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Mumbai:<\/strong> \u2018Kanpur ka Tarana\u2019 Vaibhav Gupta has lifted the coveted trophy of the singing reality show \u2018Indian Idol 14\u2019. The trophy came with a cheque of Rs 25 lakh and a \u2018Hot and Techy\u2019 Brezza car.<\/p>\n Vaibhav was one of the six finalists, who included Shubhadeep Das Chowdhury, Ananya Pal, Adya Mishra, Piyush Panwar and Anjana Padmanabhan.<\/p>\n Shubhadeep and Piyush were declared the first and second runners-up, and they went back home with a trophy and a cheque of Rs 5 lakh each. Ananya was the third runner-up, which entitled her to Rs 3 lakh, besides a trophy.<\/p>\n Sonu Nigam, who judged the first two and ninth editions of the show, was the special judge for the grand finale. Neha Kakkar, who will be seen as the \u2018super judge\u2019 in the upcoming season of the reality show, \u2018Superstar Singer\u2019, also joined the finale episode.<\/p>\n For the \u2018Pyarelal Symphony\u2019 challenge, Vaibhav sang \u2018Jumma Chumma\u2019, from the 1991 action crime drama \u2018Hum\u2019, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Govinda, Kimi Katkar and Anupam Kher.<\/p>\n Vaibhav\u2019s last song for the finale was a duet with Sonu Nigam.<\/p>\n They belted out \u2018Joru Ka Ghulam\u2019, the titular song of the Year 2000 comedy featuring Govinda, Twinkle Khanna, Kader Khan and Johnny Lever.<\/p>\n Stating how surreal it felt to lift the coveted \u2018Indian Idol 14\u2019 trophy, which first went to Abhijeet Sawant, Vaibhav said: \u201cTaking forward the legacy of this beloved and prestigious show is a tremendous honour. This journey has been an exhilarating rollercoaster filled with multiple emotions, challenges and unforgettable moments.\u201d<\/p>\n Vaibhav is grateful to every single person who believed in him \u2014 the judges who guided him with their wisdom, or the incredible team that nurtured his talent and turned his dream into a reality.<\/p>\n \u201cBut above all, my deepest gratitude goes to the amazing audience whose unwavering support fueled my determination and made me give it my all. Thank you for embracing my journey, for voting for me, for cheering me on, and making me feel like a true idol,\u201d Vaibhav added.<\/p>\n The acclaimed playback singer Kumar Sanu, one of the show\u2019s three judges, said: \u201cWatching Vaibhav lift the trophy gives me immense happiness. From the moment I first saw his performance, I recognised his immense potential.\u201d<\/p>\n Fellow judge Shreya Ghoshal amplified Sanu\u2019s sentiments: \u201cRight from the audition, Vaibhav has shown versatility and throughout the competition, he has kept surprising us with his performances.\u201d<\/p>\n Vishal Dadlani, the third judge, concluded by noting that Vaibhav showed \u201cversatility in his vocals\u201d, and that it has been \u201cincredible to see him perform live\u201d.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cPersonally, I can\u2019t wait to see the success that comes his way.\u201d<\/p>\n For the finale, Neha sang her famous track \u2018Garmi\u2019, which was picturised on Varun Dhawan and Nora Fatehi in the 2020 film \u2018Street Dancer 3D\u2019.<\/p>\n Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal performed together on the tracks \u2014 \u2018Piyu Bole\u2019, \u2018Tere Bin\u2019, and \u2018Soniyo\u2019.<\/p>\n (IANS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n