Indian singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani, who has been judging Indian Idol, a Singing reality show, is saying goodbye to the show after almost six years. He used social media to share his new steps with his fans and audiences.
Vishal’s Instagram Post
In his recently shared Instagram post, Vishal shared a video featuring himself alongside his co-judges, Shreya Ghoshal and Badshah. The clip was edited to include an audio take by Christian21’s Time, where Shreya was seen making facial expressions, and Badshah was also seen saying something. Vishal stated that he is quitting the show now.
Reason Behind Exit From The Show
Vishal took to his Instagram and wrote, “That’s all from me, folks! Six straight seasons later, tonight is my last episode as a judge on Indian Idol. I hope the show will miss me as much as I’ll miss it. Thanks Shreya, Badshah, Adi, Aradhana, Chitra, Anand ji, Sonal, Pratibha, Sahil, Saloni, Muskaan, Abisha, the entire production crew, Vilas, Pakya, Kaushik (Pinky), and all the co-judges, singers and musicians down the years! It really has been home!! That stage is pure love!”
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Vishal Expresses Gratitude for the Love He Received
Vishal shared the video with a note and captioned, “Alvida, yaaro. 6 seasons mein jitna mazaa kiya, uss se bhi zyada yaad aayegi (Goodbye friends. I’ll remember this much more than the fun I had in 6 seasons). (Sign of the horns and folded hands emojis) @shreyaghoshal @badboyshah @adityanarayanofficial #IndianIdol @fremantleindia @sonytvofficial @aradhanabhola @chitralangeh. Haqq se zyada pyaar milaa hai, iss show ki vajah se (Got more love than I can ask for this show). Eternally grateful to everyone involved.”
Vishal Being Thankful to Everyone
Vishal Dadlani thanked the Indian Idol team with a note, “I hope the show will miss me as much as I’ll miss it. I’m literally only leaving because I want my time back. Can’t stay stuck in Mumbai for 6 months each year! (Airplane, globe and seedling emojis). Thanks Shreya, Badshah, Adi, Aradhana, Chitra, Anand ji, Ananya, Sonal, Pratibha, Sahil, Saloni, Muskaan, Abisha, the entire production crew, Vilas, Pakya, Kaushik (Pinky), and all the singers and musicians down the years! Also the mix, sound and tech crew (Mahesh ji, Rakesh and all), the lighting guys, the stage hands, the cleaning crew, Sajidbhai and Satishbhai (our still photographers), and everyone. Only LOVE to each and all of you with an added apology to anyone I’ve left out here,” he said.
He concludes with a heartfelt message: “Time to get back to making music, playing concerts, and never putting on make-up! It’s #VishalAndSheykhar season!! Jai ho!

Fans and Viewers’ Reactions
Reacting to the post, Indian singer Aditya Narayan wrote, “The end of an era. Indian Idol will never be the same without you, big brother. Grateful for all the great times together.” The comment section of the post was flooded with fans writing, ‘We will miss you,’ accompanied by a heart emoji.
About Vishal Dadlani
Vishal Dadlani judged the Indian Idol show for the last 6 years, starting from season 10 in 2018. In the recent season 15, Manisha Gosh was the winner. He is popularly known for his music composed for movies such has Om Shanti Om, Anjaana Anjani, Bang Bang, I Hate Luv Storys, Dostana, Student of the Year, Sultan, Befikre, War and more.
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