The
grand
finale
of
the
popular
singing
reality
Indian
Idol
12
was
held
yesterday
(August
15).
The
finale
culminated
with
a
12-hour
musical
extravaganza.
Top
6
finalists-
Pawandeep
Rajan,
Arunita
Kanjilal,
MD
Danish,
Nihal
Tauro,
Shanmukhapriya
and
Sayli
Kamble
performed
for
one
last
time
on
stage.
Although
everyone
deserved
the
best,
there
can
be
only
one
winner
and
as
per
audiences'
vote
Pawandeep
Rajan
was
declared
the
winner
of
the
show
while
Arunita
Kanjilal
and
Sayli
Kamble
were
declared
the
first
and
second
runner-ups,
respectively.
The
versatile,
effervescent
and
multi-talented
Pawandeep
Rajan
outdid
himself
each
time
with
every
performance
and
constantly
strived
to
learn
and
grow
throughout
the
show.
Pawandeep
On
Winning
Indian
Idol
12
On
winning
the
show,
Pawandeep
said
that
it
was
a
dream
come
true!
He
added
that
he
is
still
feeling
like
he's
dreaming
and
it's
still
sinking
in!
He
also
thanked
his
fans
and
the
viewers
who
voted
him.
Pawandeep
said
in
a
statement,
"Being
a
part
of
Indian
Idol
Season
12
was
a
dream
come
true
and
then
being
a
part
of
Top
6
was
just
wonderous.
Winning
the
title
of
Indian
Idol
Season
12
is
just
unbelievable
for
me.
I
still
feel
like
I'm
dreaming
and
cannot
come
to
terms
with
reality.
It's
still
sinking
in.
This
is
such
a
big
honor
for
me.
I'd
like
to
thank
all
my
fans
and
the
viewers
who
have
voted
for
me
and
made
me
win
this
honorable
title.
I
would
like
to
take
this
opportunity
to
thank
everyone
who
has
been
a
part
of
my
journey
on
Indian
Idol.
From
the
makers
to
the
musicians,
our
coaches
and
my
fellow
contestants,
this
trophy
belongs
to
all
of
you.
Thank
you
Indian
Idol
and
the
citizens
of
India.
This
feeling
is
the
best
and
thank
you
so
much."
Anu
Malik
On
Pawandeep
Winning
Indian
Idol
12
Trophy
On
the
other
hand,
Anu
Malik,
Sonu
Kakkar
and
Himesh
Reshammiya,
who
judged
the
show,
felt
all
six
finalists
were
good,
and
were
happy
that
Pawandeep
bagged
the
trophy.
Anu
Malik
said
that
he
is
glad
to
be
a
part
of
the
show.
He
added
that
everyone
from
the
top
6
were
highly
deserved,
and
Pawandeep
from
day
1
has
shown
versatility
and
they
have
seen
him
grow.
He
further
added
that
he
personally
cannot
wait
to
see
the
success
that
will
follow
his
way.
Sonu
Kakkar
On
Pawandeep's
Win
Sonu
Kakkar
said
that
although
all
the
top
6
contestants
have
been
great,
she
is
extremely
happy
for
Pawandeep
as
she
feels
that
he
is
one
of
the
most
deserving
contestants
and
his
graph
has
been
so
good.
She
wished
all
the
contestants
a
lot
of
success,
love
and
happiness
for
their
future
endeavours.
Himesh
Reshammiya
said,
"The
pool
of
talent
that
Indian
Idol
has
witnessed
this
season
is
mind-blowing.
From
the
start
of
this
season,
the
show
has
been
setting
records.
All
the
contestants
were
gems
in
their
own
way.
The
race
for
the
Top
6
has
been
a
glorious
journey
to
witness.
I'd
like
to
congratulate
Pawandeep
who's
been
awarded
this
title
of
the
winner
of
Indian
Idol
12.
He
has
shown
diversity
in
his
singing
and
it's
been
amazing
to
watch
his
performances
live.
I
wish
him
all
the
best
for
the
future
and
hope
to
collaborate
soon."