- By Swati Singh
- Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:57 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Indian Idol Season 14 Winner: Vaibhav Gupta from Kanpur has emerged as the champion of the Indian Idol Season 14. The singer was awarded a prize of Rs 25 lakh for his remarkable achievement. The announcement of the winner was made by the legendary singer Sonu Nigam, who previously served as a judge on the first three seasons of the show.
Shubhadeep Das Chowdhury and Piyush Panwar were announced as the first and second runners-up in the competition. Each of them was awarded a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh. Meanwhile, Ananya Pal was named the third runner-up and received a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh.
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Six finalists who made it to the top were Ananya Pal, Anjana Padmanabhan, Adya Mishra, Vaibhav Gupta, Piyush Panwar, and Subhadeep Das Chowdhury. Hussain Kuwajerwala was the show’s host. This time around, Vishal Dadlani returned as one of the judges, while Kumar Sanu and Shreya Ghoshal replaced Himesh Reshammiya and Neha Kakkar.
'It Feels Surreal': Vaibhav Gupta
According to a report in India Today, after winning the trophy, Vaibhav shared, "It feels surreal to have won the 'Indian Idol 14' trophy. Taking forward the legacy of this beloved and prestigious show is a tremendous honour. This journey has been an exhilarating rollercoaster filled with multiple emotions, challenges, and unforgettable moments."
“I am grateful to every single person who believed in me, be it the judges who guided me with their wisdom, or the incredible team who nurtured my talent and made this dream a reality. But above all, my deepest gratitude goes to the amazing audience whose unwavering support fuelled my determination and made me give it my all. Thank you for embracing my journey, for voting for me, for cheering me on, and for making me feel like a true idol,” he further added.