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Odisha’s Jyotirmayee Nayak became Indian Idol 16 winner, got an amount of so many lakhs along with the trophy. Indian Idol 16 Winner Jyotirmayee Nayak Prize Money First Second Runner Up Tanishk Shukla Manraj Veer Singh Grand Finale
Rahul Kumar | July 27, 2026 2:23 AM CST

Jyotirmayee Nayak of Odisha won the trophy of Indian Idol 16. After the victory, he called it a life-changing moment and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the fans and the team.

After an exciting contest that lasted for almost 10 months, Indian Idol 16 has finally found its winner. Odisha's talented singer Jyotirmayi Nayak won the trophy of this season on the basis of her brilliant performance. In the grand finale, she won the hearts of the judges and the audience with her singing. Jyotirmoyee won the finals, leaving behind strong contestants like Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Missmi Bosu, Suhail Sufi and Tanishk Shukla. After winning the trophy, he also shared his feelings and described this journey as life changing.

What did Jyotirmoyee Nayak say after becoming Indian Idol 16 winner?

After winning the trophy, Jyotirmoyee said, "Winning Indian Idol Season 16 is like a dream come true for me. I came to the audition with just one dream and today I stand as the winner. This journey has been life-changing for me. Every performance has taught me to become a better singer, a better performer and a better person. Whatever I learned in this journey, I will always cherish it."

Expressing her gratitude to the entire team of the show, the judges and the audience, Jyotirmoyee said, "I am deeply thankful to our judges, Aditya Bhaiya, the entire crew, everyone behind the scenes who worked day and night, my family, friends and all those who believed in me and voted for me. This trophy is not just mine, but belongs to all the people who helped me make this dream come true. I want to continue making music that touches people's hearts, I want to keep learning continuously. Give me a chance and make everyone feel proud of me."

What did Jyotirmayee do before Indian Idol 16?

Jyotirmayee Nayak is a well-known singer of Odisha music industry. Before coming to Indian Idol, she was also contributing to the music therapy of cancer patients through music. This experience added emotional depth to his singing, which was reflected throughout the season. Jyotirmoyee gave many memorable performances throughout the season. Veteran actress Hema Malini received a standing ovation on her rendition of the song 'O Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Jaane Jahan Main Nachoongi'. The presentation of 'Jaane Kyun Log Mohabbat Kiya Karte Hain' made Leena Chandavarkar emotional. Many of his other performances were also highly appreciated by the audience and judges.

What did Jyotirmoyee Nayak get with the trophy?

Manraj Veer Singh and Tanishk Shukla were among the top 3 contestants of 'Indian Idol 16' along with Jyotirmayee Nayak. Manraj Veer Singh became second and Tanishk Shukla became second runner up. Both were given an amount of Rs 5 lakh each. Jyotirmayi Nayak won the trophy. He received a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh from Sony Entertainment Channel. A brand new Maruti Suzuki Brezza car was also handed over to him.


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