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I would love to do playback singing for Alia Bhatt: Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak

I would love to do playback singing for Alia Bhatt: Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak

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Singer Jyotirmayee Nayak lifted the Indian Idol 16 winner’s trophy on Sunday. Reflecting on the milestone, the singer says the victory has brought immense joy, but also the realisation that a much bigger journey lies ahead. I would love to do playback singing for Alia Bhatt: Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak Looking back at her time on the singing reality show, Nayak shares how she often battled self-doubt, discovered her musical versatility, found inspiration in judge Shreya Ghoshal, and emerged with a renewed belief in herself. “It is just an overwhelming experience for me. I’m happy, grateful and filled with gratitude,” says Nayak, adding that despite emerging as the winner, she was never confident about making it to the finale. “The people supporting me were always more sure than I was. I was always thinking, ‘Kya hoga, kya nahi? Gaana achha hua ya nahi?’ Until the performance was over, I kept doubting myself. But once I finished singing, I told myself, ‘I have done my job. Whatever happens now will be for the best.’ …

Indian Idol 16 winner is Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha; singer reacts to the win

Indian Idol 16 winner is Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha; singer reacts to the win

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Singer expresses excitement about her win Jyotirmayee is also a celebrated singer in the Odia music Industry, dedicated herself to healing cancer patients through music therapy before stepping onto the Indian Idol stage. “Winning Indian Idol Season 16 feels absolutely surreal. From walking into the auditions with nothing but a dream to standing here as the winner, this journey has truly been life-changing. Every performance challenged me to become a better singer, performer, and person, and I’ll always cherish everything I’ve learned along the way,” she said in a statement. The winner of Indian Idol Season 16 was announced on Sunday on Sony Entertainment Television. Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha has been crowned the winner of the season. Her performance of the song Saiyaan O Saiyaan seems to have cinched her win on the show over fellow finalists Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Myscmme Bosu, Suhail Sufi and Tanishk Shukla. Jyotirmayee Nayak’s Indian Idol journey Throughout her journey on the show, Jyotirmayee won the hearts of the judges with her performances, including a melodious rendition of …

Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak takes home Rs 20 lakh; Tanishk Shukla comes second | Television News

Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak takes home Rs 20 lakh; Tanishk Shukla comes second | Television News

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4 min readMumbaiJul 26, 2026 09:59 PM IST Indian Idol 16 finally concluded its 10-month-long journey with 24-year-old Jyotirmayee Nayak from Orissa being declared the winner while Tanishk Shukla from Jabalpur emerged as the first runner-up. The 16th season of Indian Idol was judged by Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, and Badshah. This year, the show’s theme, Yaadon Ki Playlist, resonated with the audiences so well that the show was given two extensions for three months each. As Jyotirmayee takes home the trophy, along with Rs 20 lakh prize money, she credits her win to the cancer patients she healed through music therapy. Jyotirmayee on winning Indian Idol 16 Talking about her 10-month-long journey on the show, the Indian Idol 16 winner said, “The journey has been almost a year long. I came to Mumbai on 14th September, and it has been quite a journey. Gladly, it turned fruitful too, winning the trophy. I never thought about winning the prize money; all I thought was to give my best and get good comments. Since I didn’t …

All you need to know about Pranati Nayak

All you need to know about Pranati Nayak

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Pranati Nayak has been one of the constants in Indian women’s gymnastics for over a decade. A vault specialist and Olympian, the West Bengal gymnast has consistently represented India at the sport’s biggest competitions while overcoming injuries and limited resources. As she prepares for another Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026, Pranati remains one of the country’s most experienced artistic gymnasts. Early days Born on April 6, 1995, in Karkai village in West Bengal, Pranati discovered gymnastics at a young age after her flexibility caught the attention of her school coach. Encouraged by her father, she joined the Sports Authority of India (SAI) training centre in Kolkata, where her journey as a competitive gymnast began. Her early years were far from easy. With her family unable to bear the costs of training, coach Minara Begum stepped in to support her by covering expenses such as accommodation, food and other daily needs. That support allowed Pranati to continue pursuing the sport at a time when many young athletes would have been forced to quit. Rising through …

From ‘Bheemla Nayak’ To ‘Gopala Gopala’

From ‘Bheemla Nayak’ To ‘Gopala Gopala’

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Pawan Kalyan’s Highest-Grossing Remakes (Photo Credit: Instagram) Pawan Kalyan’s latest film Ustaad Bhagat Singh hit the screens today (March 19), much to the delight of his ardent fans. Directed by Harish Shankar, the action comedy is a remake of Thalapathy Vijay and Atlee’s 2016 blockbuster Theri. Ustaad Bhagat Singh features the ‘Power Star’ as a cop who fights the forces of evil. The film also stars Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna as the leading ladies and marks their first collaboration with the mass hero. Interestingly, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is not the first remake of Pawan Kalyan’s illustrious career. He has previously starred in the retellings of successful Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil films. With Ustaad Bhagat Singh out in theatres, here is a look at his top five highest-grossing remakes and where to watch them. 1. Bheemla Nayak IMDb Rating: 6.9/10 Director: Saagar K Chandra Streaming On: Jio Hotstar, Aha Worldwide Collection: Rs. 162.34 crore gross Pawan Kalyan played a daring cop in the action drama Bheemla Nayak, a remake of the Malayalam hit Ayyappanum Koshiyum starring …

Anil Kapoor reveals he was approached by political parties after success of Nayak: ‘I don’t have it within me’

Anil Kapoor reveals he was approached by political parties after success of Nayak: ‘I don’t have it within me’

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Actor Anil Kapoor‘s 2001 film Nayak, a political drama, became a cult classic. Looking back at the impact of Nayak, Anil revealed that several political parties had reached out to him, but the actor was quick to shut down the idea. Anil Kapoor played journalist-turned-chief minister in Nayak. Anil Kapoor on not entering politics Anil recently spoke to Screen, where he opened up about being approached to enter politics following the release of his film Nayak. His portrayal of a journalist who becomes Chief Minister for a day in the film was so impactful that many political parties reached out to him after watching the film. “There were a few discussions, but I nipped it in the bud. They’re also very sensible. So those who offer it to you won’t do it directly. That offer comes through somebody else. You somewhere get the idea that he’s not inclined to do this job,” said Anil without naming the party. He added, “If I do it, I have to do it very sincerely and genuinely. But I …

Anil Kapoor turned down offer to join a political party after Nayak’s release: ‘I didn’t want to treat it as a photo op’ | Bollywood News

Anil Kapoor turned down offer to join a political party after Nayak’s release: ‘I didn’t want to treat it as a photo op’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiFeb 15, 2026 11:27 AM IST One of the most defining films of Anil Kapoor‘s storied career would be S Shankar’s 2001 seminal political action film Nayak: The Real Hero, in which he played Shivaji Rao, a cameraperson with a news channel who takes on the gargantuan task of becoming the chief minister of Maharashtra for a limited time. At the recently held 12th edition of Expresso, Anil revealed that he underwent extensive workshops for the film and was approached by political parties following its release. During a conversation with Saurabh Dwivedi, Editor, Indian Express Hindi, Anil Kapoor said, “I’ve always been a student. I want to grow as an actor. So, I feel there’s always someone who knows more about acting than me.” He then revealed approaching his friend and veteran theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan for the same. “I thought of doing workshops for that film (Nayak) with him. So, I used to go to his office in Mahim and did many workshops and rehearsals. We haven’t done a play together …

Nayak 2 Confirmed: Anil Kapoor Will Also Act In Film Besides Producing It, Says Co-Producer Deepak Mukut | Bollywood News

Nayak 2 Confirmed: Anil Kapoor Will Also Act In Film Besides Producing It, Says Co-Producer Deepak Mukut | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 04, 2026, 21:57 IST Anil Kapoor will act in Nayak 2 besides producing it, confirms co-producer Deepak Mukut. The sequel to the 2001 political drama is in the works after nearly 25 years. Anil Kapoor Will Also Act In Nayak 2 Besides Producing It Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, and Amrish Puri-starrer Nayak: The Real Hero, released in 2001, and went on to become a cult political drama. Now, nearly 25 years later, reports of Anil Kapoor acquiring the film’s rights surfaced on the Internet and sparked strong buzz about a potential sequel. Producer Deepak Mukut, who held the copyright of the film so far, has now confirmed that the sequel, Nayak 2, is in the works. He revealed that he and Anil Kapoor are going to produce Nayak 2 together. Meanwhile, he also shared that the veteran actor will also act in the film besides producing it. Anil Kapoor To Act In Nayak 2 Nayak was originally produced by AS Rathnam, and the rights to the film were later held by producer Deepak …

Exclusive | Anil Kapoor will also act in Nayak 2 besides producing it, confirms co-producer Deepak Mukut

Exclusive | Anil Kapoor will also act in Nayak 2 besides producing it, confirms co-producer Deepak Mukut

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Actor Anil Kapoor left a deep impact on hearts of the audience when he played the righteous civilian-turned-into Chief Minister for the 2001 entertainer Nayak: The Real Hero. Now, as reports of him acquiring the rights of the film have surfaced, filmmaker Deepak Mukut who held the copyright of the film so far confirms that he and Anil are going to produce Nayak 2 together. Anil Kapoor in a still from the film Nayak. Nayak tells the story of a television journalist Shivaji Rao who questions the Chief Minister of Maharashtra (played by Amrish Puri) during a live newsroom debate and end up becoming the CM for a day to prove his righteousness. Also Read | Anil Kapoor on 20 years of Nayak: I pursued Shankar for Nayak after both Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan passed it up Originally produced by AS Rathnam, the rights to Nayak were later held by producer Deepak Mukut. We reached out to Deepak Mukut to confirm if Anil had bought the rights from him and he told HTCity, “He …

Is Nayak 2 Happening? Anil Kapoor Secures Rights To Cult Political Drama After 25 Years | Bollywood News

Is Nayak 2 Happening? Anil Kapoor Secures Rights To Cult Political Drama After 25 Years | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:January 03, 2026, 20:50 IST Anil Kapoor has reportedly acquired the rights to Nayak 25 years after its release, fuelling strong buzz around a possible sequel to the cult classic. Twenty-five years after Nayak became a cult favourite, Anil Kapoor has reportedly acquired the film’s rights, igniting speculation about a long-awaited sequel. Anil Kapoor may be gearing up to revisit one of the most defining films of his career. Twenty-five years after Nayak: The Real Hero first hit theatres, reports suggest that the veteran actor has acquired the rights to the political action drama, sparking strong buzz around a potential sequel. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the 69-year-old actor has now secured ownership of the film, which originally released on September 1, 2001. With the rights in his hands, speculation is rife that Nayak could soon be revived for a new generation. Sequel Plans Gain Momentum Sources indicate that while producer Deepak Mukut—best known for Sanam Teri Kasam—had previously held the rights to Nayak, Anil Kapoor has now taken them over. Mukut …