Odisha singer Jyotirmayee Nayak has won Indian Idol Season 16, defeating Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Myscmme Bosu, Suhail Sufi and Tanishk Shukla in the grand finale

After months of powerful performances and intense competition, Indian Idol Season 16 has found its winner. Odisha's Jyotirmayee Nayak emerged victorious in the grand finale, defeating fellow finalists Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Myscmme Bosu, Suhail Sufi and Tanishk Shukla to lift the coveted trophy.

Jyotirmayee sealed her win with a performance of Saiyaan O Saiyaan, capping off a memorable journey on the singing reality show. Her consistent performances throughout the season won praise from the judges, celebrity guests and viewers alike, making her one of the strongest contenders from the beginning.

One of the standout moments of her journey came when she performed O Jab Tak Hai Jaan Jaane Jahan Main Nachungi, earning a standing ovation from veteran actress Hema Malini. Another memorable performance, Jaane Kyun Log Mohabbat Kiya Karte Hain, moved actress Leena Chandavarkar, who expressed her wish to hear the classic song in Jyotirmayee's voice.

Before stepping onto the Indian Idol stage, Jyotirmayee had already made a name for herself in the Odia music industry. Apart from her singing career, she has also dedicated her time to supporting cancer patients through music therapy, making her journey all the more inspiring.