Kanpur’s Vaibhav Gupta Wins ‘Indian Idol 14’ and Performs ‘Joru Ka Ghulam’ with Sonu Nigam

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) – Vaibhav Gupta, known as ‘Kanpur ka Tarana’, emerged as the winner of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 14’. He clinched the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 25 lakh and a ‘Hot and Techy’ Brezza car. The grand finale also saw Shubhadeep Das Chowdhury and Piyush Panwar as the first and second runners-up, respectively.

The six finalists, which also included Ananya Pal, Adya Mishra, and Anjana Padmanabhan, gave stellar performances throughout the competition. Sonu Nigam made a special appearance as a judge for the grand finale, alongside Neha Kakkar who will be seen as the ‘super judge’ in the next season of ‘Superstar Singer’.

Vaibhav Gupta showcased his talent with a rendition of ‘Jumma Chumma’ for the ‘Pyarelal Symphony’ challenge and performed a duet with Sonu Nigam on ‘Joru Ka Ghulam’ during the finale. Expressing his joy, Vaibhav said, “Taking forward the legacy of this beloved and prestigious show is a tremendous honour.”

The esteemed judges, Kumar Sanu, Shreya Ghoshal, and Vishal Dadlani, praised Vaibhav for his versatility and outstanding performances. Kumar Sanu highlighted Vaibhav’s potential, while Shreya Ghoshal admired his consistency and surprises with each performance.

Neha Kakkar, Sonu Nigam, and Shreya Ghoshal graced the stage with their melodious performances during the finale. The audience’s unwavering support was acknowledged by Vaibhav, who expressed gratitude for their votes and encouragement throughout his journey.

The ‘Indian Idol 14’ finale was a celebration of music and talent, with Vaibhav Gupta emerging as the deserving winner. The success and recognition that follow are awaited eagerly by fans and judges alike, as Vaibhav embarks on a promising musical journey.