Indian Idol: Legends Return Premieres Oct 17; Himesh Judges
Indian Idol: Legends Return brings back past winners and finalists, including Abhijeet Sawant and Amit Sana, with Himesh Reshammiya as judge. Premieres Oct 17 on Sony.
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5 Oct 2026
Key Highlights
- New format: Indian Idol: Legends Return brings back former winners and finalists to compete again.
- Judge returns: Himesh Reshammiya returns to the judge's chair.
- The rematch: Season 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant and runner-up Amit Sana face off once more.
- Himesh's mantra: "Sirf ek baar jeetna kaafi nahi hota, baar baar jeetna padta hai."
- Premiere: October 17 on Sony Entertainment Television.
Indian Idol is turning back the clock. The new season, Indian Idol: Legends Return, brings back past winners and finalists from across the show's history to prove themselves once again. Himesh Reshammiya returns as judge.
"Indian Idol ke itihaas ki sabse bari jung lekar aa raha hoon main... Let's begin!" he says in a new promo. (I am bringing the biggest battle in the history of Indian Idol.)
"Jahan Idol ke ab tak ke stars phir se sabit karenge khud ko. Kyunki sirf ek baar jeetna kaafi nahi hota, baar baar jeetna padta hai," he adds. (Where the stars of Idol so far will once again prove themselves. Because winning just once is not enough; you have to win again and again.)
