Udaan Idol
Udaan Idol: Celebrating Musical Talent Without Barriers
Udaan Idol is Radio Udaan’s national singing competition for persons with disabilities, providing a platform to showcase musical talent, gain recognition, and pursue opportunities in the performing arts. Across four completed seasons, the competition has attracted approximately 1,275 participants, celebrating inclusion, confidence, and artistic excellence.
Our Vision
Udaan Idol aims to discover exceptional musical talent, nurture creativity, build confidence, and create pathways to professional opportunities. It champions a simple belief: talent deserves a stage, without barriers.
Competition Format
Online Applications and Auditions: Aspiring singers with disabilities from across India submit their applications and audition performances online.
Online Round 1: Shortlisted participants showcase their vocal abilities, musicality, expression, and confidence through online performances assessed by the jury.
Online Round 2: Selected contestants advance to another online evaluation, where judges assess their consistency, versatility, and artistic ability to determine the finalists.
Offline Grand Finale: Finalists perform in person before the jury and audience at the designated venue. Winners are selected based on the judges’ evaluations and overall performances.
The Journey of Udaan Idol
Season 5 — Pathankot, Punjab (Upcoming 2026-27)
Season 5 marks another milestone in Udaan Idol’s journey, with 210 entries received and 15 finalists shortlisted for the Grand Finale in Pathankot, Punjab.
Prize money
- First Prize: ₹75,000
- Second Prize: ₹50,000
- Third Prize: ₹25,000
Every finalist will also receive a participation honorarium in recognition of their talent and commitment.
Season 4 — Gurugram, Haryana (2024-25)
Season 4 celebrated outstanding performances and strengthened Udaan Idol’s national reach.
- Winner: Ankita Patel — ₹51,000
- First Runner-up: Aniket Khandare — ₹31,000
- Second Runner-up: Siddhesh Patil — ₹21,000
Ankita Patel later established her own music academy and continued performing professionally.
Season 3 — Panchkula, Haryana (2022-23)
Season 3 brought together singers from across India, showcasing musical excellence and determination.
- Winner: Sagar Kapoor — ₹51,000
- First Runner-up: Om Prakash — ₹31,000
- Second Runner-up: Aftab Thakur — ₹21,000
Sagar Kapoor went on to become a government music teacher, establish his own musical band, and continue performing professionally.
Season 2 — Mumbai, Maharashtra (2018–19)
The Little Champs edition celebrated young singers with disabilities, encouraging early artistic expression and nurturing emerging musical talent.
- Winner: Sanika Sunil Patil – Rs 51,000/-
- First Runner-up: Pratik Saraf – Rs 31,000/-
- Second Runner-up: Bani Chawla – Rs 21,000/-
Watch Season 2 — Little Champs
Season 1 — Panchkula, Haryana (2017–18)
The inaugural season established Udaan Idol as a platform for talented singers with disabilities from across India.More than 170 entries across India were received, two of the rounds were on radio udaan from where a total of 16 candidates could make it to finale.
The magnanimous event was graced by Mr. M.S.Malik (former DGP and President of Jatt Bhawan), Ms. Dolly Guleria (famous Panjabi folk singer), Mr. Rattan Lal Kataria (MP from Ambala), Mr. T.D. Dhariyal (disability Commissioner Delhi
- Winner: Muskan Thakur – Rs 31,000/-
- First Runner-up: Dhiraj Borkar – Rs 21,000/-
- Second Runner-up: Sarika Shinde – Rs 11,000/-
Following her victory, Muskan Thakur received an opportunity to perform live in the United States.
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Beyond the Competition
Udaan Idol’s impact extends beyond winning titles. Participants have pursued professional music careers, established a music academy, performed internationally, and secured employment in music and hospitality.
- Muskan Thakur: Opportunity to perform in the United States.
- Sagar Kapoor: Government music teacher and band performer.
- Ankita Patel: Founder of her own music academy.
- Siddhesh Patil: Professional performer associated with the Taj Group of Hotels.
Our Vision for the Future
Udaan Idol aspires to expand opportunities for singers with disabilities through national outreach, professional exposure, and inclusive performance platforms. Each season brings new voices to the forefront and reinforces the belief that artistic excellence knows no barriers.
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