Exclusive | Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak: ‘Being the first Odia girl to win feels surreal’
Updated On:26 July, 2026 11:20 PM IST |Mumbai |Shruti Sampat
Indian Idol 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak called becoming the first Odia girl to win the title “surreal.” She reflected on overcoming vocal issues, revealed her dream collaborators, and said sharing the stage with Shreya Ghoshal was the show’s greatest gift
Shreya Ghoshal and Jyotirmayee Nayak (Picture
After months of soulful performances, fierce competition, and memorable musical moments, Indian Idol Season 16 has found its winner. Hailing from Odisha, Jyotirmayee Nayak lifted the coveted trophy after impressing judges and audiences with her stunning rendition of Saiyaan O Saiyaan in the grand finale. She emerged victorious over fellow finalists Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Myscmme Bosu, Suhail Sufi, and Tanishk Shukla, marking the beginning of a promising new chapter in her musical career.
In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, the newly crowned winner reflected on the emotional moment of lifting the trophy and creating history as the first contestant from Odisha to win the singing reality show.
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