Neha Kakkar is one of the biggest examples of how a contestant went on to judge the same reality show.
She participated in season 2 but was rejected. She’s known for delivering hits like “Dilbar” and “Kala Chashma”.
Monali Thakur, who sang songs such as “Sawaar Loon” in Lootera and “Moh Moh Ke Dhaage” in Dum Laga Ke Haisha was a contestant on Indian Idol season 2.
Rahul Vaidya, who was a runner-up in Indian Idol season 1, went on to garner fame with Bigg Boss 14.
Bhoomi Trivedi, who was a contestant on Indian Idol season 5 got her big Bollywood break with “Ram Chahe Leela” in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela.
Meiyang Chang was a contestant in season 3. While his singing career took a backseat, he rose to fame as an actor and television host.
Salman Ali shot to fame after winning the 10th season of Indian Idol. An exception in this list given his popularity.
Indian Idol 5 winner Sreerama Chandra is also known for delivering Bollywood hit songs like "Subhanallah" in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, "Balma" in Khiladi 786, and "Fikar not" in Chhichhore.
He also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 and Bigg Boss Telugu.
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