I-POPSTAR
Winner
Update:
After
six
unforgettable
weeks,
over
eighty-five
original
tracks,
and
a
nationwide
wave
of
new
independent
pop
voices,
Amazon
MX
Player’s
I-POPSTAR
concluded
its
debut
season
with
a
spectacular
finale
that
set
a
new
benchmark
for
music
reality
shows
in
India.
With
overwhelming
audience
engagement,
breakout
songs
dominating
social
media,
and
artists
turning
into
overnight
sensations,
the
finale
marked
the
culmination
of
a
season
that
celebrated
originality
and
the
rebirth
of
Indian
pop.
The
final
chapter
opened
on
a
celebratory
high
as
all
contestants
returned
to
the
stage
with
a
series
of
dynamic
performances,
each
reflecting
the
journeys
that
unfolded
on
India’s
biggest
stage
for
new
voices.
Charan
Pathania
kicked
things
off
with
a
full-blown
concert-style
act,
setting
the
right
tone
for
the
finale.
In
one
of
the
most
wholesome
moments
of
the
evening,
Munawar
Faruqui
introduced
Radhika
Bhide
with
a
poetic
tribute
before
she
delivered
a
heartfelt
performance
in
front
of
her
family
from
Ratnagiri.
Munawar
then
switched
gears
with
a
playful
stand-up
segment,
while
the
energy
rose
further
when
Prince
Narula
joined
the
mentors
as
the
special
guest,
praising
the
show’s
massive
impact
and
sharing
a
video
of
his
daughter
vibing
to
I-POPSTAR
tracks.
ROHIT
RAUT
WINS
I-POPTSTAR;
RISHABH
PANCHAL
IS
FIRST
RUNNER
UP
As
the
finalists
delivered
their
final
power-packed
acts,
the
stage
prepared
for
the
moment
India
had
been
waiting
for.
In
the
Top
2
stood
Rishabh
Panchal
from
Team
King
and
Rohit
Raut
from
Team
Parmish.
Moments
later,
Rohit
Raut
was
crowned
the
first-ever
I-POPSTAR,
winning
₹7,00,000,
while
Rishabh
Panchal
was
named
runner-up
with
₹3,00,000,
both
artists
walking
away
with
not
just
trophies,
but
a
dedicated,
countrywide
fanbase.
ROHIT
RAUT
ON
WINNING
I-POPSTAR
Winner
Rohit
Raut
reflected
emotionally
on
his
journey,
saying,
“At
I-POPSTAR,
I
walked
in
trying
to
find
my
feet
as
an
artist,
and
after
weeks,
to
see
that
I
stand
as
a
winner,
instills
a
ton
of
confidence
in
my
craft.
I
want
to
thank
my
mentor,
Parmish
paaji,
without
whom
this
wouldn’t
have
been
possible
and
to
the
fans
who
rooted
for
me
and
had
faith
in
me.
I
would
like
to
dedicate
this
award
to
each
and
every
regional
artist
who
wants
to
step
out
and
showcase
their
talent
and
realize
their
dream.
Lastly,
I
want
to
give
a
shoutout
to
to
Amazon
MX
Player
for
giving
independent
musicians
like
me
a
platform
to
showcase
our
talent
and
reach
millions
of
people.”
Proudly
celebrating
his
mentee’s
big
win,
Parmish
Verma
expressed,
“The
passion
these
artists
brought
to
the
stage
was
extraordinary.
They
came
with
raw
stories
and
turned
them
into
powerful
performances
that
connected
with
people
across
the
country.
As
a
mentor,
watching
them
evolve
has
been
truly
rewarding.
And
it
makes
me
incredibly
proud
that
the
first-ever
I-POPSTAR
is
from
my
team.
Rohit
has
been
truly
incredible
from
day
one,
and
seeing
him
grow,
experiment,
and
own
the
stage
has
been
an
absolute
joy.
For
us,
this
is
more
than
just
a
successful
season.
It’s
proof
that
India
is
ready
to
embrace
independent
pop
on
a
big
stage.”
Looking
back
at
the
blockbuster
season,
King
said,
“I-POPSTAR
has
shown
us
what
the
future
of
Indian
pop
looks
like,
and
it
is
powerful,
fearless,
and
honest.
Watching
these
young
artists
grow,
take
risks
and
express
themselves
without
holding
back
reminded
me
why
independent
music
matters.
Each
one
of
them
brought
something
real
to
the
stage,
and
that’s
what
makes
this
movement
so
special.”
With
its
artist-first
vision,
emphasis
on
original
tracks,
and
mentorship
from
some
of
India’s
leading
pop
voices,
I-POPSTAR
has
concluded
its
first
season
as
a
defining
moment
for
independent
music
on
mainstream
streaming.
By
placing
song-writing,
individuality,
and
stage
craft
at
the
heart
of
the
show,
the
series
has
opened
the
doors
for
a
new
generation
of
artists
to
step
into
the
spotlight
on
their
own
terms.
Taking
collaborations
to
newer
heights,
Amazon
MX
Player
joined
hands
with
Warner
Music
and
Spotify
as
music
partners,
setting
the
tone
for
a
musical
experience
never
seen
before.
All
episodes
of
I-POPSTAR
are
now
streaming,
for
free,
exclusively
on
Amazon
MX
Player
and
on
mobile,
Connected
TVs,
the
Amazon
shopping
app,
Prime
Video,
Fire
TV,
and
Airtel
Xtreme.