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Indian Idol Legends Return
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Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 15:33
Indian Idol Legends Return: 24 Past Contestants Compete in New Season
  • •Indian Idol Legends Return premieres on October 17, 2026, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
  • •The new season features 24 popular former contestants, including Abhijeet Sawant, Amit Sana, Salman Ali, and Sayli Kamble, competing in 12 duos.
  • •Himesh Reshammiya returns as the Superstar Judge while Aditya Narayan hosts the show.
  • •The unique format introduces a duet competition where contestants are evaluated by both Himesh Reshammiya and their fellow competitors.
  • •Produced by Fremantle, the season follows the theme Sirf ek baar jeetna kaafi nahi hota, baar baar jeetna padta hai.

Key Questions Answered

Indian Idol Legends Return premieres on October 17, 2026, and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM on Sony Entertainment Television, as well as stream on Sony LIV.

Unlike previous seasons where aspiring singers competed individually, this season features 24 former contestants competing in 12 duos, and they will be evaluated by both judge Himesh Reshammiya and their fellow competitors.

Music composer and singer Himesh Reshammiya returns as the Superstar Judge for the new season, while Aditya Narayan serves as the host.