Singer Jyotirmayee Nayak lifted the Indian Idol 16 winner’s trophy on Sunday

Singer Jyotirmayee Nayak lifted the Indian Idol 16 winner’s trophy on Sunday. Reflecting on the milestone, the singer says the victory has brought immense joy, but also the realisation that a much bigger journey lies ahead.

Looking back at her time on the singing reality show, Nayak shares how she often battled self-doubt, discovered her musical versatility, found inspiration in judge Shreya Ghoshal, and emerged with a renewed belief in herself.

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Nayak describes the moment as surreal I feel overwhelmed, deeply thankful, and full of gratitude.” She admits that even though she eventually won, she never truly believed she would reach the finale. “My supporters had more faith in me than I did. I was constantly questioning myself—‘Will it work out? Did the song sound right?’ Until the very last note, doubts lingered. But once I finished singing, I reminded myself, ‘I’ve given my best. Whatever comes next is beyond me.’ That mindset carried me through every stage of the competition.


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• Jul 30, 2026
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