Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Jyotirmayee Nayak Wins Indian Idol Season 16
Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha won Indian Idol Season 16.
She received Rs 20 lakh as prize money and credited her win to cancer patients she healed through music therapy.
The finale was held on July 26, 2026, and featured special guests like Usha Uthup and Udit Narayan.
Tanishk Shukla and Manraj Veer Singh were the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Jyotirmayee's journey was unplanned, and she hopes to get playback opportunities in Bollywood after her win.
Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha won Indian Idol Season 16.
She received Rs 20 lakh as prize money.
Tanishk Shukla and Manraj Veer Singh were the first and second runners-up.
The finale was held on July 26, 2026, and featured special guests.
Jyotirmayee's participation was unplanned, and she hopes for Bollywood opportunities.
- Who
- Jyotirmayee Nayak, Tanishk Shukla, Manraj Veer Singh
- What
- Indian Idol Season 16 finale
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To crown the winner of the 16th season of Indian Idol
Jyotirmayee Nayak's Journey
Other Contestants' Performances
Participation and Preparation
Jyotirmayee Nayak's Journey
Jyotirmayee's participation was unplanned, and she initially did not intend to join the show.
Other Contestants' Performances
Other contestants also prepared rigorously for the competition.
Performance Highlights
Jyotirmayee Nayak's Journey
Jyotirmayee's performance of 'Saiyaan O Saiyaan' impressed the audience and judges.
Other Contestants' Performances
Tanishk Shukla and Manraj Veer Singh also delivered strong performances throughout the season.
- Winner
- Jyotirmayee Nayak
- Prize Money
- Rs 20 Lakh
- First Runner-Up
- Tanishk Shukla
- Second Runner-Up
- Manraj Veer Singh
- Judges
- Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, Badshah
- Finale Date
- July 26, 2026
- Premiere Date
- October 2025
- Special Guests
- Usha Uthup, Udit Narayan, Papon, Kumar Sanu, Shehnaaz Gill, Urmila Matondkar
