‘Want My Time Back’: Vishal Dadlani Quits Indian Idol After Judging 6 Seasons (Watch Video)

After serving as a judge on the popular reality show Indian Idol for six seasons in a row, singer and composer Vishal Dadlani quit the show and said goodbye to everyone. In a video post, well-known singer-music composer Vishal Dadlani said thank you to the singing reality competition. He announced the end of his tryst with Indian Idol on social media on April 7, stating that he now wants to devote all of his time and attention to creating and performing music all over the world.

Along with his fellow judges Badshah and Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal posted a sweet video to Instagram. Besides that, he wrote a long, emotional note. He wrote, “Alvida, yaaro. 6 seasons mein jitna mazaa kiya, uss se bhi zyada yaad aayegi. Haqq se zyada pyaar milaa hai, iss show ki vajah se. Eternally grateful to everyone involved. 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!”

Further in his post, he thanked everyone who was part of his journey. He wrote, “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. Time to get back to making music, playing concerts and never putting on make-up! It’s #VishalAndSheykhar season!! Jai ho!”

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Fans Reaction:

In addition to expressing how much they will miss Vishal on the reality program, fans showered him with affection and emphasised how excited they are to hear his new music again. A fan wrote, "We are madly in love with you. VIS please give a second thought. No VIS NO INDIAN IDOL." Another wrote, "The show will miss you man. But I miss your music more." Another one expressed that he was excited to hear Vishal's new songs and wrote, "Hands-down the best judge and mentor any singer could ever wish for. Cannot wait for your new music to be out sir!"

On Sunday, Indian Idol 15 came to an end, and Manasi Ghosh, 24, was crowned the winner. She won the winner's trophy, a fancy car, and a cash award of Rs 25 lakh after defeating Subhajit Chakraborty and Sneha Shankar.