19 June,2021 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Arunita Kanjilal with her father on the sets of `Indian Idol 12` (Photo/PR)
Ahead of Father's Day, the upcoming weekend episode of 'Indian Idol Season 12' themed Father's Day Special will see contestants singing some memorable songs dedicated to their respective fathers. Not only this, but viewers will also see the contestants and fathers get emotional as they speak about how the presence of each other in their lives have been the source of constant strength.
Contestant Arunita Kanjilal, who gives a soulful performance on the song 'Mera Kuch Saamaan', surprised her father with something he could never imagine. Being a hard worker and keeping the interest of his loved ones before himself, Arunita's father has been a constant support system for his daughter. Pushing her to pursue big dreams and motivating her every step of the way, he has done it all. And to acknowledge his selflessness, Arunita gifts her father a trip to London! Shocked by her gesture and overwhelming surprise, her father gets extremely emotional but at the same time, feels proud to be a father to a great daughter like Arunita.
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Arunita Kanjilal on Indian Idol 12
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Talking about the special moment, Arunita Kanjilal shares, "My father always had a dream of visiting London but due to our financial condition, it ended up being just a dream. When I surprised him with a ticket to London, the smile and pride on his face were enough for me to feel happy. I am proud to be a daughter of a man who only has a love for me and has been there to support me through thick and thin."
Hosted by Aditya Narayan and judged by Anu Malik, Sonu Kakkar and Himesh Reshammiya, viewers are in for a weekend filled with entertainment and emotions. 'Indian Idol 12' airs on Sony Entertainment Television.
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