Pakistan Idol season 2
| Pakistan Idol | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
 Promotional image | |
| Hosted by | Shafaat Ali |
| Judges | |
| Winner | Hira Qaiser |
| Runners-up | Aryan Naveed, Maham Tahir, Nabeel Abbas, Rouhan Abbas, Samya Gohar, Tarab Nafees, Waqar Hussain |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Geo TV PTV Home A-Plus TV Green Entertainment Express Entertainment[1] |
| Original release | October 4, 2025 – August 23, 2026 |
| Season chronology | |
Pakistan Idol - Season 2 also known as Pakistan Idol - Aayi Dil Se Awaaz was the second season of Pakistani reality television series Pakistan Idol. It was announced in August 2025 as a reboot of the series, which originally aired in 2013–2014 created by Simon Fuller.[2][3]
The first episode of season premiered on October 4, 2025, with auditions in Sukkur.[4] The season is being hosted by Shafaat Ali[5] and the judges panel includes Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Zeb Bangash, Fawad Khan and Bilal Maqsood.[6] Hira Qaiser won the competition, with Aryan Naveed, Maham Tahir, Nabeel Abbas, Rouhan Abbas, Samya Gohar, Tarab Nafees, and Waqar Hussain finishing as runners-up.
Background
Pakistan Idol first aired on Geo TV from 2013 to 2014. After an eleven-year hiatus, the network confirmed in August 2025 that the programme would return for a second season.[2] The announcement included details of a new judging panel and was covered by multiple Pakistani and international media outlets.[3]
Auditions
Auditions for the second season were conducted through a combination of digital submissions and in-person city rounds. Aspiring contestants were required to submit a 60-second singing video via the Begin.Watch application during the audition window. Based on these digital submissions, selected applicants were shortlisted and invited to attend live city auditions.[7]
The in-person auditions took place across several cities in Pakistan in August 2025. Participation in the city auditions was limited to shortlisted contestants and was not open to walk-in applicants.
During the audition phase, the judges awarded a limited number of Golden Mic selections to standout performers. Contestants receiving a Golden Mic advanced directly to the Top 16 stage of the competition, bypassing further elimination rounds in the audition phase.
| Location | Date(s) | Venue / Platform | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online auditions | |||
| Nationwide | 2025 | Begin.Watch app (60-second video submission) | |
| Live auditions | |||
| Sukkur | 17 August 2025 | Sukkur Arts Council | |
| Multan | 20 August 2025 | Multan Arts Council | |
| Lahore | 23 August 2025 | Alhamra Cultural Complex | |
| Rawalpindi / Islamabad | 25 August 2025 | Rawalpindi Arts Council | |
| Karachi | 31 August 2025 | Arts Council of Pakistan | |
Format
Pakistan Idol season 2 follows the established Idol franchise format, adapted for a contemporary Pakistani audience. Marking the show's return after an eleven-year hiatus, the season premiered on 4 October 2025 and utilizes a multi-stage elimination process driven by both expert judging and public participation.[8]
The competition begins with an extensive audition phase, conducted both on-ground and digitally. In-person auditions take place in major urban centers including Sukkur, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Karachi. For the first time, the season also incorporates an online audition gateway via the Begin streaming platform, allowing aspiring singers to submit video entries remotely. Contestants who receive a majority of "yes" votes from the judging panel advance to the theatre rounds.[8]
In the theatre rounds, performers are tested through solo performances. This phase serves as the final filter before the Gala and live performance shows. Beginning at the Top 16 stage, contestants perform weekly themed sets before a national audience, with public voting opening in the background during each broadcast. While the judges continue to provide real-time critiques, their scores are used to determine a weekly bottom three, from which the contestant receiving the lowest number of public votes is eliminated. The remaining contestants advance, with viewer voting ultimately determining who is crowned the winner.
The season is being broadcast simultaneously across several major networks, including Geo TV, PTV Home, and A-Plus TV. For international viewers and digital-first audiences, the series is streamed live and on-demand via the Begin platform, representing the first time a Pakistani reality series has employed such an extensive multi-network and digital distribution strategy.[8][1]
Production
Production delays
Production of the programme was interrupted multiple times during its run. Earlier in the season, the show took a temporary break amid funding issues, before production resumed. The programme was later halted again amid further funding and legal issues affecting its production. The interruption extended through the scheduled Ramadan period, and the show ultimately returned on 23 August 2026. The delay also affected the scheduling of the finale, which was postponed amid regional tensions and calls for national austerity. The organisers stated that it was not appropriate to hold a large-scale national celebration while tensions were escalating, and assured the remaining contestants that the finale would take place at a later date.[9]
Top 16 contestants
The contestants who advanced beyond the theatre round, including those awarded a Golden Mic during the audition and theatre stages, are listed below:
| Contestant | Hometown | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hira Qaiser § | Faisalabad, Punjab | Winner |
| Aryan Naveed Bhatti | Bahawalpur, Punjab | Runner-up |
| Maham Tahir | Khanpur, Punjab | |
| Nabeel Abbas Khan § | Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab | |
| Rouhan Abbas Δ | Kunjah, Punjab | |
| Samya Gohar | Lahore, Punjab | |
| Tarab Nafees | Karachi, Sindh | |
| Waqar Hussain | Karachi, Sindh | |
| Faryal Amber § | Faisalabad, Punjab | Eliminated on 15th February 2026 |
| Zain Baloch | Multan, Punjab | Eliminated on 15th February 2026 |
| Mehtab Ali § | Ghotki, Sindh | Eliminated on 8th February 2026 |
| Merab Javilin | Karachi, Sindh | Eliminated on 8th February 2026 |
| Muhammad Minaam Δ | Karachi, Sindh | Eliminated on 31 January 2026 |
| Rawish Rubab | Layyah, Punjab | Eliminated on 18 January 2026 |
| Rohail Asghar § | Jhang, Punjab | Eliminated on 18 January 2026 |
| Romaisa Tariq § | Lahore, Punjab | Eliminated on 21 December 2025 |
| Mohammad Ibrar | Shahdara, Punjab | Withdrew prior to Gala 1 round |
Δ Wild Card: Contestant entered the competition as a Wild Card.[10]
Finals
Color key:
This contestant was chosen by the judges to advance. |
This contestant was chosen by the public as a wildcard after failing to qualify for the Top 16. |
This contestant was placed in the bottom two or three by the judges. |
This contestant withdrew from the competition. |
This contestant was eliminated after receiving the lowest number of public votes. |
The contestant did not perform this week. |
Top 16 – Celebration (Gala 1)
The Celebration Round served as a showcase rather than a competitive stage, with contestants performing without a set theme to celebrate their talent and journey on the show. No eliminations took place during this round.
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hira Qaiser | "Jindiye Hun Te Magroon Leh Ja" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Rawish Rubab | "Hamari Saanson Mein Aaj Tak" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Romaisa Tariq | "Sun Ve Bilorri Akh Waliya" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Merab Javilin | "Bichren Gay Na Hum Kabhi" (Mehnaz & Alamgir) | Safe |
| Maham Tahir | "Dildar Sadqe Lakhwar Sadqe" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees | "Maan Mein Uthi Nayi Tarang" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Chait Chadya Ke Tenu" (Humaira Channa) | Safe |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Main Ne Main Kinno Aakhan" (Hamid Ali Bela) | Safe |
| Rouhan Abbas | "Kyun Door Door" (Shaukat Ali) | Safe |
| Muhammad Ibrar | "Kya Haal Sunawaan Dil Da" (Pathanay Khan) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Tumhe Kaise Bata Doon" (Ahmed Rushdi) | Safe |
| Rohail Asghar | "Aap Ko Bhool Jayein Hum" (Mehdi Hassan) | Safe |
| Waqar Hussain | "Yun Zindagi Ki Rah Mein" (Mehdi Hassan) | Safe |
| Zain Baloch | "Deewanay" (Fuzön) | Safe |
| Mehtab Ali | "Kameez Teri Kaali" (Attaullah Khan) | Safe |
| Faryal Amber | N/A | Safe |
Top 16 – Lyricist Tribute (Gala 2)
This round was dedicated to remembering and honouring Pakistani lyricists. Contestants performed songs celebrated for their poetry and lyrical craftsmanship.
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rohail Asghar | "Ve Main Chori Chori" (Attaullah Khan) | Bottom three |
| Hira Qaiser | "Tere Bina Rogi Hoye" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Mehtab Ali | "Yeh Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Rawish Rubab | "Nigahein Mila Kar Badal Jane Walay" (Mehnaz Begum) | Safe |
| Maham Tahir | "Kithe Nain Na Jodi" (Reshma) | Safe |
| Waqar Hussain | "Kabhi Kabhi Mein Sochta Hoon" (Mehdi Hassan) | Safe |
| Rouhan Abbas | "Sanwal Mor Muharan" (Salamat Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees | "Payal Mein Geet Hain Cham Cham Ke" (Iqbal Bano) | Safe |
| Muhammad Ibrar | "Dilri Lutti" (Noor Jehan) | Withdrew |
| Romaisa Tariq | "Dil Mera" (Vital Signs) | Eliminated |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Ae Dil Kisi Ki Yaad Mein" (Mehdi Hassan) | Safe |
| Zain Baloch | "Keh Dena" (Atif Aslam) | Safe |
| Merab Javilin | "Main Jis Din Bhula Dun" (Mehdi Hassan) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Hum Chalay Tou Hamare Sang" (Alamgir) | Bottom three |
| Samya Gohar | "Suno Suno Jo Tum Kaho" (Nayyara Noor) | Safe |
| Faryal Amber | N/A | Safe |
| Muhammad Minaam | N/A | Wild Card |
Top 15 – Ishq (Gala 3)
This Gala Round centred on the theme of ishq, featuring predominantly Sufi-inspired performances. Contestants sang qawwali, devotional, and romantic classics associated with themes of love, longing, and transcendence. Farhan Saeed and Shuja Haider appeared as guest judges, while Shahzaman Ali Khan appeared as a guest artist.
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rouhan Abbas | "Maar Gayi Udeek Din Raat Di" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Waqar Hussain | "Sawan Ki Bheegi Raaton Mein" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Maham Tahir | "Ishq Deewana Mera" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Mehtab Ali | "Piya Re Piya Re" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Hira Qaiser | "Meri Zindagi Tera Pyar" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Rohail Asghar | "Kiven Mukhre Ton Nazraan" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Faryal Amber | "Dhol Mahiya" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Zain Baloch | "Dam Mast Qalandar" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees | "Thora Thora Pyar" (Fariha Pervez) | Safe |
| Rawish Rubab | "Sanu Nehr Wale Pul" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Chan Mere Makhna" (Shazia Manzoor) | Safe |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Allah Allah Kar Bhaiya" (Allan Fakir & Mohammed Ali Shehki) | Safe |
| Merab Javilin | "Dil Hua Bo Kata" (Fariha Pervez) | Safe |
| Muhammad Minaam | "Akhiyaan" (Fuzön) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Aatish" (Shuja Haider) | Safe |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Shahzaman Ali Khan | "Kise Da Yaar Na Vichre" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) |
| Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | "Lagan Lagi Tumse Mann Ki Lagan" (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan) |
| Farhan Saeed | "Khat" (Farhan Saeed) |
| Shuja Haider | "Jind Mahiya" (Traditional) |
Top 15 – Wedding (Gala 4)
The remaining contestants performed iconic wedding songs traditionally associated with Pakistani wedding celebrations. Performances drew from folk, film, and popular music commonly played at maiyun, mehndi, and baraat events across three nights. Abrar-ul-Haq and Asim Raza appeared as guest judges, while Sara Raza Khan and Natasha Baig appeared as guest artists for the week.[14]
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tarab Nafees | "Maiya Main To Bahoni Re" (Reshma) | Safe |
| Merab Javilin | "Babula Ve" (Afshan Ahmed) | Safe |
| Hira Qaiser | "Dhiyan Te Dhan Paraya" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Maham Tahir | "Madhaniyan" (Musarrat Nazir) | Safe |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Chaap Tilak" (Ameer Khusro) | Bottom three |
| Rohail Asghar | "Bismillah Karan" (Nadeem Abbas Lunewala) | Eliminated |
| Rawish Rubab | "Desan Da Raja" (Naseem Begum) | Eliminated |
| Rouhan Abbas | "Tere Sehre Nu Sajaya" (Sadiq Saab) | Safe |
| Mehtab Ali | "Shakar Wanda Re" (Asrar) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Haye Dil Bechara" (Jimmy Khan) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Ik Pal" (Hadiqa Kiyani) | Safe |
| Zain Baloch | "Mehndi Ki Yeh Raat" (Jawad Ahmed) | Safe |
| Waqar Hussain | "Duniya Te Pyar Mile" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Faryal Amber | "Balle Balle" (Shazia Manzoor) | Safe |
| Muhammad Minaam | "Ambwa Talay Dola" (Bilqees Khanum) | Safe |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Sara Raza Khan | "Kahe Ko Beyahi Bede" (Thumri) |
| Abrar-ul-Haq | "Chamkeeli" (Abrar-ul-Haq) |
| Natasha Baig | "Barkha" (Natasha Baig) |
| "Yaar Daadhi" (Traditional) |
Top 13 – Nostalgia (Gala 5)
The remaining contestants performed nostalgic songs from earlier decades of Pakistani music, revisiting classics associated with film, pop, and television that evoked a sense of musical reminiscence. Asim Azhar and Mekaal Hasan (of Mekaal Hasan Band), and Bilal Saeed appeared as guest judges for the week.[16]
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mehtab Ali | "Hawa Hawa" (Hassan Jahangir) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Aag" (Nazia Hassan) | Bottom three |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Uchiyan Majajaan Wali" (Jawad Ahmed) | Safe |
| Hira Qaiser | "Jhok Ranjhan" (Meekal Hasan Band) | Safe |
| Zain Baloch | "Purani Jeans" (Ali Haider) | Safe |
| Muhammad Minaam | "Deewana" (Faakhir) | Eliminated |
| Faryal Amber | "Boohay Baariyan" (Hadiqa Kiani) | Safe |
| Merab Javilin | "Boom Boom" (Nazia & Zoheb) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Maahi Ve" (Faakhir) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees | "Inteha-e-Shauq" (Hadiqa Kiani) | Safe |
| Waqar Hussain | "Adhi Adhi Raat" (Bilal Saeed) | Safe |
| Maham Tahir | "Jugni" (Alam Lohar) | Safe |
| Rouhan Abbas | "Khair Mangdi" (Bilal Saeed) | Eliminated |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Asim Azhar | "Jind Mahi" (Asim Azhar) |
| Asim Azhar | "Sugar Rush" (Asim Azhar) |
| Bilal Saeed | "12 Saal" (Bilal Saeed) |
| Bilal Saeed | "Misunderstood" (Bilal Saeed) |
Top 11 – Basant (Gala 6)
This Gala Round celebrated the theme of Basant, drawing inspiration from springtime festivities traditionally associated with colour, renewal, and folk celebration in Pakistan. Performances typically reflected the joyous and seasonal spirit of Basant through upbeat melodies and classical influences. Shazia Manzoor and Humaira Channa appeared as guest judges.
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hira Qaiser | "Guddi Wangu Sajna" (Afshan Ahmed) | Safe |
| Merab Javilin | "Batiyan Bhujai Rakkhdi" (Shazia Manzoor) | Eliminated |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Ek Phul Motiye Da" (Mansoor Ali Malangi) | Safe |
| Faryal Amber | "Tha Yaqeen Ke Aayegi" (Naheed Akhtar) | Bottom three |
| Zain Baloch | “Dholna (Sada Kaliyan)” (Jawad Ahmad) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Mein Ni Boldi" (Humaira Arshad) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Sab Tu Soniye" (Faakhir) | Safe |
| Mehtab Ali | "Sohniyan Di Beri Utte Guddi Meri" (Shaukat Ali) | Eliminated |
| Maham Tahir | "Jave Kachiyan Ghariyan" (Azra Jehan) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees | "Yeh Rangeeni-E-Naubahar" (Naheed Akhtar) | Safe |
| Waqar Hussain | "Tak Lende" (Aavish) | Safe |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Top 11 Girls | "Sakal Ban" × "Patangbaz" (Basant Medley) |
| Shazia Manzoor | "Main Neel Karaiyan" (Shazia Manzoor) |
| Humaira Channa | "Bajaria Se Gajre" (Humaira Channa) |
| Zeb Bangash | "Badlaan" (Zeb Bangash) |
Top 9 – Mohabbat (Gala 7)
This Gala Round centred on the theme of mohabbat, celebrating classic romantic songs from Pakistani music. The week highlighted themes of love and cross-border musical heritage, commemorating cultural friendship between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Alamgir appeared as a guest judge, while Raja Bashir and Humaira Bashir joined as guest artists for the round.[19]
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nabeel Abbas | "Kia Hai Jo Pyar" (Ahmed Rushdi) | Bottom three |
| Maham Tahir | "Ve Sone Diya Kangna" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Tum Meri Zindagi Ho" (Alamgir) | Safe |
| Hira Qaiser | "Agar Tum Mil Jao" (Tasawar Khanum) | Safe |
| Zain Baloch | "Kal Shaam Dekha" (Waris Baig) | Eliminated |
| Waqar Hussain | "Tere Sang Rehne Ki" (Mehdi Hassan & Naheed Akhtar) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Tu Hai Dil Ki Dharkan" (A. Nayyar & Mehnaz) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees | "Sanware Mose Preet" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Faryal Amber | “Aap Dil Ki Anjuman Mein” (Runa Laila) | Eliminated |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Alamgir | "Mujhe Dil Se Na Bhulana" (Alamgir & Mehnaz) |
| Raja Bashir & Humaira Bashir | "Amae Bhashaeilli Re" (Traditional) |
Top 8 – Culture Night (Gala 8)
This Gala Round centred on the theme of Culture Night, celebrating the diverse musical traditions and cultural heritage of Pakistan. The round featured performances highlighting regional music and folk traditions from across the country. The gala marked the return of the competition following a lengthy production hiatus. Rouhan Abbas returned to the competition as a wild card contestant. Arif Lohar and Lohar Boys (Ali Lohar and Amir Lohar), Akhtar Channal, the Bugti Brothers, Sanam Marvi, and Khyal Muhammad and his sons appeared as guest artists. No eliminations took place during this round.
| Contestants | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aryan Naveed & Waqar Hussain | "Larsha Pekhawar" (Traditional) | Safe |
| Maham Tahir | "Dannah Pa Dannah" (with Akhtar Channal) | Safe |
| Hira Qaiser & Rouhan Abbas | "Challa" (Inayat Ali) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Washmallay" (with Bugti Brothers) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees & Nabeel Abbas | "Ho Jamalo" (Traditional) | Safe |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Top 8 | "Yaro Yehi Dosti Hai" (Jupiters) |
| Zeb Bangash | "Saqi Jaam" (Traditional) |
| Sanam Marvi | "Allay Munjha Marroara" (Traditional) |
| Arif Lohar and Lohar Boys | "Jugni" (Alam Lohar) |
| Khyal Muhammad and sons | "Ya Qurban" (Traditional) |
Top 8 – Independence Day (Gala 9)
This Gala Round centred on the theme of Independence Day, celebrating Pakistan's independence through a selection of patriotic songs. Each contestant performed an individual rendition of a well-known Pakistani patriotic song. Faakhir appeared as a guest judge, while Tanveer Afridi joined as guest artist for the round. No eliminations took place during this round.
| Contestants | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Waqar Hussain | "Mera Paigham Pakistan" (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Samya Gohar | "Gawah Rehna" (Nayyara Noor) | Safe |
| Aryan Naveed | "Tere Bina Dil Na Lagay" (Faakhir) | Safe |
| Maham Tahir | "Ae Watan Ke Sajeeley Jawano" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Hira Qaiser | "Ae Puttar Hattan Tay" (Noor Jehan) | Safe |
| Tarab Nafees | "Sohni Dharti" (Shahnaz Begum) | Safe |
| Rouhan Abbas | "Ae Watan" (Amanat Ali Khan) | Safe |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Ae Raah e Haq Ke Shaheedo" (Naseem Begum) | Safe |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Top 8 | "Hum Zinda Qoum Hain" (The Benjamin Sisters) |
| Zeb Bangash | "Pankh Laga Ke" (Zeb Bangash) |
| Faakhir | "I Love Mera Pakistan" (Faakhir) |
| Tanveer Afridi | "Humse Pehle Bhi" (Tanveer Afridi) |
Top 8 – Finale (Gala 10)
The Finale brought together the Top 8 contestants for the final performances of Pakistan Idol Season 2. With votes accumulated across the previous two galas, the contestants performed for the final time before the results were revealed. Atif Aslam appeared as a guest judge and performer, alongside other special performances throughout the finale. Following the final vote count, Hira Qaiser was crowned the winner, with Aryan Naveed, Maham Tahir, Nabeel Abbas, Rouhan Abbas, Samya Gohar, Tarab Nafees and Waqar Hussain finishing as runners-up.[23][24]
| Contestants | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hira Qaiser | "Zindagi Tamasha Bani" (Afshan) | Winner |
| Aryan Naveed | "Roya Re" (Shiraz Uppal) | Runner-up |
| Maham Tahir | Runner-up | |
| Nabeel Abbas | "Zaroori Tha" (Rahat Fateh Ali Khan) | Runner-up |
| Rouhan Abbas | Runner-up | |
| Samya Gohar | "Dil Dharke Main Tumse" (Runa Laila) | Runner-up |
| Tarab Nafees | Runner-up | |
| Waqar Hussain | Runner-up |
| Performer | Song |
|---|---|
| Bilal Maqsood with Top 8 Boys | "Urnay Ko Dil Chahay" (Bilal Maqsood) |
| Zeb Bangash with Top 8 Girls | "Rona Chorh Diya" (Zeb & Haniya) |
| Atif Aslam | "Aadat" (Atif Aslam) |
| "Woh Lamhe" (Atif Aslam) | |
| "Sun Sajna" (Atif Aslam) | |
| "Subha Aye Na" (Atif Aslam) |
Elimination chart
| Contestant | Pl. | Top 16 | Top 15 | Top 13 | Top 11 | Top 9 | Top 8 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala 1[a] | Gala 2 | Gala 3[a] | Gala 4 | Gala 5 | Gala 6 | Gala 7 | Gala 8[a] | Gala 9[a] | Finale | ||||||||
| Hira | 1 | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Winner | ||||||
| Aryan | 2 | Safe | Bottom three |
Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Runner-up | ||||||
| Maham | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | ||||||||
| Nabeel | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom three |
Safe | Safe | Bottom three |
Safe | Safe | ||||||||
| Rouhan | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | Wild Card | Safe | ||||||||||
| Samya | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom three |
Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | ||||||||
| Tarab | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | ||||||||
| Waqar | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | ||||||||
| Faryal | 9 | N/A[b] | N/A[b] | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom three |
Eliminated | |||||||||
| Zain | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | ||||||||||
| Mehtab | 11 | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | ||||||||||
| Merab | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | |||||||||||
| Minaam | 13 | Wild Card | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | ||||||||||||
| Rawish | 14 | Safe | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | ||||||||||||
| Rohail | Safe | Bottom three |
Safe | Eliminated | |||||||||||||
| Romaisa | 16 | Safe | Eliminated | ||||||||||||||
| Ibrar | Safe | Withdrew[c] | |||||||||||||||
- 1 2 3 4 There was no elimination during this gala. Votes were carried forward and accumulated across multiple galas, with contestants ultimately eliminated based on their cumulative vote totals.
- 1 2 Faryal Amber did not perform this week due to illness.
- ↑ Ibrar withdrew from the competition citing "unfair practices".[26]
Controversies
In December 2025, the competition was involved in a public dispute when M. Ibrar Shahid, a Top 16 contestant and student at the National College of Arts, announced his withdrawal from the show.[26] Shahid released a statement alleging that the production environment was "toxic" and that the show engaged in "unfair practices."[26]
Shahid specifically claimed that the production team used heavy audio manipulation on his performances without his consent, asserting that the show was "scripted" to favor certain contestants over others He further alleged that the management threatened him with legal action when he raised concerns about the integrity of the competition.[26]
The Pakistan Idol production team issued a formal rebuttal, characterizing Shahid's allegations as false and defamatory. The management stated that the program follows the international standards set by Fremantle and the show's editing processes were standard for the reality TV format and that Shahid's claims were an attempt to discredit the platform after his voluntary exit.[26][27]
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