India, July 26 -- Jyotirmayee is also a celebrated singer in the Odia music Industry, dedicated herself to healing cancer patients through music therapy before stepping onto the Indian Idol stage. "Winning Indian Idol Season 16 feels absolutely surreal. From walking into the auditions with nothing but a dream to standing here as the winner, this journey has truly been life-changing. Every performance challenged me to become a better singer, performer, and person, and I'll always cherish everything I've learned along the way," she said in a statement.

The winner of Indian Idol Season 16 was announced on Sunday on Sony Entertainment Television. Jyotirmayee Nayak from Odisha has been crowned the winner of the season. Her performance of the ...