Season 16

01 Yaadon Ki Playlist Episode 118th October 2025 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 ahead? 02 Naya Season, Nayi Kahaniyan Episode 219th October 2025 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 season of Indian Idol. Who will make it to the next round? 03 Day 3 Of Auditions Episode 325th October 2025 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 home with memories and new hopes for the future. 04 Day 4 Of Auditions Episode 426th October 2025 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? 05 Theatre Round - Day 1 Episode 51st November 2025 The contestants take the stage for the theatre round as Indian Idol reveals its top 15. Who will move forward in the competition? 06 Theatre Round - Day 2 Episode 62nd November 2025 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? 07 Premiere Party - Part 1 Episode 78th November 2025 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 their presence. Who will shine the brightest tonight? 08 Premiere Party - Part 2 Episode 89th November 2025 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? 09 Gustaakh Ishq Special Episode 915th November 2025 Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Manish Malhotra grace the evening as special guests, joining the contestants for a memorable musical night. 10 Rock On With Farhan Episode 1016th November 2025 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 back-to-back, mesmerising performances. 11 Badshah's Birthday Celebrations Episode 1122nd November 2025 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. 12 Heroine No 1 Episode 1223rd November 2025 The ever-charismatic Karisma Kapoor joins the judges as the contestants deliver back-to-back mesmerising performances. Who will get eliminated tonight? 13 Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hain Episode 1329th November 2025 Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya lights up the Idol stage and motivates the contestants. Who will shine tonight? 14 Swag Vs Sanskaari Episode 1430th November 2025 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? 15 Celebrating Evergreen Dharmendra Ji Episode 156th December 2025 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. 16 Legendary Comedian Kapil Sharma Episode 167th December 2025 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 take place at the end of the episode. 17 Superhit Duets Special Episode 1713th December 2025 Iconic playback singers Kavita Krishnamurthy and Udit Narayan join the contestants for a memorable night, reminiscing some timeless superhit duets. 18 Superhit Duets Special - Part 2 Episode 1814th December 2025 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 foot-tapping music. 19 Celebrating The Lady Dons Episode 1920th December 2025 The Indian Idol stage lights up with the presence of Zeenat Aman and Helen, celebrating the fearless Lady Dons of Bollywood. 20 Celebrating The Lady Dons - Part 2 Episode 2021st December 2025 Zeenat Aman and Helen light up the stage, honouring a cinematic legacy that continues to inspire. 21 An Evening Of Melody Episode 2127th December 2025 Madhubanti Bagchi graces the show and motivates the contestants, joined by Daler Mehndi and Manoj Tiwari. Who will shine tonight? 22 An Unforgettable Night Of Music Episode 2228th December 2025 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. 23 Happy New Year 2026 - Part 1 Episode 233rd January 2026 Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure grace the New Year 2026 celebrations, inspiring and motivating the contestants. Who will shine tonight? 24 Happy New Year 2026 - Part 2 Episode 244th January 2026 Padma Shri awardee, Suresh Wadkar, joins the judges as the contestants light up the stage with a series of back-to-back soulful performances. 25 Filmy And Fabulous - Part 1 Episode 2510th January 2026 Indian Idol celebrates the yesteryear beauty queens Jaya Prada and Reena Roy as the contestants put their singing talent to the test. 26 Filmy And Fabulous - Part 2 Episode 2611th January 2026 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. 27 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 1 Episode 2717th January 2026 The legendary Mithun Chakraborty graces the show with his presence and motivates the contestants. Who will steal the spotlight tonight? 28 75 Years Of Disco King - Part 2 Episode 2818th January 2026 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. 29 Teen Din Lagataar Episode 2924th January 2026 Sudesh Bhosle, Roop Kumar Rathod, and Sunali Rathod grace the show with their presence, setting the mood for a memorable evening. 30 Harr Ekk Sur Mein Desh Hoga Episode 3025th January 2026 The Indian Idol family pays tribute to and celebrates the nationwide spirit of India's Republic Day. 31 Gantantra Divas Special Episode 3126th January 2026 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. 32 Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 1 Episode 3231st January 2026 Actress Neelam Kothari graces the show as the contestants put their best foot forward. Who will shine tonight? 33 Season Of Love With Neelam - Part 2 Episode 331st February 2026 Samir Soni joins Neelam Kothari and the judges on the show as the Indian Idol family celebrates the season of love. 34 Remembering Lata Ji Episode 347th February 2026 Indian Idol celebrates and pays tribute to the legendary Lata Mangeshkar Ji in the presence of lyricist Manoj Muntashir and music director Anand Ji. 35 Remembering Lata Ji - Part 2 Episode 358th February 2026 The contestants and judges, along with Anandji Virji Shah and Manoj Muntashir, pay tribute to the legendary and generous late Lata Mangeshkar. 36 Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 1 Episode 3614th February 2026 Legendary director Subhash Ghai, Meenakshi Seshadri, and Rakesh Bakshi grace the stage as Indian Idol celebrates a special Guru Shishya themed episode. 37 Yaadein With Subhash Ghai - Part 2 Episode 3715th February 2026 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 all-girl band, WiSH, grace the show with their presence. 38 Indian Idol Goes International - Part 1 Episode 3821st February 2026 Indian Idol goes international with its first ever global episode, featuring Madhubanti Bagchi as the guest judge. Who will steal the spotlight tonight? 39 Indian Idol Goes International - Part 2 Episode 3922nd February 2026 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 international trip. 40 Anil Kapoor Special Episode 4028th February 2026 Indian Idol welcomes the energetic and dashing Anil Kapoor to the show. With excitement in the air, which contestant will steal the spotlight tonight? 41 Holi Special Episode 411st March 2026 The Indian Idol family celebrates the festival of colours. Which contestant will impress the judges the most in this Holi Special episode? 42 Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 1 Episode 427th March 2026 The contestants get divided into teams as they compete against each other in Idol Ka Mohalla. Which team will emerge victorious? 43 Idol Ka Mohalla - Part 2 Episode 438th March 2026 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 win? 44 Laxmikant Pyarelal Ki Playlist With Mohd. Rafi & Mukesh Ji Episode 4414th March 2026 Indian Idol celebrates the legendary music duo Laxmikant Pyarelal in the presence of Pyarelal Sharma, his wife Sunila Ji, and playback singer Nitin Mukesh. 45 Tribute To Laxmikant Pyarelal's Legacy Episode 4515th March 2026 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 songs. 46 Dream Duet - Part 1 Episode 4621st March 2026 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. 47 Dream Duet - Part 2 Episode 4722nd March 2026 The celebration continues as legendary singers Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Kavita Krishnamurthy grace the show, inspiring contestants to honour their timeless music with heartfelt performances. 48 Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 1 Episode 4828th March 2026 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? 49 Celebrating Bollywood's Sweet 16 - Part 2 Episode 4929th March 2026 Bollywood's Sweet 16 celebration continues as Farida Jalal and Aruna Irani light up the Idol stage. Which contestant will take center stage tonight? 50 Golden Jubilee Episode 504th April 2026 Indian Idol celebrates 50 glorious episodes with actor Karisma Kapoor and choreographer Geeta Kapur. Which contestant will shine tonight? 51 Indian Idol Reunion Episode 5111th April 2026 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? 52 Indian Idol Reunion - Part 2 Episode 5212th April 2026 As the reunion continues with Karisma Kapoor and Satinder Sartaaj as judges, Indian Idol contestants join former stars to deliver soulful performances. 53 Remembering Aadesh Shrivastava Episode 5318th April 2026 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. 54 Toaster Meets Idol Episode 5419th April 2026 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. 55 Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 1 Episode 5525th April 2026 The legendary Mahesh Bhatt lights up Indian Idol, presenting a rabab as the prize. Which contestants' talent will earn this honor? 56 Celebrating The Legacy Of Mahesh Bhatt - Part 2 Episode 5626th April 2026 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? 57 Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale Episode 572nd May 2026 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. 58 Idol’s Ode to Asha Bhosale - Part 2 Episode 583rd May 2026 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 guest Riteish Deshmukh adds his charm to the musical evening. 59 Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - Part 1 Episode 599th May 2026 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 music and unforgettable legacy. 60 Celebrating Legends: Shankar–Jaikishan Special - part 2 Episode 6010th May 2026 The Shankar-Jaikishan celebration continues as Idol returns with more performances honouring the duo's enduring musical legacy, alongside guest Anandji Virji Shah. 61 Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 1 Episode 6116th May 2026 Indian Idol pays tribute to Asha Bhosle with guest Padmini Kolhapure. What do the contestants have in store? 62 Asha Bhosle Special Night - Part 2 Episode 6217th May 2026 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? 63 Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar Episode 6323rd May 2026 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 unforgettable legacy. 64 Celebrating R.D. Burman & Kishore Kumar - Part 2 Episode 6424th May 2026 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. 65 Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 1 Episode 6530th May 2026 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. 66 Celebrating The First Superstar - Part 2 Episode 6631st May 2026 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. 67 Celebrating Udit Narayan & Ismail Darbar Episode 676th June 2026 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? 68 Celebrating Udit Narayan & Ismail Darbar - Part 2 Episode 687th June 2026 Idol continues to celebrate the legendary music icons Udit Narayan and Ismail Darbar, joined by Zeenat Aman. Which contestant will shine tonight? 69 Race To Top 8 - Part 1 Episode 6913th June 2026 The competition heats up in Idol as contestants deliver their best performances, all striving for a spot in the Top 8. 70 Race To Top 8 - Part 2 Episode 7014th June 2026 The competition continues to heat up on Idol as contestants deliver their best performances, all striving for a spot in the Top 8. 71 Evergreen Dev Anand Episode 7120th June 2026 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 entertainment. 72 Celebrating Jeetendra & Shatrughan Sinha Episode 7221st June 2026 Idol celebrates the legendary icons of Indian cinema Jeetendra and Shatrughan Sinha grace the stage, bringing timeless charm, memorable moments, and entertainment. 73 Cassette Classics - Part 1 Episode 7327th June 2026 On Idol, contestants relive the memories of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar with heartfelt and memorable performances. 74 Cassette Classics - Part 2 Episode 7428th June 2026 On Idol, contestants relive the memories of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar with heartfelt and memorable performances. 75 Diamond Jubilee Special Episode 754th July 2026 The Diamond Jubilee Special becomes even more exciting as many superstar guests arrive on the Idol stage, making the celebration truly grand and memorable. 76 Diamond Jubilee Special - Part 2 Episode 765th July 2026 The Diamond Jubilee celebration continues in full swing as a host of superstar guests grace the Idol stage, adding more glamour. 77 Badshah's Superhit Playlist - Part 1 Episode 7711th July 2026 The Idol stage brings back the magic of superhit classic Badshah's playlist with special 90s guests creating a nostalgic musical experience. 78 Badshah's Superhit Playlist - Part 2 Episode 7812th July 2026 The Idol stage recreates the charm of Badshah's superhit playlist as special guests from the 90s bring back unforgettable musical memories. 79 Hema Malini Special - Part 1 Episode 7918th July 2026 As Hema Malini celebrates 60 years of her incredible journey, the contestants light up the Idol stage with heartfelt performances in her honor. 80 Hema Malini Special - Part 2 Episode 8019th July 2026 Idol continues the celebration of Hema Malini's 60-year legacy as contestants present heartfelt performances in her honor. 81 The Grand Finale Begins Episode 8125th July 2026 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. 82 The Grand Finale Episode 8226th July 2026 The historic finale is underway, and with just one crown at stake, who will claim the ultimate title?