Singer Abhijeet Sawant, who won the first season of Indian Idol, looked back at his early days of performing at small events and pandals. He recalled how even modest earnings and words of encouragement from audience members brought him joy.

Amit Sana has reflected on the long-running debate over his Indian Idol Season 1 finale against Abhijeet Sawant, saying the rivalry has faded with time. “There is absolutely no awkwardness,” he told mid-day ahead of their reunion on Indian Idol Legends Return