Indian Idol season 15 ,19 year old contestant Sneha Shankar wins big with T-Series contract during finale. Watch

 Indian Idol season 15 ,19 year old contestant Sneha Shankar wins big with T-Series contract during finale. Watch

Her contract with one of India's biggest music labels, T-Series, further adds a remarkable feather to her cap and some much-needed glamour in an otherwise unglamorous yet extremely tiring climb up the ladder of success that she has now set in motion after a T-Series contract. 

Early Childhood and Musical Inheritance

Born into a musical family, Sneha is the daughter of renowned Indian musician Ram Shankar and the granddaughter of Shankar of the famous Sufi duo Shankar-Shambhu. Her musical journey begun rather early, with her television performance at the tender age of six on MTV India's show MTV Sound Trippin. 

An Astounding Rise to Indian Idol 15 Fame

Sneha's Indian Idol 15 journey has been filled with breathtaking performances that won the hearts of the judges and the public alike. Her ethereal audition song "Yaad Piya Ki Aaye" not only got her into the Top 15 but also, through the Grand Platinum Mic, declared her an exceptional talent. 

From the start, her singing performances on the show had the audience deeply absorbed. "Aaj Ibadat" and "Zindagi Mein Koi Kabhi," to just name a few, showed her versatility and depth of feeling, drawing praise from judges and celebrity guests alike.

Awards and Honors

A few have already praised her music. Among them was YouTuber and musician Bhuvan Bam, who said about her performance, "You have a divinity in your voice which will last till eternity." Such encouragement from an artist her age would boost her confidence and simultaneously cementing the acceptance of her growing stature in the music industry. 

The jury, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani and Badshah, were very encouraging towards Sneha's work. Shreya Ghoshal was so overwhelmed during Sneha's performance of "Yaad Piya Ki Aaye" that she mentioned this was an instance where "sometime soon, she will realize that she is so gifted sky is the limit for her ... you are a legend in the making". 

Grand Finale and T-Series Contract

It was a beautiful grand finale with magnificent singing from Sneha, giving a last-final push in her favor. Sneha's victory was further celebrated with the final announcement of a contract with T-Series, one of the top music labels in India. It is believed that this contract would offer her a chance to attract a wider audience and offer collaborations with some of the best musicians in the industry.

Future Opportunities

This T-Series contract, along with experiences gained through Indian Idol, shall set her up for a good career in the Indian music industry. Synthesizing classical training with modern sensibilities, she is, in fact, set for some meaningful expressions. Her fans and members of the industry are waiting to catch her new releases and collaborations.

Conclusion

The journey of Sneha Shankar through the Indian Idol Season 15 is a testament to her towering talent, struggle, and abundant musical heritage. Winning the competition and signing a contract with T-Series is merely the beginning of what seems to be a shining career. The Indian music industry welcomes an altogether new and promising voice ready to shine as she sets in this new phase.