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Pakistan Idol 2025 locks its top 30: A season of soul-stirring talent wins hearts nationwide

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Oct 21

Pakistan Idol 2025 has officially locked in its Top 30 contestants, and fans across the country and even beyond are showering love on the extraordinary talent revealed during the audition rounds.

 

With auditions held across Pakistan, the panel of respected judges — Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash, Bilal Maqsood, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan handpicked 30 contestants, awarding them the coveted golden mics and sending them into the next round of the competition. From bustling cities to remote towns, singers arrived with dreams stitched into every note, and the result has been nothing short of magical.

 

This season, the stage has come alive with a diverse range of music, from heartfelt ghazals to high-energy modern numbers. Every performance has managed to strike an emotional chord with audiences, as reflected in the overwhelming response across social media platforms.

 

Some auditions were so captivating that they crossed borders, resonating not just with Pakistani viewers but also attracting admiration from Indian social media users. One audition, in particular, featured a powerful rendition of Ankhon Ke Sagar, which left the judges swaying in their seats. Viewers on social media called it a "goosebumps-inducing moment."

 

One account wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “You’re telling me we had all this talent in our country and yet we still end up with besuray singers whining on Instagram??? Mainstream this, NOW!”

 

 

One of the standout moments came from Minam from Karachi, whose performance of Ranjish Hi Sahi by Mehdi Hassan brought the judges to their feet in a rare standing ovation. His emotional delivery and rich vocal depth have made him one of the most talked-about contestants of the season.

 

 

Another viral sensation is Syed Ahmed Hassan, who not only performed but also composed and sang his original track Khwaab. The performance received widespread acclaim online. Judge Bilal Maqsood, in particular, was impressed and remarked: “I haven’t heard this tone in the competition before. This is the kind of voice you’d love to hear on the radio or in a full album.”

 

 

One user on X summed it up, saying: “Pakistan Idol is the best thing to happen to Pakistani entertainment. This contestant, Ahmed Hassan, has already stolen the show with his beautiful, unique voice and perfect sur.”

 

Adding to the list of emotional highs was Muhammad Ibrar, who performed a classical number that moved Zeb Bangash to tears.

 

 

Among the women contestants, Romaisa Tariq from Lahore turned heads and won hearts with her modern yet soulful rendition of the folk classic Long Gawacha. Her unique vocal tone and inventive twist on the song lit up the Idol stage, and her performance has since gone viral.

 

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As the videos of these incredible performances continue to flood social media, fans are expressing amazement at the depth of talent in Pakistan. Many users have commented that this season of Pakistan Idol is "a celebration of Pakistan’s musical soul."

 

The show’s host, renowned comedian and entertainer Syed Shafaat Ali, took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Bilal Maqsood, writing: “It’s a wrap from the audition round! Top 30 locked.”

 

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