Pawandeep Rajan wins Indian Idol season 12; Arunita Kanjilal comes second

Significantly, on August 15, Indian Idol created a record by performing the biggest grand finale in history. Pawandeep Rajan, Shanmukh Priya, Sayli Kamble, Mohd Danish, Arunita Kanjilal, and Nihal Tauro gave a tough competition to each other from noon in the day to noon in the night.

Pawandeep Rajan is the winner of Indian Idol 12. Starting from the auditions to the grand finale, Pawandeep had won the hearts of judges, celebrity guests, and viewers with his extraordinary performances and has grown as an artist.

After Pawandeep, Arunita Kanjilal got second place, Sayli Kamble got third place, Mohammad Danish got fourth place, Nihal Torey got fifth place and Shanmukh Priya got the last place.

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The winner is given prize money of Rs 25 lakh and a glittering trophy. With this, the winner has got the biggest contract in the music industry.

Significantly, season 12 of Indian Idol started in February, is the longest season. This season lasted for 8 months and in the end, the six finalists gave a tough fight to each other in the grand finale. On the finale, the families of all the finalists were also present to encourage them. On the other hand, apart from making history for the longest grand finale, a performance by Pawandeep Rajan earned 100 million views on YouTube this season which is a record in itself.

Earlier, rumours had circulated hours ago that the winner of Indian Idol 12 is Pawandeep Rajan. Pawandeep has won the show called The Voice India even before this. Pawandeep was well-liked in Indian Idol from the very beginning. Many times he was also accused of being biased in the show.

Significantly, on August 15, Indian Idol created a record by performing the biggest grand finale in history. Pawandeep Rajan, Shanmukh Priya, Sayli Kamble, Mohd Danish, Arunita Kanjilal, and Nihal Tauro gave a tough competition to each other from noon in the day to noon in the night. Finally, Pawandeep by winning the trophy of Indian Idol 12— fulfilled his dream.