I have always enjoyed watching Indian Idol, but this year I finally found the time to truly engage with it. To react, laugh, enjoy, feel emotional, and absorb it fully.
This season began in September 2025 and is still ongoing, being aired as a weekend show. With such a long duration, changes are natural. One noticeable change was among the keyboard players.
Two of them stood out.
The first one has been consistently present. His personality, expressions, and overall presence make it clear that he is completely immersed in what he is doing. He laughs, smiles, and interacts with the singers in a way that shows a real bond. He is not there as just another player. He is part of the moment. He enjoys every second, connects with fellow musicians, and plays effortlessly. Most of the time he does not even need to look at the keys. With both hands, often across two keyboards, he manages everything seamlessly while still encouraging the performers. Artists like him bring life to the entire band.
The second one is the calmest. His entire focus is on his handwritten notes. When he plays, nothing else seems to exist. It is pure concentration, steady and unwavering.
Then came a replacement. His style is completely different. He strikes the keys with force, mostly using one finger, occasionally bringing in more. His attention never shifts from the keyboard. There is no attempt to engage elsewhere. Yet, there is something very compelling about the way he communicates with his instrument.
Watching such a range of styles on the same platform, in the same season, with the same singers, is fascinating. They are all from a similar age group, yet their ways of expression are so different.
Last season, as my daughter and I sat together on the same couch watching this show, she said something that has stayed with me. When the instrument players enjoy the singing, that is the best certificate for the artist. Nothing beats it.
I am aware that every individual is different. Still, watching them made me write this. All of them are excellent. This is simply an observation.
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