Mumbai: The famous singing reality show of the small screen ‘Indian Idol’ has moved towards a big change with the conclusion of its 15th season. The finale of the show took place on Sunday, 6 April and soon after that judge Vishal Dadlani made a shocking announcement. This famous musician, who was a part of the show for six seasons, has decided to say goodbye to ‘Indian Idol’. His decision has created a stir among the fans and the industry. What is the reason that Vishal took this step? Let’s investigate it.

Emotional farewell on social media

Vishal announced his decision through social media. He posted a video with co-judges Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah and wrote a long note with it. He wrote, “Saying goodbye to Indian Idol. This is where my journey ends. I was a judge on this show for six seasons. The love I got from this platform—from colleagues, contestants, other judges and musicians—is something I will never forget. This show became my second home. Heartfelt thanks to Shreya, Badshah, Aradhana, Chitra, Anandji, Sonal, Pratibha, Sahil and the entire team. Now it is time for me to return to the stage and the audience.”

It is clear from this post that Vishal had a deep connection with the show. But despite this, he decided to leave it. His departure has brought a flood of questions among the fans.

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A bond of six years, six months

Vishal also clarified the reason for leaving the show. He said, “For the last six seasons, I used to stay in Mumbai for six months every year for ‘Indian Idol’. During this time, neither did I get a chance to do live shows, nor time to work on new tunes. Now I want to return to my world of music and performance.” This statement shows his passion, which makes him a big name in the music industry.

Vishal Dadlani has not only been a judge of ‘Indian Idol’, but has also given many hit songs in Bollywood as a Vishal-Shekhar duo. For him, music is not just a profession, but a part of life. The busy schedule of the show had taken him away from this passion, which he now wants to live again.

Rumours and emotions among fans

After Vishal’s decision, there is a lot of discussion on social media. Some fans believe that this is his personal decision, while some have rumours that differences with the makers of the show could also be the reason for this. However, Vishal did not mention anything like this in his statement. A fan wrote, “Indian Idol will seem incomplete without Vishal sir. His energy and accurate comments were the life of the show.” At the same time, another user tweeted, “Was this pressure from the makers? The truth should come out.”

What will be the impact on the show?

Vishal has been the identity of ‘Indian Idol’ for the last six seasons. His outspoken opinions, humour and sensitivity towards the contestants made him a favourite of the audience. Now his departure is expected to affect the dynamics of the show. TV analyst Ramesh Thakur says, “Vishal’s departure can be detrimental for the show. He needs a judge in his place who can maintain his energy and credibility. This will be a challenge for the makers.”

Return to the world of music

Vishal’s next move will be towards concerts and live performances. The Vishal-Shekhar duo is already in the news for projects like ‘Pathan’, ‘Tiger 3’. Now they want to focus on new songs and concerts. A close source said, “Vishal was desperate to return to the stage for a long time. The show gave him a lot, but now he wants to go back to his roots.”

Final note

Vishal Dadlani leaving ‘Indian Idol’ is not only an emotional moment for his fans, but it also starts a new chapter in his career. After giving his identity to the show for six years, now he is returning to the world of music, where his heart resides. Will anyone else be able to take his place? This question will seek an answer with season 16. Till then, his fans will wait for his return and new music. How do you see this decision of Vishal? Do share your opinion.