Get ready to be dazzled as these extraordinary performers who rate high on their ability to engage, entertain, and impress ' beyond just their terrific vocal skill, prepare to set the stage on fire in the next thrilling phase of the competition! The top 15 contestants are Sneha Shankar, Manasi Ghosh, Jyotiprakash Ojha, Ranjini Sen Gupta, Subhajit Chakraborty, Ritika Raj, Srijan Porail, Ipsit Pati, Vastav Kumar, Anirudh Suswaram, Chaitanya Devadhe, Myscmme Bosu, Biswarup Banerjee, Priyangshu Dutta and, Mayuri Saha.
Idol's first platinum mic holder to reach the top 15, Sneha Shankar aka Idol ki 'Star' Kalakar, is the daughter of Indian film Music Director and Singer, Ram Shankar, who has worked predominantly in Bollywood and continues to contribute to the Indian music industry. Manasi Ghosh, a talented singer from Kolkata, known as 'Idol ki crazy girl', has impressed the Judges with her knowledge, good behaviour and love for non-vegetarian food. The versatile boy from Bhubaneshwar, Jyoti Prakash Ojha, aka' Idol ka Gwala Jwala', has performed in various shows and competitions, and he shares a unique love for animals. This talented boy, a little insecure of himself, won high praise by the judges.
Having been named 'Idol ki multiverse ki rani', Ranjini Sen Gupta, who took Neeti Mohan to a parallel universe during the theatre round, is an accomplished musician, composer, and teacher, who has her original songs featured on platforms like Spotify. Subhajit Chakraborty known as 'Idol ka paanwala', is a promising talent from Changual village and the owner of a paan shop, ready to make his mark on Indian Idol Season 15. Ritika Raj, aka, 'Idol ki Basanti', is a determined talent from Patna, who first caught the spotlight as a top 5 contestant on Indian Idol Season 6 at just 13 years old and is now ready to win the trophy in Indian Idol 15.
Srijan Porail, aka Idol ka NGO (No Girlfriend Organization), also won entry to the top 15 right from the auditions by earning a platinum ticket. Then comes Ipsit Pati, 'Idol ka Suron ka Striker', a professional singer and founder of the band Geet Milan, who is about to start his MBA in Marketing and Finance at SOA College, Bhubaneswar. Vastav Kumar, 'Idol ka 50 Tola performer' is a shy and introverted artist, who started singing at age 5. Inspired by his family's musical legacy, he is here to fullfil his father's dream. Anirudh Suswaram, aka, 'Idol ka 'Sur-swaram' is a 29-year-old from Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, who is an extraordinary talent who left behind a lucrative career as a risk analyst to pursue his passion for music full-time.
Chaitanya Devadhe, aka 'Idol ka Doka Phodu Performer' is from Alandi, Pune, and comes from a deeply spiritual and musical background rooted in the Varkari Sampradaya. Raised in an ashram, he teaches bhajans and vocal training to children and is an accomplished tabla and pakhawaj player. 'Idol ki Ziddi Girl' Myscmme Bosu, a talented singer from Guwahati is a believer in numerology, and she is all set to begin her journey on Indian Idol 15.
'Idol ki Loop wali Awaaz' aka Biswarup, is a dedicated musician from Janai; he has already started receiving offers for his voice, as he continues to hone his skills and develop a unique blend of semi-classical and Bollywood styles. Inspired by Badshah's singing style and the one who also wants to be like him, 'Idol ki Feelwala Performer' Priyangshu Dutta has learned music from YouTube and is now on the way to build a brand out of himself. Mayuri Saha, another platinum mic holder, is a rising star from the small town of Tollygunge in Kolkata, who has captured the hearts of audiences with her exceptional singing talent. Dubbed "Idol ki classical queen," Mayuri's journey to stardom began with a chance encounter with Shreya Ghosal during one of the acclaimed singer's concerts.
The journey to the top has been filled with incredible talent, passion, and hard work. Each contestant has demonstrated extraordinary skill and creativity, making the selection process extremely challenging for the judges. The competition promises to be more exciting than ever as these talented singers continue to showcase their artistry and strive for the coveted title.
Stay tuned to Indian Idol 15, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM, only on Sony Entertainment Television!