- Monday, April 07, 2025
By: Vibhuti Pathak
Indian Idol Season 15 crowned its winner on April 6, 2025, in a grand finale that celebrated exceptional musical talent. The title was won by 24-year-old Manasi Ghosh from Kolkata, who impressed judges and audiences alike with her consistent, powerful performances. Along with the prestigious trophy, Manasi received a $29,940 cash prize and a brand-new car.
The finale saw tough competition among the top contestants—Subhajit Chakraborty, who finished as the first runner-up, Sneha Shankar as the second runner-up, along with Chaitanya Devadhe (Mauli), Priyangshu Dutta, and Anirudh Suswaram.
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Sharing her excitement, Manasi said, “I’m feeling very well. I’m still in disbelieve that I’ve lifted the trophy. Everyone has won but I’ve lifted the trophy, that’s the only difference. I can’t express my happiness and excitement but I’m really overwhelmed. My journey was really fun and I’m very happy about it.”
She also spoke fondly about the judges. “Vishal sir is very direct and straight to the face. Badshah sir, on the other hand is the heart of the show. Shreya ma’am is really very sweet. The three judges are a really good combination.”
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Manasi revealed her Bollywood aspirations too: “I wish to sing for Deepika Padukone or Priyanka Chopra. I want to do bold voices for them.”
Social media lit up with messages of congratulations. Fans called her victory “well-deserved” and expressed joy, saying, “Her victory feels personal.”
With this win, Manasi Ghosh has firmly established herself as a rising star, and fans are eagerly waiting to hear more from her in Bollywood and beyond.
