Rising Star is an Indian version of the international franchise series Rising Star. It is a reality television singing competition. The program format lets viewers vote for contestants live via the television channel's mobile app. This is the first reality television show in India which involves live audience voting.

With phenomenal singing talent pooling in from all across the nation, the stage is set for a battle of epic proportions.Thisis the only reality show where the audience can vote LIVE for their favourites and instantly get them to shoot up…
The sisters, Gayatri and Shruti are sure to go a long way with their mesmerising voices. Winning hearts all the way, watch what their mentors have to say! Also do not miss the magical vocals of Shankar Mahadevan and Diljith Dosanjh. The…
Abhipsa and Ayesha's version of Shankar Mahadevan's Breathless and Das Vegas' Mayya Mayya sets the standard really high for the show. Maithili Thakur mesmerises the audience and the mentors with her song Bhor Bhaye. Kumar Sujoy's unique…
Tiny tots from all over the country bring their golden voices on to the Rising Star stage in this Kids Special episode. Anmol Sharma and Loveleen Kaur strike a chord with their Punjabi swag. Nikita Boro gives it her best shot with the…
Bannet Dosanjh's dream comes true as he gets to rock out in front of his idol Diljit. But will he be able to impress the voting audience? A bunch of talented singers like Shreyasi Bhattacharya and Piyush Panwar woo the hearts of the…
From north to south and from east to west, Rising Stars have marked its presence everywhere. From the borders of India- Tibet border to the main stage of Rising Star, soldier Vikram Jeet Singh starts the show with a bang. Raagdeep- a…
The auditions just got a lot more tougher as the contestants are now required to garner a minimum of 90% votes to qualify. Small wonder Deblina Nath from Kolkata manages to do complete justice to it, but the rest aren't so lucky.…
The evergreen Govinda is here to rock the show! The search for India's brightest singing talents ends today as its the last day of auditions. Rakshita starts the show with a bang with her rendition of Dil Mera Muft Ka and gets a whopping…
Watch Anushka Sharma set the stage on fire and promote her upcoming film, Phillauri. It is Duels ki Takkar this weekend where a contestant has to beat the percentage of votes that the previous contestant has set in order to go to the next…
The war of vocals gets more intense as Duels Ki Takkar continues with more Rising Stars going head to head for their spot in the top 16! Do not miss Diljit's unique Punjabi twist to the viral hit song Kolaveri Di. Contestants realise the…
It's the final week of Duels Ki Takkar and the competition for the Top 16 spot intensifies. Rubina Dilaik of Shakti fame connects with a voter playing the role of the fourth judge. Deblina Nath sets the bar high with 90% votes for her…
Holi gets all the more colourful as Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt come to promote their new movie, Badrinath Ki Dulhania. As the Duels Ki Takkar comes to an end, Ankita Sachdev gives a mind-blowing performance and bags 93% votes thereby…
Powerful voices, notable singers and one rocking band! The Top 16 finalists are ready and raring to go. Once again, Ameya Date casts a spell with his magical rendition of the song 'Kill Dil' that wins him 89% votes. Maithili scores 92%…
It is definitely the survival of the fittest, as the battle among the top 16 contestants continues. While Afsana's performance of Ghani Bawri helps her garner 92% votes, Vikram's powerful vocals manage to beat her mark as he garners a…
The contest is heating up. This time the competition gets real tough as there is a risk of a duet couple getting eliminated together. Although Afsana and Bannet's performance of Ainvayi Ainvayi receive an impressive 89% vote, Ameya and…
As the Duets Challenge rages on, Vikram Jeet and Ankita's performance of O Haseena Zulfowali sets the bar incredibly high. They receive a staggering 96% vote. Now the next duets have an uphill climb. Will they be able to match up to that…
Get ready to witness a competition like never before! The contestants have to sing to the beats of the one and only DJ Chetas! Yes, you heard it right! Diljot Qawwali Group's performance of Afgan Jalebi/ Dhadhang Dhang gets 87% votes.…
Our loved ones mean the world to us. It is time to pay them a tribute. The singers are all charged up with their emotional performances tonight. While Ameya's dedication to his mother with the song Maa garners him a well deserved 93%…
The Dabangg girl and rap enthusiast, Sonakshi Sinha makes her presence felt on the Rising Star Stage as she promotes her upcoming film, Noor. Today's cross-cultural theme sees Bannet superseding everyone with the highest votes of 92% for…
Vidya Balan is here for 3 reasons; entertainment, entertainment and entertainment! Present here to promote her upcoming movie Begum Jaan, Vidya simply steals the show. It is time to get nostalgic as the Top 7 contestants sing a few…
The Grand Finale is near and the pressure to perform is at an all-time high. Bannet's brilliant performance gets him a staggering 84% votes. But it's Vikram Jeet who steals the show with his rendition of Layi Vi Na Gayi that gets him 89%…
After an flawless rendition and surpassing the likes of Bannet and Ankita, Maithili is all set to lock horns against Vikram Jeet in the Ticket to Finale round. Who will win the highly coveted spot in the final? Despite being ill, Nikita…
Established voices from the industry share the stage with the contestants as the finale draws closer. Bannet and Master Saleem's powerful combo is praised as out of the world and is enough to seal Bannet's spot in the finale. Ankita's…
It's the grand finale and the public gets one last chance to choose the nation's first Rising Star. Actor Anil Kapoor is here as a guest judge and to promote the DVD release of the second season of 24. It's a cutthroat competition between…
3 amazing mentors, countless talented singers and over 1.3 billion judges! Indias only LIVE singing reality show is back with a brand new season. Watch the grand premiere now.
Sudeep Ranjan, a doctor by profession raises the bar on the second day of the season with the song Khamoshiyan. While his performance fetches a staggering 93% votes, the duo of Soham and Chaitanya push the bar higher with the song…
Amidst our busy lives, we often forget to thank the people who make our lives a bit easier. Watch this special episode of Rising Stars Season 2 that celebrates the contribution and incessant service of Postmen, Nurses, Dabbawalas and…
Sindhu Wadekar, the eldest contestant, takes the stage by storm with her rendition of Hansta Hua Noorani Chehra receiving 89% votes. But the Harmony Chorus group tops that with a stunning medley of Kal Ho Naa Ho, Choti Si Asha and Taare…
The young Zaid Ali kicks off the weekend with his performance of the song Mere Rashke Kamar receiving a well deserved 91% votes. But the contest turns even more special for Vishal Srivastava who finally gets to meet his idol, the…
The Brajwasi brothers dominate the final day of the auditions. Chetan, Ajay, Hoshiyar and Hemant Brajwasi set new benchmarks with stunning back to back performances. While Chetan garners 93% votes, his brothers gain 94% votes each. Will…
Manish Paul and Iulia Vantur join the contestants as the stage of music gets ready for the Duels ki Takkar. Who will be eliminated and who will make it to India's favourite 16.
Sukhwinder Singh joins the panel of judges to boost the morale of the contestants and entertain one and all with his singing. Watch him perform some of his iconic songs on the second day of Duels Ki Takkar.
Gurdas Maan joins the judges as the contestants try to impress the King of Bhangra. With only a few positions left in the India's Favourite 16, who will be able to win the judges and the country's heart.
The set of Rising Star is made more lively and colourful by the presence of Sonakshi Sinha and Raftaar who promote her new film, Welcome to New York and Roadies Xtreme respectively. With the presence of such talented celebrities in the…
Contenders turn into partners as India's favourite 16 gear up for the duets round. With Richa Sharma honouring the show as guest judge, the show begins with Mamta Raut and Afreen Group's medley performance of Billo Rani and Humka Pini…
As the country mourns the death of Sridevi, Rising Star pays a special tribute to the legendary actor. Joined by guest Alka Yagnik, the contestants render beautiful performances of classic songs starring Sridevi. Also, the judges take the…
The tributes continue with the one and only Kavita Krishnamurthy paying homage to the late Sridevi with her melodic prowess. As the contest heads towards another elimination, Vishnumaya's spectacular peformance of Hawa Hawai raises a new…
As the battle for the Top 10 begins, the singers gear up to deliver their best with special performances of songs from Govinda's films and who better to judge them than Bollywood's Hero No.1 himself. Shasank Sekhar kicks off the show with…
With Love as the theme of the new challenge, the singers are ready for a romantic night with the nation. Rohanpreet Singh starts the proceedings with the song Channa Mereya bagging a staggering 92% votes. To make the event even more…
With the singers all set to pay homage to their respective Gurus, Rani Mukerji, star of the upcoming film Hichki is here to make the event even more special. Wild card Chetan Brijwasi starts the contest with an energetic rendition of the…
With childhood memories being the theme of the day, Shaan and Manish Paul are here to join the fun. With the singers all set to make the entire nation nostalgic, young Zaid Ali raises the bar early on with his sweet rendition of Piya Haji…
The timeless Diva Rekha is here to sizzle the stage and support the singers, who are all set to pay a musical homage to the evergreen superstar. Vishnumaya Ramesh kicks off the Rekha Special event with the song Dil Cheez Kya Hai that wins…
In a collaborative effort unlike any, past season's contestants Bannet Dosanjh, Maithili Thakur, Ameya Date, Afsana Khan and Diljot Qawwali Group join this season's singers for some stellar performances. Akhtar brothers and Diljot Qawwali…
The battle of the Top 8 just got more grand because the legendary Udit Narayan is here to judge the performances. Rohanpreet Singh kick starts the episode with an ode to the guest judge. His performance of Pehla Nasha receives a well…
The battle for the Top 6 have begun. Despite Chetan Brijwasi's dismal performance of the song Malhari that garners 58% votes, the singers are in a lively mood. Watch as they engage their singing prowess in a unique musical Dangal. This is…
The contest for the Ticket to finale has begun and this prompts Hemant Brijwasi to deliver his best performance yet! His mind blowing medley of Bheegi Bheegi and Sunn Le Zara earns him 88% votes, making him the first certified challenger…
Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu, stars of the upcoming film October are here to have some fun and, of course, to share their expert judgment on the ongoing contest. With Chetan Brijwasi's stunning medley performance that garners 75% votes,…
Alia Bhatt, Bollywood sweetheart and star of the upcoming film Raazi is here to make the Grand Finale weekend even grander. Zaid Ali kicks off the exciting contest with his stunning rendition of Teri Deewani that garners 88% votes. to…
The search for India's second Rising Star finally reaches its conclusion as the Top 4 finalists engage in another musical contest to win the nation's heart one last time. Kicking off the Grand Finale, Vishnumaya Ramesh hits the right note…
Rising Star is back and the stars are aligned with a musical palette, more diverse than ever! From veteran playback singer Usha Timothy's rendition of Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai garnering 94% votes, to rapper Dee MC's self-composed…
What could be a better tribute to a veteran singer than his song being performed by aspiring rising stars and receiving a standing ovation? Nothing! Guest judge Sukhwinder Singh receives that very honour when Mansi Sisodia's stunning…
With Rising Star, the idea of 'Unity in diversity' is truly alive with people of diverse cultural backgrounds coming together for the musical journey of a lifetime. In fact the show has found a new super fan in none other than Shah Rukh…
Remember the Birjwasi brothers? Get ready to relive the trademark Brijwasi vocal prowess because the youngest of them Chetan Brijwasi is back to try his luck once more. Only this time he is back with a voice that will give his contenders…
Join Rising Star as it pays a musical tribute to womanhood through the season's first day of Duels Ki Takkar! Suparna Panda kicks off the proceedings on this wonderful occasion with her rendition of the song Chupke Se garnering 90% votes.…
Ever wondered what the combination of cricket and music would be like? Wonder no more because Jasprit Bumrah, Yuvraj Singh and Krunal Pandya, stars of Mumbai Indians, are taking over the weekend and the Rising Star stage to prove that…
The epic Duels Ki Takkar continues with a brand new weekend, and it adds a new spice to the musical journey. Mika Singh is here to bestow his star presence as the guest judge and of course belt out some of his biggest hits to the delight…
Tonight's Duels Ki Takkar is more than just a contest, its a tribute! The musical tribute is to none other than the amazing cast of the upcoming film Kalank. With Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Aditya Roy Kapur boarding the…
This is the final night of Duels Ki Takkar, and Chow Oupseng Namchoom's performance of Baar Baar Dekho sets a jaw-dropping benchmark with 93% votes. But things go from nerve-racking to absolutely amazing following Chetan Brijwasi's…
Its time to celebrate as India's favourite 17 have been chosen by the adoring public. What better way to kick off the grand premiere than with a very special guest? Watch as the top 17 showcase their unique vocal prowess and pay tribute…
Suparna Panda's melody leaves Rekha in awe, and her singing prowess melts her heart. Rekha returns the favour by solving her intricate family issue and reconciles her relationship with her estranged father. Her act of kindness is unique…
If you thought this summer is hot, brace yourself because Rising Star is set to soar the temperature with another Dhamakedaar weekend! All thanks to the trinity of hotties - Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria and Ananya Pandey, stars of the…
The proverb 'The Child is the father of the Man' rings amazingly true for the young Rising Star contestants. From facing hardships at an early age to facing societal opposition against their dreams and ambitions, the young singers have…
The Rising Stars pay tribute to the Bollywood icons and their iconic songs. The adorable Chow Oupseng Namchoom, starts off this melodic tribute train by garnering 88% votes with the song Mera Joota Hai Japani, that too in Raj Kapoor's…
The weekend's epicness quotient is high, all thanks to Ajay Devgan, Tabu and Rakul Preet Singh, stars of the upcoming film, De De Pyaar De. With Ajay delivering his famous dialogues from Singham and Tabu showing off her beat boxing…
Thirty stellar musicians and one legendary Bollywood music composer on one stage! Yes, that is exactly what Rising Star has made possible. The great Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma is here with his incredible music ensemble to set the stage…
The aspiring Rising Stars have come a long way from their humble beginnings to being professional singers and rocking the nation. It is all thanks to their parents, and they pay emotional tributes to their loving progenitors. Join in on…
Everyone deserves a second chance, and that is exactly what Rising Star is offering Rehmat Ali and Konkan Kanya following their unfortunate elimination. With one more chance at the musical glory, which of these wild cards will secure a…
What could be a greater honour for the Rising Stars than to witness two Padma Shri award-winning artists set the stage ablaze! That is exactly what they were treated to when the Dhak Dhak girl Madhuri Dixit took over the stage with her…
Rising Star may have seemed like a friendly competition but not anymore! Abhishek Saraf turns the competition into a full-on rivalry by claiming that Rehmat Ali's repertoire is limited! Now, the only way Rehmat can strike back is to beat…
The mere presence of superstars Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif calls for a celebration! But when these stars of the upcoming movie Bharat join in on the celebration, one thing is guaranteed- Unlimited fun! Slow motion dancing, comedy,…
Sanjay Satish sets the bar high for the ticket to the finale with his stellar performance, winning 89% votes and the admiration of the audience. With many more talented performers in the queue, who all will knock on the door to the…
So begins the semifinals as the top four fight it out for a place at the grand finale. But if you thought this tense musical battle needs some refreshing extra dose of entertainment, then you are in luck because the judges of Dance…
After 13 weeks of fierce musical battles, the Grand finale is underway. Diwakar Sharma, Aftab Singh and Sanjay Satish lock horns one last time for the ultimate glory! With these Top 3 finalists continuing their high scoring streak until…
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