Indian Idol 16 Elimination: Who Got Evicted From Shreya Ghoshal's Show? BIG TWIST Confirmed

Indian Idol 16 elimination today: Sony Entertainment Television has managed to capture the attention of the viewers during the weekends, all thanks to Indian Idol and India's Got Talent. The two shows have garnered a decent fan following, courtesy of the entertaining episodes.

A reliable industry source earlier told Filmibeat Chief Copy Editor Abhishek Ranjit, "Sony Entertainment Television is back with Indian Idol 16, where the channel has taken things a notch higher, ensuring that the spotlight remains on the show. From retaining the judges panel to introducing auditions in new cities, the makers have left no stone unturned to make Indian Idol 2025 a memorable affair. The channel is heavily banking on Indian Idol 16 to spice up the viewership in the weekend slot as it is replacing Super Dancer Chapter 5 with the singing reality show."

Since its inception, Indian Idol 2025 has been entertaining the audience and grabbing eyeballs. The makers have introduced new segments to keep the viewers engaged. The contestants have also managed to strike a chord with the fans, delivering power-packed performances.

Indian Idol 16 Top 16 contestants

Here's the current status of the Indian Idol 16 contestants! Check out the full contestants right here!

Indian Idol 16 Contestant Name	Status	Elimination date
Abhijit Sharma	Listed in Top 16	-
Abhishek Kumar	Listed in Top 16	-
Amritha Rajan	Listed in Top 16	-
Ankita Pradhan	Listed in Top 16	-
Anshika Chonkar	Listed in Top 16	-
Banashree Biswas	Listed in Top 16	-
Diwakar Choubey	Listed in Top 16	-
Jyotirmayee Nayak	Listed in Top 16	-
Manraj Veer	Listed in Top 16	-
Shreenidhi Shastry	Listed in Top 16	-
Shreya Verma	Listed in Top 16	-
Sugandha Date	Listed in Top 16	-
Suhail	Listed in Top 16	-
Tanishk Shukla	Listed in Top 16	-
Manav	Eliminated	07th December 2025
Arfin Rana	Eliminated	23rd November 2025

Most contestants continue in the race, while eliminations have begun. Manav was eliminated from Indian Idol 16 on December 7, 2025. Arfin Rana was the first contestant to get evicted on November 23, 2025. The remaining singers are yet to face elimination.

Who Got Eliminated From Indian Idol 16 Today?

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls are you ready for the new twist in Indian Idol 16? As Kavita Krishnamoorthy and Udit Narayan graced the sets of the show as special guests, the contestants showcased their singing skills. All the participants received tips from the two veteran Bollywood playback singers.

When you have Kavita and Shreya Ghoshal under one roof, how can you not expect a jugalbandi? The two talented singers set the small screen on fire with their magical duet.

The makers added a new twist in the tale during the elimination process. Last week, Manav got eliminated from the show. Contrary to the rumours, they didn't eliminate any contestant in the current week.