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Indian Idol 16: Udit Narayan comes on board as the fourth judge? - Reports

There are rumors that Udit Narayan will judge Indian Idol 16. Although the gifted vocalist served as a judge on Indian Idol Season 3 in 2007, there are rumors that he is almost certain to come on board for the upcoming season. 

October 09, 2025 / 11:45 IST
According to a statement from a source close to the publication, Udit Narayan will be on the judges' panel for Indian Idol 16 if everything goes according to plan.

Sony TV has a variety of non-fiction shows that thoroughly entertain the masses. From KBC 17 to Super Dancers and now the upcoming season of Indian Idol, it promises to engage the viewers and provide a good dose of entertainment.

Indian Idol season 16 is nearing its launch. The channel has raised the bar, making sure that the show is the center of attention, according to a report by Filmibeat. The producers have done everything they can to ensure that Indian Idol 2025 is an unforgettable event, from keeping the judges panel in place to holding auditions in new locales. Since the singing reality show is taking the place of Super Dancer Chapter 5, the channel is relying heavily on Indian Idol 16 to boost viewership throughout the weekend.

There are a lot of rumors that Udit Narayan will judge Indian Idol 16. Although the gifted vocalist served as a judge on Indian Idol Season 3 in 2007, there are rumors that he is almost certain to come on board for the upcoming season.

According to a statement from a source close to the publication, Udit Narayan will be on the judges' panel for Indian Idol 16 if everything goes according to plan. He will return to the nonfiction genre after a long absence if he signs the dotted lines for the show. ‘Yaadon Ki Playlist’ is the theme for Indian Idol season 16, and viewers are anticipated to feel nostalgic when Udit Narayan appears.

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Udit is the voice of legendary songs like Jaadu Teri Nazar, Pehla Nasha, Ek Dilruba Hai, and Ruk Ja O Dil Deewane, to name a few. On Indian Idol 12, he made multiple cameos, and on Indian Idol 15, he even shared the stage with competitor Chaitanya.

On October 18, at 8:00 p.m., Sony Entertainment Television will debut season 16 of Indian Idol.

first published: Oct 9, 2025 11:45 am

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