• Heartthrob of millions of fans, Rishi Singh wins Indian Idol 13 and takes home a car and 25 lakh cash prize

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    Heartthrob of millions of fans, Rishi Singh wins Indian Idol 13 and takes home a car and 25 lakh cash prize
    Rishi Singh of Ayodhya was declared the Indian Idol 13 winner. He not only won the trophy but also a brand new...

    Digital Desk: The winner of Indian Idol 13 has been declared. The winner of the six-month-long war has been chosen and Rishi Singh was declared the winner. Debosmita Roy was declared the first runner-up.

    Rishi Singh of Ayodhya won the singing competition. To win the coveted trophy and the prize money of Rs 25 lakh, he had to defeat Kolkota's, Debosmita Roy. 

    Bidipta Chakraborty, Sonakshi Kar, and Debosmita Roy from Kolkata, Chirag Kotwal from Jammu and Kashmir, and Shivam Singh from Vadodara were among the top six contestants.

    Rishi Singh stated in response to his Indian Idol victory, saying, "I still can’t believe that I won the Indian Idol 13 trophy. The feeling is surreal! It was a dream come true moment for me when my name was announced as the winner of this season. It is a huge honour to be taking ahead the legacy of such a well-loved and prestigious show. I am grateful to the channel, the judges, and the entire team of Indian Idol for giving us such a wonderful platform to showcase our talent. I would also like to extend my gratitude to all my fans and viewers who have always supported me and voted for me to win this coveted title. Thank you for making my dream turn into reality."

    Sony Entertainment Television gave Rishi Singh a cheque for Rs 25 lakh, and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. presented him with a brand new Brezza.


    Debosmita Roy and Chirag Kotwal were awarded first and second runners-up, receiving a trophy and cash for Rs 5 lakh each. Bidipta Chakraborty and Shivam Singh, the third and fourth runners-up, each received a cheque for Rs 3 lakh. Each of the six finalists received a cheque for Rs 1 lakh, as well as gift hampers.