Indian Idol Contestant Menuka Poudel Leaves Judges Spellbound with Her Exceptional Singing
In a recent episode of Indian Idol, viewers were introduced to a remarkable talent that transcends physical limitations. Menuka Poudel, a visually challenged singer, graced the stage with her mesmerizing voice, leaving the judges and audience in sheer awe.
Menuka’s unforgettable performance began with her rendition of “O Paalan Haare” from the iconic movie Lagaan, originally sung by the late legendary Lata Mangeshkar. Her slower and lower-tempo version of this Javed Akhtar-AR Rahman masterpiece showcased her unique talent. Judges Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, and Kumar Sanu couldn’t contain their amazement, with Shreya even shedding tears of emotion during the performance.
A moment of pure magic unfolded when Shreya, Vishal, and Kumar joined Menuka on stage. Together, they performed Shreya’s song “Mohe Rang Do Laal” from Bajirao Mastani. While Shreya led the singing, Menuka followed her steps flawlessly. Menuka’s incredible talent left Shreya astonished, and Vishal couldn’t help but express his disbelief by covering his face in sheer astonishment.
The promo clips of Menuka’s episode, shared by SonyTV, have generated a wave of admiration from viewers. Social media has been abuzz with praise for the talented contestant. One fan commented, “She is the winner… I have watched her duet with Shreya mam, Menuka sang so well. She deserves to win.” Another wrote, “Goosebumps, may God bless her, listening to her voice on loop.” A third fan shared, “I am going through a bad phase, and after listening to this song in her voice, it gave me some hope.”
Indian Idol, now in its 14th season, continues to showcase incredible talent from across India. The show airs on Saturdays and Sundays at 8 pm. This season, which began on October 7, promises to be a celebration of music’s finest, as expressed by judge Shreya Ghoshal on her Instagram post: “7th October se sab milke ‘Music ka sabse bada tyohaar’ manaayenge (We will celebrate music’s biggest festival from October 7)!”
Vishal Dadlani, one of the judges, also shared his excitement, stating, “Three exhausting audition days later, we have found absolutely BLAZING talent for #IndianIdol14, and also gone slightly mad in the process!! Loving shooting with Her Majesty Maharani Gupluwanti Devi @shreyaghoshal again and with @kumarsanuofficial too!”
Menuka Poudel’s exceptional performance on Indian Idol 14 has not only touched the hearts of judges but also inspired countless music enthusiasts across the nation. Her talent proves that music knows no boundaries and continues to unite people through its enchanting melodies.