h 18m Indian Idol celebrates 50 glorious episodes with actor Karisma Kapoor and choreographer Geeta Kapur. Which contestant will shine tonight?
- Episode 51: Indian Idol Reunion Apr 11, 2026 · 1h 29m 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?
- Episode 52: Indian Idol Reunion - Part 2 Apr 12, 2026 · 1h 15m As the reunion continues with Karisma Kapoor and Satinder Sartaaj as judges, Indian Idol contestants join former stars to deliver soulful performances.
- Episode 53: Remembering Aadesh Shrivastava Apr 18, 2026 · 52m 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.
- Episode 54: Toaster Meets Idol Apr 19, 2026 · 50m 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.
- Episode 55: Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 1 Apr 25, 2026 · 1h 9m The legendary Mahesh Bhatt lights up Indian Idol, presenting a rabab as the prize. Which contestants' talent will earn this honor?
- Episode 56: Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 2 Apr 26, 2026 · 1h 12m 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?
- Episode 57: Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale May 2, 2026 · 1h 24m 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.
- Episode 58: Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale - Part 2 May 3, 2026 · 1h 25m 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…
- Episode 59: Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - Part 1 May 9, 2026 · 1h 20m 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…
- Episode 60: Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - part 2 May 10, 2026 · 1h 21m The Shankar-Jaikishan celebration continues as Idol returns with more performances honouring the duo's enduring musical legacy, alongside guest Anandji Virji Shah.
- Episode 61: Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 1 May 16, 2026 · 1h 20m Indian Idol pays tribute to Asha Bhosle with guest Padmini Kolhapure. What do the contestants have in store?
- Episode 62: Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 2 May 17, 2026 · 1h 20m 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?
- Episode 63: Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar May 23, 2026 · 1h 25m 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…
- Episode 64: Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar - Part 2 May 24, 2026 · 1h 19m 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.
- Episode 65: Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 1 May 30, 2026 · 1h 23m 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.
- Episode 66: Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 2 May 31, 2026 · 1h 15m 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.
- Episode 67: Celebrating Udit Narayan & Ismail Darbar Jun 6, 2026 · 1h 10m 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?
- Episode 68: Celebrating Udit Narayan & Ismail Darbar - Part 2 Jun 7, 2026 · 1h 9m Idol continues to celebrate the legendary music icons Udit Narayan and Ismail Darbar, joined by Zeenat Aman. Which contestant will shine tonight?
- Episode 69: Race To Top 8 - Part 1 Jun 13, 2026 · 1h 19m The competition heats up in Idol as contestants deliver their best performances, all striving for a spot in the Top 8.
- Episode 70: Race To Top 8 - Part 2 Jun 14, 2026 · 1h 15m The competition continues to heat up on Idol as contestants deliver their best performances, all striving for a spot in the Top 8.
- Episode 71: Evergreen Dev Anand Jun 20, 2026 · 1h 15m Idol celebrates the legendary icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand, as Bollywood veterans, Jeetendra and Shatrughan Sinha grace the stage, bringing timeless charm, memorable moments, and…
- Episode 72: Celebrating Jeetendra & Shatrughan Sinha Jun 21, 2026 Idol celebrates the legendary icons of Indian cinema Jeetendra and Shatrughan Sinha grace the stage, bringing timeless charm, memorable moments, and entertainment.
- Episode 73: Cassette Classics - Part 1 Jun 27, 2026 · 1h 10m On Idol, contestants relive the memories of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar with heartfelt and memorable performances.
- Episode 74: Cassette Classics - Part 2 Jun 28, 2026 · 1h 12m On Idol, contestants relive the memories of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar with heartfelt and memorable performances.
- Episode 75: Diamond Jubilee Special Jul 4, 2026 · 1h 18m The Diamond Jubilee Special becomes even more exciting as many superstar guests arrive on the Idol stage, making the celebration truly grand and memorable.
- Episode 76: Diamond Jubilee Special - Part 2 Jul 5, 2026 · 1h 20m The Diamond Jubilee celebration continues in full swing as a host of superstar guests grace the Idol stage, adding more glamour.
- Episode 77: Badshah's Superhit Playlist - Part 1 Jul 11, 2026 · 1h 20m The Idol stage brings back the magic of superhit classic Badshah's playlist with special 90s guests creating a nostalgic musical experience.
- Episode 78: Badshah's Superhit Playlist - Part 2 Jul 12, 2026 · 1h 19m The Idol stage recreates the charm of Badshah's superhit playlist as special guests from the 90s bring back unforgettable musical memories.
- Episode 79: Hema Malini Special - Part 1 Jul 18, 2026 · 1h 21m As Hema Malini celebrates 60 years of her incredible journey, the contestants light up the Idol stage with heartfelt performances in her honor.
- Episode 80: Hema Malini Special - Part 2 Jul 19, 2026 · 1h 17m Idol continues the celebration of Hema Malini's 60-year legacy as contestants present heartfelt performances in her honor.
- Episode 81: The Grand Finale Begins Jul 25, 2026 · 1h 22m The Indian Idol Grand Finale gets even more exciting as celebrated guests join the stage to cheer on the finalists in their battle for the trophy.
- Episode 82: The Grand Finale Jul 26, 2026 · 1h 24m The historic finale is underway, and with just one crown at stake, who will claim the ultimate title?