The new edition brings back several contestants from previous editions, including Amit Sana, who was the runner-up of season 1. The reality singing show Indian Idol has returned with a new edition, titled Indian Idol Legends Return. In a recent interview with Screen, Amit talked about returning to Indian Idol after accusing the show of tampering with his voting lines and also talked about feeling pressured due to Bollywood’s toxic culture and distancing himself from the limelight.
In a 2024 interview with Siddharth Kannan, Amit claimed that Sony TV had blocked his voting lines during the first season of Indian Idol, contributing to his loss. Revisiting the controversy, he said the issue reflected his family’s feelings at the time and that, after 20 years, it was better to move on. He also talked about how reality shows have evolved over the years with social media coming into light. He described it as a transitional phase but admitted that he did not particularly like the environment in Bollywood at the time. He praised Sony TV for treating him well and making him feel valued during his current stint on the show.
Amit Sana said his fans had long wanted him to return to the screen, and Indian Idol felt like the perfect opportunity. In an earlier interview, Amit had described the film industry as “fake”, revisiting his comments, the singer said the Bollywood industry had changed significantly when he moved to Mumbai, with music composers such as Pritam and Vishal-Shekhar emerging as the next generation.
He added that the show would reveal how he had grown as a singer and individual since his earlier appearance.
