Abhijeet Sawant’s Surprise Entry Brings Nostalgia and a Dream Indie-Pop Crossover with Elvis on Amazon MX player’s I-POPSTAR
As Amazon MX player’s I-POPSTAR inches closer to its Grand Finale, emotions, pressure, and performances hit an all-time high. With King, Aastha Gill, Aditya Rikhari, and Parmish Verma leading as mentors, the show dives deep into the heart of India’s new sound — one that cuts across languages, genres, and borders. The week kicked off with the Top 10 contestants giving double the effort, each artist presenting two OG tracks: one collaboration and one solo piece.
Episode 12 opened with judge Aditya Rikhari, recalling how Maan and Charan had once joined him for a college concert. Maan shared a heartfelt memory of performing before a massive crowd for the very first time. He also reflected that Aditya became more than a mentor — almost like an elder brother, and that joining his team on I-POPSTAR felt destined. Their collaborative performance left everyone awestruck. The motivational track ‘Sab Ho Jayega’ brought goosebumps to the mentors, prompting a standing ovation. Judge Aastha Gill broke down to tears, sharing how deeply the song resonated with her creative journey. King admired the song’s introspective lyrics, Parmish praised Charan’s flawless vocals, while Aditya lauded Maan’s composure and stage presence, calling it his best performance yet. The energy continued with Jaya and Riya’s ‘She’s The Drama’, a peppy, unapologetic anthem that had the mentors vibing. While Judge Parmish found it lyrically weak, Aditya praised their jugalbandi, and King highlighted how their distinct voices still blended as one. The episode wrapped on a soulful note with Radhika and Inderjeet’s emotional duet, earning admiration from all mentors. The week had clearly begun with fire, friendship, and fierce performances.
Episode 13 opened with Anurag and Elvis performing their collaboration, but the chemistry didn’t land as expected. Parmish highlighted that the song had potential but the energy felt mismatched — the rest of the judges echoed similar sentiments. The tension peaked during the Ticket to the Finale round, where Charan earned his place in the finale week over the rest. In a surprising moment, Abhijeet Sawant graced the stage with cheers, applauses and nostalgia as he praised the concept of I-POPSTAR. What followed was a dream crossover, with Elvis and Abhijeet sharing the mic and seamlessly blending two generations of indie-pop. Each mentor had their fan moment — King admitted he’d been a fan since childhood, and Abhijeet returned the compliment, singing ‘Tu Aake Dekhle’ with him live on stage. Keeping the energy high, Elvis delivered a solo act that earned deep praise from all, with King calling it “playlist-worthy.” The nostalgia peaked when Abhijeet performed ‘Mohabbatein Lutaunga’, bringing the mentors on stage to groove with him — Parmish called it “the best memory of I-POPSTAR.” The episode also saw Radhika and Riya deliver strong solo acts, with constructive feedback that kept the competition razor-sharp.
Episode 14 was all about gratitude, growth, and goodbyes! The show opened with a career-defining revelation — Rohit shared that Parmish Verma offered him a collaboration for his upcoming film Shera. Following the announcement, Rohit’s solo performance had the judges praising, dancing, hooting, and cheering. Parmish, brimming with pride, said Rohit had made him proud as a mentor. The emotional peak came when Maan Pannu performed a song he’d written during lockdown, about loneliness and nightmares. His off-beat delivery drew honest feedback — King called it “below average” for marking his mark on the finale week. Moments later, Maan’s parents were invited on stage and his mother’s words left everyone teary-eyed, including King. Parmish summed it up simply — “You’ve already won in life.” The episode also saw Rj Yashi from Mirchi drop by for a fun rapid-fire with the mentors, leading to playful roasting and inside jokes, including Parmish dubbing Aastha “I-POPSTAR ki bua.” Later, Anurag Srivastava’s high-octane act left everyone stunned with its bold intent. King praised the concept but offered sharp musical critique, while Aastha’s father, Jaspal Gill, shared heartfelt feedback after meeting the mentees. As the episode drew to a close, the results were revealed — Rohit, Rishabh, Maan, Radhika, and advanced to the Grand Finale alongside Charan, while Elvis, Riya, Anurag, and Inderjeet bid an emotional farewell. The week ended on a bittersweet note, setting the stage for an unforgettable finale week.
As I-POPSTAR heads into its final week, one thing’s certain — the stage is about to erupt with powerhouse performances and a finale that promises pure, edge-of-the-seat energy. Catch the new episodes every Friday to Sunday at 12 PM, only on Amazon MX Player, streaming free across mobile, Connected TVs, the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xtreme.