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Vishal Dadlani removed from Indian Idol 16 over remarks on PM Modi? Music composer reacts
Updated On: 26 May, 2026 07:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Days after singer Vishal Dadlani criticised the NEET paper leak incident, rumours emerged that he had been removed from Indian Idol 16. However, the singer has now broken his silence on the viral claims
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Vishal Dadlanoi. Pic via Instagram
Singer Vishal Dadlani recently reacted to reports claiming that he was sacked from Indian Idol 16 for his comments criticising the PM Modi government after the NEET paper leak controversy. For the unversed, the singer had earlier expressed his disappointment over the incident and highlighted the 'sad state' of the country, after which reports began doing the rounds that he had been removed from the singing reality show.
Vishal Dadlani on rumours of being removed from Indian Idol 16
Reacting to the claims, Vishal took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday, May 26, to share a video and clarified that the reports were not true. He also took a dig at the rumours and wrote, "Remember not to trust anything you see online. There's a whole lot of manipulation going on. Keep fighting the good fight, and saying what needs to be said!"
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