Mumbai: Singer, song writer and music composer Vishal Dadlani has quit the singing reality show Indian Idol on a sweet note, after six years. Dadlani, known for composing tracks for films like Om Shanti Om, Anjaana Anjaani, Dostana, I Hate Luv Storys, Bang Bang, Sultan, Student of the Year, Befikre and War, has said that he wants to return to ‘making music and playing concerts’.
“That’s all from me, folks! Six straight seasons later, tonight is my last episode as a judge on Indian Idol. I hope the show will miss me as much as I’ll miss it. Thanks Shreya, Badshah, Adi, Aradhana, Chitra, Anand ji, Sonal, Pratibha, Sahil, Saloni, Muskaan, Abisha, the entire production crew, Vilas, Pakya, Kaushik (Pinky), and all the co-judges, singers and musicians down the years! It really has been home!! That stage is pure love!,” the composer said in a video note on Instagram.
“I hope the show will miss me as much as I’ll miss it. I’m literally only leaving because I want my time back. Can’t stay stuck in Mumbai for 6 months each year! (Airplane, globe and seedling emojis). Thanks Shreya, Badshah, Adi, Aradhana, Chitra, Anand ji, Ananya, Sonal, Pratibha, Sahil, Saloni, Muskaan, Abisha, the entire production crew, Vilas, Pakya, Kaushik (Pinky), and all the singers and musicians down the years! Also the mix, sound and tech crew (Mahesh ji, Rakesh and all), the lighting guys, the stage hands, the cleaning crew, Sajidbhai and Satishbhai (our still photographers), and everyone. Only LOVE to each and all of you with an added apology to anyone I’ve left out here,” he added.
Dadlani added flavour to the popular show and was loved by contestants and co-judges alike.
Singer Aditya Narayan responded to Dadlani’s post and wrote: “The end of an era. Indian Idol will never be the same without you, big brother. Grateful for all the great times together.” Vishal has been a judge on the show since Season 10 (2018). Season 15 of the show ended recently.
