24 voices that audiences discovered and cheered for on Indian Idol are coming together on one stage for a new challenge. Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and Sony LIV present ‘Indian Idol Legends Return’, bringing celebrated singers from across seasons together as 12 competing duos. Produced by Fremantle, the show premieres on October 17 and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 PM.
Returning as Superstar Judge is Himesh Reshammiya, while Aditya Narayan takes on hosting duties. Adding another layer to the show, the singers will be evaluated both by Himesh and by their fellow contestants, bringing different musical perspectives and the stakes of competing against one another to the judging process.
Featuring singers like Abhijeet Sawant, Amit Sana, Salman Ali, Sayli Kamble and more the season gives audiences an opportunity to reconnect with familiar voices and discover new musical partnerships. Each duo will have to find their own rhythm, build chemistry and deliver performances that truly stand out against an experienced field.
Built around the thought, “Sirf ek baar jeetna kaafi nahi hota, baar baar jeetna padta hai,” ‘Indian Idol Legends Return’ challenges the 12 duos to earn the audience’s support all over again. Their past performances may have made them favourites, but new pairings and fresh competition will put their versatility, teamwork, and musical instincts to the test
Harsh Sheth, Business Head, Sony Entertainment Television (SET):
“Indian Idol has always been about discovering extraordinary voices and creating moments that stay with audiences. With Indian Idol Legends Return, we’re taking that legacy to an entirely new level by bringing some of the most iconic voices discovered on the show back into the spotlight, this time to compete in a blockbuster season. The season brings together the nostalgia and emotional connect of these much-loved voices with the thrill of a fresh competition. With the hit machine Himesh Reshammiya returning as judge, we’re adding another powerful draw to a proposition that celebrates both the legacy and enduring fandom of Indian Idol. We believe this unique combination of iconic talent, fierce competition and star power will make Indian Idol Legends Return the biggest season ever, creating spectacular musical moments and giving audiences plenty to celebrate.”
Aradhana Bhola, Managing Director, Fremantle:
“Marrying the gold of iconic Idol fandom with the newness of all out duet performances for the first time ever in the history of the format worldwide, Indian Idol Legends Return is setting its own bar. Nostalgia, unique musical renditions, performance chemistry, competitive fire and renewed inspiration, all under the watchful eyes of the ever innovating returning judge Himesh Reshammiya and never a dull moment host Aditya Narayan make this Fremantle creation with Sony Entertainment Television an extraordinary season that we hope will continue to receive love from our audiences.”
Singer and Composer, Himesh Reshammiya:
“Sirf ek baar jeetna kaafi nahi hota, baar-baar jeetna padta hai. And that is what makes Indian Idol Legends Return so exciting. It brings together artists who have already proven their talent and earned their place in the world of music but must now rise to the challenge all over again. With a new competitive format, every performance becomes an opportunity to push boundaries, win hearts and prove their mettle once more. This season is not just about celebrating the voices that have shaped Indian Idol’s legacy, but also about witnessing their determination to win and their ability to surprise us all over again.”
Produced by Fremantle, Indian Idol Legends Return will witness a musical battle among Idol legends as they compete for the ultimate title to win the hearts of viewers all over again.
Indian Idol Legends Return premieres on 17th October, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and Sony LIV
About Sony Entertainment Television:
Sony Entertainment Television (SET), one of India’s leading Hindi general entertainment television channels, is a part of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI). Since its launch in October 1995, SET has created a unique space of being the ‘Thought Leader’ in the Indian Television industry with path-breaking content and innovation in the entertainment business.
Over the years, SET has continued to bring forth an impressive array of impactful urban stories delivering on the promise of novelty, variety, and quality with finite shows like Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin, Heena, Bade Acche Lagte Hain, Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi, Patiala Babes, Beyhadh, Ek Duje Ke Vaste, Mere Dad Ki Dulhan, Kathaa Ankahee and several others. Apart from these, socio-mytho and historical shows like Shrimad Ramayan, Mere Sai, Vighnaharta Shree Ganesh, Porus, Chandragupta Maurya, and Punyashlok Ahilyabai amongst others have also enjoyed positive viewership.
SET pioneered new waves in television programming with home-grown formats like Super Dancer, Superstar Singer, and India’s Best Dancer. Furthermore, SET revived Kaun Banega Crorepati, which redefined its weekday appointment viewership and introduced viewers to a globally acclaimed business reality show with the launch of SharkTank India. Shows like Indian Idol, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Circus, and Dus Ka Dum have further strengthened its weekend leadership.
SET’s international feed is available across the US, UK, Africa, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Nepal, Bangladesh, Maldives, Malaysia, Indonesia, Fiji Islands, and Seychelles.
About Sony LIV:
Sony LIV is an Indian OTT platform by Sony Pictures Networks India’ (SPNI) providing multi-screen engagement to users on all devices. The digital streaming player is home to over 30 years of rich content from the library of Sony Pictures Networks India’ (SPNI) with over 40,000 hours of programming. Sony LIV subscribers get exclusive access to key sporting events from across the globe, the latest Hollywood shows, Originals, 18,000+ hours of TV shows and LiveTV. With 100 million+ app downloads, the platform has original series and movies across languages like Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu. The platform’s recent originals include Freedom at midnight, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Maharani, Tabbar, Avrodh, Your Honor, Undekhi, Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story, Gullak, Mayasabha amongst others and reality shows like Shark Tank India and Million Dollar Listing India.
Apart from being the official Indian streaming partner for key global sporting events, Sony LIV keeps its viewers entertained throughout the year with live cricket, football, tennis, Wrestling, Golf, esports, racing and fight sports. The platform has been offering its subscribers a host of premium international tournaments like the UEFA Champions League, Asia Cup, UEFA Euro, Australian Open, Roland Garros, Bundesliga, UFC, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League to name a few. The platform also has exclusive rights to bilateral series of key cricket boards- Sri Lanka Cricket, New Zealand Cricket and England and Wales Cricket Board.
About Fremantle:
Fremantle is one of the largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of scripted and unscripted content in the world. A global entertainment powerhouse, Fremantle has an outstanding international network of production teams, companies and labels in over 30 countries. Fremantle produces in excess of 12,000 hours of original programming, rolls out more than 70 formats and airs 400 programmes a year worldwide. The group distributes over 20,000 hours of content in more than 200 territories. Fremantle is also a world leader in digital and branded entertainment, with more than 550 million fans across 2,000 social channels and over 390 billion views across all platforms.
