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Indian Idol Season 16 winner: Meet the first Odia champion Jyotirmayee Nayak, who lifted the trophy and won Rs 20 lakh

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Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha has been crowned the winner of Indian Idol Season 16, bringing an end to the singing reality show's 10-month journey. The 24-year-old singer impressed judges and audiences throughout the season before securing the title in the grand finale.

Along with the coveted trophy, Jyotirmayee received a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh, while Tanishk Shukla from Jabalpur finished as the first runner-up.

Jyotirmayee Nayak wins Indian Idol Season 16

Jyotirmayee sealed her victory after delivering a powerful performance of 'Saiyaan O Saiyaan' in the finale. She emerged victorious ahead of fellow finalists Anshika Chonkar, Manraj Veer Singh, Myscmme Bosu, Suhail Sufi and Tanishk Shukla.

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